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.

• Minister of Culture Sarmite Elerte: Latvian language and ethnic Latvian culture should be the base for national identity and integration

The Minister of Culture Sarmite Elerte believes that Latvian language and ethnic Latvian culture should be the base for national identity and integration. Mrs. Elerte also believes that positions of Latvian language should be strengthened in public sphere, including language usage in mass media during the prime-time.

The Minister of Culture Sarmite Elerte believes that Latvian language and ethnic Latvian culture should be the base for national identity and integration. Mrs. Elerte also believes that positions of Latvian language should be strengthened in public sphere, including language usage in mass media during the prime-time. Diena