Goran Bregović with a ban on entering Latvia. The minister translates

Another country does not want Goran Bregović to perform in it. A musician from Bosnia and Herzegovina was banned from entering Latvia for supporting Russia. – As Latvia, we support Ukraine – explained the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In addition to Bregovic, the Russian-Latvian singer Kristina Orbakaite hit the black list of the Latvian Ministry of Interior. This means that the concerts of these musicians planned for Latvia They will be canceled for the next summer. The decision – as the interior minister of this country Rihards Kozlovskis emphasized – was made on the basis of the recommendation of the National Security Service (VDD).

– The basic message is to support aggression against Ukraineparticipation in public events at (Ukrainian – ed.) occupied territories. As Latvia, we support Ukraine and we will continue to do it, so it is definitely unacceptable for us – said the head of the Ministry of the Interior.

– Performances in Latvia people supporting Russian aggression are not in the interest of the national security of Latvia, because they can promote inter -ethnic tensions in our society – said VDD in a communiqué.

Last year, 480 foreigners were entered on the Latvian black list based on the recommendation of various security services.

Bregović performed in Crimea

Bregović performed in Crimea in March 2015 – a year after the illegal annexation of the peninsula by Russia. The composer born in Sarajevo later said that he was not afraid of the expected sanctions related to the performance. – We in the Balkans always feel the size that comes from the East, from Russia. I think the West has always reacted to this a bit paranoid – said the musician.

Due to the speech in Crimea and failure to do from the Russian occupation of the Bregovic Peninsula, an invitation to the Life Festival organized in 2015 in Oświęcim was withdrawn. In 2023, for the same reason, the authorities Moldova They refused the musician to enter the country.

Kristina Orbakaite performed in the Crimea after Russia began the occupation of the Peninsula and took part in various Russian propaganda events – reminded LSM.

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