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

Several deputies of the Saeima are willing to participate in the upcoming municipal elections of the biggest cities (Riga, Ventspils, Liepaja), although they would lose their mandates of the deputies of the Parliament if they were elected in the councils of municipalities. The politicians do not disclose their reasons, however, according to the opinion of the newspaper

Several deputies of the Saeima are willing to participate in the upcoming municipal elections of the biggest cities (Riga, Ventspils, Liepaja), although they would lose their mandates of the deputies of the Parliament if they were elected in the councils of municipalities. The politicians do not disclose their reasons, however, according to the opinion of the newspaper Diena, it could be connected with the interests of the economic group in Ventspils. Diena

The draft submitted by the People’s Party on Orders and Signs of Honour, which includes the norm that determines prohibition to were orders and signs of honour awarded before 1991 by foreign countries has raised discussions. The Faction for Human Rights in the United Latvia stands against this norm.

The draft submitted by the Peoples Party on Orders and Signs of Honour, which includes the norm that determines prohibition to were orders and signs of honour awarded before 1991 by foreign countries has raised discussions. The Faction for Human Rights in the United Latvia stands against this norm. Diena

The New Party is not very concerned with the unwillingness of the regional divisions of Latvia’s Way to accept the joining of two parties. The leaders of the New Party admit that the proposal was a provocation to force the Latvia’s Way to define their attitude towards the New Party, as their previously reached agreement on co-operation practically was not effective.

The New Party is not very concerned with the unwillingness of the regional divisions of Latvias Way to accept the joining of two parties. The leaders of the New Party admit that the proposal was a provocation to force the Latvias Way to define their attitude towards the New Party, as their previously reached agreement on co-operation practically was not effective. Diena, Jauna Avize

The President of Greece Konstantin Stefanopul is on the official visit in Riga from 8 – 11 October. The President will have several meetings with high officials of Latvia. The main discussion subjects will be the expansion of NATO, the issues of safety policy and bilateral relations.

The President of Greece Konstantin Stefanopul is on the official visit in Riga from 8 – 11 October. The President will have several meetings with high officials of Latvia. The main discussion subjects will be the expansion of NATO, the issues of safety policy and bilateral relations. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna Avize, Chas, Vesti Segodnja

The number of non-citizens working for the Minister of Interior Affairs is decreasing, however, the situation regarding the state language in these institutions is not so good. The worst situation is in the State Police, where 433 out of 9300 employees are still non-citizens.

The number of non-citizens working for the Minister of Interior Affairs is decreasing, however, the situation regarding the state language in these institutions is not so good. The worst situation is in the State Police, where 433 out of 9300 employees are still non-citizens. Diena

During her visit to one of the rural districts of Latvia Madona, the President criticised the small increase in pensions. The President also expressed her negative attitude towards the postponement of the raise of allowances for children. The President gave her positive evaluation on the introduction of progressive income tax.

During her visit to one of the rural districts of Latvia Madona, the President criticised the small increase in pensions. The President also expressed her negative attitude towards the postponement of the raise of allowances for children. The President gave her positive evaluation on the introduction of progressive income tax. Neatkariga.

Lithuanians residing in Latvia takes part in the Seima (the Parliament) elections taking place in Lithuania. There are two places - Riga and Daugavpils - where people could go to vote. In these elections as in previous ones less than 50% of people who have voting rights (1150) participated in the elections.

Lithuanians residing in Latvia takes part in the Seima (the Parliament) elections taking place in Lithuania. There are two places - Riga and Daugavpils - where people could go to vote. In these elections as in previous ones less than 50% of people who have voting rights (1150) participated in the elections. Diena, Rigas Balss, Jauna, Chas

For more than a month the functions of the Centre of the State Language have not been determined. The centre only has rights to accept complaints from people regarding the violations of the state language. According to the information provided by the Centre it is because the Cabinet of Ministers has not approved the amendments which would determine the fines for the violations of the law.

For more than a month the functions of the Centre of the State Language have not been determined. The centre only has rights to accept complaints from people regarding the violations of the state language. According to the information provided by the Centre it is because the Cabinet of Ministers has not approved the amendments which would determine the fines for the violations of the law. Jauna Avize.

According to the data provided by Citizenship and Migration Affairs Department there are 1 776 004 citizens and 568 195 non-citizens in Latvia.

According to the data provided by Citizenship and Migration Affairs Department there are 1 776 004 citizens and 568 195 non-citizens in Latvia. Jauna Avize gives detailed information about the naturalisation process.

The newspaper

The newspaper Panoram Latvii gives rather sceptical comments on the conference Russia – the Baltic States: the way to Europe. It was again one of these events where nothing happens just talking. The newspaper also emphasis the inability of Latvias part to give an answer to the question what Latvias employers do to ensure the rights of Russian speaking people. The newspaper Vesti Segodnja publishes an interview with one of the participants of the conference Russian politician Sergey Shahray regarding politicians views on Latvias accession to the EU and in his opinion, Russia can benefit from Latvias accession to the EU.

According to the research carried out with the support of Norway Estonians are more satisfied with their economical conditions than Latvians and Lithuanians are. In Latvia and Estonia the number of people, who think that life will get better, is bigger than the number of those, who think that it will get worse.

According to the research carried out with the support of Norway Estonians are more satisfied with their economical conditions than Latvians and Lithuanians are. In Latvia and Estonia the number of people, who think that life will get better, is bigger than the number of those, who think that it will get worse. Neatkariga.