LV - Latvia
This page includes links to the European Audiovisual Observatory’s databases and to reports in which Latvia is prominently featured, as well as links to national public authorities and other organisations relevant to the audiovisual sector. Indicative translations of the names of linked organisations are given for reference.
Resources from the Observatory databases
Legal resources
AVMSDatabase: Rules transposing the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in Latvia
European works table: Rules pertaining to European works in Latvia
Public service media table: Rules pertaining to the public service media in Latvia
Merlin database: Newsletter articles featuring Latvia
Market resources
MAVISE database: MAVISE data for Latvia
LUMIERE VOD: LUMIERE VOD data for Latvia
Legal publications featuring Latvia
Newsletter: links to the last 5 articles featuring Latvia
- IRIS 2023-5:1/6 [LV] Amendments to the Copyright Law enter into force in Latvia
- IRIS 2023-3:1/10 [LV] Electronic Communications Law comes into force in Latvia
- IRIS 2023-2:1/5 [LV] Revocation of TV Rain's broadcasting permit for threats to national security and public order
- IRIS 2022-9:1/9 [LV] New amendments to the Latvian Electronic Mass Media Law enter into force.
- IRIS 2022-7:1/6 [LV] Extension of the media restrictions on Russian channels
All newsletter articles featuring Latvia are available in the IRIS MERLIN database.
Reports: links to the last reports featuring Latvia
- IRIS Plus 2023-1: Accessibility of audiovisual content for persons with disabilities
- IRIS Plus 2022-1: Governance and independence of public service media
- IRIS Plus 2022-1: Governance and independence of public service media
- IRIS Special 2023-1: Public interest content on audiovisual platforms: access and findability
The reports above are reports in which Latvia was featured as a national country case. Latvia may also be featured in other reports where it is not the focus of a specific section or chapter of the report.
Mappings: links to all national summaries on Latvia
- Accessibility measures as implemented by AVMS providers for persons with disabilities - LV - 2024
- Independent production and retention of intellectual property rights - LV - 2024
- The protection of minors on VSPs age verification and parental control - LV - 2024
- Mapping on video-sharing platforms 2022 - Focus on CC - LV - 2023
- Mapping on video-sharing platforms - 2022 update - LV - 2023
Please note that the files above are only the national summaries for Latvia. The full mapping reports can be accessed here.
Main Public Institutions and Bodies
This page includes links to national public authorities and other organisations where useful information and resources relevant to the audiovisual sector can be found. Indicative translations of the names of linked organisations are given for reference.
- Latvijas Valsts prezidents - President
- Saeima - Parliament
- Ministru kabinets - Cabinet of Ministers
- Kultūras ministrija - Ministry of Culture
- Satversmes tiesa - Constitutional Court
- Augstākā tiesa - Supreme Court
- Latvijas tiesas - Courts Service
Official Publishing Organisations
- Latvijas Vēstnesis - Official Journal
- Likumi - Legal texts
Regulatory Authorities for Audiovisual and Communication Sectors
- Nacionālā elektronisko plašsaziņas līdzekļu padome - National Electronic Media Council
- Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija - Public Utilities Commission
Film Institutions
- Nacionālais Kino centrs - National Film Center of Latvia
- Latvijas Valsts kinofotofonodokumentu arhīvs - State Archive of Audiovisual Documents
- MEDIA Desk Latvija - Desk of the MEDIA Programme
Disclaimer: Please note that the list contains links to external websites where information is created by other organisations. The European Audiovisual Observatory takes no responsibility for the content and accuracy of information provided by linked sites and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by our organisation.