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Government re-appoints head spy
RIGA - Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to re-appoint the head of Latvia’s national security agency despite widespread reports of alleged U.S. lobbying on behalf of the candidate. Janis Kazocins, a former British military officer, will remain the head of the Constitution Protection Bureau, Latvia’s leading intelligence-gathering and counterintelligence organization. The April 17 vote passed with 68 lawmakers in favor of Kazocins and 16 against. The remaining either abstained or were absen ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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