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 Chairman of Union For Human Rights in United Latvia J.Urbanovics said that the Union supported election of People’s Party representatives in the parliamentary commission investigating paedophilia scandal because Peoples Party had requested for their support. He added that they would do it even without their request.

The Chairman of Union For Human Rights in United Latvia J.Urbanovics said that the Union supported election of Peoples Party representatives in the parliamentary commission investigating paedophilia scandal because Peoples Party had requested for their support. He added that they would do it even without their request. Neatkariga

Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins speaking at the academic conference of Latvian University stated that there were still many problems in the EU, reforms had not been implemented and serious arguing was still going on, therefore it was not ready to expand at this moment.

Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins speaking at the academic conference of Latvian University stated that there were still many problems in the EU, reforms had not been implemented and serious arguing was still going on, therefore it was not ready to expand at this moment. Neatkariga

Latvijas Cels Board confirmed the list of persons to start consultations with the New Party on the possibilities of future co-operation.

Latvijas Cels Board confirmed the list of persons to start consultations with the New Party on the possibilities of future co-operation. Neatkariga, Rigas Balss, Vesti Segodnya, Chas

On Tuesday the New Party will have a similar meeting with Peoples Party.

On Tuesday the New Party will have a similar meeting with Peoples Party. Vesti Segodnya, Neatkariga (07.02.00)

One of the main questions for the Government forming coalition to keep a stable government is to agree upon the administrative territorial reform. So far TB/LNNK was categorically against speeding up this reform. On its Thursday Board’s meeting TB/LNNK decided not to support establishing of large elected regions. The participants agreed that the reform should be carried out in the time frame stipulated by the law, and the chosen model of 9 regions was not based on any economic research. They also were negative about the state federalisation model. Neatkariga

One of the main questions for the Government forming coalition to keep a stable government is to agree upon the administrative territorial reform. So far TB/LNNK was categorically against speeding up this reform. On its Thursday Boards meeting TB/LNNK decided not to support establishing of large elected regions. The participants agreed that the reform should be carried out in the time frame stipulated by the law, and the chosen model of 9 regions was not based on any economic research. They also were negative about the state federalisation model. Neatkariga

Starting from February 15 all government normative acts and concepts will be available on the Cabinet of Ministers’ Internet page (www.mk.gov.lv). Although the specialists of information openness have expressed a similar request to the Saeima, the expressions of the Speaker prove that it is not considered to be an important issue.

Starting from February 15 all government normative acts and concepts will be available on the Cabinet of Ministers Internet page (www.mk.gov.lv). Although the specialists of information openness have expressed a similar request to the Saeima, the expressions of the Speaker prove that it is not considered to be an important issue. Diena

TV game “Domkrats” where compete teams of Latvian and non-Latvian youngsters had furthered the dialogue among young people. While meeting during the game, they get to know each other, make friends and their friendship continues after the game. This statement was made by one of the producers of this TV game V.Rullis. Still the production group has no research data proving the influence of the game on the process of forming an integrated society.

TV game Domkrats where compete teams of Latvian and non-Latvian youngsters had furthered the dialogue among young people. While meeting during the game, they get to know each other, make friends and their friendship continues after the game. This statement was made by one of the producers of this TV game V.Rullis. Still the production group has no research data proving the influence of the game on the process of forming an integrated society. Diena

Latvian Government is ready to increase its revenue at the expense of non-citizens -. They proposed to introduce a united state fee of 15 Ls for taking the state language test. This fee could raise about 250 000 – 300 000 Ls per year. The Saeima adopted in the first reading the amendments to the law “On state fees and duties” stipulating the introduction of a new system of testing the state language knowledge.

Latvian Government is ready to increase its revenue at the expense of non-citizens -. They proposed to introduce a united state fee of 15 Ls for taking the state language test. This fee could raise about 250 000 – 300 000 Ls per year. The Saeima adopted in the first reading the amendments to the law On state fees and duties stipulating the introduction of a new system of testing the state language knowledge. Chas