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.

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Several political scientists consider that the latest activities of the New Party are just an attempt to justify its existence, as well its failure to join the ruling coalition.

Several political scientists consider that the latest activities of the New Party are just an attempt to justify its existence, as well its failure to join the ruling coalition. Neatkariga

I.Klinsane-Berzina writes it is possible that today the stability of A.Skele’s Government will be decided. Should TB/LNNK and Social Democrats factions of Riga City Council sign a draft protocol on co-operation it could considerably change the balance of power also in the Government.

I.Klinsane-Berzina writes it is possible that today the stability of A.Skeles Government will be decided. Should TB/LNNK and Social Democrats factions of Riga City Council sign a draft protocol on co-operation it could considerably change the balance of power also in the Government. Neatkariga

After half a year when the Government approved the concept of the regional reform planning to establish 9 elected regions, the Government forming factions have almost agreed on a completely different regional model – four regions + Riga.

After half a year when the Government approved the concept of the regional reform planning to establish 9 elected regions, the Government forming factions have almost agreed on a completely different regional model – four regions + Riga. Diena

For developing the Lithuanian children education in Latvia the Director of Lithuanian elementary School A.Treija was awarded with Lithuanian decoration of the Great Ruler Gedimin. This decoration will be handed to her by the Lithuanian President V.Adamkus on February 16.

For developing the Lithuanian children education in Latvia the Director of Lithuanian elementary School A.Treija was awarded with Lithuanian decoration of the Great Ruler Gedimin. This decoration will be handed to her by the Lithuanian President V.Adamkus on February 16. Diena, Jauna Avize

Latvian political parties are not united about the proposal of the New Party to organise a public opinion poll about Latvia’s joining EU. Peoples’ Party supports this, Latvijas Cels doubts it, but the Central Elections Commission is sceptical about it because Latvian legislation does not provide for organisation of a consultative opinion poll.

Latvian political parties are not united about the proposal of the New Party to organise a public opinion poll about Latvias joining EU. Peoples Party supports this, Latvijas Cels doubts it, but the Central Elections Commission is sceptical about it because Latvian legislation does not provide for organisation of a consultative opinion poll. Jauna Avize

On February 15 EU will start negotiations with 6 candidate states on joining EU, among them is also Latvia.

On February 15 EU will start negotiations with 6 candidate states on joining EU, among them is also Latvia. Respublika

Daugavpils City Party calls to start collecting signatures for granting non-citizens the right of vote in municipal elections. A.Vidauskis, mayor of Daugavpils said that they planned to start this action after several weeks.

Daugavpils City Party calls to start collecting signatures for granting non-citizens the right of vote in municipal elections. A.Vidauskis, mayor of Daugavpils said that they planned to start this action after several weeks. Chas

Tomorrow Riga Central District Court will start hearing of the case of Riga City Council deputy Yu.Zhuravlyov. The authorities suspect Mr.Zhuravlyov of falsifying the documents basing on which he got Latvian citizenship. The outcome of this case could be depriving the Council Deputy of Latvian citizenship.

Tomorrow Riga Central District Court will start hearing of the case of Riga City Council deputy Yu.Zhuravlyov. The authorities suspect Mr.Zhuravlyov of falsifying the documents basing on which he got Latvian citizenship. The outcome of this case could be depriving the Council Deputy of Latvian citizenship. Vesti Segodnya