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

Diena

interviews Finland Prime Minister P.Lipponen. The Prime Minister was asked about the probable time of Latvias accession to the EU. In his opinion the most serious obstacle in Latvias way to the accession is rather the implementation of the practices than their adoption and in regard to Russias attitude toward Latvias accession to NATO, he said that all countries are entitled to make their own choice. Prime Minister sees many fields for mutual co-operation between the two countries and as among one of the most important projects he mentioned co-operation in organising language courses interviews Finland Prime Minister P.Lipponen. The Prime Minister was asked about the probable time of Latvia’s accession to the EU. In his opinion the most serious obstacle in Latvia’s way to the accession is rather the implementation of the practices than their adoption and in regard to Russia’s attitude toward Latvia’s accession to NATO, he said that all countries are entitled to make their own choice. Prime Minister sees many fields for mutual co-operation between the two countries and as among one of the most important projects he mentioned co-operation in organising language courses Diena, Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Jauna, Vesti Segodnja, RespublikaDiena, Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Jauna, Vesti Segodnja, Respublika New Party faction sent a letter to Prime Minister A.Berzins stating that “they stop their work in the Coalition because the Government ignores the declaration”. Now Position’s factions have 64 votes and if in some decisions New Party faction can reach an agreement with FF/LNNK, then the ruling Coalition remains a minority with 48 votes.

New Party faction sent a letter to Prime Minister A.Berzins stating that they stop their work in the Coalition because the Government ignores the declaration. Now Positions factions have 64 votes and if in some decisions New Party faction can reach an agreement with FF/LNNK, then the ruling Coalition remains a minority with 48 votes. Diena, Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Jauna, Vesti Segodnja, Respublika

Although the National Radio and Television Council took a decision to stop the broadcast of the radio station Biznes&Baltija;, it continues broadcasting as the radio station does not find itself guilty in violating language regulations and has filed a protest to the court. NRTC chairman O.Rubenis admits that B&B; has a legal justification to continue broadcasting. The President of B&B; V.Gurovs said that the methods how the amount of a foreign language is measured should be determined, as currently there are no legal acts on that.

Although the National Radio and Television Council took a decision to stop the broadcast of the radio station Biznes&Baltija, it continues broadcasting as the radio station does not find itself guilty in violating language regulations and has filed a protest to the court. NRTC chairman O.Rubenis admits that B&B has a legal justification to continue broadcasting. The President of B&B V.Gurovs said that the methods how the amount of a foreign language is measured should be determined, as currently there are no legal acts on that. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna, Chas, Respublika, Panorama Latvii

In Brussels 6th Joint Latvia’s and EU Parliamentarian Committee Sitting takes place. Main discussion subjects are the priorities of Sweden presidency, implementation of EU assistance programmes, the course of society integration in Latvia and cross-border co-operation.

In Brussels 6th Joint Latvias and EU Parliamentarian Committee Sitting takes place. Main discussion subjects are the priorities of Sweden presidency, implementation of EU assistance programmes, the course of society integration in Latvia and cross-border co-operation. Neatkariga

10 – 12 February the delegation from Latvia will take part in the international forum “Policy and Safety” in Kaliningrad. There will be two delegations from Latvia – one from the Parliament and the other one will be constituted by Baltic Forum Head N.Neiland, Riga City Council deputy S.Dolgopolov and businessman D.Zelmenis.

10 – 12 February the delegation from Latvia will take part in the international forum Policy and Safety in Kaliningrad. There will be two delegations from Latvia – one from the Parliament and the other one will be constituted by Baltic Forum Head N.Neiland, Riga City Council deputy S.Dolgopolov and businessman D.Zelmenis. Chas, Panorama Latvii

13-16 February FHRUL delegation will visit Moscow on the invitation of the former Prime Minister of Russia D.Rogozin. FHRUL has scheduled meetings with Duma Speaker G.Seleznyev, officials of the Ministry of FA and deputies.

13-16 February FHRUL delegation will visit Moscow on the invitation of the former Prime Minister of Russia D.Rogozin. FHRUL has scheduled meetings with Duma Speaker G.Seleznyev, officials of the Ministry of FA and deputies. Vesti Segodnja, Chas

The President V.Vike-Freiberga considers that lately Russia’s officials have made “certain signals and statements” that foster positive environment and give hopes that the relationship between the countries improves.

The President V.Vike-Freiberga considers that lately Russias officials have made certain signals and statements that foster positive environment and give hopes that the relationship between the countries improves. Vesti Segodnja

Vesti Segodnja

gives a brief summary of parties municipal election promises regarding such fields as housing, transport, education, welfare and others. gives a brief summary of parties’ municipal election promises regarding such fields as housing, transport, education, welfare and others. Tomorrow the President is giving two interviews – one for the newspaper

Tomorrow the President is giving two interviews – one for the newspaper The Washington Post and another for the Ukrainian television. As it is known international journalists mostly are interested in the issues concerning non-citizens. According to press secretary of the President the questions will be not only about the problems of non-citizens, but also about Latvia as a country itself. Respublika