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.

• Diena interviews academician Nils Muiznieks about necessary developments in integration policy

Academician and ex-Minister of Integration Nils Muiznieks believes that the Ministry of Culture, which overtakes integration policy issues, will have to achieve elimination of discrimination, establish cooperation with non-Latvian residents and promote interaction with ethnic Latvians. Mr. Muznieks believes that it is important to support projects aimed at promotion of interaction between ethnic Latvian and Russian cultures.

Academician and ex-Minister of Integration Nils Muiznieks believes that the Ministry of Culture, which overtakes integration policy issues, will have to achieve elimination of discrimination, establish cooperation with non-Latvian residents and promote interaction with ethnic Latvians. Mr. Muznieks believes that it is important to support projects aimed at promotion of interaction between ethnic Latvian and Russian cultures. Diena