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More and more Ukrainian refugees cross Latvia in transit / Article

The coordinators of Ukrainian refugee accommodation in the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) also stated that more and more Ukrainians are looking for help for a temporary stay in Latvia.

“The tide has changed. First of all, the influx of people is much less. Second, they changed direction. More comes from Russia, Belarus, including through Estonia. The direction is back: either to Ukraine, or to Poland, Germany. As a result, we are currently getting, so to speak, more transit Ukrainian civilians,” said the deputy chief of VUGD, Intars Zitans.

For those who plan to stay in Latvia for less than five days, 100 places have also been found in the “Mucenieki” asylum seeker accommodation center. Since those who request a personal code are registered with the Directorate of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, VUGD, together with municipalities, is currently developing a tool to separately list those in transit and their needs.

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From July 1, when the reduced support for the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees will come into effect, approximately 3,000 refugees will have to look for another place to live. announced Latvian Association of Municipalities (LPS).

LPS stated that not only Riga, but also many other municipalities have reached the refugee accommodation quotas. Such is the situation in Rēzekne, Rēzekne district, Saulkrasti, Tukums, Varakļani, Sigulda and other districts.

Meanwhile, in the Association of Large Cities of Latvia toldthat in several cities, the eviction of Ukrainian refugees from tourist accommodation and termination of contracts has begun.

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