Latvia blocks entry to Russians who own property near strategically important sites

Latvia bans entry to some Russian citizens who own property near strategically important sites.

It is noted that some Russian citizens who own property near strategically important sites have been denied entry to Latvia.

The country's State Security Service explained that they had conducted checks on these Russians and identified risks to Latvia's national security on their part.

These Russian citizens have been included in the so-called “blacklist,” or a list of foreigners who are banned from entering Latvia.

Earlier, the Finnish parliament passed a law prohibiting third-country nationals from buying real estate and land to protect the country's military and critical infrastructure.

The Latvian parliament is still considering a similar law, but it could be passed in the third reading before the end of the spring session.

Source: Liga.net