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

According to the social pool the most popular person is the President Vaira Vike-Freiberga 58,4% (increase of 6,7% comparatively to the previous month), next – the Governor of Latvia’s Bank E.Repse 54% (increase of 2,6%), and the biggest increase in the popularity rating has received the Mayor of Riga A.Argalis 43,8% (increase of 13,6%). The most unpopular three persons are A.Skele (-51,5%), followed by A.Rubiks (-39%) and A.Slesers (-35%).

According to the social pool the most popular person is the President Vaira Vike-Freiberga 58,4% (increase of 6,7% comparatively to the previous month), next – the Governor of Latvias Bank E.Repse 54% (increase of 2,6%), and the biggest increase in the popularity rating has received the Mayor of Riga A.Argalis 43,8% (increase of 13,6%). The most unpopular three persons are A.Skele (-51,5%), followed by A.Rubiks (-39%) and A.Slesers (-35%). Diena, Chas.

FF/LNNK faction promised to respect the Prime Minister’s opinion that a coalition party, which supports the resignation of the Minister of Economy, cannot be in the Government, however, the faction considers this case special. Thus the faction still has not given clear answer in this matter. The faction will meet with A.Kalvitis today.

FF/LNNK faction promised to respect the Prime Ministers opinion that a coalition party, which supports the resignation of the Minister of Economy, cannot be in the Government, however, the faction considers this case special. Thus the faction still has not given clear answer in this matter. The faction will meet with A.Kalvitis today. Neatkariga

The Information Center founded by the organization “For Equality” has started its work. People calling to the Center are mostly concerned about the Language Law, particularly about the requirement to communicate with the state institutions only in the Latvian language and bilingual education. Callers also suggest that the organizers of the campaign should not limit their field of operations with language problems, they should also fight for regaining of political rights, against discrimination of non-citizens, etc.

The Information Center founded by the organization For Equality has started its work. People calling to the Center are mostly concerned about the Language Law, particularly about the requirement to communicate with the state institutions only in the Latvian language and bilingual education. Callers also suggest that the organizers of the campaign should not limit their field of operations with language problems, they should also fight for regaining of political rights, against discrimination of non-citizens, etc. Neatkariga

The discussion started by the director of the Latvian National Human Rights Office O.Bruvers about the necessity to introduce the post of the ombudsmen in Latvia is continued. The State Controller R.Chernajs gives his opinion.

The discussion started by the director of the Latvian National Human Rights Office O.Bruvers about the necessity to introduce the post of the ombudsmen in Latvia is continued. The State Controller R.Chernajs gives his opinion. Jauna.

The ambassador of Russia A.Udalcov refused to reply to TBB/LNNK faction member P.Lace who wanted to know if the memorial sign to Latvian border guards has been established in Maslenki. The ambassador in his letter to the deputy explained that he would give his reply only if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits an official request. The deputy P.Lace commented it that “the ambassador has not observed the ethical norms and by that he demonstrates that he is the ambassador of an unfriendly country”.

The ambassador of Russia A.Udalcov refused to reply to TBB/LNNK faction member P.Lace who wanted to know if the memorial sign to Latvian border guards has been established in Maslenki. The ambassador in his letter to the deputy explained that he would give his reply only if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits an official request. The deputy P.Lace commented it that the ambassador has not observed the ethical norms and by that he demonstrates that he is the ambassador of an unfriendly country. Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii