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• Russian-language newspapers discuss naturalisation issues
• Yesterday a Foundation for Non-Governmental Organizations was established

Russian-language newspapers report on citizenship granting event held by the Naturalisation Board. During the event 30 persons received Latvian citizenship. Newspapers note that voting rights as well as possibilities to travel, work and study in the EU have been mentioned as main motivations to naturalise. While the head of the Naturalisation Board Eizenija Aldermane has stated that the number of naturalisation applications received by the Board has dropped significantly since Latvia non-citizens were granted the right to free movement within the EU.

Russian-language newspapers report on citizenship granting event held by the Naturalisation Board. During the event 30 persons received Latvian citizenship. Newspapers note that voting rights as well as possibilities to travel, work and study in the EU have been mentioned as main motivations to naturalise. While the head of the Naturalisation Board Eizenija Aldermane has stated that the number of naturalisation applications received by the Board has dropped significantly since Latvia non-citizens were granted the right to free movement within the EU. Chas, Vesti Segodnya

Yesterday, a Foundation for Non-Governmental Organizations was established by the Secretariat of the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration in collaboration with the Embassy of Norway and society ‘Latvian Civic Alliance’. In next four years it is planned to allocate Ls 3,514,000 (approximately EUR 5,000,000) for the support of Latvian NGOs. Long-term development of Latvian NGOs, as well NGOs’ projects will be funded by the organisation.

Yesterday, a Foundation for Non-Governmental Organizations was established by the Secretariat of the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration in collaboration with the Embassy of Norway and society ‘Latvian Civic Alliance. In next four years it is planned to allocate Ls3,514,000 (approximately EUR5,000,000) for the support of Latvian NGOs. Long-term development of Latvian NGOs, as well NGOs projects will be funded by the organisation.