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* The Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republika) is the small European state near the Baltic sea. The name of Parliament in Latvia is Saeima. The nearest sea neighbors are: Estonia and Lithuania. Together they are named Baltic states. Other neighbors are Russia, Belorussia, Finland and Sweeden. International phone code is +371, country code - .lv .
* Media market neto (from newspaper "DIENA" and BMF 07.10.99.) of the first half 99' was < Ls. 11,476 mil. (< $ 19,786 mil.). Outdor - 4%; journals - 9%; radio - 12%; TV - 29%; newspapers - 46% from. Diference from the saim in 98' : Outdor - 0%; journals - +2%; radio - 0%; TV - -6%; newspapers - +4% .
* Media market neto (from newspaper "DIENAS BIZNESS" and BMF 02.03.2000.) of the 99' was < Ls. 28,1 mil. (< $ 47,6 mil.). Outdor - 5,6%; journals - 7,5%; radio - 15,6%; TV - 29%; newspapers - 39,5% from. Bigger diference (all - negative 11%) from the saim in 98' : TV - negative 13%. Radio diference - 0%.
* 23.02.2000. TV programes (cable, satellite, video and terrestrial) audience share (from newspaper "DIENA" and BMF ) in January was: LNT - 26%; LTV1 - 13%; TV 3 - 8%; ORT (Russian public TV) - 8%; LTV 2 - 4%; video recordings - 3%; KTV (RTR Rossija) - 2%; TV Riga - 1%; other - 35%.
* 02.03.2000. TV programes (cable and terrestrial) advertising revenue share (from newspaper "DIENAS BIZNESS" and BMF ) in 1999 was: LNT - 64,2%; LTV1 - 18,6%; TV 3 - 6,2%; ORT (Russian public TV) - 8,4%; LTV 2 - 2,7%.
* Broadcasting (re-transmission) in Latvia is
regulated by National Radio and Television
Council (Broadcasting Council) and Radio and
Television Law (Broadcasting Law) signed 08.09.95. by president Guntis
Ulmanis. Today The Law have some changes. It is
important to follow them.
Demands to broadcasting equipment and using of radio
frequency in Latvia is regulated by our states Law On Telecommunications and Latvian Standard The responsible
institution is Latvian Transport Ministrys
Department of Communications and
its structure - Inspection of
Electrocommunications.
Broadcasting,
for purposes of the the Radio and Television Law,
shall mean preparation of programs (compilation) and distribution (transmitting for
distribution) for public reception. Distribution of information to closed, local audiences
in hotels, transport facilities and buildings, if the number of consumers (connected
cables) does not exceed 25, shall not be considered broadcasting. To broadcast program
(primary), enterprise must to take Broadcasting
Permit (license) from National Radio and
Television Council (except public broadcasters in order of competition).
Re-transmission is the immediate or technically delayed complete or partial
distribution of programs distributed in Latvia or other countries without making any
changes in the content of the broadcast program. Translation of a program or broadcast,
sub-titling or filling in advertising spaces are not regarded as changes in content, if
this is done with the consent of the producer of the broadcast. To re-transmit program,
enterprise must to take Re-transmission
Permit (license) from National Radio and
Television Council (if need free frequency(channel), in order of competition).
* Owner of the greatest part of radio / TV distribution nets and transmitters in Latvia is Latvian State Radio and Television Centre.
1. s/c ''Rigas radiotranslacija'' Riga
* Information about Latvian Netcasters (except live re-transmissions from terrestrials).
1. Radio Ozone - experiences in real time rebroadcastings and ra files downloads of music what in general is not commercial yet.
2. s/c ''Latvijas Neatkariga Televizija'' (Latvian Independent TV) ; TV news dawnloads
3. Radio T.E.S.H.K.G.B. - experiences in real time rebroadcastings and ra files downloads
* Overview to radio broadcasting equipment in Latvia :
Piece from my publication (13.05.98.) for journal RADIO WORLD INTERNATIONAL EDITION :
Dear Internet Browsers, Let me know any newer information ! ! !
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