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.

• 80% of residents believe that Latvia should not accept refugees from Africa
• Population decline is likely to ruin the pension system

According to TNS opinion poll, 80% of economically active residents of Latvia aged 18-55 believe that Latvia should not accept refugees from Africa. 13% of the respondents agree that Latvia should accept refugees from African countries.

According to TNS opinion poll, 80% of economically active residents of Latvia aged 18-55 believe that Latvia should not accept refugees from Africa. 13% of the respondents agree that Latvia should accept refugees from African countries. Vesti-Segodnya

Demography experts predict that the current trends in population are likely to ruin the pension system in Latvia. Official statistical data estimated that 2,2 million were living in Latvia at the beginning of 2011. However, preliminary results of the population census show 1,9 million people are living in Latvia. According to demographer Ilmars Mezs, the situation is worse than during the WWII. He believes in 5-10 years Latvia will become a country of immigration.

Demography experts predict that the current trends in population are likely to ruin the pension system in Latvia. Official statistical data estimated that 2,2 million were living in Latvia at the beginning of 2011. However, preliminary results of the population census show 1,9 million people are living in Latvia. According to demographer Ilmars Mezs, the situation is worse than during the WWII. He believes in 5-10 years Latvia will become a country of immigration. Telegraph, Chas