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

Prime Minister A.Berzins asked 4 deputies of New Party faction to stop their work in coalition, as they voted for the Law on Real Estate Taxes together with the opposition and it is a violation of the coalition agreement as this Law has direct relation to the state budget. The New Party faction deputies are not going to follow the request of Prime Minister.

Prime Minister A.Berzins asked 4 deputies of New Party faction to stop their work in coalition, as they voted for the Law on Real Estate Taxes together with the opposition and it is a violation of the coalition agreement as this Law has direct relation to the state budget. The New Party faction deputies are not going to follow the request of Prime Minister. Diena, Jauna, Neatkariga, Chas, Vesti Segodnja

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confronts two popular persons – M.Vulfsons, one of the main political persons, who fought for Latvias independence, and former Communist Party leader A.Rubiks. In M.Vulfsons opinion political parties in Latvia are degraded and he is also disappointed in the President, as she has alienated from the people. M.Vulfsons says that during Gorbachovs times there was more press freedom, as nowadays even such newspapers as confronts two popular persons – M.Vulfsons, one of the main political persons, who fought for Latvia’s independence, and former Communist Party leader A.Rubiks. In M.Vulfsons’ opinion political parties in Latvia are degraded and he is also disappointed in the President, as she has alienated from the people. M.Vulfsons says that during Gorbachov’s times there was more press freedom, as nowadays even such newspapers as Diena, Lauku AvizeDiena, Lauku Avize do not publish his articles where the issues concerning high political powers are discussed. A.Rubiks gives his forecast of Latvias future – if Latvia becomes a member of either the EU or NATO, Latvia and Latvians disappear. do not publish his articles where the issues concerning high political powers are discussed. A.Rubiks gives his forecast of Latvia’s future – if Latvia becomes a member of either the EU or NATO, Latvia and Latvians disappear. In the recent meeting at Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Russia’s President V.Putin stated that “NATO enlargement is a mistake and it is not acceptable for us”. Latvia’s State Secretary of foreign affair M.Riekstins gave a very short comment on the statement “I think, Putin is making a mistake”.

In the recent meeting at Russias Ministry of Foreign Affairs Russias President V.Putin stated that NATO enlargement is a mistake and it is not acceptable for us. Latvias State Secretary of foreign affair M.Riekstins gave a very short comment on the statement I think, Putin is making a mistake. Neatkariga

Russia regained its voting rights at PACE. B.Cilevics (FHRUL) and J.Sinka (FF/LNNK) represent Latvia at PACE. B.Cilevics voted for and J.Sinka voted against the re-establishment of Russia’s voting rights.

Russia regained its voting rights at PACE. B.Cilevics (FHRUL) and J.Sinka (FF/LNNK) represent Latvia at PACE. B.Cilevics voted for and J.Sinka voted against the re-establishment of Russias voting rights. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja

Russia’s ambassador to Latvia A.Udalcovs went to his farewell visit to Ventspils where he had meetings with Ventspils Mayor, the heads of big companies and enterprises, NGOs members and veterans.

Russias ambassador to Latvia A.Udalcovs went to his farewell visit to Ventspils where he had meetings with Ventspils Mayor, the heads of big companies and enterprises, NGOs members and veterans. Neatkariga, Chas, Vesti Segodnja

On Friday Russia’s Duma Speaker met with Saeima Vice-speaker G.Bojars and New Party deputy I.Stirans. According to G.Bojars the discussion took place in a positive atmosphere.

On Friday Russias Duma Speaker met with Saeima Vice-speaker G.Bojars and New Party deputy I.Stirans. According to G.Bojars the discussion took place in a positive atmosphere. Chas

The Head of Central Electorate A.Cimdars provides some information about municipal election. The number of deputies elected at this election will be lower than at the previous one because of municipal reforms. For the first time election is financed from municipal budgets and the total expenses should not exceed 1 million 40 thousand lats.

The Head of Central Electorate A.Cimdars provides some information about municipal election. The number of deputies elected at this election will be lower than at the previous one because of municipal reforms. For the first time election is financed from municipal budgets and the total expenses should not exceed 1 million 40 thousand lats. Chas

On Friday about 100 people assembled in front of the building of General Prosecutor Office demanding to stop criminal persecution of Soviet Partisan V.Kononov.

On Friday about 100 people assembled in front of the building of General Prosecutor Office demanding to stop criminal persecution of Soviet Partisan V.Kononov. Panorama Latvii, Vesti Segodnja