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A protester shouts at Latvia's Finance Minister Repse as he leaves the rally in Riga
18 Jun 2009
Source: Reuters
 
A protester shouts at Latvia's Finance Minister Einars Repse (L) as he leaves the rally after speaking about the need for budget cuts in Riga June 18, 2009. Latvia must learn from past economic mistakes and faces more hard work, President Valdis Zatlers said on Thursday, and unions protested over sharp budget cuts that the government says are needed to win more international loans. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins (LATVIA CONFLICT POLITICS BUSINESS)
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People hold placards during a protest in Riga July 24, 2009. State employees staged a protest on Friday infront of government building while at the same time Latvia's Prime Minister Valdis ...




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