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.

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Also the next year in Latvia will be realised different projects to further ethnic concordance and mastering of the state language because the Soros Foundation – Latvia within the framework of Human Rights and Ethnic Concordance Project has allocated 15 000Ls for 15 projects to further public integration and ethnic concordance. Money for such projects is assigned once a year, but this year was special because the Commission received 96 projects and many of them were from distant regions of Latvia.

Also the next year in Latvia will be realised different projects to further ethnic concordance and mastering of the state language because the Soros Foundation – Latvia within the framework of Human Rights and Ethnic Concordance Project has allocated 15 000Ls for 15 projects to further public integration and ethnic concordance. Money for such projects is assigned once a year, but this year was special because the Commission received 96 projects and many of them were from distant regions of Latvia. Diena

Since November 1 the Advisor to the State President on History is habilitated history doctor Antonijs Zunda. The former Advisor Elga Zalite has moved to the USA.

Since November 1 the Advisor to the State President on History is habilitated history doctor Antonijs Zunda. The former Advisor Elga Zalite has moved to the USA. Diena, Neatkariga

The new amendments to the law On the Entry and Residence of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Republic of Latvia adopted by the Saeima stipulate that documents to receive a Latvian visa may be submitted not only in the Latvian language but also in English, Russian, French or German as well as in the language of the state where the diplomatic representatives on Latvia are located. Also documents to receive a TRP may be submitted in Latvian, English, Russian, French or German.

The new amendments to the law On the Entry and Residence of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Republic of Latvia adopted by the Saeima stipulate that documents to receive a Latvian visa may be submitted not only in the Latvian language but also in English, Russian, French or German as well as in the language of the state where the diplomatic representatives on Latvia are located. Also documents to receive a TRP may be submitted in Latvian, English, Russian, French or German. Neatkariga

Yesterday after the Saeima New Party faction meeting the Head of the faction I.Udre assured that faction remained united and supported the government of A.Berzins disregarding the announcement of the former party leader R.Pauls about his disobedience to the coalition decisions. At the same time faction was not satisfied with the behaviour of three its members – A.Slesers, R.Mezeckis and J.Stalidzane who did not attend faction sittings at all.

Yesterday after the Saeima New Party faction meeting the Head of the faction I.Udre assured that faction remained united and supported the government of A.Berzins disregarding the announcement of the former party leader R.Pauls about his disobedience to the coalition decisions. At the same time faction was not satisfied with the behaviour of three its members – A.Slesers, R.Mezeckis and J.Stalidzane who did not attend faction sittings at all. Rigas Balss

The Ministry of Economics made a brave forecast stating that total increase of Latvia GDP this year could be 5% instead of former 4.5%. This forecast is based on the results of the first quarter when the increase was 5.3%.

The Ministry of Economics made a brave forecast stating that total increase of Latvia GDP this year could be 5% instead of former 4.5%. This forecast is based on the results of the first quarter when the increase was 5.3%. Respublika

On Thursday met all former Latvian Prime Ministers. The meeting took place behind closed doors. According to unofficial information they also discussed current political situation.

On Thursday met all former Latvian Prime Ministers. The meeting took place behind closed doors. According to unofficial information they also discussed current political situation. Vesti Segodnya

On November 5 in the common graveyard in Lestene will be opened a monument to Latvian SS legionnaires. The name of this monument - “Motherland – Latvia”. To the opening ceremony are invited the Minister of Defence and other high officials of the Ministry of Defence and state institutions. Vesti Segodnya

On November 5 in the common graveyard in Lestene will be opened a monument to Latvian SS legionnaires. The name of this monument - Motherland – Latvia. To the opening ceremony are invited the Minister of Defence and other high officials of the Ministry of Defence and state institutions. Vesti Segodnya