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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Yesterday the Saeima ratified the second reading of agreements with Russia. The Saeima deputies followed recommendations by the Juridical Commission and voted for separately for each agreement. The agreement on migration was opposed by two

Yesterday the Saeima ratified the second reading of agreements with Russia. The Saeima deputies followed recommendations by the Juridical Commission and voted for separately for each agreement. The agreement on migration was opposed by two "Ravnopraviye" deputies and one LNNK member. Two LNNK deputies voted against the agreement on pensioned officers while "Tevzemei un Brivibai" did not take part in the voting. The final reading will be held in two weeks. Diena, Labrit, Panorama Latvii

During its yesterday's plenary meeting the Saeima voted in favor of Mr.Janis Adamsons taking the post of the Minister of Interior. Mr.Vladimir Makarov will take the post of the State Minister for Social Affairs.

During its yesterday's plenary meeting the Saeima voted in favor of Mr.Janis Adamsons taking the post of the Minister of Interior. Mr.Vladimir Makarov will take the post of the State Minister for Social Affairs. Diena Yesterday the Saeima adopted the second reading of the law on certificates. The law is to replace the "Law on Privatization Certificates" of November 1992. According to Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Economics Mr.Raimond Jonitis the certificates will be issued only for the last of the terms of residence in Latvia. Labrit

It is expected that the Consultative Forum of Political Parties (People's Harmony, Political Union of Economists, Democratic Party, Social Democrats, and

It is expected that the Consultative Forum of Political Parties (People's Harmony, Political Union of Economists, Democratic Party, Social Democrats, and "Latvijas Cels" as an observer) will adopt the national declaration on social accord. The declaration calls upon all political forces to support social and economical development of the country. The document also suggests that restrictions on former KGB officers' participation in elections and other activities should be canceled. Mr.Indulis Berzins of "LC" does not believe that the declaration will be adopted by the Forum on Monday. Diena

Neither Mr.Janis Tupesis nor Mr.Janis Ritenis are going to withdraw their mandates.

Neither Mr.Janis Tupesis nor Mr.Janis Ritenis are going to withdraw their mandates. Labrit

The Russian Embassy Social Security Department addressed Prime-Minister Gailis and Head of the CSCE Mission Magee with a letter pointing at the violations of the agreement on pensioned officers by Latvian authorities. The letter touches upon the issues of privatization certificates and property rights of pensioned officers.

The Russian Embassy Social Security Department addressed Prime-Minister Gailis and Head of the CSCE Mission Magee with a letter pointing at the violations of the agreement on pensioned officers by Latvian authorities. The letter touches upon the issues of privatization certificates and property rights of pensioned officers. SM Segodnya

The Supreme Court has canceled the Zemgale District Court decree on School 26. The District Court refused to accept the appeal against the decision by the Riga City Council. The Supreme Court decreed that appeal should be considered by the district Court.

The Supreme Court has canceled the Zemgale District Court decree on School 26. The District Court refused to accept the appeal against the decision by the Riga City Council. The Supreme Court decreed that appeal should be considered by the district Court. SM Segodnya