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 amendments in the draft of the state budget accepted by the Government foresee the increase in the budget deficit up to 3,1% of GDP and the increase is based on the explanation that the forecasted income from taxes was not fulfilled, as well as on the necessity to fulfil some political decisions taken by the present Government – increase teachers’ salaries, allocate extra subsidies for the farmers, etc. The International Monetary Fund has not commented the increase in the deficit yet.

The amendments in the draft of the state budget accepted by the Government foresee the increase in the budget deficit up to 3,1% of GDP and the increase is based on the explanation that the forecasted income from taxes was not fulfilled, as well as on the necessity to fulfil some political decisions taken by the present Government – increase teachers salaries, allocate extra subsidies for the farmers, etc. The International Monetary Fund has not commented the increase in the deficit yet. Diena, Neatkariga, Rigas Balss, Panorama Latvii

The ex-member of the People’s Party M.Purgailis expressed his willingness to become a member of the Latvia’s Way. The People’s Party does not have any representative in the Council of Riga, “so before the municipal elections they will not have to justify themselves for the work done by the Council”.

The ex-member of the Peoples Party M.Purgailis expressed his willingness to become a member of the Latvias Way. The Peoples Party does not have any representative in the Council of Riga, so before the municipal elections they will not have to justify themselves for the work done by the Council. Diena, Neatkariga, Rigas Balss

8 prisoners of Matisa prison go on with hunger strike. According to the data, 8700 persons are kept in the prisons in Latvia. 41% of these persons’ cases are not reviewed in the court or the verdicts in their cases are not announced to be effective. Besides, 111 persons of all prisoners are waiting for the review of their cases at a court for more than 2 years.

8 prisoners of Matisa prison go on with hunger strike. According to the data, 8700 persons are kept in the prisons in Latvia. 41% of these persons cases are not reviewed in the court or the verdicts in their cases are not announced to be effective. Besides, 111 persons of all prisoners are waiting for the review of their cases at a court for more than 2 years. Diena.

The People’s Party has decided not to support the draft on the Request of Compensation for the Losses Resulting from the Occupation of the USSR submitted to the Saeima by FF/LNNK. Latvia’s Way will vote against it and the Social Democrats will refrain from voting. The Prime Minister named this step as “crawling back” in the relations with Russia.

The Peoples Party has decided not to support the draft on the Request of Compensation for the Losses Resulting from the Occupation of the USSR submitted to the Saeima by FF/LNNK. Latvias Way will vote against it and the Social Democrats will refrain from voting. The Prime Minister named this step as crawling back in the relations with Russia. Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Respublika, Panorama Latvii.

After learning the alternative report on children’s situation in Latvia and observance of the Convention on Children Rights prepared by the non-governmental organisation “Glabiet bernus!”, the Commission on Human Rights and Children Rights of the UN is very concerned that the protection of sexually abused children is not ensured in Latvia. The questions regarding which institution is responsible for the implementation of the UN Convention on Children Rights, the division of functions between the state and municipalities in the matter, were not very clear for the Commission.

After learning the alternative report on childrens situation in Latvia and observance of the Convention on Children Rights prepared by the non-governmental organisation Glabiet bernus!, the Commission on Human Rights and Children Rights of the UN is very concerned that the protection of sexually abused children is not ensured in Latvia. The questions regarding which institution is responsible for the implementation of the UN Convention on Children Rights, the division of functions between the state and municipalities in the matter, were not very clear for the Commission. Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Respublika

Yesterday Saeima Committee on Social and Work Matters turned down the amendments in the Law on Social Support, which determined the increase in children allowances not as from this year but only in 2003.

Yesterday Saeima Committee on Social and Work Matters turned down the amendments in the Law on Social Support, which determined the increase in children allowances not as from this year but only in 2003. Neatkariga

The Minister of International Affairs I.Berzins will be on the official visit to the Czech Republic October 13-15.

The Minister of International Affairs I.Berzins will be on the official visit to the Czech Republic October 13-15. Neatkariga.

In St.Petersburg the meeting which main topics covered the activities of human rights institutions in the CIS, their co-operation with state authorities and mass media took place. The Chairman of Saeima Standing Committee on Human Rights A.Seiksts presented Latvia.

In St.Petersburg the meeting which main topics covered the activities of human rights institutions in the CIS, their co-operation with state authorities and mass media took place. The Chairman of Saeima Standing Committee on Human Rights A.Seiksts presented Latvia. Jauna.

There was not a single visitor for the meeting with the representatives of the OSCE Mission to Latvia in Daugavpils. The representatives of the OSCE say that it shows that the problems regarding the observance of human rights in the city have decreased.

There was not a single visitor for the meeting with the representatives of the OSCE Mission to Latvia in Daugavpils. The representatives of the OSCE say that it shows that the problems regarding the observance of human rights in the city have decreased. Chas, Vesti Segodnja.

The Cabinet of Ministers again postponed revision of the amendments in the Administrative Code, which would determine penalty system for the violence of the Language Law.

The Cabinet of Ministers again postponed revision of the amendments in the Administrative Code, which would determine penalty system for the violence of the Language Law. Chas.