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

7 candidates have applied for the repeatedly announced contest for the post of a director of the State Language Centre. The selection commission invited two candidates for the second round of the contest – head of the Control Department of the State Language Centre Maris Birzgalis and deputy head of the State Language Centre Agris Timuska. The interviews will be held next week.

7 candidates have applied for the repeatedly announced contest for the post of a director of the State Language Centre. The selection commission invited two candidates for the second round of the contest – head of the Control Department of the State Language Centre Maris Birzgalis and deputy head of the State Language Centre Agris Timuska. The interviews will be held next week. Neatkariga

A new study “Occupational Representation and Ethnic Discrimination” developed by political scientist Artis Pabriks and funded by the Soros Foundation in Latvia will be released in the beginning of September. According to the data provided by the study, the highest rate of minorities among the state institutions is in the Police and Prison Administration. Only 8% of total ministries’ staff are representatives of national minorities. In the business sphere the proportion between Latvians and non-Latvians reflect the actual proportion of nationalities in the country.

A new study Occupational Representation and Ethnic Discrimination developed by political scientist Artis Pabriks and funded by the Soros Foundation in Latvia will be released in the beginning of September. According to the data provided by the study, the highest rate of minorities among the state institutions is in the Police and Prison Administration. Only 8% of total ministries staff are representatives of national minorities. In the business sphere the proportion between Latvians and non-Latvians reflect the actual proportion of nationalities in the country. Vesti Segodnya

Panorama Latvii

publishes an article by FHRUL MP Boriss Tsilevich about citizenship issues in Latvia. Boriss Tsilevich stresses that almost none of parties pre-election programmes says a word about citizenship issues in Latvia, but only gives promises to improve the socio-economic situation. Tsilevich believes that citizenship issues are closely related to socio-economic issues and attention should be paid to both. publishes an article by FHRUL MP Boriss Tsilevich about citizenship issues in Latvia. Boriss Tsilevich stresses that almost none of parties’ pre-election programmes says a word about citizenship issues in Latvia, but only gives promises to improve the socio-economic situation. Tsilevich believes that citizenship issues are closely related to socio-economic issues and attention should be paid to both.

Telegraf

provides in-depth information about the new TV show The Russian Issue which will be aired by two Latvian commercial TV channels – TV 5 and LNT. The show will be a discussion of politicians on the issues important for Russians living in Latvia. The Civil Freedom Foundation headed by Russian businessman Boriss Berezovsky is the sponsor of the show. provides in-depth information about the new TV show “The Russian Issue” which will be aired by two Latvian commercial TV channels – TV 5 and LNT. The show will be a discussion of politicians on the issues important for Russians living in Latvia. The Civil Freedom Foundation headed by Russian businessman Boriss Berezovsky is the sponsor of the show.

Telegraf

and and DienaDiena interview vice-president of the World Jewish Congress and chairman of the Holocaust Educational Trust, Lord Grenville Janner. Lord Grenville Janner came to Latvia to launch a project on locating and maintaining mass graves of Jews in Latvia. Lord Grenville Janner held a number of meetings with high Latvian officials. interview vice-president of the World Jewish Congress and chairman of the Holocaust Educational Trust, Lord Grenville Janner. Lord Grenville Janner came to Latvia to launch a project on locating and maintaining mass graves of Jews in Latvia. Lord Grenville Janner held a number of meetings with high Latvian officials. According to an opinion poll conducted by the company “Latvijas Fakti”, the most popular party in August is still the New Era Party, although it has experienced a slight decrease in its rating. FHRUL is second and experiences a slight decrease as well. The People’s Party is the third most popular party in August and its popularity rating has grown. Then comes Latvia’s Way and FF/LNNK.

According to an opinion poll conducted by the company Latvijas Fakti, the most popular party in August is still the New Era Party, although it has experienced a slight decrease in its rating. FHRUL is second and experiences a slight decrease as well. The Peoples Party is the third most popular party in August and its popularity rating has grown. Then comes Latvias Way and FF/LNNK. Diena, Jauna Avize, Neatkariga, Rigas Balss, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf, Panorama Latvii