• Security Police warn about possible insurgences on 16 March
• Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe criticizes the Baltic States for mass non-citizenship
• Yurijs Petropavlovskis has appealed the decision of the Administrative Regional Court

The Security Police stated that several provocations or insurgences might be organized on 16 March – the unofficial commemoration day of Latvian WWII legionaries. Therefore, the Mayor of Riga City Aivars Aksenoks announced that the Riga City Council will not authorise any commemorative processions and events on this day. However, representatives of the radical organizations “Club 415” and “National Power Union” stated that the processions will be held despite the official prohibition.

The Security Police stated that several provocations or insurgences might be organized on 16 March – the unofficial commemoration day of Latvian WWII legionaries. Therefore, the Mayor of Riga City Aivars Aksenoks announced that the Riga City Council will not authorise any commemorative processions and events on this day. However, representatives of the radical organizations Club 415 and National Power Union stated that the processions will be held despite the official prohibition. Chas, Telegraf, Diena

Outgoing Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Álvaro Gil Robles voiced his concern over mass non-citizenship in the Baltic States. Mr Álvaro Gil Robles considers that Latvia and Estonia must take more active measures and grant citizenship to all non-citizens.

Outgoing Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe Álvaro Gil Robles voiced his concern over mass non-citizenship in the Baltic States. Mr Álvaro Gil Robles considers that Latvia and Estonia must take more active measures and grant citizenship to all non-citizens. Chas, Telegraf

The activist of the Headquarters for the Defence of Russian-Language Schools Yurijs Petropavlovskis has appealed the decision of the Administrative Regional Court in the Supreme Court Senate. As reported, Yurijs Petropavlovskis challenged the denial of the Cabinet of Minister to grant him Latvian citizenship, however, the Administrative Regional Court refused his claim arguing that it is beyond court’s competence as it is political and not administrative case.

The activist of the Headquarters for the Defence of Russian-Language Schools Yurijs Petropavlovskis has appealed the decision of the Administrative Regional Court in the Supreme Court Senate. As reported, Yurijs Petropavlovskis challenged the denial of the Cabinet of Minister to grant him Latvian citizenship, however, the Administrative Regional Court refused his claim arguing that it is beyond courts competence as it is political and not administrative case. Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize

• Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers refused to grant extra funding for the Naturalisation Board
• Russias TV channel will air a documentary Baltic Nazism on 16 March
• FHRUL presents a compilation of educational programmes on the Russian culture
• Chas prints an article about the Centre for the Moldavian culture in Latvia

Yesterday, the Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers refused to grant extra funding for the Naturalisation Board. As reported, the Ministry of Justice asked the government to increase state funding for the Naturalisation Board to improve working environment, for instance, equip examination premises with video surveillance and establish an anti-corruption department within the Naturalisation Board.

Yesterday, the Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers refused to grant extra funding for the Naturalisation Board. As reported, the Ministry of Justice asked the government to increase state funding for the Naturalisation Board to improve working environment, for instance, equip examination premises with video surveillance and establish an anti-corruption department within the Naturalisation Board. Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf, Latvijas Avize

The Russia’s TV channel “TV Centr” is planning to air a documentary “Baltic Nazism” on 16 March. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks stated that the decision is provocation and it may cause a conflict between Russians and Latvians. As reported, the documentary “Baltic Nazism” produced by the Russia’s TV company is allegedly accused in incitement of ethnic hatred and distortion of historical facts.

The Russias TV channel TV Centr is planning to air a documentary Baltic Nazism on 16 March. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks stated that the decision is provocation and it may cause a conflict between Russians and Latvians. As reported, the documentary Baltic Nazism produced by the Russias TV company is allegedly accused in incitement of ethnic hatred and distortion of historical facts. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf, NRA, Latvijas Vestnesis

The Saeima’s faction For Human Rights in United Latvia (FHRUL) presented a compilation of educational programmes on the Russian culture for Russian-language schools. FHRUL argues that the compilation will help to promote and to preserve the Russian culture in Latvia.

The Saeimas faction For Human Rights in United Latvia (FHRUL) presented a compilation of educational programmes on the Russian culture for Russian-language schools. FHRUL argues that the compilation will help to promote and to preserve the Russian culture in Latvia. Chas

Chas prints an article about the Centre for the Moldavian culture in Latvia Dachia, established in 1987 with an aim to preserve and to maintain the Moldavian culture and traditions in Latvia.

• Former Minister of Interior: influx of guest workers is expected in the immediate future
• Russia again draws attention to violations regarding the rights of national minorities in Latvia

The former Minister of Interior Eriks Jekabsons in an interview with

The former Minister of Interior Eriks Jekabsons in an interview with Vesti Segodnya stated that an influx of guest workers form the ‘third-world countries should be expected in the immediate future. At least 50,000 Latvian residents have left the country in a year and half… The biggest employers are already looking for guest workers… If the government does not re-evaluate its social, tax, and economic policy, we should get ready for the influx of people from the worlds poorest countries, considers Eriks Jekabsons.

During the consultations on human rights between Russia and the European Union, the Russian delegation again attempted to draw attention to violations of the rights of national minorities in Latvia. “The situation concerning Russian-speaking residents in Latvia has become worse. Violations of their rights are a systematic problem,” stated Russia’s representative.

During the consultations on human rights between Russia and the European Union, the Russian delegation again attempted to draw attention to violations of the rights of national minorities in Latvia. The situation concerning Russian-speaking residents in Latvia has become worse. Violations of their rights are a systematic problem, stated Russias representative. Vesti Segodnya

• Enterprise Register has denied registration of the organisation All for Latvia as a party
• Aleksandr Kazakov again might be included in the ‘black list

The Register of Enterprises denied registration of national radical organisation “All for Latvia” as a party due to incompliances of party’s by-laws with registration requirements. The organisation has three months to correct the by-laws and re-apply for registration.

The Register of Enterprises denied registration of national radical organisation All for Latvia as a party due to incompliances of partys by-laws with registration requirements. The organisation has three months to correct the by-laws and re-apply for registration. Chas, Latvijas Avize

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks stated that the activist of the Headquarters for the Defence of the Russian-Language schools Aleksandr Kazakov will be included in the list of persons who are denied entrance in Latvia again. “The presence of Kazakov in Latvia concerns security of the state,” said Artis Pabriks.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks stated that the activist of the Headquarters for the Defence of the Russian-Language schools Aleksandr Kazakov will be included in the list of persons who are denied entrance in Latvia again. The presence of Kazakov in Latvia concerns security of the state, said Artis Pabriks. Vesti Segodnya, Chas, Latvijas Avize

• Members of PACE ask the Bureau of PACE to stop the post monitoring dialog with Latvia
• Tatyana Zhdanoka is preparing a report on the ensuring of the full-fledged participation of the minorities in social life

Two members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Josette Durrieu (France) and Kimmo Sasi (Finland) asked the Bureau of PACE to stop the post monitoring dialog with Latvia on the situation of national minorities in the country. Josette Durrieu and Kimmo Sasi believe that there is no need to continue the post monitoring dialog, because Latvia has fulfilled all basic recommendations. As reported, in January the Bureau of the PACE did not accept the decision of its Monitoring Committee to stop the post-monitoring dialog with Latvia. The application will be reviewed on 8 March.

Two members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Josette Durrieu (France) and Kimmo Sasi (Finland) asked the Bureau of PACE to stop the post monitoring dialog with Latvia on the situation of national minorities in the country. Josette Durrieu and Kimmo Sasi believe that there is no need to continue the post monitoring dialog, because Latvia has fulfilled all basic recommendations. As reported, in January the Bureau of the PACE did not accept the decision of its Monitoring Committee to stop the post-monitoring dialog with Latvia. The application will be reviewed on 8 March. Vesti Segodnya

The MEP from Latvia Tatyana Zhdanoka is preparing a report on ensuring full-fledged participation of minorities in public affairs in all EU countries. Tatyana Zhadanoka will provide a number of suggestions in this field, for instance, inventory on participation and representation of minorities in public affairs, monitoring on discrimination in this field and others. The MEP will present her report to the European Parliament in April.

The MEP from Latvia Tatyana Zhdanoka is preparing a report on ensuring full-fledged participation of minorities in public affairs in all EU countries. Tatyana Zhadanoka will provide a number of suggestions in this field, for instance, inventory on participation and representation of minorities in public affairs, monitoring on discrimination in this field and others. The MEP will present her report to the European Parliament in April. Vesti Segodnya