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

Today the Minister of Education and Science S.Golde is planning to submit the note of resignation to the Prime Minister. The reason for resignation is that she did not manage to prevent the teachers strike, as well as the fact that a considerable part of the society – educators, treat her with open distrust.

Today the Minister of Education and Science S.Golde is planning to submit the note of resignation to the Prime Minister. The reason for resignation is that she did not manage to prevent the teachers strike, as well as the fact that a considerable part of the society – educators, treat her with open distrust. Neatkariga, Diena, Jauna Avize, Chas, Panorama Latvii, Bizness & Baltiya

The Russian National Council adopted in the second reading two draft laws dealing with Latvia – On actions to protect the citizens and compatriots of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Latvia and On actions to provide humanitarian help to Russian citizens and compatriots residing permanently in Latvia due to mass human rights and the rights of Russian nation in the Republic of Latvia.

The Russian National Council adopted in the second reading two draft laws dealing with Latvia – On actions to protect the citizens and compatriots of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Latvia and On actions to provide humanitarian help to Russian citizens and compatriots residing permanently in Latvia due to mass human rights and the rights of Russian nation in the Republic of Latvia. Noviy Den, Vesti Segodnya, Panorama Latvii, Bizness & Baltiya Latvia expresses her regret for the decision of the Russian National Council to adopt these draft laws on imposing sanctions against Latvia. Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins considers that the both draft laws actually determine stopping of all economic and financial co-operations with Latvian juridical and physical persons. Neatkariga, Diena

Sweden will grant the Baltic States one million crowns (69,8 million LVL) to assist them in preparation for joining EU.

Sweden will grant the Baltic States one million crowns (69,8 million LVL) to assist them in preparation for joining EU. Neatkariga

7000 men from Turkish Special Forces will take care of security measures during the OSCE summit meeting when the representatives of 54 countries will come to the Chiragan Place on November 18 and 19. The only guarantee these people can not ensure is against natural disasters.

7000 men from Turkish Special Forces will take care of security measures during the OSCE summit meeting when the representatives of 54 countries will come to the Chiragan Place on November 18 and 19. The only guarantee these people can not ensure is against natural disasters. Neatkariga

Estonian and Lithuanian officials, as well as public organisations criticise Russia for her activities in Chechnya. In his turn I.Berzins voiced an opinion, commenting on Estonian President L.Meri’s suggestion to boycott the OSCE conference, that it was better to maintain a dialog with Russia, meet and discuss but not ignore. L.Meri in his announcement states that the OSCE should pay more attention to the Caucasus crisis, growth of anti-Semitism and other forms of xenophobic extremism. “OSCE is organising a festivity, although it should act.”

Estonian and Lithuanian officials, as well as public organisations criticise Russia for her activities in Chechnya. In his turn I.Berzins voiced an opinion, commenting on Estonian President L.Meris suggestion to boycott the OSCE conference, that it was better to maintain a dialog with Russia, meet and discuss but not ignore. L.Meri in his announcement states that the OSCE should pay more attention to the Caucasus crisis, growth of anti-Semitism and other forms of xenophobic extremism. OSCE is organising a festivity, although it should act. Diena

The Cabinet of Ministers accepted the national report On the Implementation of International Pact of December 16, 1966 on Human and Political Rights in the Republic of Latvia.

The Cabinet of Ministers accepted the national report On the Implementation of International Pact of December 16, 1966 on Human and Political Rights in the Republic of Latvia. Latvijas Vestnesis

Peoples Party representative MP M.Vitols will monitor the election in Russia as one of the OSCE team members. On Monday the Saeima Presidium supported the participation of Mr.Vitols im the election of Russian National Council.

Peoples Party representative MP M.Vitols will monitor the election in Russia as one of the OSCE team members. On Monday the Saeima Presidium supported the participation of Mr.Vitols im the election of Russian National Council. Diena

The Shareholders Society Diena together with publishing house Petit have agreed that the Russian version of Diena - Noviy Den would be integrated in the newspaper

The Shareholders Society Diena together with publishing house Petit have agreed that the Russian version of Diena - Noviy Den would be integrated in the newspaper Chas. PH Petit will public the appendix of Noviy Den in full amount as a regular appendix to Chas, and Diena will give the Chas exclusive rights to publish some materials. Noviy Den, Chas, Panorama Latvii

Russian speaking newspaper Vesti Segodnya interviewed Russian Ambassador to Latvia A.Udaltsov about Russian – Latvian relations, and the main conclusion was – it was high time to elaborate the principles of relations between these two countries.

Russian speaking newspaper Vesti Segodnya interviewed Russian Ambassador to Latvia A.Udaltsov about Russian – Latvian relations, and the main conclusion was – it was high time to elaborate the principles of relations between these two countries. Vesti Segodnya