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

All biggest political powers have decided to organise active election campaigns in all 38 towns and regions of Latvia. According to inquiry carried out by

All biggest political powers have decided to organise active election campaigns in all 38 towns and regions of Latvia. According to inquiry carried out by Diena in all towns there will be 5-6 lists of candidates, which will represent not only 6 ruling parties, but also parties, which are not presented in the Parliament. Diena

Yesterday the exhibition devoted to interstate relations between the USA and Latvia was opened to celebrate 3-year anniversary of signing the Charter on Partnership between America and the Baltic States.

Yesterday the exhibition devoted to interstate relations between the USA and Latvia was opened to celebrate 3-year anniversary of signing the Charter on Partnership between America and the Baltic States. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna, Rigas Balss

The ambassador of the EC to Latvia G.Veiss considers that Latvia is the country which most likely could manage to catch up with so called Luxembourg group. The most difficult part and the biggest obstacle to finish discussions early are the adoption of environment protection standards. In his turn, Sweden ambassador to Latvia did not tell the date when Latvia could be accessed to the EU, as Nice Summit helped to define not the date, but the way it should happen.

The ambassador of the EC to Latvia G.Veiss considers that Latvia is the country which most likely could manage to catch up with so called Luxembourg group. The most difficult part and the biggest obstacle to finish discussions early are the adoption of environment protection standards. In his turn, Sweden ambassador to Latvia did not tell the date when Latvia could be accessed to the EU, as Nice Summit helped to define not the date, but the way it should happen. Diena

State Chancellery head M.Bondars went to Washington to participate at President’s inauguration procedure. He has scheduled meetings with officials of the State Department and National Security Board.

State Chancellery head M.Bondars went to Washington to participate at Presidents inauguration procedure. He has scheduled meetings with officials of the State Department and National Security Board. Neatkariga, Chas

Neatkariga

gives information about the visit of 8 British Parliament members. During the meeting with the Prime Minister A.Berzins parliamentarians were interested in issues regarding naturalisation, economic situation, policy on agriculture, privatisation and corruption prevention. The main discussion subjects with the President were Latvia and the EU, NATO enlargement and society integration. gives information about the visit of 8 British Parliament members. During the meeting with the Prime Minister A.Berzins parliamentarians were interested in issues regarding naturalisation, economic situation, policy on agriculture, privatisation and corruption prevention. The main discussion subjects with the President were Latvia and the EU, NATO enlargement and society integration. NeatkarigaNeatkariga Yesterday First Deputy Head of Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs A.Avdejev gave interview for Interfax pointing out the main problems Latvia has in the field of human rights. The Governor of Kemerova region was more sharp in his views about situation of Russians in Latvia.

Yesterday First Deputy Head of Russias Ministry of Foreign Affairs A.Avdejev gave interview for Interfax pointing out the main problems Latvia has in the field of human rights. The Governor of Kemerova region was more sharp in his views about situation of Russians in Latvia. Chas

Vesti Segodnja

and and Panorama LatviiPanorama Latvii continue discussion about language proficiency certificate for the candidates for municipal elections. As the candidates who are non-Latvians do know Latvian very well in most cases, it was the only way – deny a possibility to take the exam – to prevent their participation at municipal election. continue discussion about language proficiency certificate for the candidates for municipal elections. “As the candidates who are non-Latvians do know Latvian very well in most cases, it was the only way – deny a possibility to take the exam – to prevent their participation at municipal election”.

Respublika

interviews foreign affair minister I.Berzins about his visit to Moscow. For the first time Latvia will have a visit on such high official level to Russia. The minister I.Berzins has scheduled a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia I.Ivanov. interviews foreign affair minister I.Berzins about his visit to Moscow. For the first time Latvia will have a visit on such high official level to Russia. The minister I.Berzins has scheduled a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia I.Ivanov.