The National Security Commission of the Latvian Seim, headed by MP Ainars Latkovskis, initiated consideration of the draft law on nationalising the "Moscow House" in Riga due to its threat to the country's national security. The Parliament of Latvia voted "for".
The Russian "Moscow House" in Riga will return to the state property
On January 11, the Parliament of Latvia decided to nationalise the "Moscow House", which is located in Riga. It was there that activities that threatened the country's national security were carried out.
The Delfi publication reports this.
It is noted that the government will determine the fate of the building by March 31. The property may be sold at auction.
70 deputies voted for, 11 were against, and nine were abstained from participating in the vote.
The reason for the "Moscow House" nationalisation
Consideration of the draft law was initiated by the Seimas Commission on National Security, headed by MP Ainars Latkovskis.
Lawmakers explained that under the guise of cultural events and education for the "Moscow House" interests, political activities that threatened national security took place.
The liquidation of the "House of Moscow", which is a symbol of Russian policy towards compatriots, will eliminate the threat to the national security and statehood of Latvia, the deputies said.
Ownership rights to the "House of Moscow" are secured by the City of Moscow Property Department.
At the end of December, it was reported that Latvian law enforcement officers had searched the "Moscow House". The organisation's management is suspected of evading sanctions against the Russian Federation.
During the investigation, it became clear that the management of "Moscow House" may have continued to receive material benefits from the premises, the use of which is prohibited, according to international sanctions.
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