according to which minority schools will start using the Latvian language for most subjects starting from 2020 RIGA, April 2. /TASS/. Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis approved on Monday a reform ...

The use of the language and more generally the rights of ethnic Russians living in Latvia have become sensitive issues in a country that fervently backs Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.

Starting in September 2026, Latvian schools will no longer offer Russian as a second language for students entering the 5th grade, following recent amendments introduced by the Latvian government.

Latvian Education Minister Karlis Sadurskis replied that it was absurd to discuss language issues in schools 27 years after the county gained independence. "We hear that it would be difficult for ...