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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The newspapers Diena and Chas introduce their readers with the candidate list and program of Christian Democrats for Riga City Council election.

Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins considers that the visit of the union For Human Rights in United Latvia will not influence the total process of Latvian – Russian relations. I.Berzins said that Russia realized well the status of this delegation representing only one opposition party.

Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins considers that the visit of the union For Human Rights in United Latvia will not influence the total process of Latvian – Russian relations. I.Berzins said that Russia realized well the status of this delegation representing only one opposition party. Neatkariga

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informs that during the meeting of J.Jurkans with Russian Prime Minister they discussed Latvian – Russian relations stressing the situation with Russian speaking population. With every visit of For Human Rights in United Latvia in Moscow the level of meeting gets higher. And judging from the reaction of some Latvian officials, it is clear that they are envious for this success of the opposition.

With every visit of For Human Rights in United Latvia in Moscow the level of meeting gets higher. And judging from the reaction of some Latvian officials, it is clear that they are envious for this success of the opposition. Vesti Segodnya

Newspaper

Newspaper Chas interviewed MP from the New Faction I.Udre. Ms. Udre thinks that the present situation when any decision is taken neither by the Saeima nor government but by some unconstitutional institution – Coalition Council, does to correspond to the Latvian constitution – Satversme. Now the Saeima has lost its meaning, even for the state budget it is responsible just formally. It means that the Satversme has to be changed but not amended.

The candidates for the local government election who so far did not have the state language proficiency certificate from this Thursday will be able to take the state language test at the Riga Commission. The deadline for taking the test is March 1.

The candidates for the local government election who so far did not have the state language proficiency certificate from this Thursday will be able to take the state language test at the Riga Commission. The deadline for taking the test is March 1. Chas

The Head of Latvian bordergards General G.Dabolins thinks that activities of Latvian bordergards are hindered by the fact that faking Latvian citizen’s passports is so simple. From 36 persons, detained by bordergards last year for producing fake identity documents, 25 had fake Latvian citizen’s passports. Only at the Riga international airport there is equipment allowing to distinguish forged identity documents. Everywhere else bordergards have to inspect IDs just with the naked eye.

The Head of Latvian bordergards General G.Dabolins thinks that activities of Latvian bordergards are hindered by the fact that faking Latvian citizens passports is so simple. From 36 persons, detained by bordergards last year for producing fake identity documents, 25 had fake Latvian citizens passports. Only at the Riga international airport there is equipment allowing to distinguish forged identity documents. Everywhere else bordergards have to inspect IDs just with the naked eye. Chas

Just before leaving for an official visit to Moscow Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins told journalists about the priorities of it. First of all – to resume the activities of Latvian – Russian intergovernmental Commission, second – to develop contacts on the highest level possible, especially between the Presidents. And one more news that on March 27-28 will take place a meeting of the co-Chairmen of the Latvian - Russian Inter-governmental commission.

Just before leaving for an official visit to Moscow Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins told journalists about the priorities of it. First of all – to resume the activities of Latvian – Russian intergovernmental Commission, second – to develop contacts on the highest level possible, especially between the Presidents. And one more news that on March 27-28 will take place a meeting of the co-Chairmen of the Latvian - Russian Inter-governmental commission. Respublika