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Latvija in brief
The Cabinet has adopted amendments to the official language laws widening the number of professions required to use the state language. The new language law will require that maids, transport mechanics, electricians, florists, photographers, accountants and postmen have a better knowledge of the Latvian language. “These employees should be able to communicate also in the Latvian language,” Justice Minister Gaidis Berzins said. The amendments were prepared by experts from the Justice Ministry and ...| 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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