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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On Monday among other discussion subjects Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Dutch Premier Wim Kok also discussed the work of the OSCE mission in Latvia. Vike-Freiberga voiced conviction the work of the OSCE mission in Latvia has been the "success story" -- Latvia's legislation has been aligned to international standards as a result of active dialogue between the state and the OSCE, the OSCE has helped a lot to Latvia in the legislation improvement and at this point the closing stage of its work has become but Latvia will always be open for exchange of opinions. Speaking about her vision of integrated society in Latvia and its future goals Vike-Freiberga underscored Latvia does not want a society formed of two communities but wants a functioning society whose mutual understanding is based on the state language, mutual respect between various nationalities and values that are at base of a democratic state.

On Monday among other discussion subjects Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Dutch Premier Wim Kok also discussed the work of the OSCE mission in Latvia. Vike-Freiberga voiced conviction the work of the OSCE mission in Latvia has been the "success story" -- Latvia's legislation has been aligned to international standards as a result of active dialogue between the state and the OSCE, the OSCE has helped a lot to Latvia in the legislation improvement and at this point the closing stage of its work has become but Latvia will always be open for exchange of opinions. Speaking about her vision of integrated society in Latvia and its future goals Vike-Freiberga underscored Latvia does not want a society formed of two communities but wants a functioning society whose mutual understanding is based on the state language, mutual respect between various nationalities and values that are at base of a democratic state. BNS, Latvijas Vestnesis

Latvian president and Austrian parliament speaker in a meeting Tuesday discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, the European Union and NATO enlargement and latest developments in the world after Sept. 11 terror acts in the United States. Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Austrian Parliament Speaker Heinz Fischer voiced satisfaction over co-operation between the two countries growing ever closer and diverse.

Latvian president and Austrian parliament speaker in a meeting Tuesday discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, the European Union and NATO enlargement and latest developments in the world after Sept. 11 terror acts in the United States. Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Austrian Parliament Speaker Heinz Fischer voiced satisfaction over co-operation between the two countries growing ever closer and diverse. Neatkariga

According to the latest social poll the most trusted institutions among the citizens of Latvia are the radio, television and church. Three most unpopular institutions are the Privatisation Agency, Customs and Saeima.

According to the latest social poll the most trusted institutions among the citizens of Latvia are the radio, television and church. Three most unpopular institutions are the Privatisation Agency, Customs and Saeima. Neatkariga.

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talks with the principle of the Russian Gymnasium. Her opinion about the education reform of 2004 is that it is too rushed, as well as she names problems that are experienced by both students and teachers when studying the subjects in the Latvian language. talks with the principle of the Russian Gymnasium. Her opinion about the education reform of 2004 is that it is too rushed, as well as she names problems that are experienced by both students and teachers when studying the subjects in the Latvian language.

Vesti Segodnja

interviews T.Fasta, editor-in-chief of the new Russian newspaper newspaper interviews T.Fasta, editor-in-chief of the new Russian newspaper newspaper TelegrafTelegraf. T.Fasta informs that the new newspaper will be a daily newspaper on 24 pages. The mission of the newspaper is to unite all Russians – the one residing in Riga, in Russia, as well as all others residing in the world. T.Fasta also claims that the newspaper is not going to present any political power. . T.Fasta informs that the new newspaper will be a daily newspaper on 24 pages. The mission of the newspaper is to unite all Russians – the one residing in Riga, in Russia, as well as all others residing in the world. T.Fasta also claims that the newspaper is not going to present any political power.

Vesti Segodnja

gives a brief insight in the discussion Integration – Ideals and Illusions organised by the EU Information Centre. The first conclusion of the newspaper is that this issue is turning into the domain for the narrow circle of experts. Professor of the University of Latvia A.Kďeckins considers that it is rather possible to talk about social and economic disintegration in Latvia than national conflicts. In regard to the education reform A.Kďeckins voices that it had to be the subject of discussions among the parents and teachers. gives a brief insight in the discussion “Integration – Ideals and Illusions” organised by the EU Information Centre. The first conclusion of the newspaper is that this issue is turning into the domain for the narrow circle of experts. Professor of the University of Latvia A.Kďeckins considers that it is rather possible to talk about social and economic disintegration in Latvia than national conflicts. In regard to the education reform A.Kďeckins voices that it had to be the subject of discussions among the parents and teachers.

Latvijas Vestnesis

gives a printed version of the interview with Latvian Parliament Speaker J.Straume for the National Radio. One of the main questions is concerning the OSCE requirement to abolish state language proficiency requirement for persons running for parliamentarian and municipal elections in the Law on Elections. gives a printed version of the interview with Latvian Parliament Speaker J.Straume for the National Radio. One of the main questions is concerning the OSCE requirement to abolish state language proficiency requirement for persons running for parliamentarian and municipal elections in the Law on Elections.