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

More than a half (54.7%) of the Russian citizens who live in Latvia voted for the Communist Party at the Russian Duma elections. 7794 citizens or 13.4% took part in the elections.

More than a half (54.7%) of the Russian citizens who live in Latvia voted for the Communist Party at the Russian Duma elections. 7794 citizens or 13.4% took part in the elections. BB, Chas

63.1% of the residents in Latvia (72.5% of non-citizens and 60.6% of Latvian citizens) care about the result of elections in Russia.

63.1% of the residents in Latvia (72.5% of non-citizens and 60.6% of Latvian citizens) care about the result of elections in Russia. Neatkariga, Diena, Panorama Latvii

President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga yesterday signed the State Language Law passed by the Saeima on December 9. The law is proclaimed today. In an interview to Latvijas Radio the president noted that the law is a big gain for Latvia as Latvia has declared to the whole world that it will keep just one state language.

President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga yesterday signed the State Language Law passed by the Saeima on December 9. The law is proclaimed today. In an interview to Latvijas Radio the president noted that the law is a big gain for Latvia as Latvia has declared to the whole world that it will keep just one state language. Neatkariga

In an interview to Latvijas radio yesterday Vaira Vike-Freiberga admitted that there is an obvious progress in the naturalization procedure as well as in the attitude of non-citizens. She said it is important for the stability of Latvia that a possibly bigger number of non-citizens strengthen their ties with the state.

In an interview to Latvijas radio yesterday Vaira Vike-Freiberga admitted that there is an obvious progress in the naturalization procedure as well as in the attitude of non-citizens. She said it is important for the stability of Latvia that a possibly bigger number of non-citizens strengthen their ties with the state. Diena, Panorama Latvii, Jauna Avize

Shortly before announcing the verdict for the pilots from Latvia in India Russia has granted its citizenship to them. Latvian Foreign Ministry considers this move as counterproductive as according to Latvian laws foreign citizens who have been tried for criminal offences are forbidden to enter Latvia. The Foreign Ministry warned that Russia may try to use this fact in the campaign of violations of minority rights in Latvia.

Shortly before announcing the verdict for the pilots from Latvia in India Russia has granted its citizenship to them. Latvian Foreign Ministry considers this move as counterproductive as according to Latvian laws foreign citizens who have been tried for criminal offences are forbidden to enter Latvia. The Foreign Ministry warned that Russia may try to use this fact in the campaign of violations of minority rights in Latvia. Diena

Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga believes that a mechanism is needed to check the quality of the work of Prosecutor General's Office. She thinks that the attempt of the MPs to consider the work of the Office is a very serious step and cannot be taken as a political provocation of the chairman of the parliamentary investigation commission.

Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga believes that a mechanism is needed to check the quality of the work of Prosecutor General's Office. She thinks that the attempt of the MPs to consider the work of the Office is a very serious step and cannot be taken as a political provocation of the chairman of the parliamentary investigation commission. Neatkariga

Panorama Latvii

runs a comment concerning the Language Law entering into force saying that it is not possible to forbid more by the new law than it is forbidden now. runs a comment concerning the Language Law entering into force saying that it is not possible to forbid more by the new law than it is forbidden now.

Vesti

publishes an article about integration through education stating that children in Russian schools after finishing a school with bi-lingual eduaction students will not be competitive in their further studies. publishes an article about integration through education stating that children in Russian schools after finishing a school with bi-lingual eduaction students will not be competitive in their further studies.