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.

Press Report

The Prime-Ministers of Latvia and Estonia have agreed on a common stand in relations with Russia. Estonia supported Latvia's demand for the revocation of the decree by Boris Yeltsin of April 5. Both sides agreed that the Russian troops should be withdrawn from Latvia and Estonia before August 31. The idea of the repatriation foundation was also supported. Mr.Birkavs during a press conference suggested that the agreement on social guarantees for pensioned officers should be excluded from the package and discussed separately. He also noted that those pensioned officers who were willing to stay in Latvia should declare their loyalty to the country.

The Prime-Ministers of Latvia and Estonia have agreed on a common stand in relations with Russia. Estonia supported Latvia's demand for the revocation of the decree by Boris Yeltsin of April 5. Both sides agreed that the Russian troops should be withdrawn from Latvia and Estonia before August 31. The idea of the repatriation foundation was also supported. Mr.Birkavs during a press conference suggested that the agreement on social guarantees for pensioned officers should be excluded from the package and discussed separately. He also noted that those pensioned officers who were willing to stay in Latvia should declare their loyalty to the country. Diena, Labrit

A rally of protest against the ratification of agreements between Latvia and Russia was held in front of the Monument of Liberty on April 16. Demands for the repatriation of all pensioned officers and their family members were expressed by the speakers.

A rally of protest against the ratification of agreements between Latvia and Russia was held in front of the Monument of Liberty on April 16. Demands for the repatriation of all pensioned officers and their family members were expressed by the speakers. Labrit