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.

LATVIAN MEDIA REVIEW

LATVIAN MEDIA REVIEW

No serious incidents on March 16 Latvian Legion Day were registered. The commemoration day on Saturday for the World War II Latvian Legion passed without instigation and serious incidents. Former Legionnaires interviewed by

No serious incidents on March 16 Latvian Legion Day were registered. The commemoration day on Saturday for the World War II Latvian Legion passed without instigation and serious incidents. Former Legionnaires interviewed by Diena believe that there is still too much unjustified commotion about March 16 and the day is overly politicized.

Regional political party Latgale’s Light decides to participate in eighth Saeima elections.

Regional political party Latgales Light decides to participate in eighth Saeima elections. Diena says that Diena and Latvian State Televisions news broadcast Panorama reporters were denied entry to the partys congress in Daugavpils Saturday, which is against the law. Political analyst Janis Ikstens says that Latgales Light could become For Human Rights In A United Latvias most serious rival in the region. He explains that the above reporters were not allowed to cover the partys congress because of the party leaders stance on the mass media the reporters represented. Neatkarigas editorial says that Latgales Light will not clear the 5 percent threshold at elections if it is only supported by voters in Daugavpils, which is why it will have to have a joint ticket with some other political party or a union of parties. Chas says that the party is already considering several proposals on cooperation, which will be decided on in June.

Vesti Segodnja

talks with history professor Isaevic Ivanov about ethnic relations, Saeima elections and new Russian leader Rihards Eigims. Ivanov believes that there are two communities of the Russians in Latvia: the Russians who have lived in Latvia for generations and the others who came after the establishment of Soviet Latvia and that is the reason why there is no unified Russian political force. He believes that the Russians themselves are able to solve their problems and that Daugavpils City Mayor could be the new leader for the Russians in Latvia. talks with history professor Isaevic Ivanov about ethnic relations, Saeima elections and new Russian leader Rihards Eigims. Ivanov believes that there are two communities of the Russians in Latvia: the Russians who have lived in Latvia for generations and the others who came after the establishment of Soviet Latvia and that is the reason why there is no unified Russian political force. He believes that the Russians themselves are able to solve their problems and that Daugavpils City Mayor could be the new leader for the Russians in Latvia.

Telegraf

interviews Peoples Party leader Andris Skele. Peoples Party leader voices criticism regarding statements and promises of New Era leader Repse, stating that Repse did not do anything when he had a chance to do. About the chances of his party at the next Saeima elections Skele says that it will have at least 18 seats in the Saeima, as well as he does not believe that left-wing parties could win at the elections. interviews People’s Party leader Andris Skele. People’s Party leader voices criticism regarding statements and promises of New Era leader Repse, stating that Repse did not do anything when he had a chance to do. About the chances of his party at the next Saeima elections Skele says that it will have at least 18 seats in the Saeima, as well as he does not believe that left-wing parties could win at the elections.