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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Telegraf

provides more in-depth information about the discussion on the planned switch of secondary education to the Latvian language. Head of the Integration Unit of General Education of the Ministry of Education and Science Evija Papule named Daugavpils as one of the best examples in implementing bilingual education in national minority schools. Director of Daugavpils Secondary School No. 3 Vitaly Azaravich agreed that school administrations and teachers knew about the switch already 6 years ago, however, ongoing accreditation and examinations of schools and their curriculum, and continuous changes in education policy did not allow the schools to devote all their time to prepare for the reform in 2004. He concluded that no serious studies have been conducted to assess the pros and cons of bilingual education in Latvia. provides more in-depth information about the discussion on the planned switch of secondary education to the Latvian language. Head of the Integration Unit of General Education of the Ministry of Education and Science Evija Papule named Daugavpils as one of the best examples in implementing bilingual education in national minority schools. Director of Daugavpils Secondary School No. 3 Vitaly Azaravich agreed that school administrations and teachers knew about the switch already 6 years ago, however, ongoing accreditation and examinations of schools and their curriculum, and continuous changes in education policy did not allow the schools to devote all their time to prepare for the reform in 2004. He concluded that no serious studies have been conducted to assess the pros and cons of bilingual education in Latvia.

Telegrafs

editorial is about the statement of minister of Education Karlis Greiskalns made at the discussion on the planned switch of secondary education to the Latvian language in Daugavpils. The Minister voiced incomprehension about concern of Russian teachers regarding the reform as already in 1996 the Law on Education stipulated the transfer in 2004. Editor-in-chief of editorial is about the statement of minister of Education Karlis Greiskalns made at the discussion on the planned switch of secondary education to the Latvian language in Daugavpils. The Minister voiced incomprehension about concern of Russian teachers regarding the reform as already in 1996 the Law on Education stipulated the transfer in 2004. Editor-in-chief of TelegrafTelegraf Tatyana Fast argues that schools should not be responsible for the lack of qualified teachers, well prepared study books and teaching aids. The government and ministry should take responsibility for the implementation of their decisions. Tatyana Fast argues that schools should not be responsible for the lack of qualified teachers, well prepared study books and teaching aids. The government and ministry should take responsibility for the implementation of their decisions. Residents of the Military Port in Liepaja whose income level is low will have a possibility to study the Latvian language free of charge. The Municipality of Liepaja has allotted LVL 1000 for Latvian language courses.

Residents of the Military Port in Liepaja whose income level is low will have a possibility to study the Latvian language free of charge. The Municipality of Liepaja has allotted LVL 1000 for Latvian language courses. Neatkariga

Lauku Avize is the only newspaper in the Latvian language, which reports on the conference about social integration “Latvia on the Way to 2002. Integration, Alternatives.”

Lauku Avize is the only newspaper in the Latvian language, which reports on the conference about social integration Latvia on the Way to 2002. Integration, Alternatives.

A group of the aides of US senators arrived to Riga. During their meeting with Latvian minister of Foreign Affairs Indulis Berzins, the minister stressed that Latvia after joining NATO could play an important role in relations between NATO and Russia.

A group of the aides of US senators arrived to Riga. During their meeting with Latvian minister of Foreign Affairs Indulis Berzins, the minister stressed that Latvia after joining NATO could play an important role in relations between NATO and Russia. Chas, Vesti Segodnja

Chas

columnist Leonid Fedoseyev comments the statement released by a Latvian newspaper that the Russian language press agitates their audiences to vote for FHRUL. He argues that FHRUL is the only party that stands for the interests of Russian-speakers and that true Latvian parties are promoting FRHUL by showing their indifference to the problems of non-Latvians. columnist Leonid Fedoseyev comments the statement released by a Latvian newspaper that “the Russian language press agitates their audiences to vote for FHRUL.” He argues that FHRUL is the only party that stands for the interests of Russian-speakers and that “true Latvian” parties are promoting FRHUL by showing their indifference to the problems of non-Latvians. Yesterday the NGOs the Russian Community in Latvia and the Latvian Association of Russian Language and Literature Teachers congratulated the winners of the Russian essay contest. About 100 students took part in the contest.

Yesterday the NGOs the Russian Community in Latvia and the Latvian Association of Russian Language and Literature Teachers congratulated the winners of the Russian essay contest. About 100 students took part in the contest. Chas

Vesti Segodnja

reports about the summit of the speakers of the European Parliament and national parliaments of the EU candidate countries. The newspaper writes that the members of the European parliament suggested the member countries focus on building a tolerant society and reminded that the European Parliament will thoroughly follow how the candidate countries meet EU requirements concerning national minorities. reports about the summit of the speakers of the European Parliament and national parliaments of the EU candidate countries. The newspaper writes that the members of the European parliament suggested the member countries focus on building a tolerant society and reminded that the European Parliament will thoroughly follow how the candidate countries meet EU requirements concerning national minorities. Panorama Latvii Panorama Latvii

Telegraf

writes about the official ceremony of granting Latvian citizenship in Jurmala. writes about the official ceremony of granting Latvian citizenship in Jurmala.

Panorama Latvii

publishes its weekly supplement about national minorities in Latvia. The newspaper publishes articles in the Ukrainian and Udmurtian languages and gives a brief introduction to Udmurtian culture. publishes its weekly supplement about national minorities in Latvia. The newspaper publishes articles in the Ukrainian and Udmurtian languages and gives a brief introduction to Udmurtian culture. The representative office of the human rights organisation “Union of Councils” in Riga has released a statement voicing its incomprehension about the statement released by founder of the Freedom’s Party Ziedonis Cevers at the party’s founding congress. Cevers said, “we should stop apologising to Jews for what happened in Bikernieki – we are not to responsible for that.” Cevers responded that he would comment on his statement on Tuesday.

The representative office of the human rights organisation Union of Councils in Riga has released a statement voicing its incomprehension about the statement released by founder of the Freedoms Party Ziedonis Cevers at the partys founding congress. Cevers said, we should stop apologising to Jews for what happened in Bikernieki – we are not to responsible for that. Cevers responded that he would comment on his statement on Tuesday. BNS

As of today the Saeima Committee on the Foreign Affairs will launch its homepage on the Internet

As of today the Saeima Committee on the Foreign Affairs will launch its homepage on the Internet www.saeima.lv/AK BNS