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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On Tuesday at meeting with the OSCE High Commissioner M. van der Stoel the Head of the Naturalisation Board E. Aldermane said that the naturalisation process might be completed within 5-7 years if the applicants’ activity does not diminish and the Latvian government continues supporting the naturalisation.

On Tuesday at meeting with the OSCE High Commissioner M. van der Stoel the Head of the Naturalisation Board E. Aldermane said that the naturalisation process might be completed within 5-7 years if the applicants activity does not diminish and the Latvian government continues supporting the naturalisation. B&B

Completing the visit to Latvia, the OSCE High Commissioner M. Van der Stoel said that the Language Law should not be adopted in hurry and all its provisions should be formulated more precisely.

Completing the visit to Latvia, the OSCE High Commissioner M. Van der Stoel said that the Language Law should not be adopted in hurry and all its provisions should be formulated more precisely.
The High Commissioner acknowledged that the dialogue with deputies was constructive. However, further discussions are necessary to achieve the unified and precise understanding about the terminology of the law.
The most important task for years to come will be the implementation of the Social Integration Program. Although the draft program is not perfect, the High Commissioner was pleased with the public discussion of the program.
Furthermore, the High Commissioner considers it important to continue the Latvian language training program and promised to help with finding additional financing for the program. Diena, Neatkariga

After the meeting with the High Commissioner M. van der Stoel Mr. Dzintars Abikis, chair of the Saeima Standing Committee on Education told journalists that nothing bad would happen if the Language law was adopted after the summer recession of the Saeima. According to unofficial information at the disposal of

After the meeting with the High Commissioner M. van der Stoel Mr. Dzintars Abikis, chair of the Saeima Standing Committee on Education told journalists that nothing bad would happen if the Language law was adopted after the summer recession of the Saeima. According to unofficial information at the disposal of SM, many fractions support the postponing of the consideration of the language law till the fall. SM

During the press conference of the High Commissioner SM journalist N. Lebedeva handed over more than 300 cards filled by

During the press conference of the High Commissioner SM journalist N. Lebedeva handed over more than 300 cards filled by SM readers supporting the OSCE recommendations in the sphere of language. SM

PANORAMA LATVII publishes an alternative draft concept document of the Social Integration Program elaborated by the Co-ordination Council of the Public Organisations, including the Russian Community in Latvia, the Union of the Ukrainians in Latvia, the Latvian Committee of Human Rights.

PANORAMA LATVII publishes an alternative draft concept document of the Social Integration Program elaborated by the Co-ordination Council of the Public Organisations, including the Russian Community in Latvia, the Union of the Ukrainians in Latvia, the Latvian Committee of Human Rights. Panorama Latvii

To support the cultural integration of the Latvian society the Swedish Institute will allocate 14000 Lats for the translation of the modern Latvian literature into the Russian language. It is possible that the Soros Fund Latvia will also support this initiative.

To support the cultural integration of the Latvian society the Swedish Institute will allocate 14000 Lats for the translation of the modern Latvian literature into the Russian language. It is possible that the Soros Fund Latvia will also support this initiative. Diena

Yesterday at the interview for the Latvian Radio the Minister of the Foreign Affairs Valdis Birkavs informed about the visit of the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs to Riga on 14 and 15 June.

Yesterday at the interview for the Latvian Radio the Minister of the Foreign Affairs Valdis Birkavs informed about the visit of the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs to Riga on 14 and 15 June. Neatkariga