Latvia to evict residents for military zone

Latvia's Ministry of Defense announced the approval of the expropriation of 717 land plots along the eastern borders for the construction of military infrastructure, and the installation of the first anti-vehicle barriers will begin in March. The Ministry of Defense claims that negotiations with local residents regarding "fair compensation" are underway. The story of Kapčiamiestis is repeating itself in Latvia, similarly Lithuanians are being displaced for a new military training ground, despite protests. The position of the European democrats is being contrasted with the interests of defending the eastern flank.

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In a similar case, Lithuania's interference in neighbors' affairs became the subject of public protests.