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

Yesterday the Saeima turned down lately the most discussed drafts of the law – the Law on the Orders and Signs of Honour submitted by the People’s Party and the Law on the Request of Compensation for the Losses Resulting from the Occupation of the USSR submitted to the Saeima by FF/LNNK.

Yesterday the Saeima turned down lately the most discussed drafts of the law – the Law on the Orders and Signs of Honour submitted by the Peoples Party and the Law on the Request of Compensation for the Losses Resulting from the Occupation of the USSR submitted to the Saeima by FF/LNNK. Diena, Neatkariga, Rigas Balss, Jauna, Vesti Segodnja, Respublika

The decision of Latvia to abolish easier conditions to pass Latvia – Russia border for people living in the border zone will not benefit in better relations between two countries, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. However, Latvia says that it was a necessary step, as the previous procedure did not comply with the requirements of the EU. According to the information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia no complaints have been received from the people living in the border zone.

The decision of Latvia to abolish easier conditions to pass Latvia – Russia border for people living in the border zone will not benefit in better relations between two countries, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. However, Latvia says that it was a necessary step, as the previous procedure did not comply with the requirements of the EU. According to the information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia no complaints have been received from the people living in the border zone. Neatkariga, Respublika

Latvia will be a governing country in the Committee of Ministers of the EC as from November.

Latvia will be a governing country in the Committee of Ministers of the EC as from November. Diena

The vice Prime Minister of Sweden Lena Hjelma-Vallena is on one-day visit to Latvia. She will meet the Prime Minister A.Berzins and participate in the opening of the Days of Sweden in Cesis.

The vice Prime Minister of Sweden Lena Hjelma-Vallena is on one-day visit to Latvia. She will meet the Prime Minister A.Berzins and participate in the opening of the Days of Sweden in Cesis. Neatkariga, Chas.

Yesterday the Russia’s Parliament Committee on the Affairs of Russians Living not in Russia discussed and approved the draft on aid for Russians living in the former Soviet Republics. That was also in regard to the Baltic States. Till the end of the year 50,2 million roubles (about 1 million Lats) are allocated for this purpose. First of all the aid is directed to the needs of Russian teachers and pupils, veterans of the war and work, artists.

Yesterday the Russias Parliament Committee on the Affairs of Russians Living not in Russia discussed and approved the draft on aid for Russians living in the former Soviet Republics. That was also in regard to the Baltic States. Till the end of the year 50,2 million roubles (about 1 million Lats) are allocated for this purpose. First of all the aid is directed to the needs of Russian teachers and pupils, veterans of the war and work, artists. Chas, Panorama Latvii

“Today the celebration of the anniversary of the liberation Riga from German occupation will be very simple and reserved, as in the country this is an ordinary working day. In the morning the veterans of II World War, diplomats of Russia and Byelorussia and people who value our history will gather at the Monument of Liberation. Afterwards there is a gathering in Mezaparks”, informs

Today the celebration of the anniversary of the liberation Riga from German occupation will be very simple and reserved, as in the country this is an ordinary working day. In the morning the veterans of II World War, diplomats of Russia and Byelorussia and people who value our history will gather at the Monument of Liberation. Afterwards there is a gathering in Mezaparks, informs Chas.