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.

 

• New President of Latvia – Raimonds Vejonis 

Yesterday, the Saeima elected Raimonds Vejonis for the post of the President of Latvia. Mr. Vejonis was elected with 55 votes for and 42 votes against. Raimonds Vejonis is currently the Minister of Defense. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnya