Off the Wire

  • 1998-07-23
A KINDER, GENTLER PARLIAMENT: The Latvian parliament should ensure that deputies do not use offensive language, including obscenities, during debates, said Latvia's Way MP Kristiana Libane. Latvia's Way has nominated Libane to become its candidate for parliament speaker after the upcoming general elections. Libane also suggested that the time for parliamentary debate be cut from 15 to 10 minutes for each speaker. (BNS)HEAVY RAIN SHUTS DOWN BALTIC EXPRESS: The Tallinn-Sestokai-Tallinn passenger train will be out of service until July 23 thanks to heavy rains that washed away a section of the...
 
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