Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

Press Report

Press Report

“FF/LNNK and Social Democrats could form a coalition at Riga City Council after election and Latvia’s Way could also join this coalition,” says entrepreneur J.Lakucs, who supports FF/LNNK. FF/LNNK chairman M.Grinbergs and Riga Mayor A.Argalis denied the information. A.Argalis said, “no coalition is going to be formed as our list itself will get the majority of voices”.

FF/LNNK and Social Democrats could form a coalition at Riga City Council after election and Latvias Way could also join this coalition, says entrepreneur J.Lakucs, who supports FF/LNNK. FF/LNNK chairman M.Grinbergs and Riga Mayor A.Argalis denied the information. A.Argalis said, no coalition is going to be formed as our list itself will get the majority of voices. Diena

People’s Party and Social Democrats name their number one candidates. People’s Party named former finance minister E.Krastins and Social Democrats chose D.Ivans – the leader of the Awakening.

Peoples Party and Social Democrats name their number one candidates. Peoples Party named former finance minister E.Krastins and Social Democrats chose D.Ivans – the leader of the Awakening. Diena

Neatkariga

interviews the member of British Parliament D.Anderson. The Parliamentarian was asked about Latvias perspectives to be accessed in the EU, immigration issues in the EU, his plans for upcoming election in Great Britain and his impressions about the President of Latvia. interviews the member of British Parliament D.Anderson. The Parliamentarian was asked about Latvia’s perspectives to be accessed in the EU, immigration issues in the EU, his plans for upcoming election in Great Britain and his impressions about the President of Latvia. NeatkarigaNeatkariga Russia has announced permanent visa procedure for non-citizens of Latvia, who want to visit Russia. The terms to get a visa for non- citizens are easier than for citizens - they do not need an invitation, instead they have to hand in an application and fill out the form. A visa valid for three months costs USA 8, multiple entrance visa valid for a year costs USA 12.

Russia has announced permanent visa procedure for non-citizens of Latvia, who want to visit Russia. The terms to get a visa for non- citizens are easier than for citizens - they do not need an invitation, instead they have to hand in an application and fill out the form. A visa valid for three months costs USA 8, multiple entrance visa valid for a year costs USA 12. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja, Chas

Yesterday People’s Party, Latvia’s Way, Social Democrats, Farmer Union and Work Party confirmed their lists of candidates in the biggest cities of Latvia and there are ten candidates for the post of Mayor of Riga. FF/LNNK – A.Argalis, Latvia’s Way – A.Poca, Farmer Union – J.Strazdins, People’s Party – E.Krastins, Union for Human Rigts in the United Latvia – S.Dolgopolov, Green Party – I.Emsis, Democracy Party – A.Ameriks.

Yesterday Peoples Party, Latvias Way, Social Democrats, Farmer Union and Work Party confirmed their lists of candidates in the biggest cities of Latvia and there are ten candidates for the post of Mayor of Riga. FF/LNNK – A.Argalis, Latvias Way – A.Poca, Farmer Union – J.Strazdins, Peoples Party – E.Krastins, Union for Human Rigts in the United Latvia – S.Dolgopolov, Green Party – I.Emsis, Democracy Party – A.Ameriks. Neatkariga

Vesti Segodnja

describes official procedure of the upcoming election. describes official procedure of the upcoming election. Due to Sweden’s presidency in the EU Sweden ambassador to Latvia Bertelman had a meeting with the representatives of mass media. He named Latvia among the advanced candidate states and promised “speedy political tempo” concerning candidate state accession to the EU. Then the author of the article states that currently the only connection Latvia has with the EU is booklets published by the EU countries, like the one published by Swedish Institute whereas among different information provided is the article explaining the reasons of Awakening and how Russians who emigrated to Latvia during Soviet times were in a privileged position in comparison to Latvians in regard to possibilities to have a flat, a car, etc.

Due to Swedens presidency in the EU Sweden ambassador to Latvia Bertelman had a meeting with the representatives of mass media. He named Latvia among the advanced candidate states and promised speedy political tempo concerning candidate state accession to the EU. Then the author of the article states that currently the only connection Latvia has with the EU is booklets published by the EU countries, like the one published by Swedish Institute whereas among different information provided is the article explaining the reasons of Awakening and how Russians who emigrated to Latvia during Soviet times were in a privileged position in comparison to Latvians in regard to possibilities to have a flat, a car, etc. Vesti Segodnja

State Secretary of Latvia’s Ministry of Defence E.Rinkevics is in Washington DC to discuss Latvia’s integration into NATO.

State Secretary of Latvias Ministry of Defence E.Rinkevics is in Washington DC to discuss Latvias integration into NATO. Respublika

Respublika

gives its forecasts for the course of I.Berzins visit to Moscow. gives its forecasts for the course of I.Berzins visit to Moscow. Last week the representatives of Society Integration Department of the Ministry of Justice met with the members of the organisation “Russian Community in Latvia”. According to the Director of the Department V.Antoniskis it was a first introductory visit, during which the possible co-operation in the field of integration was discussed.

Last week the representatives of Society Integration Department of the Ministry of Justice met with the members of the organisation Russian Community in Latvia. According to the Director of the Department V.Antoniskis it was a first introductory visit, during which the possible co-operation in the field of integration was discussed. Latvijas Vestnesis.

Saeima Education Committee Chairman Dz.Abikis talks about education legislation issues. The top three priorities are – harmonisation of Latvia’s legislation with the EU, make education available for all people in Latvia and, third, Latvia has to be one community country. Dz. Abikis does not see any discriminating aspects in providing education only in the state language.

Saeima Education Committee Chairman Dz.Abikis talks about education legislation issues. The top three priorities are – harmonisation of Latvias legislation with the EU, make education available for all people in Latvia and, third, Latvia has to be one community country. Dz. Abikis does not see any discriminating aspects in providing education only in the state language. Latvijas Vestnesis

Yesterday USA ambassador to Latvia J.Houlm had a meeting with journalists in the event of inauguration ceremony of USA President The ambassador said that in the future there will not be any radical changes and that the States will continue a dialogue with Russia first of all on the issues regarding disarmament.

Chas Yesterday members of Saeima Defence and National Security Committee gave their approval to the idea about establishing communication in the field of military issues among Latvia, Russia and countries of NATO. It became an issue after the information about nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad appeared in mass media.

Yesterday members of Saeima Defence and National Security Committee gave their approval to the idea about establishing communication in the field of military issues among Latvia, Russia and countries of NATO. It became an issue after the information about nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad appeared in mass media. Chas

Panorama Latvii

provides its considerations about the candidates to the post of Riga Mayor. provides its considerations about the candidates to the post of Riga Mayor. “Inability to communicate with municipal and state institutions in Russian will soon become a No 1 problem”, states

Inability to communicate with municipal and state institutions in Russian will soon become a No 1 problem, states Panorama Latvii and publishes some complaints of its readers.