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

The Council of Latvijas Cels supported the request of the Prosecutor General to the Saeima to agree to start criminal proceedings against the Saeima deputy J.Adamsons. It means that the majority of LC Saeima faction could have the same opinion. But still there is no certainty that all LC faction deputies will vote for this proposal. In its turn the Council of the Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party did not agree to the request of the Prosecutor General.

The Council of Latvijas Cels supported the request of the Prosecutor General to the Saeima to agree to start criminal proceedings against the Saeima deputy J.Adamsons. It means that the majority of LC Saeima faction could have the same opinion. But still there is no certainty that all LC faction deputies will vote for this proposal. In its turn the Council of the Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party did not agree to the request of the Prosecutor General. Diena

The leader of the movement Equality T.Zhdanok informed that left wing political organisations were still dissatisfied with the last draft regulations to the State Language Law after the Government had incorporated there the recommendations of the OSCE experts, they and would continue protest actions. The left wing Union For Human Rights in United Latvia evaluated yesterday the new wording of the regulations and came to a conclusion that no radical changes had been made. Left wingers do not like the facts that the six levels of the language proficiency were preserved and it would be the employer who decided the necessary language proficiency level for his employees.

The leader of the movement Equality T.Zhdanok informed that left wing political organisations were still dissatisfied with the last draft regulations to the State Language Law after the Government had incorporated there the recommendations of the OSCE experts, they and would continue protest actions. The left wing Union For Human Rights in United Latvia evaluated yesterday the new wording of the regulations and came to a conclusion that no radical changes had been made. Left wingers do not like the facts that the six levels of the language proficiency were preserved and it would be the employer who decided the necessary language proficiency level for his employees. Neatkariga

Co-Chairman of the New Party A.Slesers made a proposal to unite the New Party with Latvijas Cels. LC Chairman A.Pantelejevs pointed out that so far his was only A.Slesers’ idea because the party statutes did not stipulate uniting of parties.

Co-Chairman of the New Party A.Slesers made a proposal to unite the New Party with Latvijas Cels. LC Chairman A.Pantelejevs pointed out that so far his was only A.Slesers idea because the party statutes did not stipulate uniting of parties. Neatkariga, Lauku Avize

Disregarding the rumours about visiting terrorists, Latvian MFA do not plan to make stricter entry procedures for foreigners coming to Latvia. Also Latvian diplomatic representatives abroad would keep the same working hours.

Disregarding the rumours about visiting terrorists, Latvian MFA do not plan to make stricter entry procedures for foreigners coming to Latvia. Also Latvian diplomatic representatives abroad would keep the same working hours. Chas