Estonians to protest EN masse go for alcohol in Latvia : In the World : Vladim

Estonian residents unhappy with the new tax policy of the government. In protest, the Estonians organized a massive migration to Latvia for the purchase of alcohol and motor fuel. The event was called “24.02 – all to Latvia” and is dedicated to the centenary of independence of the Republic..

It became known that more than 600 cars with stickers of the participants crossed the border with Latvia through ikl, and about 200 cars through the border point Valga. Machines from Estonia at the moment, continue the movement, escorted by police of Latvia.

The organizer of the project Taavi Lepik said that the cost of alcohol and gasoline went up dramatically in 2017. And in January of this year the price jumped so that local businesses have suffered significant losses.
The protesters plan to drive to the city of Mazsalaca and start there protest. The leaders of the state urged citizens to Patriotic action, and increases the anti-alcohol patrols.