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 Saturday the Latvian Social Democrats Workers Party and the Russian Social Democratic Party signed an agreement on political cooperation. Both parties hope to prompt signing of the Latvian-Russian border treaty. Minister of Foreign Affairs Indulis Berzins, however, is skeptical that Russia’s Social Democrats could succeed, taking into account that the party is represented by only one deputy at the Russian Duma, whereas signing of the border treaty depends on Russia’s political will.

On Saturday the Latvian Social Democrats Workers Party and the Russian Social Democratic Party signed an agreement on political cooperation. Both parties hope to prompt signing of the Latvian-Russian border treaty. Minister of Foreign Affairs Indulis Berzins, however, is skeptical that Russias Social Democrats could succeed, taking into account that the party is represented by only one deputy at the Russian Duma, whereas signing of the border treaty depends on Russias political will. Diena, Chas, Telegraf, Panorama Latvii

Vechernaya Riga

publishes several statements made by General director of National TV channel Uldis Grava concerning the usage of the Russian language in programmes aired by National TV channel. He assures that there will always be a space for the Russian language shows, however, it is preliminary to talk about changes regarding the Russian language programmes. publishes several statements made by General director of National TV channel Uldis Grava concerning the usage of the Russian language in programmes aired by National TV channel. He assures that there will always be a space for the Russian language shows, however, it is preliminary to talk about changes regarding the Russian language programmes.

Telegraf

looks into history and ratings of left-wing For Human Rights In A United Latvia. The newspaper says this that is the first time the protectors of Russian-speakers in Latvia have developed such a serious political force. looks into history and ratings of left-wing For Human Rights In A United Latvia. The newspaper says this that is the first time the protectors of Russian-speakers in Latvia have developed such a serious political force.

Panorama Latvii

interviews one of the leaders of FHRUL Tatyana Zdanok. Tatyana Zdanok states that at the very early years of Latvias independence many Latvian politicians supported ‘zero citizenship option, however, only chairperson of FHRUL Janis Jurkans remembers his promises. interviews one of the leaders of FHRUL Tatyana Zdanok. Tatyana Zdanok states that at the very early years of Latvia’s independence many Latvian politicians supported ‘zero citizenship option”, however, only chairperson of FHRUL Janis Jurkans remembers his promises.