Latvia Demands the Departure of 841 Russian Citizens by Mid-October

Frankfurter Allgemeine

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Since Russia's attack on Ukraine, Latvia has seen Russian citizens in the country as a security risk. Those who do not speak Latvian must go.

Deutschlandfunk

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Latvia has asked about 840 Russian citizens to leave the country.

censor.net

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The migration authorities of Latvia require 841 citizens of the Russian Federation to leave the country until October 13 due to changes in the legislation.

charter97.org

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They didn't pass the Latvian language test.

n-tv.de

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A large part of Latvia's population belongs to the Russian-speaking minority. After Russia's attack on Ukraine, the country tightens its residence regulations.

Eesti Rahvusringhääling

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The Latvian Citizenship and Migration Board (PMLP) has sent letters to 841 Russian citizens informing them that they must leave the country by mid-October because they have not submitted the requirements established by the amendments to the Immigration Act to submit an application for a residence permit and pass a language exam.