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.

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Talks between Estonia and Russia reached deadlock both regarding both humanitarian and military aspects. Head of the Russian delegation to the talks Mr.Svirin suggests that all four working groups should work on the proposals that could help to continue the talks.

Talks between Estonia and Russia reached deadlock both regarding both humanitarian and military aspects. Head of the Russian delegation to the talks Mr.Svirin suggests that all four working groups should work on the proposals that could help to continue the talks. Diena

The meeting of the governing coalition discussed candidatures for the position of the Director of the Bureau for the Protection of Satversme. According to the law the Director will also perform the duties of the Head of the Council of the State Security institutions.

The meeting of the governing coalition discussed candidatures for the position of the Director of the Bureau for the Protection of Satversme. According to the law the Director will also perform the duties of the Head of the Council of the State Security institutions. Diena

President Ulmanis has demanded reconsideration of Article 93 of the Law on Self-Government adopted on May 5. According to the article the chairman of a self-government body is to be relieved of his duties by the Minister for State Reforms while the President suggests that this should be done by the Cabinet of Ministers. In case Saeima does not agree to introduce the President's amendment he will have to agree to such decision.

President Ulmanis has demanded reconsideration of Article 93 of the Law on Self-Government adopted on May 5. According to the article the chairman of a self-government body is to be relieved of his duties by the Minister for State Reforms while the President suggests that this should be done by the Cabinet of Ministers. In case Saeima does not agree to introduce the President's amendment he will have to agree to such decision. Diena, Labrit

According to leader of the "Latviajs Cels" fraction Mr.Panteleyevs the consideration of the last reading of the Citizenship Law will take place on June 16. Discussions over the draft Law will be continued next week by the governing coalition. Farmers' Union is expected to come up with its propositions. The Union does not support the substitution of the quota principle of naturalization by naturalization schedule for various groups of population.

According to leader of the "Latviajs Cels" fraction Mr.Panteleyevs the consideration of the last reading of the Citizenship Law will take place on June 16. Discussions over the draft Law will be continued next week by the governing coalition. Farmers' Union is expected to come up with its propositions. The Union does not support the substitution of the quota principle of naturalization by naturalization schedule for various groups of population. Diena

In his interview for SM SEVODNYA Mr.Indulis Berzins of "Latvijas Cels" expresses hope that Saeima will vote in favor of the ratification of the agreements with Russia. He believes that the Citizenship Law will be adopted in June and stresses that the main outcome of the adoption will be the precise specification of the perspectives of all inhabitants of Latvia. Mr.Berzins also notes that the law will be based upon compromises between different political forces in the parliament.

In his interview for SM SEVODNYA Mr.Indulis Berzins of "Latvijas Cels" expresses hope that Saeima will vote in favor of the ratification of the agreements with Russia. He believes that the Citizenship Law will be adopted in June and stresses that the main outcome of the adoption will be the precise specification of the perspectives of all inhabitants of Latvia. Mr.Berzins also notes that the law will be based upon compromises between different political forces in the parliament. SM Segodnya

Mr.Vladimir Bogdanov, the Chairman of the Foundation for the Protection of the Repressed, has been refusing to pay the rent for his apartment for nearly two years. This has been done as an act of protest against high rent rates established by the state. His case is expected to be considered by the Latgale District Court.

Mr.Vladimir Bogdanov, the Chairman of the Foundation for the Protection of the Repressed, has been refusing to pay the rent for his apartment for nearly two years. This has been done as an act of protest against high rent rates established by the state. His case is expected to be considered by the Latgale District Court. Panorama Latvii