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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Parties of the ruling coalition will look for a solution for the critical situation in the government in widely represented negotiations and not by supporting the non-confidence vote suggested by the opposition. Latvia’s Way and TB/LNNK support keeping the same coalition but allow changes in the ministerial positions. Latvia’s Way is ready to offer a candidate for the prime minsiter’s post if the coalition partners agree. Aija Poca was mentioned as a possibility. People’s Party is intended to fight for Andris Skele to stay as the prime minister.

Parties of the ruling coalition will look for a solution for the critical situation in the government in widely represented negotiations and not by supporting the non-confidence vote suggested by the opposition. Latvias Way and TB/LNNK support keeping the same coalition but allow changes in the ministerial positions. Latvias Way is ready to offer a candidate for the prime minsiters post if the coalition partners agree. Aija Poca was mentioned as a possibility. Peoples Party is intended to fight for Andris Skele to stay as the prime minister. Diena

Three NGOs in Latvia received a financial support – 12,550 lats - from the Swedish Institute to help implementation of projects related to society integration in Latvia. The organizations are: Latvia’s Center for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies, Daugavpils Human Rights Information Center and the European Movement in Latvia.

Three NGOs in Latvia received a financial support – 12,550 lats - from the Swedish Institute to help implementation of projects related to society integration in Latvia. The organizations are: Latvias Center for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies, Daugavpils Human Rights Information Center and the European Movement in Latvia. Diena

Following the international conference on availability of information the conclusion was made that the people in Latvia still cannot freely access information which is not recognized as a state secret. Also, the Latvian authorities were said to be slow in implementing the advice offered by foreign experts on how to improve the situation.

Following the international conference on availability of information the conclusion was made that the people in Latvia still cannot freely access information which is not recognized as a state secret. Also, the Latvian authorities were said to be slow in implementing the advice offered by foreign experts on how to improve the situation. Neatkariga, Diena

Diena

publishes a list of things - 23 of them – that non-citizens cannot do without a valid passport. publishes a list of things - 23 of them – that non-citizens cannot do without a valid passport. Russian Ambassador to Latvia Alexander Udaltsov during his meeting with town authorities and businessmen in Valmiera said that Russia will support cooperation between the regions in Latvia and Russia. He added that there will always be a market in Russia for products made in Latvia. The mayor of Valmiera plans to visit Pskov and Novgorod this month to agree on economic cooperation.

Russian Ambassador to Latvia Alexander Udaltsov during his meeting with town authorities and businessmen in Valmiera said that Russia will support cooperation between the regions in Latvia and Russia. He added that there will always be a market in Russia for products made in Latvia. The mayor of Valmiera plans to visit Pskov and Novgorod this month to agree on economic cooperation. Diena, Respublika, Vesti

By the end of the last week 1/5th of the population was counted in the census. The process in Riga is the slowest.

By the end of the last week 1/5th of the population was counted in the census. The process in Riga is the slowest. Neatkariga

NGO Union of Citizens and Non-Citizens sent an open letter to the Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins turning his attention to the differences in how visa-free regime applies to Latvian citizens and non-citizens. The organization is concerned that most of the agreements providing for visa-free regime apply only to Latvian citizens.

NGO Union of Citizens and Non-Citizens sent an open letter to the Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins turning his attention to the differences in how visa-free regime applies to Latvian citizens and non-citizens. The organization is concerned that most of the agreements providing for visa-free regime apply only to Latvian citizens. Neatkariga

In connection with the recent trial of the members of Perkonkrusts (Thundercross) in Latvia

In connection with the recent trial of the members of Perkonkrusts (Thundercross) in Latvia Vesti write about the history of this organization starting from its foundation in 1930.

Last Friday roughly 60 supporters of V. Ampilov staged a rally outside the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow and submitted a petition to the Latvian government against imprisonment of Vasily Kononov.

Last Friday roughly 60 supporters of V. Ampilov staged a rally outside the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow and submitted a petition to the Latvian government against imprisonment of Vasily Kononov. Vesti add that this issue will be considered not only by Latvian and Russian governments but also by the OSCE and the International Human Rights office. Panorama Latvii

In relation with the vote of the Latvian Saeima last Thursday which did not support granting non-citizens the rights to vote in municipal elections, President of Latvia Ms. Freiberga admitted that the move was not anything special and Latvia does not differ from most of the EU countries with its legislation here.

In relation with the vote of the Latvian Saeima last Thursday which did not support granting non-citizens the rights to vote in municipal elections, President of Latvia Ms. Freiberga admitted that the move was not anything special and Latvia does not differ from most of the EU countries with its legislation here. Vesti, Panorama Latvii

Chas

publishes results of the survey carried out by radio PIK. 150 of the 338 respondents answered that the Saeimas vote [on election rights to non-citizens] was an intentional offence. publishes results of the survey carried out by radio PIK. 150 of the 338 respondents answered that the Saeima’s vote [on election rights to non-citizens] was an intentional offence. This Monday and Tuesday Head of the Naturalization Board Eizenija Aldermane will answer questions on the hot-line organized by

This Monday and Tuesday Head of the Naturalization Board Eizenija Aldermane will answer questions on the hot-line organized by Chas.