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

Former Prime Minister A.Skele announced about restoring of his Deputy mandate. But O.Spurdzins, who replaced him, will remain in the Saeima - now to replace G.Berzins who has become the Finance Minister.

Former Prime Minister A.Skele announced about restoring of his Deputy mandate. But O.Spurdzins, who replaced him, will remain in the Saeima - now to replace G.Berzins who has become the Finance Minister. Diena

Latvian Embassy in Moscow will restore the front of its building, sprayed by paint in March by some vandals, with its own means and then send the bill with a note to Russian authorities.

Latvian Embassy in Moscow will restore the front of its building, sprayed by paint in March by some vandals, with its own means and then send the bill with a note to Russian authorities. Diena

The Naturalisation Board has not received an official answer from Russia about granting citizenship to V.Kononov; therefore it may not start a case to deprive Kononov of Latvian citizenship. The information was requested in mid April after press publications about granting Kononov Russian citizenship.

The Naturalisation Board has not received an official answer from Russia about granting citizenship to V.Kononov; therefore it may not start a case to deprive Kononov of Latvian citizenship. The information was requested in mid April after press publications about granting Kononov Russian citizenship. Diena, Neatkariga

On Monday, almost after one year period took place a meeting of Government Forming Factions Coalition Council. Former Government, led by A.Skele had refused from this Council, but now Prime Minister A.Berzins, respecting the opinion of TB/LNNK, decided to renew its activities. After the first meeting the Prime Minister was very hopeful about its work. The Chairman of TB/LNNK M.Grinblats said that this coalition agreement was better than the old one because it provided a clear decision taking process. Diena

On Monday, almost after one year period took place a meeting of Government Forming Factions Coalition Council. Former Government, led by A.Skele had refused from this Council, but now Prime Minister A.Berzins, respecting the opinion of TB/LNNK, decided to renew its activities. After the first meeting the Prime Minister was very hopeful about its work. The Chairman of TB/LNNK M.Grinblats said that this coalition agreement was better than the old one because it provided a clear decision taking process. Diena

Former Finance Minister E.Krastins and the Councillor to the former Prime Minister A.Skele E.Karnitis would be councillors to the new Economics Minister A.Kalvitis. It is possible that the Minister will have one more councillor but it is not decided, yet.

Former Finance Minister E.Krastins and the Councillor to the former Prime Minister A.Skele E.Karnitis would be councillors to the new Economics Minister A.Kalvitis. It is possible that the Minister will have one more councillor but it is not decided, yet. Neatkariga

According to the opinion poll about the activities of the new Prime Minister A.Berzins, 55.4 % of people interrogated had a positive opinion. It is a bit more than in March. Neatkariga

According to the opinion poll about the activities of the new Prime Minister A.Berzins, 55.4 % of people interrogated had a positive opinion. It is a bit more than in March. Neatkariga

Social Democrats have repeatedly submitted a proposal to amend the Satversme (constitution) stipulating that every Latvian resident has a state guaranteed rights to sufficient food, lodging and clothing. So far these proposals have not got the Saeima support.

Social Democrats have repeatedly submitted a proposal to amend the Satversme (constitution) stipulating that every Latvian resident has a state guaranteed rights to sufficient food, lodging and clothing. So far these proposals have not got the Saeima support. Jauna Avize

TB/LNNK will ask the Coalition Council information about the planned changes in the leadership of the Saeima commissions. The Chairman of TB/LNNK faction V.Balodis explained that it was necessary because several former leaders of these commissions had become ministers.

TB/LNNK will ask the Coalition Council information about the planned changes in the leadership of the Saeima commissions. The Chairman of TB/LNNK faction V.Balodis explained that it was necessary because several former leaders of these commissions had become ministers. Jauna Avize

According to the National Employment Service data the level of unemployment in Latvia in May was 8.8%. The lowest percentage was in Riga – 4.3%, the highest in Rezekne Region – 27.4%.

According to the National Employment Service data the level of unemployment in Latvia in May was 8.8%. The lowest percentage was in Riga – 4.3%, the highest in Rezekne Region – 27.4%. Respublika

Yesterday the Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins answered questions put by the readers of the Russian speaking newspaper

Yesterday the Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins answered questions put by the readers of the Russian speaking newspaper Chas. He explained the situation with Russia, EU, ice hockey, trial of war criminals, etc.