Reporters Without Frontiers (RSF) has called the decision by the Latvian regulator NEPLP to withdraw the licence of the independent Russian channel TV Rain (Dohzd) shameful.
Latvia revokes Russian channel TV Rain licence
The Latvian regulator NEPLP has cancelled the broadcasting licence of the independent Russian channel TV Rain (Dohzd) on the grounds of national security and public order.
Latvia amends comms law
Significant amendments to the Law on Electronic Media have come into effect in Latvia.
PBK channel ban continues in Latvia
Latvia’s Regional Administrative Court has ruled against the resumption of the broadcasting of PBK Lithuania and PBK Estonia in the country.
Latvia bans remaining Russian channels
The Latvian regulator NEPLP has banned the distribution of 80 Russian TV channels in the country.
Latvia clamps down on illegal TV reception
The Latvian parliament (Saeima) has approved amendments to the Protected Services Law that make the use of illegal systems to watch TV services punishable.
Latvia bans Russian channels
The Latvian regulator NEPLP has banned the distribution of 18 Russian TV channels owned directly or indirectly by Gazprombank.
Latvia bans Russian channels
The Latvian regulator NEPLP has banned the distribution of three Russian channels in the country on the grounds of national security.
Latvia stops BBC Earth and Discovery World distribution
The Latvian regulator NEPLP has exclude 38 TV channels from the list of audiovisual services allowed to be retransmitted in the country.
More FTA channels for Latvia
Latvia will see the launch of three new FTA channels in 2022.