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.

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Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins met the Russian Ambassador to Latvia Alexander Udaltsov last Friday. Udaltsov handed over the letter from the Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. In the letter, Ivanov once again reminds Russia’s position that persons who fought on the side of the anti-Hitler coalition should be under the state’s protection while the Nazi criminals and their henchmen should be tried. Berzins and Udaltsov discussed the legionary commemoration events and statements made concerning these events.

Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins met the Russian Ambassador to Latvia Alexander Udaltsov last Friday. Udaltsov handed over the letter from the Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. In the letter, Ivanov once again reminds Russias position that persons who fought on the side of the anti-Hitler coalition should be under the states protection while the Nazi criminals and their henchmen should be tried. Berzins and Udaltsov discussed the legionary commemoration events and statements made concerning these events. Neatkariga, Diena

An independent UNDP evaluation mission visited Latvia last week and they found that the Program has managed to successfully attract cooperation partners and financially support important fields, like society integration, human rights, NGOs, reduction of poverty. However, in the nearest 3-5 years the government of Latvia should gradually take over financing of the projects. Diena, Neatkariga

An independent UNDP evaluation mission visited Latvia last week and they found that the Program has managed to successfully attract cooperation partners and financially support important fields, like society integration, human rights, NGOs, reduction of poverty. However, in the nearest 3-5 years the government of Latvia should gradually take over financing of the projects. Diena, Neatkariga

CBSS (Council of Baltic Sea States) Human Rights Commissioner Ole Espersen believes that the problem of ethnic minorities is not solved in Latvia. In his opinion, this issue will be discussed soon in negotiations about Latvia’s and Estonia’s EU accession. As an example, Espersen mentioned the situation in Latvia when non-citizens are not allowed to take part in elections. Diena, Vesti, Panorama Latvii

CBSS (Council of Baltic Sea States) Human Rights Commissioner Ole Espersen believes that the problem of ethnic minorities is not solved in Latvia. In his opinion, this issue will be discussed soon in negotiations about Latvias and Estonias EU accession. As an example, Espersen mentioned the situation in Latvia when non-citizens are not allowed to take part in elections. Diena, Vesti, Panorama Latvii

Since 1997, Latvia’s residents have submitted 44 claims to the European Human Rights Court. Of these claims, 15 were recognized as within the Court’s competence. It is planned that the Court may start looking at the cases from Latvia early next year. Most often the claims are about violation of the 6th, 5th, 8th and 10th articles.

Since 1997, Latvias residents have submitted 44 claims to the European Human Rights Court. Of these claims, 15 were recognized as within the Courts competence. It is planned that the Court may start looking at the cases from Latvia early next year. Most often the claims are about violation of the 6th, 5th, 8th and 10th articles. Neatkariga

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In the interview to Vesti the Russian deputies from Yedinstvo faction said they are not ready to support the draft law on introducing economic sanctions against Latvia as the move will not help to improve the situation of their compatriates in Latvia.