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09.07.2008, 05:44

Latvian ‘non-citizen’ appeals to European Court

A Russian-born woman who’s lived in Latvia for more than half a century, is still unable to become a Latvian citizen because she does not speak the language. Now she’s turning to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

25.11.2008, 11:06

Don't mention the D word in Latvia

In Latvia, the government is warning journalists not to stir up panic about the financial crisis. Talk of currency devaluation is all but a criminal offence and could earn transgressors a spell behind bars.

10.12.2008, 10:50 3 comments

Words could cost you dear in Latvia

Latvia is preparing to double the so-called “language fine” for using a non-state language in the workplace. Offenders caught speaking a foreign tongue in any office or business will soon have to pay the equivalent of $100.

Sweden, occupy us!

Published: 10 December, 2008, 13:32


A group of Latvians have posted an online petition calling for their country to be occupied and its sovereignty cancelled. But not by Russia – the petition is addressed to Sweden.

 
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