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.

• Telegraf prints an interview with the ex-Minister of Integration, political scientist Nils Muiznieks
• Resident of Riga complains to Vesti Segodnya that unknown persons scratched swastika on his car
• Telegraf reports about preparation of celebration of days of Russian culture in Latvia

Telegraf prints an interview with the ex-Minister of Integration, political scientist Nils Muiznieks. Mr. Muiznieks believes that Latvia still have problems with integration because ethnic Latvian politicians are not sufficiently interested in it and also because the pressure from outside has ceased once Latvia entered the EU. Nils Muiznieks supports the proposal to grant non-citizens voting rights in municipal elections in order to promote integration, however, he believes that the majority of the Saeima will not agree with it.

Resident of Riga complains to

Resident of Riga complains to Vesti Segodnya that unknown persons scratched swastika on his car. The cars owner believes that Nazi symbol was scratched because the car was decorated with Russias flag and St. George ribbon.

Telegraf reports about preparation of celebration of days of Russian culture in Latvia which will be held in January. The festivity will be financially supported by the Riga City Council and the Embassy of Russia in Latvia.