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

USA Deputy State Secretary S.Talbot announced at the conference “USA and the Baltic Charter” that integration of the Baltic States in western structures corresponded to the interests of the USA.

USA Deputy State Secretary S.Talbot announced at the conference USA and the Baltic Charter that integration of the Baltic States in western structures corresponded to the interests of the USA. Neatkariga, Diena, Vesti Segodnya, Respublika (14.02.2000)

Latvijas Cels and TB/LNNK met to discuss the current relations between these parties and future co-operation. K.Libane from Latvijas Cels informed that this meeting was a consultative one. One of the topics was the TB/LNNK position on J.Naglis – Director of the Privatisation Agency, but according to an unofficial information the parties could not find a common opinion on it.

Latvijas Cels and TB/LNNK met to discuss the current relations between these parties and future co-operation. K.Libane from Latvijas Cels informed that this meeting was a consultative one. One of the topics was the TB/LNNK position on J.Naglis – Director of the Privatisation Agency, but according to an unofficial information the parties could not find a common opinion on it. Neatkariga

National Human Rights Office published their finding that Latvia had not violated human rights by sentencing V.Kononov, A.Novik, and M.Farbtuh for war crimes.

National Human Rights Office published their finding that Latvia had not violated human rights by sentencing V.Kononov, A.Novik, and M.Farbtuh for war crimes. Neatkariga, Chas

G.Ignatane, Advisor to the Minister of Education informed that the reorganisation of the Ministry of Education and Science could start in March. She pointed out that nobody was talking about exact persons, yet and could not give any figures how many officials would be dismissed.

G.Ignatane, Advisor to the Minister of Education informed that the reorganisation of the Ministry of Education and Science could start in March. She pointed out that nobody was talking about exact persons, yet and could not give any figures how many officials would be dismissed. Neatkariga

The representatives of Social Democrats made a public statement yesterday that at the front lines of all political collisions, taking place in Riga City Council, stood the team of A.Skele that was interested to saw discord between Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party and TB/LNNK.

The representatives of Social Democrats made a public statement yesterday that at the front lines of all political collisions, taking place in Riga City Council, stood the team of A.Skele that was interested to saw discord between Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party and TB/LNNK. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnya

Approximation of the positions of Latvijas Cels and TB/LNNK decreases a possibility of an overturn in the Riga City Council, although Social Democrats consider that – if TB/LNNK will refuse to sign an agreement on starting negotiations in order to establish a new coalition in Riga City Council, then Social Democrats will not be able to consider TB/LNNK as loyal co-operation partners. It would open a chance to oust TB/LNNK from the Government.

Approximation of the positions of Latvijas Cels and TB/LNNK decreases a possibility of an overturn in the Riga City Council, although Social Democrats consider that – if TB/LNNK will refuse to sign an agreement on starting negotiations in order to establish a new coalition in Riga City Council, then Social Democrats will not be able to consider TB/LNNK as loyal co-operation partners. It would open a chance to oust TB/LNNK from the Government. Diena, Respublika(14.02.2000)

The leader of TB/LNNK M.Grinblats rushed to reaffirm that no document would be signed without the knowledge of Latvijas Cels.

The leader of TB/LNNK M.Grinblats rushed to reaffirm that no document would be signed without the knowledge of Latvijas Cels. Chas

One of the leaders of Latvian Jewish community G.Krupnikov tells

One of the leaders of Latvian Jewish community G.Krupnikov tells Diena about the international conference on Holocaust in Stockholm, the speech given by Latvian President and activities of S.Vizentahl Centre.

Lauku Avize

published the address speech of the EC President R.Prodi to Latvian Saeima. published the address speech of the EC President R.Prodi to Latvian Saeima.

Vesti Segodnya

writes about the new idea of Latvian politicians to grant Russian President B.Yeltsin the decoration of Three Stars and gives reasons why Yeltsin could refuse accepting this decoration. writes about the new idea of Latvian politicians to grant Russian President B.Yeltsin the decoration of Three Stars and gives reasons why Yeltsin could refuse accepting this decoration. Co-ordination Council of the Russian speaking Community in Latvia stood up to defend the CBSS Commissioner O.Espersen, whose mandate the CBSS decided to reconsider. They sent an open letter to the Chairman of CBSS K.Vollebaek asking not to abolish this position.

Co-ordination Council of the Russian speaking Community in Latvia stood up to defend the CBSS Commissioner O.Espersen, whose mandate the CBSS decided to reconsider. They sent an open letter to the Chairman of CBSS K.Vollebaek asking not to abolish this position. Chas

On Wednesday the prosecutors from different countries who dealt with the case of K.Kalejs will gather in Riga. 8 people will represent Latvia. According to unofficial information Russian prosecutors were not allowed to come to this meeting.

On Wednesday the prosecutors from different countries who dealt with the case of K.Kalejs will gather in Riga. 8 people will represent Latvia. According to unofficial information Russian prosecutors were not allowed to come to this meeting. Chas

The Naturalisation Board organised an open door day to commemorate its five year anniversary. Among the visitors were the Minister of Justice V.Birkavs, the USA Ambassador to Latvia J.Holmes, other diplomats and officials.

The Naturalisation Board organised an open door day to commemorate its five year anniversary. Among the visitors were the Minister of Justice V.Birkavs, the USA Ambassador to Latvia J.Holmes, other diplomats and officials. Chas