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• MP Visvaldis Lacis will not bring apologies to the MP Nikolajs Kabavnovs for calling him enemy of Latvian nation and Latvia

The MP Visvaldis Lacis in an interview with

The MP Visvaldis Lacis in an interview with Latvijas Avize stated that he will not bring apologies to the MP Nikolajs Kabavnovs for calling him from the Saeimas tribune enemy of Latvian nation and Latvia because it is his strict opinion and conviction. As reported, Nikolajs Kabanovs (the Concord Centre) won the court case on defence of his honour and dignity against the MP Visvaldis Lacis (former Waffen SS legionary and an unaffiliated MP known for his nationalistic views) and the court ruled that Mr. Lacis has to bring apologies to Mr. Kabanovs.