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

Chas reports that election observers from the OSCE have arrived to Latvia to observe the 8th Saeima elections. The newspaper stresses that one of the key tasks of the OSCE observers is to follow how national and linguistic minorities take part in the elections. Chas notes that none of the local staff members employed for this mission is a representative of a national minority.

The Security Police will conduct an investigation regarding a letter sent in by Russian extremists. Russian extremists state that they would kill politicians who try to assimilate Russians in Latvia and seize power in the country. The Security Police announced that these threats should not be taken seriously.

The Security Police will conduct an investigation regarding a letter sent in by Russian extremists. Russian extremists state that they would kill politicians who try to assimilate Russians in Latvia and seize power in the country. The Security Police announced that these threats should not be taken seriously. Diena

Chas

interviews a member of the First Party Aleksandrs Rumyancevs whose ethnic background is Russian. Rumyancev states that he felt cheated when after the Awakening Latvian citizenship was not granted to all residents who supported independent Latvia, however, he was sensible enough to naturalise. Aleksandrs Rumancevs believes that Russians could solve their problems if they realise and accept that they are one of Latvias national minorities and then deal with their problems with the help of mechanisms for the protection of the rights of national minorities. . interviews a member of the First Party Aleksandrs Rumyancevs whose ethnic background is Russian. Rumyancev states that he felt cheated when after the Awakening Latvian citizenship was not granted to all residents who supported independent Latvia, however, he was sensible enough to naturalise. Aleksandrs Rumancevs believes that Russians could solve their problems if they realise and accept that they are one of Latvia’s national minorities and then deal with their problems with the help of mechanisms for the protection of the rights of national minorities. .

Lauku Avize

interviews New Era election candidate Grigorijs Krupnikovs. He states that activities of political elite are the key obstacles in building a unified society in Latvia. Krupnikovs states that it is a myth that all naturalised persons would vote exclusively for FHRUL. Krupnikovs says that his party does not have any policy concerning Russian-speakers, because we do not categorise people by ethnicity. Krupnikov admits that some laws are still not in compliance with international standards, such as some professional restriction on non-citizens. Concerning relations with Russia, Krupnikovs says that they are very important, however, essential things, such as the state language, should not be given up to improve them. interviews New Era election candidate Grigorijs Krupnikovs. He states that activities of political elite are the key obstacles in building a unified society in Latvia. Krupnikovs states that it is a myth that all naturalised persons would vote exclusively for FHRUL. Krupnikovs says that his party does not have any policy concerning Russian-speakers, because “we do not categorise people by ethnicity.” Krupnikov admits that some laws are still not in compliance with international standards, such as some professional restriction on non-citizens. Concerning relations with Russia, Krupnikovs says that they are very important, however, essential things, such as the state language, should not be given up to improve them.

Lauku Avize

talks to political scientist Artis Pabriks about his study Occupational Representation and Ethnic Discrimination in Latvia. Pabriks states that the results obtained in the study do not suggest the existence of ethnic discrimination in Latvia. talks to political scientist Artis Pabriks about his study “Occupational Representation and Ethnic Discrimination in Latvia.” Pabriks states that the results obtained in the study do not suggest the existence of ethnic discrimination in Latvia.

Lauku Avize

features an article about the three-months long selection procedure for the most suitable applicant for the post of director of the State Language Centre. The newspaper concludes that the fight over the post is not over yet as politicians have their interests in this post. features an article about the three-months long selection procedure for the most suitable applicant for the post of director of the State Language Centre. The newspaper concludes that the fight over the post is not over yet as politicians have their interests in this post. Last weekend Pasiena, a parish in the eastern part of Latvia, turned into a capital of Poles residing in Latvia – the sixth Polish culture festival took place there. The Integration Foundation provided financial support to the festival.

Last weekend Pasiena, a parish in the eastern part of Latvia, turned into a capital of Poles residing in Latvia – the sixth Polish culture festival took place there. The Integration Foundation provided financial support to the festival. Diena