Integration monitor

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.

Dec. 8, 2009

  • Director of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris receives the French National Order of the Legion of Honour
  • President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers: word occupant should not be used anymore in Latvia
Today, director of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris receives the French National Order of the Legion

Today, director of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris receives the French National Order of the Legion of Honour in Chevalier degree. The prestigious French decoration is presented to Mrs. Brands Kehris for her contribution to Latvian and French relations and promotion of dialogue on issues regarding citizenship, minorities, discrimination, multiculturalism and migration. Latvijas Avize

The President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers responding to questions of

The President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers responding to questions of Telegraf readers stated that Latvian residents do not need integration but unity and common understanding that recognition of Latvian state, its symbols, laws and language guarantees personal freedom in respect of ethnic affiliation of a person. The President also stated that today in Latvia people should agree that word occupant should not be used anymore because occupation of Latvia ended with departure of last representative of Soviet troops. Telegraf (7.12)

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