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.

LATVIAN MEDIA REVIEW

LATVIAN MEDIA REVIEW

Following suggestions made by the Latvian Security Police, the Riga City council has cancelled its previously issued permission for two right-wing movements to hold a procession through the center of the Latvian capital on March 16 in honor of the Latvian Nazi SS Waffen soldiers of World War II. The Latvian Security Police believe that such a procession could cause negative public and even international resonance, harming Latvia's national interests. The police said that they already have their eye on these two organizations, as they suspect them of provocative actions.

Following suggestions made by the Latvian Security Police, the Riga City council has cancelled its previously issued permission for two right-wing movements to hold a procession through the center of the Latvian capital on March 16 in honor of the Latvian Nazi SS Waffen soldiers of World War II. The Latvian Security Police believe that such a procession could cause negative public and even international resonance, harming Latvia's national interests. The police said that they already have their eye on these two organizations, as they suspect them of provocative actions. Diena, Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Rigas Balss, Vecernaja Riga, Chas, Vesti Segodnja, Telegraf, Panorama Latvii

Yesterday the State Language Commission was on a field session in Daugavpils. After learning the situation in Daugavpils the main conclusion of the members was that the most important is to build a positive attitude towards learning and speaking the Latvian language. Another conclusion was that language situation in Daugavpils has worsened after the last municipal elections.

Yesterday the State Language Commission was on a field session in Daugavpils. After learning the situation in Daugavpils the main conclusion of the members was that the most important is to build a positive attitude towards learning and speaking the Latvian language. Another conclusion was that language situation in Daugavpils has worsened after the last municipal elections. Diena, Neatkariga

The "self-sufficiency" of the Russian language is one of key reasons that hamper everyday use of the Latvian language in Daugavpils, State Language Commission Chairwoman Mara Zalite told reporters yesterday after the commission's session in Daugavpils. Insufficient use of the state language in Daugavpils not only violates the rights of Latvians to use the Latvian language but also negatively affects social integration processes and is behind the alienation among various ethnic communities. The Russian mass media partly plays a negative role in Daugavpils since information oftenis biased and breeds intolerance. Regarding methods for improving the situation with the state language use in Daugavpils, Zalite mentioned relocating certain state language institutions to the city, creating attractive job openings, working out a target program for Latgale province. In the commission's view, some responsibility about the current situation must be assumed by the Latvians residing in Daugavpils, who usually use the Russian language in communication.

The "self-sufficiency" of the Russian language is one of key reasons that hamper everyday use of the Latvian language in Daugavpils, State Language Commission Chairwoman Mara Zalite told reporters yesterday after the commission's session in Daugavpils. Insufficient use of the state language in Daugavpils not only violates the rights of Latvians to use the Latvian language but also negatively affects social integration processes and is behind the alienation among various ethnic communities. The Russian mass media partly plays a negative role in Daugavpils since information oftenis biased and breeds intolerance. Regarding methods for improving the situation with the state language use in Daugavpils, Zalite mentioned relocating certain state language institutions to the city, creating attractive job openings, working out a target program for Latgale province. In the commission's view, some responsibility about the current situation must be assumed by the Latvians residing in Daugavpils, who usually use the Russian language in communication. LETA

The Russian newspapers believe that language problems in Daugavpils result from the lack of money and Daugavpils’ difficult economic situation

The Russian newspapers believe that language problems in Daugavpils result from the lack of money and Daugavpils difficult economic situation. Chas, Vesti Segodnja, Telegraf

Chas editorial also refers to the field session of the State Language Commission. The columnist writes, “non-Latvians are not against the Latvians and Latvian language, as the ruling politicians try to put it, they are for democracy”.

Chas editorial also refers to the field session of the State Language Commission. The columnist writes, non-Latvians are not against the Latvians and Latvian language, as the ruling politicians try to put it, they are for democracy.

Today the Saeima will consider the proposal of FF/LNNK to ban ex-communists take the positions at city/town authorities.

Today the Saeima will consider the proposal of FF/LNNK to ban ex-communists take the positions at city/town authorities. Chas

Yesterday Society Integration Foundation presented the announced areas for integration projects. Justice Minister Ingrida Labucka and Riga Vice Mayor Sergej Dolgopolov took part at the presentation.

Yesterday Society Integration Foundation presented the announced areas for integration projects. Justice Minister Ingrida Labucka and Riga Vice Mayor Sergej Dolgopolov took part at the presentation. Chas

V. Fedocov gives his interpretation about the language policy in Latvia. In his opinion, the proposed amendments to the Constitution, in particular the article which provides for that residents are entitled to receive replies from municipalities in the Latvian language demonstrate that Latvian government do not want to communicate with almost a half of Latvia’s population. The author concludes that any forced measures call forth contra reaction and collision between 53% of Latvia’s population [Latvians] with 47 % can have rather unpredictable results.

V. Fedocov gives his interpretation about the language policy in Latvia. In his opinion, the proposed amendments to the Constitution, in particular the article which provides for that residents are entitled to receive replies from municipalities in the Latvian language demonstrate that Latvian government do not want to communicate with almost a half of Latvias population. The author concludes that any forced measures call forth contra reaction and collision between 53% of Latvias population [Latvians] with 47 % can have rather unpredictable results. Vesti Segodnja