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 Review

The status of an associated member of the West-European Union was given to nine East-European countries including Latvia during the meeting of the Union in Luxembourg on May 9. The associated members were offered regular consultations and military contacts with the countries that were the full-fledged members of the Union. The status does not provide security guarantees and the right of veto regarding decisions taken by the Union.

The status of an associated member of the West-European Union was given to nine East-European countries including Latvia during the meeting of the Union in Luxembourg on May 9. The associated members were offered regular consultations and military contacts with the countries that were the full-fledged members of the Union. The status does not provide security guarantees and the right of veto regarding decisions taken by the Union. Diena

French premier Balladur stressed the necessity of the participation of Russia in the Security Pact during his meeting with Prime-Minister Birkavs. It was mentioned that France would like all three Baltic states negotiating with Russia within the framework of the Pact. After the meeting it was confirmed by Mr.Birkavs that Latvia's participation in the Balladur plan would provide it with political and international guarantees and contribute to the implementation of its agreements with Russia.

French premier Balladur stressed the necessity of the participation of Russia in the Security Pact during his meeting with Prime-Minister Birkavs. It was mentioned that France would like all three Baltic states negotiating with Russia within the framework of the Pact. After the meeting it was confirmed by Mr.Birkavs that Latvia's participation in the Balladur plan would provide it with political and international guarantees and contribute to the implementation of its agreements with Russia. Diena

The joint address LNNK and the Green Party published in NEATKARIGA CINA quotes the data on the number of Russian servicemen in Riga and Riga Region. The total number of the servicemen in the area is 3,000. It is also mentioned that 45 facilities in Riga are still run by the Russian Army. The address also points out that Russian officers do not apply for temporary residence permits and reside in Latvia illegally.

The joint address LNNK and the Green Party published in NEATKARIGA CINA quotes the data on the number of Russian servicemen in Riga and Riga Region. The total number of the servicemen in the area is 3,000. It is also mentioned that 45 facilities in Riga are still run by the Russian Army. The address also points out that Russian officers do not apply for temporary residence permits and reside in Latvia illegally. Neatkariga Cina