Different time zones and long geographical distance separate Latvia from the southern borders of the European Union, which, since last year, has been absorbing an unprecedented influx of thousands of displaced persons escaping war and poverty in Syria and the wider Middle East or looking for a better life in the richest European countries. Latvia, with its much smaller economy and lower standard of living has generally not been a serious destination goal for these refugees or migrants. Nonetheless, in a show of solidarity with the other members of the EU, Latvia has pledged to admit up to 776 asylum …read more
Source: The Jamestown Foundation