Project “Journalism for Security”
From October 2025 to 31 March 2026, LATO implemented the project “Journalism for Security”, aimed at strengthening the capacity of regional media to counter disinformation and enhance societal resilience in Latvia, Estonia, and Poland. The project was carried out in cooperation with the Estonian National Centre for Defence and Security Awareness (NCDSA) and Visegrad Insight.
The project activities included a needs assessment, development of training content, and training activities focusing on digital media literacy, crisis communication, OSINT methods, and ethical journalism. Activities were organised as online sessions, in-person training in each country, and a final conference in Riga.
A strong emphasis was placed on practical skills, including identifying and analysing disinformation and working in crisis situations, as well as mentoring and knowledge exchange among media professionals. The project also strengthened cross-border cooperation and established networks among journalists in the Baltic Sea region.
In total, 40 regional journalists were trained. The project contributed to improving the quality of information circulation and reinforced the role of media in societal resilience.
The project was supported by the Council of the Baltic Sea States.
