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The European Union member and candidate countries should be mutually more co-operative and flexible in the EU enlargement talks to reduce social tension and solve social issues in the candidate countries, Latvian prime minister said at the conference devoted to social dimension of the EU enlargement. European Commission Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen noted that conclusions drawn during the conference will be useful in forming the EU position on chapters of the membership talks, especially those which are "sensitive" both for the candidate and member countries, like competition policy, environment, transport, energy and others. Verheugen said the conference marks a trend that social issues have acceded on agenda and agreed that "flexibility is the best way for solution of problems".

The European Union member and candidate countries should be mutually more co-operative and flexible in the EU enlargement talks to reduce social tension and solve social issues in the candidate countries, Latvian prime minister said at the conference devoted to social dimension of the EU enlargement. European Commission Enlargement Commissioner Guenter Verheugen noted that conclusions drawn during the conference will be useful in forming the EU position on chapters of the membership talks, especially those which are "sensitive" both for the candidate and member countries, like competition policy, environment, transport, energy and others. Verheugen said the conference marks a trend that social issues have acceded on agenda and agreed that "flexibility is the best way for solution of problems". Diena

“If any of Russian language schools thinks that it is not ready to teach subjects for 10 graders exclusively in the state language in 2004, it should immediately turn for assistance to the Ministry of Science and Education”, assured education minister K.Greiskalns at the conference for the principles of national schools. In his opinion it is possible to catch up in the upcoming two years. However, a part of principles were sure that teaching of such subjects as math, chemistry, biology should be continued in bilingual way.

If any of Russian language schools thinks that it is not ready to teach subjects for 10 graders exclusively in the state language in 2004, it should immediately turn for assistance to the Ministry of Science and Education, assured education minister K.Greiskalns at the conference for the principles of national schools. In his opinion it is possible to catch up in the upcoming two years. However, a part of principles were sure that teaching of such subjects as math, chemistry, biology should be continued in bilingual way. Diena

Lauku Avize

provides full text of Russian President V.Putins speech given at the Compatriot Congress. provides full text of Russian President V.Putin’s speech given at the Compatriot Congress. Russian President V.Putin has called the Russians residing abroad to return to their ethnic homeland. International Migration Organisation representative office in Riga Head I .Mezs says that maybe some would leave but in accordance with statistics no big increase will be experienced. However, people are interested in the issues concerning immigration – about 30 000 people have made inquiries at the Russian embassy.

Russian President V.Putin has called the Russians residing abroad to return to their ethnic homeland. International Migration Organisation representative office in Riga Head I .Mezs says that maybe some would leave but in accordance with statistics no big increase will be experienced. However, people are interested in the issues concerning immigration – about 30 000 people have made inquiries at the Russian embassy. Neatkariga

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publishes an interview with Latvian PM A.Berzins. He was asked rather traditional questions – about the perspectives of LW at the next Saeima election, its new competitor Repses party, next year budget and the management of the work at the CoM. When asked about his future plans (after the new Saeima election) A.Berzins says that probably he would stay with the party and in politics and, after all, why not in the Government. publishes an interview with Latvian PM A.Berzins. He was asked rather traditional questions – about the perspectives of LW at the next Saeima election, its new competitor Repse’s party, next year budget and the management of the work at the CoM. When asked about his future plans (after the new Saeima election) A.Berzins says that probably he would stay with the party and in politics and, after all, why not in the Government. Discrimination of Russian citizens could be one reason behind reviewing Russian policy regarding the countries where the discrimination takes place - particularly in Latvia and Estonia, Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov today declared at the Moscow congress of Russian compatriots residing abroad. Luzhkov called the attitude towards Russian-speaking people in Latvia and Estonia as "blatant apartheid", adding that discrimination exists also in the Ukraine where it refers to language and culture of Russian-speaking population. Luzhkov stressed that Russia's duty is to make every effort in order to protect Russian-speaking rights and interests abroad. He

Discrimination of Russian citizens could be one reason behind reviewing Russian policy regarding the countries where the discrimination takes place - particularly in Latvia and Estonia, Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov today declared at the Moscow congress of Russian compatriots residing abroad. Luzhkov called the attitude towards Russian-speaking people in Latvia and Estonia as "blatant apartheid", adding that discrimination exists also in the Ukraine where it refers to language and culture of Russian-speaking population. Luzhkov stressed that Russia's duty is to make every effort in order to protect Russian-speaking rights and interests abroad. He

declared that the Russian language is accepted as the second state language in neighbouring countries. Russian State Duma Speaker Gennady Seleznev declared that the State Duma will review the citizenship draft in the fall session as well as set principles for the attitude to compatriots as one of priorities.

declared that the Russian language is accepted as the second state language in neighbouring countries. Russian State Duma Speaker Gennady Seleznev declared that the State Duma will review the citizenship draft in the fall session as well as set principles for the attitude to compatriots as one of priorities. Neatkariga, Panorama Latvii

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publishes parts of the Latvian TV show From the Position of Power with the Russian State Duma deputy V.Igrunov as a guest. The main discussion subject was Russians residing abroad and Putins call to return to Russia. In V.Igrunovs opinion Russias assistance to its compatriots should not be in the form of money but as ensuring possibilities – scholarships, education – it is necessary that in their countries of residence their children could study in a mother tongue, it is necessary that Russian radio is listened in Riga and Kiev. If the stress is placed only to providing money then all your nationalists will become the Russians. In regard to Putins invitation Irgunov says that Putin is a new politician, easy to train and not making too many mistakes. But to call Russian compatriots to Russia was a mistake. Nobody is waiting for them in Russia. publishes parts of the Latvian TV show “From the Position of Power” with the Russian State Duma deputy V.Igrunov as a guest. The main discussion subject was Russians residing abroad and Putin’s call to return to Russia. In V.Igrunov’s opinion Russia’s assistance to its compatriots should not be in the form of money but as ensuring possibilities – scholarships, education – “it is necessary that in their countries of residence their children could study in a mother tongue, it is necessary that Russian radio is listened in Riga and Kiev. If the stress is placed only to providing money then all your nationalists will become the Russians”. In regard to Putin’s invitation Irgunov says that “Putin is a new politician, easy to train and not making too many mistakes. But to call Russian compatriots to Russia was a mistake. Nobody is waiting for them in Russia”. Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii, Chas Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii, Chas

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also gives the information about what type and in which amount Russia has provided its assistance to its compatriots in Latvia. The projects supported by Russia are the following: for the cultural educational Russian children centre Roots – about USD 2 million; Riga Children Music school was provided with the music instruments; Russian schools were provided with study books; 48 students from Latvia have scholarship of Moscow Mayor. also gives the information about what type and in which amount Russia has provided its assistance to its compatriots in Latvia. The projects supported by Russia are the following: for the cultural educational Russian children centre “Roots” – about USD 2 million; Riga Children Music school was provided with the music instruments; Russian schools were provided with study books; 48 students from Latvia have scholarship of Moscow Mayor.

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introduces its readers with the alternative education model developed by ASRLSL headed by I.Pimenovs. introduces its readers with the alternative education model developed by ASRLSL headed by I.Pimenovs. Friday interested people had a possibility to meet with the director of publishing house “Vieda” A.Garda.

Friday interested people had a possibility to meet with the director of publishing house Vieda A.Garda. Vesti Segodnja gives some quotes of his speech.

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columnist A.Yelkin gives his conclusion concerning the Compatriot Congress in Moscow. First, Assistance Program to Compatriots was made; second, the Russian Government will use all diplomatic and politic measures to protect Russian rights in their countries of residence. Third, Russia will do its best to unify Russian NGOs and political organisation. And finally, Russia will leave the choice whether to stay as the member of the diaspora or return to historical homeland. columnist A.Yelkin gives his conclusion concerning the Compatriot Congress in Moscow. First, Assistance Program to Compatriots was made; second, the Russian Government will use all diplomatic and politic measures to protect Russian rights in their countries of residence. Third, Russia will do its best to unify Russian NGOs and political organisation. And finally, Russia will leave the choice whether to stay as the member of the diaspora or return to historical homeland.

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The Open Society Institute (OSI) announced on Thursday in Brussels a report on the independence of court power in EU candidate countries, concluding that the political environment in Latvia does not promote the development of an independent court system. The institute's Pre-accession Process EU Monitoring: Minority Protection report also concluded that an independent court system has no support amongst politicians or society, and the authorities, especially the Justice Ministry, have retained wide influence in respect to administering court powers, funding and judge career development. The ministry also has wide decisive rights with many opportunities to unacceptably influence judge decisions - subordinating courts and specific judges.

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Latvian Supreme Court Thursday changed terrorism charges against three National Bolsheviks from Russia, who last November broke into St. Peter's church tower in Riga, against hooliganism and significantly reduced their jail terms. Sergey Solovey and Maksim Zhurkin, who according to a lower instance court verdict were sentenced to 15 years in jail, will have to serve six and five years jail terms respectively while Dmitry Gafarov who was under age at the time when the offence was committed was sentenced to one year jail term, so he could be set free in a month. BNS

Prime Minister Andris Berzins signed a decree today on setting up a task force to review the UN Human Rights Committee's decision on the case of Antonina Ignatane and drawing up proposals for implementing the decision. LETA learned at the State Chancellery's Press Department that the taskforce will be headed by Kristine Malinovska, the government's representative at international human rights organisations, the taskforce will include representatives of the premier's office, National Human Rights Office, Justice Ministry, Education and Science Ministry and Foreign Affairs Ministry. He also stated that the OSCE Mission to Latvia had fulfilled all tasks envisaged in the OSCE guidelines and the Mission should be closed by January 1, 2002. LETA, Latvijas Vestnesis

Finland believes that Latvia should focus on completing as much chapters in EU talks as possible during Belgian and Spanish presidency terms to ensure the Baltic state's successful integration in the organisation, said the Latvian foreign minister. Latvian foreign minister Indulis Berzins, currently in Helsinki, conveyed this opinion by Finland in a telephone interview to BNS. He said Finland had suggested that Latvia should move as fast as possible in pre-accession talks till the middle of the next year so that the most complicated chapters would be left last. BNS

Russian President Vladimir Putin participates in congress of Russian compatriots, calls on Russians residing abroad to return home. Putin said that currently, establishing good relations among public administration institutions, businessmen, cultural officials and Russian compatriots residing abroad is extremely important, aid in preserving national culture, defending Russian peoples rights and protecting them from discrimination also needs to be made more active. Also, special attention must be provided so that Russian schools and newspapers are not closed, so that Russians are able to learn from textbooks in Russian. Putin did not specify though what methods would be employed to achieve this, reports Diena. The newspaper says it is likely that a special governmental organisation will now deal in working out a policy for Russians residing abroad, since the president advised to set up one. LETA, BNS, Diena, Neatkariga, Vechernyaya Riga, Panorama Latvii, Chas, Vesti Segodnya

The joined position of Social Democrats and FF/LNNK for recalling of MP B.Cilevich from PACE has caused problems for Social Democrats and For Human Rights in United Latvia. Diena

The joined position of Social Democrats and FF/LNNK for recalling of MP B.Cilevich from PACE has caused problems for Social Democrats and For Human Rights in United Latvia. Diena

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Russian-speaking newspaper Chas interviewed Russian Ambassador to Latvia I.Studennikov about his impressions at the Congress of Compatriots in Moscow. He told the journalist that Russian President V.Putin had clearly confirmed the intention of Russian government to follow the situation with Russian compatriots abroad and observation of their rights. He liked the speech of T.Zhdanok, Co-chairman of Latvian Human Rights Committee who spoke about the tasks for the Russian-speaking Diaspora in Latvia, their problems and gave a vivid description of the situation in Latvia.

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Newspaper Vesti Segodnya writes that T.Zhdanok spoke about soft ethnic cleanings and forced naturalisation in Latvia.

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The wish of the Latvian parliament factions to recall a leftist MP from Latvian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is a gross violation of parliamentary traditions, the parliament leftist faction said in a statement. "Recalling of [Boriss] Cilevics is a shame to Latvia's parliamentarism," the statement reads. The leftist faction, For Human Rights in United Latvia, said that PACE, like the parliament, is built in line with election results and all parties elected to the parliament have a proportionate representation on PACE.

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The Latvian parliament Thursday decided not to consider at all the proposal to recall a leftist MP from Latvia's delegation to Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The parliament board, at a proposal of leftist For Human Rights in United Latvia faction head Janis Jurkans, called on the lawmakers to vote on postponing consideration of the matter to the next parliament meeting but the proposal was rejected with 28 votes against 15 and 46 abstentions and the plenary meeting on Thursday did not continue consideration of the issue. It means the question of recalling Boriss Cilevics from PACE delegation will not be considered at all unless it is repeatedly proposed. BNS

The European Human Rights Court in Strasbourg in one week will review claim against the state of Latvia for illegal delay of a criminal case, the newspaper "Diena" reports today. A petition is filed by a woman who believes that a lengthy review of a criminal case against her violated her right to just proceedings. The woman was a plaintiff in the case. More detailed information is not released currently, but the woman is convinced that the state has ignored her rights.

The European Human Rights Court in Strasbourg in one week will review claim against the state of Latvia for illegal delay of a criminal case, the newspaper "Diena" reports today. A petition is filed by a woman who believes that a lengthy review of a criminal case against her violated her right to just proceedings. The woman was a plaintiff in the case. More detailed information is not released currently, but the woman is convinced that the state has ignored her rights. LETA

The international conference on integration of Russia in regional structures beginning today will be held through October 13 at the University of Latvia (LU). The conference will focus on co-operation aspects between the European Union (EU), Baltic Sea region and Russia.

The international conference on integration of Russia in regional structures beginning today will be held through October 13 at the University of Latvia (LU). The conference will focus on co-operation aspects between the European Union (EU), Baltic Sea region and Russia. LETA

Budget’s deficit at 2.4 percent of GDP close to critical limit. Diena says that the planned deficit is the budget’s most critical point, and talks over the matter with the International Monetary Fund will be the toughest. It is already known that the fiscal deficit will be no less than 2.4 percent of gross domestic product, which is not only more than the 1 percent promised to the IMF, but also more than 1.73 percent that the government approved earlier and the 2.14 percent of GDP planned later. Bank of Latvia has already said that it is negative about the expected budget’s deficit, while Minister of Finance Gundars Berzins called the approved deficit a critical limit, if it is exceeded, the budget will have to be worked out anew.

Budgets deficit at 2.4 percent of GDP close to critical limit. Diena says that the planned deficit is the budgets most critical point, and talks over the matter with the International Monetary Fund will be the toughest. It is already known that the fiscal deficit will be no less than 2.4 percent of gross domestic product, which is not only more than the 1 percent promised to the IMF, but also more than 1.73 percent that the government approved earlier and the 2.14 percent of GDP planned later. Bank of Latvia has already said that it is negative about the expected budgets deficit, while Minister of Finance Gundars Berzins called the approved deficit a critical limit, if it is exceeded, the budget will have to be worked out anew. LETA, Diena, Neatkariga, Panorama Latvii, Chas

Saeima faction For Human Rights in United Latvia decided to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Latvian Citizenship law this Sunday by organising a rally along Riga streets, but as they did not get a permission to do it they will held a meeting with their electorate in one of Riga’s central parks – Esplanade.

Saeima faction For Human Rights in United Latvia decided to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Latvian Citizenship law this Sunday by organising a rally along Riga streets, but as they did not get a permission to do it they will held a meeting with their electorate in one of Rigas central parks – Esplanade. Chas

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A.Vasilyev in Chas analyses the position of one of the most stabile parties of Latvia – Latvias Way. This party is loosing its influence, many their former leaders have left LW or support other parties, and there is no new blood coming to it. But the main reason for crisis is that their long-term policy of liberal reforms has not brought the expected increase of living standard to the majority of Latvian population.

Psychologist E.Mardyan from St.Petersburg, analysing her observations during many years, states that differences between Latvians and Russians in Latvia become even more explicit. And she sees the solution in the business that could make those two nations to learn how to adjust to each other.

Psychologist E.Mardyan from St.Petersburg, analysing her observations during many years, states that differences between Latvians and Russians in Latvia become even more explicit. And she sees the solution in the business that could make those two nations to learn how to adjust to each other. Vechernyaya Riga

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On Wednesday Latvian Supreme Court will begin hearing the appellate claim filed by three Russian extremists against lengthy prison sentences passed on them by the court of first instance on charges of terrorism and illegal border crossing. The Supreme Court expects to complete the hearing of the case in two days, the court reported.

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D.Araja writes that Latvia could probably be soon accused of violating national minority rights on international level. This Thursday will be published the research on national minority rights protection in EU candidate states that was ordered by Open Society Institute in Budapest. As OSI trusted to carry out this research in every candidate state some NGO, the accusations or recommendations given will not be binding for these states. So far there is no information what Latvia will be accused of, but taking into consideration the fact that the research in Latvia was done by the active fighters for the rights of non-Latvians – Latvian Human Rights Committee and NGO Baltic Insight, one may guess what they will be – the slow speed of naturalisation, small numbers of non-Latvian representatives in state administration, prohibition for non-citizens to participate in local government elections and that Latvia has not ratifies the Framework Convention on National minorities. Diena

Yesterday their letters of accreditation submitted the President the new ambassadors of Romania – Lucian Fatu, Chile – Pepe Auth and Bangladesh – Sharjil Hassan. Latvijas Vestnesis

Riga Mayor G.Bojars publicly announced that in the process of improving relations with Russia had been a too long break. Signing of Riga – Moscow co-operation agreement was planned for October, but the exact date is not fixed yet.

Riga Mayor G.Bojars publicly announced that in the process of improving relations with Russia had been a too long break. Signing of Riga – Moscow co-operation agreement was planned for October, but the exact date is not fixed yet. Vechernyaya Riga

Yesterday 40 people delegates to the Congress of Compatriots went to Moscow. The leader of this delegation is T.Zhadok.

Yesterday 40 people delegates to the Congress of Compatriots went to Moscow. The leader of this delegation is T.Zhadok. Chas

Yesterday the bookstore “Valters & Rapa” was crowded. The reason for this unusual interest was the days of Vieda Publishing House led by A.Garda, the person who sent a letter to EU High Commissioner asking to de-colonise Latvia.

Yesterday the bookstore Valters & Rapa was crowded. The reason for this unusual interest was the days of Vieda Publishing House led by A.Garda, the person who sent a letter to EU High Commissioner asking to de-colonise Latvia. Chas, Panorama Latvii

On Thursday the Saeima will take a decision whether to recall the opposition representative MP B.Cilevich from Latvian delegation to PACE for his expressions contradicting to Latvia’s interests. B.Cilevich himself was sure that PACE would not allow it to happen.

On Thursday the Saeima will take a decision whether to recall the opposition representative MP B.Cilevich from Latvian delegation to PACE for his expressions contradicting to Latvias interests. B.Cilevich himself was sure that PACE would not allow it to happen. Chas, Panorama Latvii

Vesti Segodnya writes that a new era has come to Latvia when all human rights activists here combined their efforts when Russian-speakers organisations and war veterans signed a co-operation agreement. Now all their activities will be directed towards their common goal – to defend interests of national minorities and veterans of anti-Nazi coalition after they.

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The Latvian parliament Thursday will consider a proposal to recall a leftist MP from Latvian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), parliament presidium reported. The draft decision to recall Boriss Cilevics, an MP of the leftist For Human Rights in United Latvia block, was filed by rightist People's Party, Social Democrats and Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK. The lawmakers proposed to recall Cilevics believing his public statements were in contradiction with the interests of the Latvian State. FF/LNNK leader Maris Grinblats, one of the MPs signing under the draft decision, told BNS the address by Cilevics to the PACE session was in contradiction with interests of the Latvian state and his actions are not showing he is defending the state's interests either.

The Latvian parliament Thursday will consider a proposal to recall a leftist MP from Latvian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), parliament presidium reported. The draft decision to recall Boriss Cilevics, an MP of the leftist For Human Rights in United Latvia block, was filed by rightist People's Party, Social Democrats and Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK. The lawmakers proposed to recall Cilevics believing his public statements were in contradiction with the interests of the Latvian State. FF/LNNK leader Maris Grinblats, one of the MPs signing under the draft decision, told BNS the address by Cilevics to the PACE session was in contradiction with interests of the Latvian state and his actions are not showing he is defending the state's interests either. BNS, Diena, Lauku Avize

Representatives from EU candidate states will gather in the Latvian capital Riga in mid-October for a conference to discuss social problems resulting from the EU enlargement process. The conference "Social Dimension of the EU Enlargement" in Riga will be organised by the Latvian government and the EU, reported a foreign advisor to the Latvian premier Andris Berzins.

Representatives from EU candidate states will gather in the Latvian capital Riga in mid-October for a conference to discuss social problems resulting from the EU enlargement process. The conference "Social Dimension of the EU Enlargement" in Riga will be organised by the Latvian government and the EU, reported a foreign advisor to the Latvian premier Andris Berzins. BNS

It is time to end the debate and the 2002 national draft budget and package of related bills must be approved by the government already today and submitted to Saeima immediately, Prime Minister Andris Berzins believes. Endless co-ordination of issues and the delay in passing the budget by the Cabinet is inadmissible, states the premier's announcement released by the Berzins' press secretary yesterday. The premier calls on ruling parties to be ready for a mutually acceptable compromise and authorise their ministers to approve the compromise.

It is time to end the debate and the 2002 national draft budget and package of related bills must be approved by the government already today and submitted to Saeima immediately, Prime Minister Andris Berzins believes. Endless co-ordination of issues and the delay in passing the budget by the Cabinet is inadmissible, states the premier's announcement released by the Berzins' press secretary yesterday. The premier calls on ruling parties to be ready for a mutually acceptable compromise and authorise their ministers to approve the compromise. LETA

Prime Minister Andris Berzins will depart for Denmark at the end of October where a meeting of Baltic and Nordic premiers is set. The leaders of the three Baltic states and five Nordic countries are scheduled to meet in Copenhagen on October 28. Issues concerning the European Union (EU) and NATO will be on the agenda.

Prime Minister Andris Berzins will depart for Denmark at the end of October where a meeting of Baltic and Nordic premiers is set. The leaders of the three Baltic states and five Nordic countries are scheduled to meet in Copenhagen on October 28. Issues concerning the European Union (EU) and NATO will be on the agenda. LETA

MP J.Vidins, who represents Freedom and Fatherland/LNNK in the Saeima, writes about the fate of the new Repatriation law and assistance to those people who want to return to their ethnic fatherland. When the Saeima adopted the law On Society Integration Fund on July 5, it also accepted the proposal of FF/LNNK to establish Repatriation and Migration Commission within this Fund. The DCMA in person of its Head M.Bicevskis was charged to prepare a new repatriation law but there was nothing about repatriation.

MP J.Vidins, who represents Freedom and Fatherland/LNNK in the Saeima, writes about the fate of the new Repatriation law and assistance to those people who want to return to their ethnic fatherland. When the Saeima adopted the law On Society Integration Fund on July 5, it also accepted the proposal of FF/LNNK to establish Repatriation and Migration Commission within this Fund. The DCMA in person of its Head M.Bicevskis was charged to prepare a new repatriation law but there was nothing about repatriation. Diena

Yesterday the Co-ordination Council of Public Organisations met with the delegates to the Congress of Compatriots that would take place in Moscow on October 11. The present discussed and signed Public Agreement (or Agreement on Co-operation).

Yesterday the Co-ordination Council of Public Organisations met with the delegates to the Congress of Compatriots that would take place in Moscow on October 11. The present discussed and signed Public Agreement (or Agreement on Co-operation). Panorama Latvii

Today in the bookstore “Valters un Rapa” will start the days of Vieda publishing house. Vieda days start by meeting the authors of the notorious book “We’ll give Latvia to nobody”.

Today in the bookstore Valters un Rapa will start the days of Vieda publishing house. Vieda days start by meeting the authors of the notorious book Well give Latvia to nobody. Vesti Segodnya

On October 11 - 13 in Riga will be held an international conference “Integration of Russia into regional structures”. Participants of this conference will discuss and analyse historic, political and economic aspects of co-operation of EU and Baltic States countries with Russia.

On October 11 - 13 in Riga will be held an international conference Integration of Russia into regional structures. Participants of this conference will discuss and analyse historic, political and economic aspects of co-operation of EU and Baltic States countries with Russia. Vesti Segodnya

In November this year Association for Support of Russian Language Schools in Latvia will organise the second conference “To study in the mother tongue”. The aim of this conference is to prove once more the demand for education in the Russian language in Latvia and bring this demand of parents and secondary school students to the education reform.

In November this year Association for Support of Russian Language Schools in Latvia will organise the second conference To study in the mother tongue. The aim of this conference is to prove once more the demand for education in the Russian language in Latvia and bring this demand of parents and secondary school students to the education reform. Vesti Segodnya