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.

• Petitions Committee of the European Parliament decided to prepare resolution on problems of Russian speakers in Latvia
• Russian Centre was opened in the University of Daugavpils
• Vesti Segodnya interviews the MP Dainis Turlais about official visit to Russia of Latvian delegation
• Telegraf prints an interview with the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Oskars Kastens
• Telegraf prints an article by head editor of an internet portal www.dialogi.lv Anna Stroja on hate speech on the Internet
• NRA reports that citizens of Rumania are begging and playing musical instruments on public transport and on streets in Riga

Yesterday, the Petitions’ Committee of the European Parliament decided to prepare resolution on problems of Russian speakers in Latvia. According to Chas, such decision was made as a response to a number of appeals to the Committee on rights of non-citizens and Russians in Latvia.

Yesterday, the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament decided to prepare resolution on problems of Russian speakers in Latvia. According to Chas, such decision was made as a response to a number of appeals to the Committee on rights of non-citizens and Russians in Latvia. Chas

Yesterday, “Russian Centre” was opened in the University of Daugavpils (city in the Eastern part of Latvia). “Russian Centre” is founded by a foundation “Russian World” established by the ex-President of Russia Vladimir Putin. “Russian Centre” is established as a centre for resources on issues of Russian culture and science. It will provide Russian language courses for Russian residents in Latvia and foreigners.

Yesterday, Russian Centre was opened in the University of Daugavpils (city in the Eastern part of Latvia). Russian Centre is founded by a foundation Russian World established by the ex-President of Russia Vladimir Putin. Russian Centre is established as a centre for resources on issues of Russian culture and science. It will provide Russian language courses for Russian residents in Latvia and foreigners. Chas, Telegraf, Latvijas Avize

Vesti Segodnya interviews the MP Dainis Turlais about official visit to Russia of Latvian delegation. According to Mr. Turlais, parliamentarians of Latvia and Russia have discussed issues regarding relations between the two countries, including issues concerning non-citizens.

Telegraf prints an interview with the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Oskars Kastens. According to the Minister, functions of the Secretariat are very important for integration process in Latvia, therefore, it should continue its work. Mr. Kastens believes that national integration policy should be oriented at motivating residents to be loyal towards the state and to feel attached to it. The Minister also believes that severe state language policy in Latvia does not promote integration and creates opposite reaction.

Telegraf prints an article by head editor of an internet portal www.dialogi.lv Anna Stroja on hate speech on the Internet. Anna Stroja considers that despite editors of many internet portals state that they will suppress hate speech on the Internet, in practice, editing of portals content is not severe enough. Mrs. Stroja believes that Internet moderators have difficulties in understanding what is incitement to hatred and what is not because border between freedom of speech and incitement to hatred is not clearly defined in Latvian legal acts. According to Mrs. Stroja, monitoring of hate speech on the Internet begun in April, however, results are not available yet.

NRA reports that citizens of Romania are begging and playing musical instruments on public transport and on streets in Riga. While, last week the municipal police drew a protocol on administrative violation to a Romanian woman for involvement of a child into begging. According to representative of the State Border Guard, citizens of Romania as citizens of the EU country have legal rights to reside and work in Latvia.