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

Latvian officials are categorically against the opinion of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the court decree to the red guerrilla man V.Kononov. Latvian MFA considers that “this announcement is to be explained as a repeated unwillingness to acknowledge the crimes committed by the USSR and nazi Germany against the Baltic States. It is an attempt to discredit Latvia in the eyes of the international society and to prevent their integration into European and Transatlantic structures.”

Latvian officials are categorically against the opinion of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the court decree to the red guerrilla man V.Kononov. Latvian MFA considers that this announcement is to be explained as a repeated unwillingness to acknowledge the crimes committed by the USSR and nazi Germany against the Baltic States. It is an attempt to discredit Latvia in the eyes of the international society and to prevent their integration into European and Transatlantic structures. Neatkariga, Diena, Chas

Vesti Segodnya published the full text of one more announcement of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Kalejs case.

Minister of Education M.Vitols met the representatives of the Trade Union of Educators and Scientists to discuss the planned education system reform and plans how to increase salaries for teachers. The Trade Union will gave their opinion on the discussion after some time, but the Minister is satisfied with the results because considers that that TUES supports his attempts.

Minister of Education M.Vitols met the representatives of the Trade Union of Educators and Scientists to discuss the planned education system reform and plans how to increase salaries for teachers. The Trade Union will gave their opinion on the discussion after some time, but the Minister is satisfied with the results because considers that that TUES supports his attempts. Neatkariga, Chas

M.Vitols in his interview to the newspaper

M.Vitols in his interview to the newspaper Diena spoke about the education system reform, new principles of student enlisting and financing.

January 25 is the Students day in Russia. In an attempt to introduce this tradition in Latvia was celebrated the Russians Education Day in Latvian. Among the participants was also the Russian Ambassador A.Udaltsov.

January 25 is the Students day in Russia. In an attempt to introduce this tradition in Latvia was celebrated the Russians Education Day in Latvian. Among the participants was also the Russian Ambassador A.Udaltsov. Diena, Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Panorama Latvii

Byelorussian National Council, which is not recognised by the West to be a legitimate parliament adopted in the final reading the Election Codex for the presidential, parliament and municipal elections. But an OSCE representative has already criticised the adoption of this law that was not achieved in a dialogue with the opposition.

Byelorussian National Council, which is not recognised by the West to be a legitimate parliament adopted in the final reading the Election Codex for the presidential, parliament and municipal elections. But an OSCE representative has already criticised the adoption of this law that was not achieved in a dialogue with the opposition. Diena

Vesti Segodnya

finished the last part of Russian MFA comments on the Latvian Language law.

Bizness & Baltiya

interview Prime Minister A.Skele, and the first question was about the relations with Russia. Answering to this, Prime Minister said that his statement about human rights violations in Czechnya was about one particular case when children were not allowed to leave the area of fighting, but in general it is abnormal situation when economical relations between countries are based on political decisions. As Latvias export to Russia is only 7.2%, it is useless to threaten Latvia with sanctions. When asked about a possibility for the left wing Union For Human Rights in United Latvia join the Government, A.Skele said that such a version had not been even discussed. Speaking about the future of the Government, Prime Minister was sure that the Government would stay at least for a long time. interview Prime Minister A.Skele, and the first question was about the relations with Russia. Answering to this, Prime Minister said that his statement about human rights violations in Czechnya was about one particular case when children were not allowed to leave the area of fighting, but in general it is abnormal situation when economical relations between countries are based on political decisions. As Latvia’s export to Russia is only 7.2%, it is useless to threaten Latvia with sanctions. When asked about a possibility for the left wing Union For Human Rights in United Latvia join the Government, A.Skele said that such a version had not been even discussed. Speaking about the future of the Government, Prime Minister was sure that the Government would stay at least for a long time.