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

“Latvia out of all the Baltic countries has chosen the most correct policy in developing its defence system to participate in NATO”, said NATO General Secretary Assistant at the international seminar “Reforms in National Armed Forces” which took place in Cesis. The main goal of the seminar was to learn diverse opinions on the subject.

Latvia out of all the Baltic countries has chosen the most correct policy in developing its defence system to participate in NATO, said NATO General Secretary Assistant at the international seminar Reforms in National Armed Forces which took place in Cesis. The main goal of the seminar was to learn diverse opinions on the subject. Diena, Vesti Segodnja

Latvia’s General Consular J.Audarins in St.Petesburg denied information provided by Russia’s mass media that he had asked personal V.Putins assistance in ensuring security of Latvia’s consulate.

Latvias General Consular J.Audarins in St.Petesburg denied information provided by Russias mass media that he had asked personal V.Putins assistance in ensuring security of Latvias consulate. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja

Students who have passed the centralised examination in the Latvian language do not have to re-take the exam, which would determine language proficiency level to perform job and professional duties. However, if they want to be naturalised they will have to pass the exam once again.

Students who have passed the centralised examination in the Latvian language do not have to re-take the exam, which would determine language proficiency level to perform job and professional duties. However, if they want to be naturalised they will have to pass the exam once again. Vesti Segodnja

Latvia’s President has called Latvia’s politicians to think about the reputation of the country and approve the bilateral agreement with Australia on Extradition of War Criminals. FF/LNNK, Social Democrats and People’s Party responded that they are not going to rush with the agreement, as the legal proceeding of Kalejs case in Latvia is not in the interests of our country. In

Latvias President has called Latvias politicians to think about the reputation of the country and approve the bilateral agreement with Australia on Extradition of War Criminals. FF/LNNK, Social Democrats and Peoples Party responded that they are not going to rush with the agreement, as the legal proceeding of Kalejs case in Latvia is not in the interests of our country. In Chas opinion it will cause the first serious conflict among the President and the parties, which supported her.

Panorama Latvii

gives its comments on Latvias Presidents activities at World Economy Forum. The newspaper states that the forum is not so prestigious as it is reflected in Latvian mass media, as only the leaders of new democracies took part in the forum. The conclusion of the newspaper is that nobody took us seriously. gives its comments on Latvia’s President’s activities at World Economy Forum. The newspaper states that the forum is not so prestigious as it is reflected in Latvian mass media, as only the leaders of new democracies took part in the forum. The conclusion of the newspaper is that “nobody took us seriously”. Panorama Latvii gives the reasons of the fall of People’s Party rating. The main reason is that the chairman of the party A.Skele has been involved in many scandals (paedophilia, sale of Ave Lat). According to social poll data only 7% of citizens would vote for People’s party and if party’s rating keeps falling People’s Party will not be among the parties of the next Saeima.

Panorama Latvii gives the reasons of the fall of Peoples Party rating. The main reason is that the chairman of the party A.Skele has been involved in many scandals (paedophilia, sale of Ave Lat). According to social poll data only 7% of citizens would vote for Peoples party and if partys rating keeps falling Peoples Party will not be among the parties of the next Saeima. Panorama Latvii

Panorama Latvii

asked Peoples Harmony Party chairman J.Jurkans about the planned partys visit to Moscow. J.Jurkans could not provide any specific information but the time of the visit – in February and that the meetings most probably will be held with the representatives of left wingers.