Latvian Radio 1 has released a five-minute news roundup in plain language
On August 19, Latvian Radio 1 released the latest episode of its daily news roundup in simple Latvian. The audio recording of the program *Ziņas vieglajā valodā*, which translates as “News in Simple Language,” lasts 5 minutes and 1 second.
According to LSM English, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day’s top news in simplified language every evening at 9:00 p.m. This format is designed for those who want to improve their understanding of the Latvian language and their pronunciation.
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The August 19, 2026, episode can be listened to via the Re:Play platform, the Latvijas Radio app, or the audio link on the publication’s page. The material was posted by LSM English—the English-language service of Latvian Public Media.
The program’s title in Latvian is *Ziņas vieglajā valodā*. The source describes it as a “news in plain language” format that briefly summarizes the day’s events.
