Integration and Minority Information Service
of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies

• Critical comments about article on Russian-language schools by Yuri Petropavlovski
• Russian media uphold the belief that Russian-speakers are discriminated against
• Chas continues the discussion about the FCNM and the education reform

Lauku Avize columnist Maris Caklais criticizes fears of assimilation expressed in an article previously published in the newspaper Chas by Yuri Petropavlovski, member of the Association for the Support for Russian Schools in Latvia. Lauku Avize 26.07.

Neatkariga reports about a survey on the reputation of Baltic States in Russia prepared by the Russian public relations company R.I.M. Porter Novelli. According to the survey data Russian media believe that Russian-speakers living in the Baltic States are being discriminated against.

Chas features an interview with Boris Tsilevich about the ratification of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and the education reform.

 

Integration and Minority Information Service
of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies

• Neatkarigas supplement Integration about the Liv and German minority groups
• Article by philologist Juris Cibuls about the importance of the mother tongue in the process of education
• Interview with Igor Pimenov about the conference about the Russian language

Neatkarigas supplement Integration features an article about the traditions and culture of the Liv and German minority groups living in Latvia. The newspaper informs that national programme Livs in Latvia will be administrated by the Secretariat of the Special Task Minister for Societal Integration.

Diena features an article by philologist Juris Cibuls about the importance of the mother tongue in the process of education. The author believes that education in minority languages is not an obstacle to learn state language.

Chas prints an interview with Igor Pimenov, the Head of the Association for the Support for Russians Schools in Latvia about the conference on the Russian language held in Moscow.

 

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of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies

• Interview with the Member of the European Parliament about the rights of minorities
• Protest activities against the education reform will continue
• Interview with the director general of the Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party Janis Dinevics
• Article by Valery Ageshin about the status of non-citizens in the EU
• Opinions of the Saeimas political parties about the ratification of the FCNM

Vesti Sevodnya features an interview with Io Lainen, the Member of the European Parliament from German Social Democratic party. He explained that the European Union will help to protect the rights of national minorities living in Latvia.

The Association for the Support for Russians Schools in Latvia is planning to continue the protest activities in September. The Association will criticise the adopted language proportion 60:40 of the education in minority language. Chas

The Association for the Support for Russians Schools in Latvia is planning to continue the protest activities in September. The Association will criticise the adopted language proportion 60:40 of the education in minority language. Chas

Chas features an interview with the director general of the Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party Janis Dinevics. He discusses the possible union with the Peoples Harmony Party and the Latvian Democratic Party.

Chas prints an article by Valery Ageshin about the status of the non-citizens when Latvia will join the EU. He explains that non-citizens will not acquire the status of the EU citizens. Ageshin believes that it is necessary to give the non-citizens the right to participate in the referendum and the municipal elections.

Lauku Avize prints the opinions of the Saeimas political parties about the ratification of the Framework Convention for the protection of National Minorities. Ina Druviete, the Head of the Saeimas Human Rights Committee believes that the ratification of the Convention is possible only after the preparation of the necessary reservations. Oskars Kastens, MP of the Latvian First Party informed that the coalition is not discussing the ratification of the Convention. He considers that it is necessary to elaborate the reservation regarding the names of streets. Maris Grinblats, MP of the FF/LNNK believes that the minority rights are respected in Latvia and the ratification of the Convention is no necessary. Augusts Brigmanis, MP of the Union of Greens and Farmers, considers that the coalition will discus the ratification of the Convention. Aigars Kalvitis, MP of the Peoples Party, informed that discussions about the ratification of the Convention have to start only after Latvia will join the EU and NATO. Andrejs Klementjevs, MP of the Peoples Harmony Party considers that the ratification of the Convention will improve Latvias relations with Russia and solve the problems regarding the education reform, because the Convention requires to continue the state funding for the minority schools.

 

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of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies

• Critical comments about activities of the Special Task Minister for Societal Integration
• Lauku Avize: the Embassy of Russia organised propaganda
• Integration Foundation announced two new project competitions
• Vesti Segodnya reports on the possibility to adopt resolution urging to ratify the FCNM
• The leader of Solidarity reported on the education reform in the youth congress held in Moscow
• The Union for Human Rights in United Latvia is not allowed to continue its activities

Neatkarigas columnist Voldemars Hermanis presents critical comments on activities of the Special Task Minister for Societal Integration. The author discusses the conflict situation between the Minister and the chairperson of the Latvian Association of National Cultural Societies (LANCS) Rafi Haradzajans.

Lauku Avizes columnist Maris Antonevics believes that the Embassy of Russia organised a propaganda regarding the reply of the Russian President Vladimir Putin to the letter of a nine years old boy from Latvia who in his letter asked for the Russian Presidents help concerning the education reform in Latvia.

The Integration Foundation announced two new project competitions: one concerning provision of the Latvian language training for adults (the amount of funding LVL 125 000) and the other about organisation of information campaigns on the education reform (the amount of funding LVL 30 000).

The Integration Foundation announced two new project competitions: one concerning provision of the Latvian language training for adults (the amount of funding LVL 125 000) and the other about organisation of information campaigns on the education reform (the amount of funding LVL 30 000). Lauku Avize, Chas, Diena

Vesti Sevodnya reports that in the nearest future the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe may adopt the resolution asking all countries of the Council of Europe to ratify the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.

The leader of the youth movement

The leader of the youth movement Solidarity Ivan Stalnoy reported to the participants of the youth congress held in Moscow about the education reform in Latvia. Ivan Stalnoy said to the newspaper Vesti Sevondya that after his arrival back to Latvia he was summoned to the Security Police. He believes that the Security Police follows his activities because nationalist politicians do not like that so many people support his position regarding the education reform. Vesti Sevondya

The Register of Enterprises reports that according to the law a union of political parties could not exist if there is only one party, therefore the Union for Human Rights in United Latvia is not allowed to continue its activities, because the Latvian Socialistic party and People’s solidarity party left the Union and now it consists of only one political party Solidarity.

The Register of Enterprises reports that according to the law a union of political parties could not exist if there is only one party, therefore the Union for Human Rights in United Latvia is not allowed to continue its activities, because the Latvian Socialistic party and Peoples solidarity party left the Union and now it consists of only one political party Solidarity. Diena

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• Nine years old boy from Riga received a reply from the President of Russia
• Chas continues discussion about the education reform
• Comments on the conference held in Moscow about the role of Russian language
• Article about Tatjana Favorska, the activist of the organisation for the protection of Russian schools

Nine years old boy from Riga received a reply from the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to his letter asking for help to receive the education in Russian. The Russian Ambassador informed that Vladimir Putin is concerned about the problems of Russian speakers regarding the education reform.

Nine years old boy from Riga received a reply from the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to his letter asking for help to receive the education in Russian. The Russian Ambassador informed that Vladimir Putin is concerned about the problems of Russian speakers regarding the education reform. Vechernaja Riga, Chas, Vesti Sevodnya, Telegraf

Chas features an article about the education reform by Yuri Petropavlovski, the member of the organisation for the protection of Russian schools. The author fears the possibility of interethnic conflict in Latvia.

Chas features an article about the education reform by Yuri Petropavlovski, the member of the organisation for the protection of Russian schools. The author fears the possibility of interethnic conflict in Latvia.

Lauku Avize

comments that during the conference on the role of Russian language held in Moscow untruthful information was presented on the education reform in Latvia. comments that during the conference on the role of Russian language held in Moscow untruthful information was presented on the education reform in Latvia.

Lauku Avize

features an article about Tatjana Favorska, the activist of the organisation for the protection of Russian schools. She fears that education reform in Latvia will encourage the assimilation of Russian speakers. features an article about Tatjana Favorska, the activist of the organisation for the protection of Russian schools. She fears that education reform in Latvia will encourage the assimilation of Russian speakers.