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.

Integration and Minority Information Service

Integration and Minority Information Service
of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies

On Friday representatives of the Language Commissions of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania signed a memorandum of intent on the formation of a Language Council of the Baltic states. The Language Commissions of the three states support language policy based on European guidelines and minority integration on the basis of the state language.

On Friday representatives of the Language Commissions of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania signed a memorandum of intent on the formation of a Language Council of the Baltic states. The Language Commissions of the three states support language policy based on European guidelines and minority integration on the basis of the state language. Diena, Neatkariga

Information Days of the Examination Centre of the Naturalisation Board will be organised once a month to provide information about the content and procedure of naturalisation tests. Visitors will have a possibility to take trial naturalisation examinations to test their Latvian language skills, knowledge of the Constitution, Latvian history and national anthem. The first information day is planned on May 22.

Information Days of the Examination Centre of the Naturalisation Board will be organised once a month to provide information about the content and procedure of naturalisation tests. Visitors will have a possibility to take trial naturalisation examinations to test their Latvian language skills, knowledge of the Constitution, Latvian history and national anthem. The first information day is planned on May 22. Neatkariga

Lauku Avize

publishes opinions of its readers regarding the statement of FHRUL deputy Janis Urbanovics that the requirements for Latvian citizenship should be eased. All of the inquired persons disagree with the opinion. publishes opinions of its readers regarding the statement of FHRUL deputy Janis Urbanovics that the requirements for Latvian citizenship should be eased. All of the inquired persons disagree with the opinion.

Lauku Avize

publishes more in-depth discussion of MPs about the suitability of head of the Naturalisation Board Eizenija Aldermane for the position. Latvias Way chairperson Kristiana Libane states that first of all the investigation concerning Aldermanes responsibility for the alleged sale of citizenship by several of her staff members should be concluded and an evaluation made over whether her conduct made possible these violations. Only then could the question about her possible dismissal be discussed. Chairperson of the Peoples Party faction Vineta Muizniece believes that the attitude of Aldermane towards what has happened should be considered when reviewing her suitability for the position. FF/LNNK faction chairperson Vents Balodis says, the violations committed by the Naturalisation Board call for Aldermanes dismissal. publishes more in-depth discussion of MPs about the suitability of head of the Naturalisation Board Eizenija Aldermane for the position. Latvia’s Way chairperson Kristiana Libane states that first of all the investigation concerning Aldermane’s responsibility for the alleged sale of citizenship by several of her staff members should be concluded and an evaluation made over whether her conduct made possible these violations. Only then could the question about her possible dismissal be discussed. Chairperson of the People’s Party faction Vineta Muizniece believes that the attitude of Aldermane towards what has happened should be considered when reviewing her suitability for the position. FF/LNNK faction chairperson Vents Balodis says, “the violations committed by the Naturalisation Board call for Aldermane’s dismissal.”

Lauku Avize

interviews political scientist, founder of the Peoples Harmony Party Nikolays Neilands. He provides in-depth information about the economic conference Baltic Forum – its background, goals and activities. Neilands states that Latvia has not even started a dialogue with Russia. This should be a task of Latvian diplomats to organise meetings of Latvian and Russian top officials. interviews political scientist, founder of the People’s Harmony Party Nikolays Neilands. He provides in-depth information about the economic conference “Baltic Forum” – its background, goals and activities. Neilands states that Latvia has not even started a dialogue with Russia. This should be a task of Latvian diplomats to organise meetings of Latvian and Russian top officials.

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provides information on the activities of the Association of Russian Language and Literature Teachers in Latvia. The chairperson of the Association Tatyana Liguta admits that Russian schools in Latvia have undergone big changes during the years of independence. However, now Russian schools can really be called Russian as they are oriented to Russian culture. provides information on the activities of the Association of Russian Language and Literature Teachers in Latvia. The chairperson of the Association Tatyana Liguta admits that Russian schools in Latvia have undergone big changes during the years of independence. However, now Russian schools can really be called Russian as they are oriented to Russian culture. The US Senate supports NATO expansion and decided to allot USD 55.5 million for 7 candidate members. Latvia will receive USD 7 million.

The US Senate supports NATO expansion and decided to allot USD 55.5 million for 7 candidate members. Latvia will receive USD 7 million. Diena, Neatkariga