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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Russia in its new foreign policy concept presented yesterday by Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov expresses hope for prospects of better relations with the Baltic countries but with a precondition that they should honor Russia’s interests, including the rights of Russian speakers. Russia maintains negative attitude towards NATO enlargement.

Russia in its new foreign policy concept presented yesterday by Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov expresses hope for prospects of better relations with the Baltic countries but with a precondition that they should honor Russias interests, including the rights of Russian speakers. Russia maintains negative attitude towards NATO enlargement. Diena, Neatkariga, Chas

Aivars Ozolins in his commentary in

Diena writes that the draft language regulations currently serve as a good reason for struggle for radicals of both sides. However, it looks like those who protect the interests of Russian-speakers have not really read the regulations. But the regulations prepared by the Language Center seem like an intentional provocation aiming to receive criticism first of all on international level, not so much from local non-Latvians. Diena

Diena

publishes the seven proposals drafted by the Saeimas left-wing politicians and several NGOs for changes in Language Law Regulations. publishes the seven proposals drafted by the Saeima’s left-wing politicians and several NGOs for changes in Language Law Regulations. The ruling of Kurzeme District Court in Liepaja to inprison the former KGB investigator Jevgeny Savenko was commented by Russia as a blatantly inhumane action and an attempt to take revenge for the past.

The ruling of Kurzeme District Court in Liepaja to inprison the former KGB investigator Jevgeny Savenko was commented by Russia as a blatantly inhumane action and an attempt to take revenge for the past. Diena, Panorama Latvii

Vasily Kononov did not arrive at the Naturalization Board within the two allotted weeks to discuss the case of depriving him of Latvian citizenship. Naturalization Board this week is to decide whether to repeat the invitation.

Vasily Kononov did not arrive at the Naturalization Board within the two allotted weeks to discuss the case of depriving him of Latvian citizenship. Naturalization Board this week is to decide whether to repeat the invitation. Neatkariga

A symbolic bomb was placed yesterday 50m away from the Cabinet building yesterday to start the series of protest actions against adoption of the current version of the draft language regulations. This Thursday a bigger rally is planned.

A symbolic bomb was placed yesterday 50m away from the Cabinet building yesterday to start the series of protest actions against adoption of the current version of the draft language regulations. This Thursday a bigger rally is planned. Chas, Vesti, Panorama Latvii

During the first 6 months of this year a record-big number of people – 8528 - received citizenship trhough naturalization. If the tendency remains, by the the end of the year 14-16 thousand are expected to have become citizens. Last year the number was 12,427.

During the first 6 months of this year a record-big number of people – 8528 - received citizenship trhough naturalization. If the tendency remains, by the the end of the year 14-16 thousand are expected to have become citizens. Last year the number was 12,427. Chas, Panorama Latvii

Judge from Latvia to the European Human Rights Court Egils Levits predicted that the number of complaints coming from Latvia could increase. Currently 120 complaints are sent to Strasbourgh, 50 of them are accepted for further proceedings.

Judge from Latvia to the European Human Rights Court Egils Levits predicted that the number of complaints coming from Latvia could increase. Currently 120 complaints are sent to Strasbourgh, 50 of them are accepted for further proceedings. Chas

The next Baltic-Russian forum will take place this autumn in St. Petersburg. As told by organizers from Latvian side, the theme will be Latvian-Russian relations in the context of united Europe and general globalization.

The next Baltic-Russian forum will take place this autumn in St. Petersburg. As told by organizers from Latvian side, the theme will be Latvian-Russian relations in the context of united Europe and general globalization. Vesti

During the first 6 months of this year the Latvian Human Rights Committee received 1918 people. 46.5% of problems they were looking for help in were related to lodging issues.

During the first 6 months of this year the Latvian Human Rights Committee received 1918 people. 46.5% of problems they were looking for help in were related to lodging issues. Vesti