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

Press Report

The teachers pre-strike reconciliation commission has found compromise only on two of the five demands they put forward for the Government therefore the strike of November 16 will take place. About 90% of all Teachers’ Trade Union members have expressed their readiness to participate in the strike. The leader of the trade Union A.Harbacevica confirmed the information that some teachers had expressed their wish to go on a non-term hunger strike after January 1, 2000, if their salaries would not be raised.

The teachers pre-strike reconciliation commission has found compromise only on two of the five demands they put forward for the Government therefore the strike of November 16 will take place. About 90% of all Teachers Trade Union members have expressed their readiness to participate in the strike. The leader of the trade Union A.Harbacevica confirmed the information that some teachers had expressed their wish to go on a non-term hunger strike after January 1, 2000, if their salaries would not be raised. Neatkariga

Within five months more than 300 Latvian non-citizens of Russian origin have received aid from the International Migration Organisation to move for permanent residence to Russia. Most of these people are pensioners and unemployed, as well as some disabled persons who have no possibility to move to Russia by their own means. IMO pays about 300 USD for one person. The USA and Finnish governments sponsor the program.

Within five months more than 300 Latvian non-citizens of Russian origin have received aid from the International Migration Organisation to move for permanent residence to Russia. Most of these people are pensioners and unemployed, as well as some disabled persons who have no possibility to move to Russia by their own means. IMO pays about 300 USD for one person. The USA and Finnish governments sponsor the program. Neatkariga

On Thursday the Saeima Government forming factions plan to adopt in the final reading the new changes to pension law softening 4 articles the amendments adopted in august. The opposition decided not to vote and had started a propaganda campaign for the referendum. Diena

On Thursday the Saeima Government forming factions plan to adopt in the final reading the new changes to pension law softening 4 articles the amendments adopted in august. The opposition decided not to vote and had started a propaganda campaign for the referendum. Diena

The Head of the Saeima Citizenship Law Implementation Commission J.Lagzdins informed

The Head of the Saeima Citizenship Law Implementation Commission J.Lagzdins informed Diena that the Commission had criticised the public integration concept but the final statement would be given only after listening to the opinions of several ministries. The majority of the Commission, evaluating the draft project, came to a conclusion that both in the essence and the way of expression it does not correspond to what we, as national people, expected. Diena

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In Jauna Avize the Head of the Naturalisation Board E.Aldermane speaks about integration and what it will give to the society of Latvia. In the process of the discussion about 25 000 people have submitted their proposals, and during the discussion process the structure of the concept completely has been changed. New chapters of civic participation, social and regional integration have been elaborated. Jauna Avize

US Ambassador to Latvia J.Holmes gave an interview to the newspaper

US Ambassador to Latvia J.Holmes gave an interview to the newspaper Bizness & Baltiya where he spoke about US – Latvian relations, Latvias joining NATO and the environment for investments here. Bizness & Baltiya

Yesterday Prime Minister A.Skele promised Latvian President V.V.Freiberga to continue looking for additional financing to increase teacher’s salaries. The Saeima Commission on Education and Science found urgently additional 5 million for this purpose.

Yesterday Prime Minister A.Skele promised Latvian President V.V.Freiberga to continue looking for additional financing to increase teachers salaries. The Saeima Commission on Education and Science found urgently additional 5 million for this purpose. Bizness & Baltiya

Central Election Commission adopted the estimate of expenses necessary to organise the referendum on the pension law. The total sum is 698 845 Ls.

Central Election Commission adopted the estimate of expenses necessary to organise the referendum on the pension law. The total sum is 698 845 Ls. Panorama Latvii

An international seminar on the situation with the human rights for decent living conditions took place in Liepaja. It was organised by Liepaja Tenants Society and NGO Centre. Two international experts participated there and, after studying the situation in Latvia, made a statement that the human rights for decent living conditions were violated in Latvia.

An international seminar on the situation with the human rights for decent living conditions took place in Liepaja. It was organised by Liepaja Tenants Society and NGO Centre. Two international experts participated there and, after studying the situation in Latvia, made a statement that the human rights for decent living conditions were violated in Latvia. Vesti Segodnya