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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.

Дек. 12, 2000

Press Report

Press Report

Yesterday the President of Latvia V.Vike-Freiberga had a meeting with the Head of the OSCE Mission to Latvia P.Semneby. The two officials discussed integration processes in the country and the measures, which would foster these processes. P.Semneby voiced his positive judgement on the reforms introduced in the country.

Yesterday the President of Latvia V.Vike-Freiberga had a meeting with the Head of the OSCE Mission to Latvia P.Semneby. The two officials discussed integration processes in the country and the measures, which would foster these processes. P.Semneby voiced his positive judgement on the reforms introduced in the country. Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Latvijas Vestnesis

Neatkariga adds “the mission has been in Latvia since 1993 and on 7 December this year its mandate has been prolonged for 6 months”.

Neatkariga adds the mission has been in Latvia since 1993 and on 7 December this year its mandate has been prolonged for 6 months.

According to the adopted Nica agreement Latvia will have 4 votes in EU Council. The President of Latvia V.Vike-Freiberga when having a meeting with ambassadors of EU member states assessed it as “in general positive result for candidate states from Eastern Europe”.

According to the adopted Nica agreement Latvia will have 4 votes in EU Council. The President of Latvia V.Vike-Freiberga when having a meeting with ambassadors of EU member states assessed it as in general positive result for candidate states from Eastern Europe. Diena, Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii

Today three Baltic Prime Ministers are having a meeting with Sweden Prime Minister in Stockholm. Tomorrow in the framework of the events Baltic year they are opening a modern art exhibition Baltic Security! in the airport of Stockholm.

Diena, Respublika According to the social poll in November people in Latvia see corruption in political sphere (parties, Government and Saeima) 73,6% and state institutions 71,7% more often than in July. Positive evaluation to the efforts of the Government to solve the issues related to corruption is given only by 0,3% respondents.

According to the social poll in November people in Latvia see corruption in political sphere (parties, Government and Saeima) 73,6% and state institutions 71,7% more often than in July. Positive evaluation to the efforts of the Government to solve the issues related to corruption is given only by 0,3% respondents. Diena

Today and tomorrow the Parliamentarian Assembly of European Council has its 2-day session in Riga. Important report on the observance of human rights in Chechnya has to be presented at this session

Today and tomorrow the Parliamentarian Assembly of European Council has its 2-day session in Riga. Important report on the observance of human rights in Chechnya has to be presented at this session. Diena, Vesti Segodnja, Respublika

New names are related to the organisation “Secret Brotherhood”, which is claimed to be “the actual ruling power in Latvia”, – as one of them is Prime Minister A.Berzins. There is no information how many members are in this organisation in total, however, the sessions of the brotherhood takes place on regular basis. Another member A.Skele denies any relation to any secret organisation. Ventspils Mayor A.Lembergs says it is “100% truth. They invited me, too, however, I refused”.

New names are related to the organisation Secret Brotherhood, which is claimed to be the actual ruling power in Latvia, – as one of them is Prime Minister A.Berzins. There is no information how many members are in this organisation in total, however, the sessions of the brotherhood takes place on regular basis. Another member A.Skele denies any relation to any secret organisation. Ventspils Mayor A.Lembergs says it is 100% truth. They invited me, too, however, I refused. Vesti Segodnja, Chas, Panorama Latvii

Russian press wants to establish the Press Club where journalists could come together and discuss important issues. The representatives of Russian mass media also were willing to see the representatives of Latvian mass media at the discussion table, as “Russians are not interested in processes occurring in Latvian community and vice verse”.

Russian press wants to establish the Press Club where journalists could come together and discuss important issues. The representatives of Russian mass media also were willing to see the representatives of Latvian mass media at the discussion table, as Russians are not interested in processes occurring in Latvian community and vice verse. Neatkariga

Yesterday took place a picket against war activities in Chechnya at Russia’s embassy in Latvia.

Yesterday took place a picket against war activities in Chechnya at Russias embassy in Latvia. Lauku Avize, Jauna, Respublika

Chas gives rather ironical description of the picket as, first of all,

Chas gives rather ironical description of the picket as, first of all, Russias embassy was closed yesterday – it has a day off.

Vesti Segodnja

interviews Prime Minister A.Berzins after his election to the post of Latvias Way party chairman. Many politicians and specialists in political sciences consider that the change in leadership of the party will result in the change of party policy – Latvias Way will launch more activities targeted to the non-citizens of Latvia. interviews Prime Minister A.Berzins after his election to the post of Latvia’s Way party chairman. Many politicians and specialists in political sciences consider that the change in leadership of the party will result in the change of party policy – “Latvia’s Way” will launch more activities targeted to the non-citizens of Latvia. Yesterday National Human Rights Office Director O.Bruvers invited Russian journalists to discuss problems actual for the communities of national minorities. O.Bruvers expressed his support to the establishment of the post of the Minister of National Minority Affairs and Russian Press Club.

Yesterday National Human Rights Office Director O.Bruvers invited Russian journalists to discuss problems actual for the communities of national minorities. O.Bruvers expressed his support to the establishment of the post of the Minister of National Minority Affairs and Russian Press Club. Respublika

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