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

The Satversme Court considered the request of the 23 opposition MPs to evaluate the conformity of the Saeima and municipal election laws, prohibiting former KGB employees and persons who were in the Communist party after January 13, 1991 to run for election, to the Constitution and international human rights standards. The decision will be announced on August 30.

The Satversme Court considered the request of the 23 opposition MPs to evaluate the conformity of the Saeima and municipal election laws, prohibiting former KGB employees and persons who were in the Communist party after January 13, 1991 to run for election, to the Constitution and international human rights standards. The decision will be announced on August 30. Diena, Neatkariga,

Chas describes it as the first political court proceeding in Latvia – questioned is correctness of the internal policy of Latvia.

Chas describes it as the first political court proceeding in Latvia – questioned is correctness of the internal policy of Latvia.

Latvian University Philosophy and Sociology Institute published a book “Integration and Ethnic Policy” where the authors analyse ethnic political situation in Latvia and its role in the process of integration.

Latvian University Philosophy and Sociology Institute published a book Integration and Ethnic Policy where the authors analyse ethnic political situation in Latvia and its role in the process of integration. Diena

Taking into consideration the recent successful co-operation with Russia in the investigation process on the war criminals K.Kalejs and K.Ozols, Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office decided to invite this country for an international meeting to discuss the criminal investigation process concerning those two men.

Taking into consideration the recent successful co-operation with Russia in the investigation process on the war criminals K.Kalejs and K.Ozols, Latvian Prosecutor Generals Office decided to invite this country for an international meeting to discuss the criminal investigation process concerning those two men. Neatkariga, Chas

Latvian President V.V.Freiberga after returning from her vacation has planned two international visits – on September 3 – 8 she will go the USA for the UN Millennium Summit and on September 20 – 2- to Norway.

Latvian President V.V.Freiberga after returning from her vacation has planned two international visits – on September 3 – 8 she will go the USA for the UN Millennium Summit and on September 20 – 2- to Norway. Neatkariga

The Deputy Chairman of the Saeima faction For Human Rights in United Latvia J.Urbanovics in

The Deputy Chairman of the Saeima faction For Human Rights in United Latvia J.Urbanovics in Respublika speaks about Latvian – Russian relations. He states that those countries never had either long or short-term strategy for developing these relations. The relations depend on political situation. And the Russian speaking population in Latvia has become a political hostage of both countries.