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

The tender for the rights to make the new Latvian passports out of 6 applicants was won by a German company Giesecke&Devrient.; The author doubts whether the tender has been fair and whether the winner is the best choice.

The tender for the rights to make the new Latvian passports out of 6 applicants was won by a German company Giesecke&Devrient. The author doubts whether the tender has been fair and whether the winner is the best choice. Neatkariga

Neatkariga reviews the interview with the Swedish Foreign Minister in International Herald Tribune. Ms. Lind speaks about the possible reaction from Russia to EU and NATO accession of the Baltic countries. Neatkariga

Neatkariga reviews the interview with the Swedish Foreign Minister in International Herald Tribune. Ms. Lind speaks about the possible reaction from Russia to EU and NATO accession of the Baltic countries. Neatkariga

Today, an international forum on Latvian-Russian relations begins in Jurmala.

Today, an international forum on Latvian-Russian relations begins in Jurmala. Respublika, Neatkariga (May 3)

Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins today meets the vice-speaker of the Russian Duma Irina Hakamada who came to Latvia to attend the conference in Jurmala.

Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins today meets the vice-speaker of the Russian Duma Irina Hakamada who came to Latvia to attend the conference in Jurmala. Respublika, Chas, Panorama Latvii

Sources in the German government had noted as an important the fact that the Chancellor Schroder's visit to the Baltics on May 5,6, and 7 is scheduled before he meets Russian President Putin.

Sources in the German government had noted as an important the fact that the Chancellor Schroder's visit to the Baltics on May 5,6, and 7 is scheduled before he meets Russian President Putin. Diena

Out of residents of Latvia who are 18 years old or older, 78% were born in Latvia. The figure is 97% for Latvians and 57% for Russians.

Out of residents of Latvia who are 18 years old or older, 78% were born in Latvia. The figure is 97% for Latvians and 57% for Russians. Diena

The congress of Latvia's Way last Saturday decided that there should a stronger control over the observance of the party discipline among the MPs and the government ministers. Also, it was decided to create a working group to develop the code of political ethics.

The congress of Latvia's Way last Saturday decided that there should a stronger control over the observance of the party discipline among the MPs and the government ministers. Also, it was decided to create a working group to develop the code of political ethics. Diena, Neatkariga, Respublika

Before announcing the opinion on the suggested draft law providing for making public the KGB archives in Latvia, the Saeima's Legal Commission will look for advice from a competent German institution.

Before announcing the opinion on the suggested draft law providing for making public the KGB archives in Latvia, the Saeima's Legal Commission will look for advice from a competent German institution. Diena