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.

• Number of asylum seekers in Latvia on the increase
• Neatkariga prints an article about migration
• Latvian Union of National Teachers supports full transition of all state funded schools into Latvian language but not trough referendum

Newspapers report that, in April and May, there was an increase in the number of asylum seekers from Georgia and African countries to Latvia. In total, since the beginning of the year, 61 persons have requested asylum in Latvia which equals the number of asylum seekers during the entire 2010. 

Newspapers report that, in April and May, there was an increase in the number of asylum seekers from Georgia and African countries to Latvia. In total, since the beginning of the year, 61 persons have requested asylum in Latvia which equals the number of asylum seekers during the entire 2010. Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga

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According to Neatkariga, the influx of immigrants to Latvia is unavoidable, however, it is hard to predict their actual number and whether they will come as refugees or guest workers. The opinion of interviewed experts differs about the issue, at the same time, they stress the need to elaborate an integration program for immigrants.

A little known Latvian Union of National Teachers supports full transition of all state funded schools into the Latvian language. The Union believes that kindergartens should also be in the Latvian language. At the same time, the Union does not support resolving such issues by a referendum arguing that it could be done by amendments in legislation rather than Constitutional amendments.

A little known Latvian Union of National Teachers supports full transition of all state funded schools into the Latvian language. The Union believes that kindergartens should also be in the Latvian language. At the same time, the Union does not support resolving such issues by a referendum arguing that it could be done by amendments in legislation rather than Constitutional amendments. Vesti Segodnya