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

Many politicians inquired by

Many politicians inquired by Diena consider the establishment of a new right centric party possible. The former Riga City Council Mayor A.Argalis (the member of FF/LNNK) and former state president G.Ulmanis are named as possible leaders of the party. A.Argalis and G.Ulmanis themselves neither have denied nor approved the rumours. Diena

The number of eurosceptics keeps growing in Latvia, according to the latest public opinion poll. If the referendum about joining the European Union (EU) was held in May, 37.6 percent of Latvia's population would vote in favour of the EU membership and 37.4 percent against it. The undecided made up one-fourth or 25.1 percent of respondents, the European Integration Office (EIO) director Edvards Kusners told reporters Tuesday. The comparison between results obtained in polls in February and May showed a 3.8 percent reduction in number of euroenthusiasts and a 4.7 percent increase in number of eurosceptics. About two-thirds of Latvia's residents said they were ready to take part in the referendum. Kusners said it was the first time since the polling about the EU membership began when the number of people, having positive opinion of the EU, has reduced. Moreover, among non-citizens negative attitude is found 1.5 times more frequently than among Latvian citizens.

The number of eurosceptics keeps growing in Latvia, according to the latest public opinion poll. If the referendum about joining the European Union (EU) was held in May, 37.6 percent of Latvia's population would vote in favour of the EU membership and 37.4 percent against it. The undecided made up one-fourth or 25.1 percent of respondents, the European Integration Office (EIO) director Edvards Kusners told reporters Tuesday. The comparison between results obtained in polls in February and May showed a 3.8 percent reduction in number of euroenthusiasts and a 4.7 percent increase in number of eurosceptics. About two-thirds of Latvia's residents said they were ready to take part in the referendum. Kusners said it was the first time since the polling about the EU membership began when the number of people, having positive opinion of the EU, has reduced. Moreover, among non-citizens negative attitude is found 1.5 times more frequently than among Latvian citizens. Diena, Jauna, Rigas Balss, Chas, Respublika

In the absence of Riga City Council Mayor G.Bojars his deputy S.Dolgopolovs (FHRUL) did not let I.Vaidere (FF/LNNK) who is also a deputy mayor to head a council meeting as it was promised by Mayor G.Bojars.

In the absence of Riga City Council Mayor G.Bojars his deputy S.Dolgopolovs (FHRUL) did not let I.Vaidere (FF/LNNK) who is also a deputy mayor to head a council meeting as it was promised by Mayor G.Bojars. Diena

Latvian transport minister A.Gorbunovs left for St.Petersburg to make presentation at the economic forum. Also the minister of agriculture A.Slakters these days is visiting Russia and today he opens the exhibition “Made in Latvia” in Moscow.

Latvian transport minister A.Gorbunovs left for St.Petersburg to make presentation at the economic forum. Also the minister of agriculture A.Slakters these days is visiting Russia and today he opens the exhibition Made in Latvia in Moscow. Chas

Yesterday the Government postponed the decision about the possibility for 9 graders of non-Latvian schools to use the results of the exam in the Latvian language for naturalisation purposes again. The decision was postponed because of the objections of ministers representing FF/LNNK. FHRUL deputy Mitrofanovs says that most likely it has economic explanation – ministers who denied the students the possibility want to provide work for the State Language Centre.

Yesterday the Government postponed the decision about the possibility for 9 graders of non-Latvian schools to use the results of the exam in the Latvian language for naturalisation purposes again. The decision was postponed because of the objections of ministers representing FF/LNNK. FHRUL deputy Mitrofanovs says that most likely it has economic explanation – ministers who denied the students the possibility want to provide work for the State Language Centre. Chas