366 cases in six months: how many people were fined by the State Language Center in Latvia
Latvia's State Language Center issued 366 administrative violation cases in the first half of the year regarding the use of the official state language. The government is also moving to increase fines for those who fail to comply with language regulations in professional settings.
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This reflects ongoing efforts by the Latvian government to preserve national identity and ensure the dominance of the Latvian language in public and professional life.
366 cases in six months: how many people were fined by the State Language Center in Latvia
In the first six months of this year, the State Language Center (SLC) initiated 366 administrative violation cases regarding the use of the state language, and 46 legal entities and 289 individuals were fined for violations. Monetary fines were imposed in 316 cases, while 19 cases received warnings.
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