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.

• Saeima: no need to be concerned about Muslims in Latvia
• European Commission (EC) provides funding for a tolerance project in Latvia
• The leader of the NDPL was called to the Security Police

On Wednesday the National Security Council of Saeima listened the report by the Security Police about activities of Muslims in Latvia. The Committee concluded that there is no reason to be concerned that radical Islam organisations are active in Latvia. The head of the Council Indulis Emsis stated the borders of Latvia are opened and there is no need to restrict the influx of immigrants into the country.

On Wednesday the National Security Council of Saeima listened the report by the Security Police about activities of Muslims in Latvia. The Committee concluded that there is no reason to be concerned that radical Islam organisations are active in Latvia. The head of the Council Indulis Emsis stated the borders of Latvia are opened and there is no need to restrict the influx of immigrants into the country. Diena, LA, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf, Chas

In November the Secretariat of the Special assignments Minister for Social Integration in co-operation with other governmental and nongovernmental organizations will launch the implementation of a new project on integration “

In November the Secretariat of the Special assignments Minister for Social Integration in co-operation with other governmental and nongovernmental organizations will launch the implementation of a new project on integration Latvia – Equality in Diversity I. The main target of the project is to reduce discrimination and to foster tolerance. In the framework of the project vulnerable groups who are and might be subjected to discrimination will be educated, involved and informed. Diena

As reported on Friday October 21

As reported on Friday October 21st about 20 people from National Democratic party of Latvia (NDPL) and party For Human Rights in United Latvia (FHRUL) were picketing near the building of the Cabinet of Ministers. They wanted to attract public attention to the problem of mass non-citizenship in Latvia. Yesterday the leader of the NDPL Jevgenij Osipov was called to the Security Police department of Liepaja to account for the protest activity. He was asked to comment and explain the statements made by members of the picket. Vesti Segodya