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

Press Report

Moscow does not regard the problem of ethnic minorities in Estonia as settled and is displeased with the closure of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe mission to that country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Yakovenko said in a statement.

Moscow does not regard the problem of ethnic minorities in Estonia as settled and is displeased with the closure of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe mission to that country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Yakovenko said in a statement. Diena

TB/LNNK believes Latvia must not follow Estonia’s move in revoking language

TB/LNNK believes Latvia must not follow Estonias move in revoking language

requirements on candidates for Saeima and municipal deputies. Aigars Kimenis, board member at FF/LNNK (TB/LNNK), says that the party’s Saeima faction has worked out amendments to the charter of the State Language Centre, which stipulate that a person’s command of the state language is to be tested repeatedly in case the State Language Center has justified objections to the person’s knowledge of the language. He also says that there have been more attempts to hinder implementation of the State Language Law lately, it is expected that the tendency will only grow stronger.

requirements on candidates for Saeima and municipal deputies. Aigars Kimenis, board member at FF/LNNK (TB/LNNK), says that the partys Saeima faction has worked out amendments to the charter of the State Language Centre, which stipulate that a persons command of the state language is to be tested repeatedly in case the State Language Center has justified objections to the persons knowledge of the language. He also says that there have been more attempts to hinder implementation of the State Language Law lately, it is expected that the tendency will only grow stronger. Diena

About 1,200 parents attended congress on learning in native language at schools, held at Riga City Council Saturday. The number of people who attended the conference proves that parents wish their children obtain education in their native tongues, concludes Chas. A resolution was passed at the conference that claims education in Russian be retained, the resolution will be turned over to European and Latvian institutions. 11 resolutions were adopted by the Congress, one of them calls non-citizens to naturalise to be able to participate at 8th Saeima election and influence political processes in the country.

About 1,200 parents attended congress on learning in native language at schools, held at Riga City Council Saturday. The number of people who attended the conference proves that parents wish their children obtain education in their native tongues, concludes Chas. A resolution was passed at the conference that claims education in Russian be retained, the resolution will be turned over to European and Latvian institutions. 11 resolutions were adopted by the Congress, one of them calls non-citizens to naturalise to be able to participate at 8th Saeima election and influence political processes in the country. Diena, Chas, Vesti Segodnja, Telegraf

The National Harmony Party has Saturday convened for a congress on Saturday. The congress re-elected the former party's leadership as well as set out guidelines for the upcoming general elections planned for November 2002.

The National Harmony Party has Saturday convened for a congress on Saturday. The congress re-elected the former party's leadership as well as set out guidelines for the upcoming general elections planned for November 2002.

Well known Russian politician Rogozin took part in the National Harmony Party congress at the status of a guest.

Well known Russian politician Rogozin took part in the National Harmony Party congress at the status of a guest.

Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament, international affairs committee chief who earlier on several occasions has criticized Latvia over alleged discrimination against Russian speakers believes Latvia should be a free, democratic and self-respecting country which means observing rights of minorities. Dmitry Rogozin said Saturday in address to the National Harmony Party congress that, in his opinion, such a goal in Latvia can be attained by National Harmony Party and its co-operation partners. He said being a European does not mean forgetting the past but it means respecting oneself and others. He believes observing rights of minorities is a

Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament, international affairs committee chief who earlier on several occasions has criticized Latvia over alleged discrimination against Russian speakers believes Latvia should be a free, democratic and self-respecting country which means observing rights of minorities. Dmitry Rogozin said Saturday in address to the National Harmony Party congress that, in his opinion, such a goal in Latvia can be attained by National Harmony Party and its co-operation partners. He said being a European does not mean forgetting the past but it means respecting oneself and others. He believes observing rights of minorities is a

manifestation of patriotism because then one can be proud with his/her country. Rogozin said Russia wants a free, democratic and self-respecting Latvia be next to it. Russia wants to build good relations with Latvia but to that end in both countries at power should be forces that indeed want it.

manifestation of patriotism because then one can be proud with his/her country. Rogozin said Russia wants a free, democratic and self-respecting Latvia be next to it. Russia wants to build good relations with Latvia but to that end in both countries at power should be forces that indeed want it. Diena, Neatkariga, Chas,

Vesti Segodnja, Telegraf and Panorama Latvii publishes interviews with D.Rogozin.

Vesti Segodnja, Telegraf and Panorama Latvii publishes interviews with D.Rogozin.