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

Press Report

Persons, living in the border zone Latvia – Russia, will be able to pass the border on easier conditions till 10 January 2001. Latvia and Russia have to come to an agreement on the new procedure till January 10, 2001.

Persons, living in the border zone Latvia – Russia, will be able to pass the border on easier conditions till 10 January 2001. Latvia and Russia have to come to an agreement on the new procedure till January 10, 2001. Diena, Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii, Neatkariga

Human Rights and Ethnic Studies Research Centre director Nils Muiznieks comments the recent “show” on the television – the discussion between two “iron ladies” FF/LNNK deputy P.Lace and “For Equality” deputy T.Zdanoka. They present the extreme opposite wings of political parties. They both expressed their negative, however, on quite different aspects, opinions on society integration program and naturalisation.

Human Rights and Ethnic Studies Research Centre director Nils Muiznieks comments the recent show on the television – the discussion between two iron ladies FF/LNNK deputy P.Lace and For Equality deputy T.Zdanoka. They present the extreme opposite wings of political parties. They both expressed their negative, however, on quite different aspects, opinions on society integration program and naturalisation. Diena

NGO National Forum took place in Riga, October 21. The main issue of the discussions was how to attract funds as 80% of NGO’s in Latvia are financed from foreign sources. In upcoming 3-4 years these funds will become less and less available, so it is necessary to find other sources for financing activities of NGO’s. There are 5 000 registered NGO’s in Latvia, however, only about 750 works actively.

NGO National Forum took place in Riga, October 21. The main issue of the discussions was how to attract funds as 80% of NGOs in Latvia are financed from foreign sources. In upcoming 3-4 years these funds will become less and less available, so it is necessary to find other sources for financing activities of NGOs. There are 5 000 registered NGOs in Latvia, however, only about 750 works actively. Neatkariga.

Latvia has prepared and sent its response to the European Court of Human Rights regarding the case of A.Lavents (ex-chairman of “Bankas Baltija” Supervision Board). From the point of view of people, who will represent the state of Latvia, in this case, the response is well prepared and has sound arguments.

Latvia has prepared and sent its response to the European Court of Human Rights regarding the case of A.Lavents (ex-chairman of Bankas Baltija Supervision Board). From the point of view of people, who will represent the state of Latvia, in this case, the response is well prepared and has sound arguments. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja

The diplomats of Latvia had an annual meeting in Riga. The Prime Minister A.Berzins stressed the importance of the close co-operation with Sweden as Sweden is a governing country of the EU next year, as well as the challenges, which the embassy of Latvia in the USA will face when trying to reach Latvia’s acceptance to the NATO.

The diplomats of Latvia had an annual meeting in Riga. The Prime Minister A.Berzins stressed the importance of the close co-operation with Sweden as Sweden is a governing country of the EU next year, as well as the challenges, which the embassy of Latvia in the USA will face when trying to reach Latvias acceptance to the NATO. Neatkariga

The Government of Russia yesterday adopted the mechanism for the allocation of funds to Russian people living in the former USSR and Baltic countries.

The Government of Russia yesterday adopted the mechanism for the allocation of funds to Russian people living in the former USSR and Baltic countries. Vesti Segodnja.