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.

Press Report

Press Report

The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a program for bringing Latvian legislation in compliance with the European Union acts. The process will be divided into two stages. The first stage will be accomplished by 1999. The program does not define time-frames for the second stage. Its implementation will be considered by the Council for Integration into Europe at its monthly meetings.

The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a program for bringing Latvian legislation in compliance with the European Union acts. The process will be divided into two stages. The first stage will be accomplished by 1999. The program does not define time-frames for the second stage. Its implementation will be considered by the Council for Integration into Europe at its monthly meetings. Diena

Prime-Minister Skele agreed to

Prime-Minister Skele agreed to "Tevzemei un Brivibai" demands on land privatization in urban areas. The law on land privatization will not allow non-citizens to privatize land in towns and cities with an exception of land under buildings that have been already privatized. The Cabinet of Ministers is to adopt the law in accordance with Article 81 of the Satversme during the Saeima break. SM

The prime-Minister agreed to Vasily Melnik of

The prime-Minister agreed to Vasily Melnik of "Saimnieks" taking the post of Minister of Finance. Earlier, Skele declined Sarmite Jegere's candidature. According to the coalition agreement, the office is to be held by a "Saimnieks" member. SM

President Yeltsin in a letter addressed to Byelorussian President Lukashenko suggested holding a referendum on uniting the two countries. Deputy-Head of the President's Administration Shakhray said that the step would be the most adequate response to NATO enlargement. In his letter Yeltsin called upon the Byelorussian President to observe democratic norms and human rights.

President Yeltsin in a letter addressed to Byelorussian President Lukashenko suggested holding a referendum on uniting the two countries. Deputy-Head of the President's Administration Shakhray said that the step would be the most adequate response to NATO enlargement. In his letter Yeltsin called upon the Byelorussian President to observe democratic norms and human rights. Diena