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

Former Riga mayor Andris Argalis, dissatisfied over his party's recent local election campaign and the actions of a number of his party members, wants to lave his position as deputy chairman and board member of FF/LNNK party. An application of such content was handed to the party's board on Thursday, and discussed in a meeting on the same day. Party’s chairman Maris Grinblats said that despite party member efforts at trying to talk Argalis out of the move, he has not dropped his intention and will continue work as a FF/LNNK bench member on the newly elected city council.

Former Riga mayor Andris Argalis, dissatisfied over his party's recent local election campaign and the actions of a number of his party members, wants to lave his position as deputy chairman and board member of FF/LNNK party. An application of such content was handed to the party's board on Thursday, and discussed in a meeting on the same day. Partys chairman Maris Grinblats said that despite party member efforts at trying to talk Argalis out of the move, he has not dropped his intention and will continue work as a FF/LNNK bench member on the newly elected city council.

Argalis mentioned various reasons for leaving his leading post in the party. The former Riga mayor has also claimed that the party's election campaign and personal attacks against him personally from other parties, from which FF/LNNK had not "defended him accordingly," were more reasons for his decision.

Argalis mentioned various reasons for leaving his leading post in the party. The former Riga mayor has also claimed that the party's election campaign and personal attacks against him personally from other parties, from which FF/LNNK had not "defended him accordingly," were more reasons for his decision. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna, Chas

The group of international and local experts have visited several Latvian institutions and organisations to evaluate situation in the field of human rights and provide their opinion on the necessity to establish ombudsman institution in Latvia. The experts also had a meeting with Presidential working group, which has developed the concept paper on the establishment of ombudsman institution in the country.

The group of international and local experts have visited several Latvian institutions and organisations to evaluate situation in the field of human rights and provide their opinion on the necessity to establish ombudsman institution in Latvia. The experts also had a meeting with Presidential working group, which has developed the concept paper on the establishment of ombudsman institution in the country. Neatkariga, Chas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note to Russian embassy to Latvia asking to prolong for 6 months the agreement, which provided for visas free of charge for the citizens of Russia and Latvia residing at the border for travelling to the neighbouring country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note to Russian embassy to Latvia asking to prolong for 6 months the agreement, which provided for visas free of charge for the citizens of Russia and Latvia residing at the border for travelling to the neighbouring country. Neatkariga

Daugavpils Mayor R.Eigims can speak Latvian fluently on different subjects. He has some grammar mistakes, however, it does not disturb communication ability. His Latvian what regards ability to speak corresponds to the third level degree A. However, mayor’s writing skills correspond to level 2 degree A. R.Eigims should improve his writing and speaking skills till 6 July, is stated in the conclusion of the State Language Inspection.

Daugavpils Mayor R.Eigims can speak Latvian fluently on different subjects. He has some grammar mistakes, however, it does not disturb communication ability. His Latvian what regards ability to speak corresponds to the third level degree A. However, mayors writing skills correspond to level 2 degree A. R.Eigims should improve his writing and speaking skills till 6 July, is stated in the conclusion of the State Language Inspection. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii

Riga City Council turned down the request of national bolshevists to organise a protest meeting in defence to accused national bolshevists on 10 April – the day when their case is reviewed at the court.

Riga City Council turned down the request of national bolshevists to organise a protest meeting in defence to accused national bolshevists on 10 April – the day when their case is reviewed at the court. Neatkariga, Panorama Latvii