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.

• NGO Prata Speks asks to abstain from criticism of the Citizenship Law
• 56 % of Latvians do not support granting the right to vote in municipal elections to Latvian non-citizens
• In 2005, the Naturalization Board received 19,000 applications for acquiring Latvian citizenship through naturalisation

The NGO “Prata Speks” has addressed the President of Latvia, MPs, political parties and organizations, as well as all  residents asking to abstain from criticising  the effective Citizenship Law for next five years. The head of the “Prata Speks” believes that  society becomes more and more radical, because of political speculations in the field of ethnic integration. “If a solution to this problem is not found, it may result in  a large inter-ethnical conflict” – stated the head of “Prata Speks.”

The NGO Prata Speks has addressed the President of Latvia, MPs, political parties and organizations, as well as all residents asking to abstain from criticising the effective Citizenship Law for next five years. The head of the Prata Speks believes that society becomes more and more radical, because of political speculations in the field of ethnic integration. If a solution to this problem is not found, it may result in a large inter-ethnical conflict – stated the head of Prata Speks. Chas

The research on inter-ethnic relations in Latvia, conducted by the Internet portal and NGO Dialogi.lv, showed that 56 % of Latvians do not support granting of the right to vote in municipal elections to Latvian non-citizens while 75% of Russian-speaking residents of Latvia would support such  amendments. 55%  Latvians and 90%  Russian-speakers  support  granting of state funding for  Russian language schools in Latvia. The research also revealed that if  relations between Latvians and Russian-speaking residents would become more tense, the majority of the respondents whether would support organizations and political parties that call for a dialog and compromise, or would take neutral position.

The research on inter-ethnic relations in Latvia, conducted by the Internet portal and NGO Dialogi.lv, showed that 56 % of Latvians do not support granting of the right to vote in municipal elections to Latvian non-citizens while 75% of Russian-speaking residents of Latvia would support such amendments. 55% Latvians and 90% Russian-speakers support granting of state funding for Russian language schools in Latvia. The research also revealed that if relations between Latvians and Russian-speaking residents would become more tense, the majority of the respondents whether would support organizations and political parties that call for a dialog and compromise, or would take neutral position. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf

In 2005, the Naturalization Board received 19,000 applications for citizenship. However, 91 applications were not accepted, mostly because they were submitted by  criminally sentenced persons, who have not served their terms yet. The majority of the applicants were persons 18 to 30 years old.

In 2005, the Naturalization Board received 19,000 applications for citizenship. However, 91 applications were not accepted, mostly because they were submitted by criminally sentenced persons, who have not served their terms yet. The majority of the applicants were persons 18 to 30 years old. Vesti Segodnya