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

Latvian and Lithuanian presidents at the talks on Friday in Vilnius said that solidarity and joint efforts by the three Baltic states were crucial at the historical moment when decisions are being made about NATO enlargement and the future of the Baltic states within the alliance. The talks focused on latest developments concerning integration into NATO and the European Union (EU) enlargement, reported a spokeswoman for the Latvian president.

Latvian and Lithuanian presidents at the talks on Friday in Vilnius said that solidarity and joint efforts by the three Baltic states were crucial at the historical moment when decisions are being made about NATO enlargement and the future of the Baltic states within the alliance. The talks focused on latest developments concerning integration into NATO and the European Union (EU) enlargement, reported a spokeswoman for the Latvian president. BNS

The Russian embassy in Riga has expressed its dismay over the vandalism having taken place on the Soviet built Victory Monument in Riga On June 14, Remembrance Day for victims of communist terror, the Soviet built Victory Monument was seen to have graffiti resembling swastika and words in Latvian saying "Russians out".

The Russian embassy in Riga has expressed its dismay over the vandalism having taken place on the Soviet built Victory Monument in Riga On June 14, Remembrance Day for victims of communist terror, the Soviet built Victory Monument was seen to have graffiti resembling swastika and words in Latvian saying "Russians out". BNS, Vesti Segodnya, Chas, Panorama Latvii, Jauna Avize (18.06)

In a very short time the Supreme Court in Strasbourg accepted for consideration 10 claims against the Latvian State. The member of European Court on Human rights E.Levits confirmed this fact during his visit to Latvia. He explained the procedure of filing a claim with this court and the results of this court decisions on national legislation.

In a very short time the Supreme Court in Strasbourg accepted for consideration 10 claims against the Latvian State. The member of European Court on Human rights E.Levits confirmed this fact during his visit to Latvia. He explained the procedure of filing a claim with this court and the results of this court decisions on national legislation. Vesti Segodnya

Latvian Human Rights and Ethnic Studies Centre Director N.Muiznieks published an open letter in the newspaper

Latvian Human Rights and Ethnic Studies Centre Director N.Muiznieks published an open letter in the newspaper Vesti Segodnya explaining his position concerning his statements in mass media about the situation of Russian speakers in Latvia. He does not think that with the help of Latvian language a whole group of Latvian population was ousted from the labour market, but it was evident that for people with little knowledge of the Latvian language it was difficult to compete in the labour market and in the system of education, as well as participate international political life of the country. N.Muiznieks considers that this problem should be solved by joined effort – both the government and Latvian society should assist Russian speaking population, but persons who do not speak the state language should mobilise their effort and resources for mastering this language.

In a TV show N.Muiznieks said that human right violations in Latvia would stop with Latvia’s joining EU and NATO.

In a TV show N.Muiznieks said that human right violations in Latvia would stop with Latvias joining EU and NATO. Chas

One of the major problems in Latvia according to N.Muiznieks is national minority rights and problems with the state language. The new Citizenship law is certainly a step forwards but one can see some problems and inaccuracies there.

One of the major problems in Latvia according to N.Muiznieks is national minority rights and problems with the state language. The new Citizenship law is certainly a step forwards but one can see some problems and inaccuracies there. Panorama Latvii (18.06)