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

As of 1 March the electorates are opened on the whole territory of Latvia where people can learn the lists of candidates and parties’ programmes. At all electorates also information about the candidates – occupation, year of birth, education – is provided.

As of 1 March the electorates are opened on the whole territory of Latvia where people can learn the lists of candidates and parties programmes. At all electorates also information about the candidates – occupation, year of birth, education – is provided. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna, Vesti Segodnja

The most popular candidate for the post of Riga Mayor is the current Mayor A.Argalis (FF/LNNK), on the second place there is Latvia’s Way candidate A.Poca – 20,7% would vote for her and on the third place, quite far behind the first two candidates – A.Kreituss, Labour Party 4,3%.

The most popular candidate for the post of Riga Mayor is the current Mayor A.Argalis (FF/LNNK), on the second place there is Latvias Way candidate A.Poca – 20,7% would vote for her and on the third place, quite far behind the first two candidates – A.Kreituss, Labour Party 4,3%. Diena, Neatkariga

Latvian diplomats welcome the opinions voiced at the U.S. Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee meeting as they believe the participants of the debate had confirmed that admission of Baltic states to NATO was a matter of time. FHRUL faction leader J.Jurkans is more sceptic “these discussions were a signal for Russia – America can take a very strict position if Russia continues to trade military technologies with Iran and Iraq”.

Latvian diplomats welcome the opinions voiced at the U.S. Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee meeting as they believe the participants of the debate had confirmed that admission of Baltic states to NATO was a matter of time. FHRUL faction leader J.Jurkans is more sceptic these discussions were a signal for Russia – America can take a very strict position if Russia continues to trade military technologies with Iran and Iraq. Diena

Leading analysers of the Council of Interior and Defence Affairs of Russia (CIDA) took part in book’s “Russia – Baltics” presentation in Riga. Latvian politicians ignored the event organised by leftists.

Leading analysers of the Council of Interior and Defence Affairs of Russia (CIDA) took part in books Russia – Baltics presentation in Riga. Latvian politicians ignored the event organised by leftists. Jauna, Chas, Panorama Latvii

Vesti Segodnja asks couple questions to CIDA director A.Fjedorov. He stressed that Latvia has to realise that it is very important for Latvia to have good relations with her neighbouring countries.

Vesti Segodnja asks couple questions to CIDA director A.Fjedorov. He stressed that Latvia has to realise that it is very important for Latvia to have good relations with her neighbouring countries.

“Russian language is under the threat” – that was the main discussion subject for teachers from Latvia and Estonia in Moscow. The teachers from the Baltic States stressed that the main problem is that after some time there will be no space for the Russian language in education system and Russians will be assimilated.

Russian language is under the threat – that was the main discussion subject for teachers from Latvia and Estonia in Moscow. The teachers from the Baltic States stressed that the main problem is that after some time there will be no space for the Russian language in education system and Russians will be assimilated. Vesti Segodnja

Vesti Segodnja

referes to the interview of referes to the interview of Lauku AvizeLauku Avize with USA ambassador J.Holmes. with USA ambassador J.Holmes. Vesti SegodnjaVesti Segodnja says It is hard to believe, however, the main part of the interview the ambassador taught Russias President how to built relations with Latvia. says “It is hard to believe, however, the main part of the interview the ambassador taught Russia’s President how to built relations with Latvia”. Leaders of Russian political and culture organisations of Baltic countries took part in two-days international conference held in Moscow. The main discussion subject was Russia’s assistance to compatriots. In the framework of the conference four Round Tables were organised – on political issues, problems concerning Russian language and education in Russian language in CIS and Baltic countries, business affairs and mass media.

Leaders of Russian political and culture organisations of Baltic countries took part in two-days international conference held in Moscow. The main discussion subject was Russias assistance to compatriots. In the framework of the conference four Round Tables were organised – on political issues, problems concerning Russian language and education in Russian language in CIS and Baltic countries, business affairs and mass media. Panorama Latvii

Tomorrow the Congress of Russia’s Citizens permanently residing in Latvia will take place. It is planned that about 800 people will take part in the congress.

Tomorrow the Congress of Russias Citizens permanently residing in Latvia will take place. It is planned that about 800 people will take part in the congress. Panorama Latvii