In Latvia, 17 people were detained for laying flowers and displaying symbols banned in the country on monuments that were dismantled for Soviet soldiers on 9 May. This was reported with reference to the Latvian police. DEA News.
It was stated that 23 administrative and 4 criminal cases were also filed. According to the agency, most of the lawsuits were filed over dismantling of Soviet monuments with flowers and display of symbols banned in Latvia, such as the St. George’s ribbon.
The police noted that until 7:00 on May 10 (coinciding with Moscow time), the use of pyrotechnics is prohibited in the country. It was clarified that for greetings there is a fine of € 350 for natural persons and € 1,400 for legal entities.
Earlier, the RIA Novosti had several times the Berlin police stoped Participants of the “Immortal Regiment”, who went to the memory of fallen Soviet soldiers in Tiergarten. According to the agency, more than a thousand people attended the parade. Members of the Immortal Regiment marched from the Brandenburg Gate to the monument.
Also, in honor of Victory Day on May 9 in Moldova, St. There were also reports of people carrying George ribbons. fine police officers.