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.

• Supreme Court Senate has excluded Aleksandr Kazakov from the list of persons who are denied entrance in Latvia
• Discussion about the results of ethnic policy in Latvia

On Friday 24 February, the Supreme Court Senate abolished the decision of the Minister of Interior about the inclusion of Aleksandr Kazakov in the list of persons who are denied entrance in Latvia. As reported, activist of the Headquarters for the Defense of Russian-Language Schools in Latvia Aleksandr Kazakov was expelled from Latvia in September of 2004, because of his activities against the implementation of the minority education reform.

On Friday 24 February, the Supreme Court Senate abolished the decision of the Minister of Interior about the inclusion of Aleksandr Kazakov in the list of persons who are denied entrance in Latvia. As reported, activist of the Headquarters for the Defense of Russian-Language Schools in Latvia Aleksandr Kazakov was expelled from Latvia in September of 2004, because of his activities against the implementationof the minority education reform. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize, Diena, NRA

Chas reports on a discussion about developments in Latvias policies in ethnic issues during 10 years. Latvian intellectuals, who 10 years ago sent an open letter to the President of Latvia stating that Latvias ethnic policies are not democratic, took part in the discussion. There are several stereotypes in society: (… )Latvians consider that they are the minority in this country… there is also an opinion that those who have arrived to Latvia during the Soviet times should not be treated as national minorities.., stated journalist and publicist Viktors Avotins. Political scientist Maija Krumina argued that state should be hold responsible for the rise of nationalistic views in society during past five years. I do not know if the forum between Latvians and national minorities is possible, because I do not see those who are able to hold a discussion, said the Head of the Russian Culture Community in Latvia.