Press Report

During the 2nd congress that took place last Saturday in Jelgava the leaders of the People’s Party announced that the party should become European-like, pragmatic and oriented at the country’s economic growth - a niche earlier taken by Latvia’s Way who has lately shifted to more social democratic lines. The party's goal is for Latvia to finish EU accession negotiations during the term of the current Saeima and for that purpose the party is ready for compromises. The party has changed its approach in national issues, it has called all non-citizens to learn the language and become citizens if they feel like that. Also, concerning the Language Law, the People's Party will maintain the centrist position and give in neither to Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK's isolationist position nor Latvia's Way's blind cosmopolitan obeying everything that comes from EU.

During the 2nd congress that took place last Saturday in Jelgava the leaders of the Peoples Party announced that the party should become European-like, pragmatic and oriented at the countrys economic growth - a niche earlier taken by Latvias Way who has lately shifted to more social democratic lines. The party's goal is for Latvia to finish EU accession negotiations during the term of the current Saeima and for that purpose the party is ready for compromises. The party has changed its approach in national issues, it has called all non-citizens to learn the language and become citizens if they feel like that. Also, concerning the Language Law, the People's Party will maintain the centrist position and give in neither to Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK's isolationist position nor Latvia's Way's blind cosmopolitan obeying everything that comes from EU. Neatkariga, Diena, Chas

Latvia's residents who emigrate abroad in most cases have chosen Russia and Germany as their future place of permanent residence.

Latvia's residents who emigrate abroad in most cases have chosen Russia and Germany as their future place of permanent residence. Neatkariga

The third reading of the draft law on economic sanctions against Latvia in Russian Duma will not take place this year.

The third reading of the draft law on economic sanctions against Latvia in Russian Duma will not take place this year. Neatkariga

A scientific international conference of linguists organized by Liepaja Pedagogic Academy last Friday passed a resolution in support of the July 8 version of the Articles 11 and 21 of the Language Law.

A scientific international conference of linguists organized by Liepaja Pedagogic Academy last Friday passed a resolution in support of the July 8 version of the Articles 11 and 21 of the Language Law. Diena

Panorama Latvii prints full text of the Notes on Language Law by the OSCE High Commissioner's Office and the answer by Latvian Language Expert Commission.

During the 2nd congress that took place last Saturday in Jelgava the leaders of the People’s Party announced that the party should become European-like, pragmatic and oriented at the country’s economic growth - a niche earlier taken by Latvia’s Way who has lately shifted to more social democratic lines. The party's goal is for Latvia to finish EU accession negotiations during the term of the current Saeima and for that purpose the party is ready for compromises. The party has changed its approach in national issues, it has called all non-citizens to learn the language and become citizens if they feel like that. Also, concerning the Language Law, the People's Party will maintain the centrist position and give in neither to Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK's isolationist position nor Latvia's Way's blind cosmopolitan obeying everything that comes from EU.

During the 2nd congress that took place last Saturday in Jelgava the leaders of the Peoples Party announced that the party should become European-like, pragmatic and oriented at the countrys economic growth - a niche earlier taken by Latvias Way who has lately shifted to more social democratic lines. The party's goal is for Latvia to finish EU accession negotiations during the term of the current Saeima and for that purpose the party is ready for compromises. The party has changed its approach in national issues, it has called all non-citizens to learn the language and become citizens if they feel like that. Also, concerning the Language Law, the People's Party will maintain the centrist position and give in neither to Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK's isolationist position nor Latvia's Way's blind cosmopolitan obeying everything that comes from EU. Neatkariga, Diena, Chas

Latvia's residents who emigrate abroad in most cases have chosen Russia and Germany as their future place of permanent residence.

Latvia's residents who emigrate abroad in most cases have chosen Russia and Germany as their future place of permanent residence. Neatkariga

The third reading of the draft law on economic sanctions against Latvia in Russian Duma will not take place this year.

The third reading of the draft law on economic sanctions against Latvia in Russian Duma will not take place this year. Neatkariga

A scientific international conference of linguists organized by Liepaja Pedagogic Academy last Friday passed a resolution in support of the July 8 version of the Articles 11 and 21 of the Language Law.

A scientific international conference of linguists organized by Liepaja Pedagogic Academy last Friday passed a resolution in support of the July 8 version of the Articles 11 and 21 of the Language Law. Diena

Panorama Latvii

prints full text of the Notes on Language Law by the OSCE High Commissioner's Office and the answer by Latvian Language Expert Commission. prints full text of the Notes on Language Law by the OSCE High Commissioner's Office and the answer by Latvian Language Expert Commission.

Press Review

A Riga resident Rimma Kadincova informed the Riga City Council Executive Director Andris Grînbergs that she has decided to rally by the buildings of OSCE, EU and UN for the rest of her life. Kadincova wants to protest discrimination of Russians. Her demands include to allow emigrate to other countries or to give an order to the police not to touch Russians.

A Riga resident Rimma Kadincova informed the Riga City Council Executive Director Andris Grînbergs that she has decided to rally by the buildings of OSCE, EU and UN for the rest of her life. Kadincova wants to protest discrimination of Russians. Her demands include to allow emigrate to other countries or to give an order to the police not to touch Russians. Rigas Balss

The Teachers’ Trade Union has given up the idea to have a five-day strike and go on strike for one day instead. During the meeting with Prime Minister Andris Skele teachers understood that there will be no addition to the mentioned 8.24 lats for salary increase.

The Teachers Trade Union has given up the idea to have a five-day strike and go on strike for one day instead. During the meeting with Prime Minister Andris Skele teachers understood that there will be no addition to the mentioned 8.24 lats for salary increase. Diena, Neatkariga

Vesti Segodna

runs a viewpoint of MP Miroslav Mitrofanov concerning the planned amendments to the law on non-citizens that is currently waiting for the statement from Saeimas commissions. runs a viewpoint of MP Miroslav Mitrofanov concerning the planned amendments to the law on non-citizens that is currently waiting for the statement from Saeima’s commissions. A viewpoint by Leonids Fedosejevs in

A viewpoint by Leonids Fedosejevs in Chas suggests that the society integration program should be written anew since the current version is based on absurd principles.

Press Report

Latvian parliament in yesterday’s vote did not change the current requirement for 200 citizens to start a party. Signature of every founder will have to be confirmed by a notary.

Latvian parliament in yesterdays vote did not change the current requirement for 200 citizens to start a party. Signature of every founder will have to be confirmed by a notary. Neatkariga, Diena

12 candidates have been nominated for the Award of Public Accord announced by the Soros Foundation. Nominees can be people who have done special work in bringing closer national and ethnic groups in Latvia, facilitating integration process and human values.

12 candidates have been nominated for the Award of Public Accord announced by the Soros Foundation. Nominees can be people who have done special work in bringing closer national and ethnic groups in Latvia, facilitating integration process and human values. Neatkariga

Saeima’s Chechen support group will rally by the Russian embassy in Riga to protest Russia’s military activities in Chechnya.

Saeimas Chechen support group will rally by the Russian embassy in Riga to protest Russias military activities in Chechnya. Neatkariga

Saeima’s autumn session will close on December 20, the winter session will start next January 10.

Saeimas autumn session will close on December 20, the winter session will start next January 10. Neatkariga

Due to political sensitivity Latvia has not joined the European Convention on Citizenship although there are no substantial legal obstacles for that. The conclusion was made in a yesterday’s seminar of the Council of Europe and local experts.

Due to political sensitivity Latvia has not joined the European Convention on Citizenship although there are no substantial legal obstacles for that. The conclusion was made in a yesterdays seminar of the Council of Europe and local experts. Diena

Next Tuesday Saeima’s Committee on Education will adopt the final version of the draft Language Law to pass it over for the Saeima’s vote.

Next Tuesday Saeimas Committee on Education will adopt the final version of the draft Language Law to pass it over for the Saeimas vote. Chas interviewed the Committee Head Dzintars Abikis, who said that the formulation of the articles under discussion will most likely satisfy Europe but currently the Legal Office is still working on the text.

Press Report

Andrejs Pozarnovs from Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK informed the press yesterday that the party does not support the amending of the Language Law and will invite the People’s Party to support the law without changes.

Andrejs Pozarnovs from Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK informed the press yesterday that the party does not support the amending of the Language Law and will invite the Peoples Party to support the law without changes. Diena

Neatkariga informs that FF/LNNK is disappointed with the behaviour of the People’s Party - after Pozarnovs, during the Education Commission’s meeting with the President Freiberga Dzintars Abikis had said that People’s Party and Latvia’s Way have reached agreement on Language Law. Abikis commented that he had expressed an assumption that Latvia’s Way and People’s Party could support the proposals made by the President. Kristiana Libane from Latvia’s Way said that the leaders of the ruling factions could possibly meet before the final reading in case the version supported by the Commission differs from the position of the factions.

Neatkariga informs that FF/LNNK is disappointed with the behaviour of the Peoples Party - after Pozarnovs, during the Education Commissions meeting with the President Freiberga Dzintars Abikis had said that Peoples Party and Latvias Way have reached agreement on Language Law. Abikis commented that he had expressed an assumption that Latvias Way and Peoples Party could support the proposals made by the President. Kristiana Libane from Latvias Way said that the leaders of the ruling factions could possibly meet before the final reading in case the version supported by the Commission differs from the position of the factions.

Diena

runs a comment by an MP from the Peoples Party Aleksandrs Kirsteins entitled Is the Latvian language really not dying out? runs a comment by an MP from the People’s Party Aleksandrs Kirsteins entitled “Is the Latvian language really not dying out?” The potential Education Minister Gundars Berzins has said in the interview to Latvian Radio that the Education Ministry is the weakest among ministries and should be started anew. President Freiberga has mentioned that the new Education Minister should be a professional, “some scientist or academician”.

The potential Education Minister Gundars Berzins has said in the interview to Latvian Radio that the Education Ministry is the weakest among ministries and should be started anew. President Freiberga has mentioned that the new Education Minister should be a professional, some scientist or academician. Neatkariga, Chas, Jauna avize

The Saeima Speaker Janis Straume in the interview to

The Saeima Speaker Janis Straume in the interview to Latvijas Vestnesis said he agrees to the President Freiberga that the language law can be passed in the way that it complies with the Constitution, national interests and OSCE recommendations.

Panorama Latvii

prints a comment in response to the letter of the Commission of Experts of the Latvian Language published in yesterdays Latvijas Vestnesis. The comment compares the views expressed in the letter to Nazi policy in Germany. prints a comment in response to the letter of the Commission of Experts of the Latvian Language published in yesterday’s Latvijas Vestnesis. The comment compares the views expressed in the letter to Nazi policy in Germany.

Press Report

Latvian Foreign Ministry has stated that the agreement on Conventional Forces in Europe is good for Latvia’s security since the agreement does not allow increasing the volume of forces by the state border.

Latvian Foreign Ministry has stated that the agreement on Conventional Forces in Europe is good for Latvias security since the agreement does not allow increasing the volume of forces by the state border. Diena

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Skele accepted the resignation paper of the Education Minister Silva Golde. Skele has asked her to stay in the position until the state budget for the next year is passed to ensure that a competent person to defend the field of education.

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Skele accepted the resignation paper of the Education Minister Silva Golde. Skele has asked her to stay in the position until the state budget for the next year is passed to ensure that a competent person to defend the field of education. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna Avize, BB, Chas, Panorama Latvii

Today, the strike committee of the teachers’ trade union will discuss delaying of the strike scheduled for November 26 as the meeting with Andris Skele to seek compromise will take place on that date.

Today, the strike committee of the teachers trade union will discuss delaying of the strike scheduled for November 26 as the meeting with Andris Skele to seek compromise will take place on that date. Diena, Chas, Neatkariga

113,000 of Latvia’s residents as of Nov. 1 did not exchange their old USSR passports for non-citizen’s passport. After the deadline of January 1 passports will be exchanged only after presenting a good reason for not managing to get the new passport in time.

113,000 of Latvias residents as of Nov. 1 did not exchange their old USSR passports for non-citizens passport. After the deadline of January 1 passports will be exchanged only after presenting a good reason for not managing to get the new passport in time. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna Avize, BB, Panorama Latvii

The EU summit in Helsinki in December will be attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and leader of accession negotiations.

The EU summit in Helsinki in December will be attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and leader of accession negotiations. Diena

Editor of the content of the concept of Society Integration Program Elmars Vebers has a comment concerning the main principle behind concept – the state values – versus the Latvian values brought up in October in a comment by A. Kimenis.

Editor of the content of the concept of Society Integration Program Elmars Vebers has a comment concerning the main principle behind concept – the state values – versus the Latvian values brought up in October in a comment by A. Kimenis. Diena

Yesterday, Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga met the Saeima’s Committee on Education do discuss the state of the amendments to the Language Law. Committee head D. Abikis said that compromise has still not been reached on the issue of language in public information. The decision will be made next week by a vote.

Yesterday, Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga met the Saeimas Committee on Education do discuss the state of the amendments to the Language Law. Committee head D. Abikis said that compromise has still not been reached on the issue of language in public information. The decision will be made next week by a vote. Neatkariga, Diena, Vesti, Jauna Avize, Chas, BB, Panorama Latvii, Latvijas Vestnesis

Vilis Seleckis in his article in

Vilis Seleckis in his article in Jauna Avize states that it is not a tough law that could help to improve the language situation, the fate of the language will be decided by education system and teachers.

Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins thinks that even in case the Russian State Duma adopts the law on economic sanctions against Latvia, it will not get through the Federation Council and will not be supported by the President of Russia.

Latvian Foreign Minister Indulis Berzins thinks that even in case the Russian State Duma adopts the law on economic sanctions against Latvia, it will not get through the Federation Council and will not be supported by the President of Russia. BB

Daugavpils mayor Aleksey Vidavsky hopes that the President of Russia will not sign the above law. Daugavpils largely depends on trade with Russia.

Daugavpils mayor Aleksey Vidavsky hopes that the President of Russia will not sign the above law. Daugavpils largely depends on trade with Russia. Chas

Latvijas Vestnesis runs the answer of the commission of Latvian language experts to the notes from the office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities.

Latvijas Vestnesis runs the answer of the commission of Latvian language experts to the notes from the office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities.