Latvia holds parliamentary election with Russia and costs in focus

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Latvia held a parliamentary election on 3 October dominated by security concerns and the economic cost of ties with Moscow.

Around 1.5 million Latvians voted in a parliamentary election on 3 October that was dominated by national security concerns and rising living costs. Russia loomed large over the campaign, with a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow. Four Eurofighter jets were on NATO deployment over Latvia during the poll.

Partial results were expected on Saturday evening, with preliminary official results due on Sunday.

Latvia holds parliamentary election with Russia and costs in focus — Image: Euronews

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Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threatAl Jazeera · 3 Oct, 09:21
Latvians head to the polls amid concerns over rising cost of living and RussiaEuronews · 3 Oct, 08:00
Latvia votes in parliamentary election amid rising costsDW News · 3 Oct, 07:06
Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their mindsDW News · 1 Oct, 18:57
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament ― with Russia looming large over the campaignDW News · 1 Oct, 18:57

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