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

Saeima’s Commission on Education starting preparation of the Language Law for the second review on Wednesday heard the proposals of the Legal Office. Before making the final decision the Commission will meet the OSCE experts and the President of Latvia. 62 proposals for amendments have been submitted. Diena, BB, Jauna Avize

Saeimas Commission on Education starting preparation of the Language Law for the second review on Wednesday heard the proposals of the Legal Office. Before making the final decision the Commission will meet the OSCE experts and the President of Latvia. 62 proposals for amendments have been submitted. Diena, BB, Jauna Avize

Constitution Defence Bureau demanded explanation from the Latvian residents who have expressed the intention to go to fight on the side of Chechnya as the interview with them showed on Latvian TV could cause threat to Latvia. After hearing the explanation the Bureau stated that there was no threat to the state security. Diena

Constitution Defence Bureau demanded explanation from the Latvian residents who have expressed the intention to go to fight on the side of Chechnya as the interview with them showed on Latvian TV could cause threat to Latvia. After hearing the explanation the Bureau stated that there was no threat to the state security. Diena

The Swedish government announced 2000 the year of the Baltic countries planning to carry out activities to help Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to integrate in the EU. 1999 is the year of Poland. Diena

The Swedish government announced 2000 the year of the Baltic countries planning to carry out activities to help Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to integrate in the EU. 1999 is the year of Poland. Diena

Participants of the seminar Implementation of the European Human Rights Convention in the Lower Courts in Latvia found that the courts in Latvia have not acquainted themselves sufficiently with the human rights structure provided for by the Convention and that it is not always taken into account when making the verdict. Diena

Participants of the seminar Implementation of the European Human Rights Convention in the Lower Courts in Latvia found that the courts in Latvia have not acquainted themselves sufficiently with the human rights structure provided for by the Convention and that it is not always taken into account when making the verdict. Diena

It is possible that during the conference Northern Dimensions in Helsinki the Latvian Foreign Minister will meet the Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. The meeting has been put on the preliminary agenda of Mr. Ivanov. However, after information provided by the Russian Foreign Ministry, is not confirmed so the meeting may not take place. BB

It is possible that during the conference Northern Dimensions in Helsinki the Latvian Foreign Minister will meet the Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. The meeting has been put on the preliminary agenda of Mr. Ivanov. However, after information provided by the Russian Foreign Ministry, is not confirmed so the meeting may not take place. BB

At the meeting with the Latvian Teachers Trade Union the Latvian Prime Minister Andris Skele promised to raise the issue of salary increase for teachers at the extraordinary government meeting on November 15, a day before the teachers’ strike scheduled for November 16. Neatkariga

At the meeting with the Latvian Teachers Trade Union the Latvian Prime Minister Andris Skele promised to raise the issue of salary increase for teachers at the extraordinary government meeting on November 15, a day before the teachers strike scheduled for November 16. Neatkariga