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

Minister of Foreign Affairs Birkavs told the press that Danish Prime-Minister Rasmussen promised assistance in resolving the problems impeding Latvia's joining of the European Union. Mr. Birkavs said that he was concerned about the lack of clear prospects for Latvia's admission to the European Union. The Danish side confirmed that it would further support the joining of NATO by Latvia.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Birkavs told the press that Danish Prime-Minister Rasmussen promised assistance in resolving the problems impeding Latvia's joining of the European Union. Mr. Birkavs said that he was concerned about the lack of clear prospects for Latvia's admission to the European Union. The Danish side confirmed that it would further support the joining of NATO by Latvia. Diena

Most analysts forecast the Helsinki summit to end without any tangible results. Yeltsin's Press-Secretary Yastrzhembsky told

Most analysts forecast the Helsinki summit to end without any tangible results. Yeltsin's Press-Secretary Yastrzhembsky told "DIENA" that the President could agree to Russia and NATO providing joint security guarantees to the Baltic states. Recent Yeltsin's interviews show that he will demand strict guarantees of non-deployment of nuclear arms and anti-missile systems in Central and Eastern Europe. Russia may also demand reviewing the agreement on conventional arms. Diena

Latvia will conclude agreements with Sweden, Norway and Iceland on illegal immigration. Such agreements have been already concluded with Denmark and Finland.

Latvia will conclude agreements with Sweden, Norway and Iceland on illegal immigration. Such agreements have been already concluded with Denmark and Finland. Diena

After April 7 the CID will accept photos of applicants for citizens' and non-citizens' passports produced only by certified studios. According to CID Deputy-Director Andris Leins, the procedure of certification will not be complicated or time- consuming. The CID will set strict requirements to the quality of photos.

After April 7 the CID will accept photos of applicants for citizens' and non-citizens' passports produced only by certified studios. According to CID Deputy-Director Andris Leins, the procedure of certification will not be complicated or time- consuming. The CID will set strict requirements to the quality of photos. B&B

Member of the Moscow "Helsinki Group" and the President's Committee on Human Rights Nikolay Monahov in an interview for

Member of the Moscow "Helsinki Group" and the President's Committee on Human Rights Nikolay Monahov in an interview for "Panorama Latvii" said that the Committee received huge numbers of letters from Latvia on human rights violations. Mr. Monahov, a former dissident, believes that observance of human rights in Russia may be provided only through strengthening state power. PL

Tomorrow (March 21) the Daugavpils City court will consider Aleksey Vidavsky's case. Vidavky, recently elected Mayor of Daugavpils, is accused of active participation in the activities of the Communist Party before 13 January 1991. He will have to leave his post if the fact is confirmed by the court.

Tomorrow (March 21) the Daugavpils City court will consider Aleksey Vidavsky's case. Vidavky, recently elected Mayor of Daugavpils, is accused of active participation in the activities of the Communist Party before 13 January 1991. He will have to leave his post if the fact is confirmed by the court. B&B