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.

• Rating of party New Era increased
• Most Riga's minority language schools will teach more then 5 subjects in Latvian
• Interview with Rafi Haradzanjan, the chairman of the Latvian Association of National Cultural Societies
• Janis Jurkans is planning to leave the post of the head of the PHPs parliamentary group
• The establishment of the Russian Centre for Diasporas support initiated in Moscow

According to an opinion poll conducted by the company Latvian Facts, the rating of party New Era has increased from 18,7% in September till 31,8% in November. Other the most popular political parties in November were FHRUL (8,6%), People’s Party (7,4%) and Union of Greens and Farmers (4,8%). The rating of the FHRUL has increased by 3,5% as compared with October.

According to an opinion poll conducted by the company Latvian Facts, the rating of party New Era has increased from 18,7% in September till 31,8% in November. Other the most popular political parties in November were FHRUL (8,6%), Peoples Party (7,4%) and Union of Greens and Farmers (4,8%). The rating of the FHRUL has increased by 3,5% as compared with October. Diena, Neatkariga Rita Avize, Telegraf, Vesti Segodnya

The Department of Education, Youth and Sports of the Riga City Council has examined minority schools’ action plans stipulating the number of subjects to be taught in Latvian at the tenth grade starting from 1 September 2004. Only one minority language school is planning to follow the minority education model, which stipulates teaching five subjects in Latvian. Other schools have chosen a larger number of subjects (8-15).

The Department of Education, Youth and Sports of the Riga City Council has examined minority schools action plans stipulating the number of subjects to be taught in Latvian at the tenth grade starting from 1 September 2004. Only one minority language school is planning to follow the minority education model, which stipulates teaching five subjects in Latvian. Other schools have chosen a larger number of subjects (8-15). Lauku Avize

The chairman of the People’s Harmony Party (PHP) Janis Jurkans is planning to leave the post of the head of the Saeima PHP’s parliamentary group. Janis Urbanovitch, the deputy chairman of the party, will possibly replace Janis Jurkans.

The chairman of the Peoples Harmony Party (PHP) Janis Jurkans is planning to leave the post of the head of the Saeima PHPs parliamentary group. Janis Urbanovitch, the deputy chairman of the party, will possibly replace Janis Jurkans. Telegraf, Chas, Vechernaya Riga

Lauku Avize prints an article about the Latvian Association of National Cultural Societies (LANCS) celebrating the 15-year anniversary of its work. The members of the LANCS recognize the principles of multiculturalism. However, according to the LANCS, Latvian language and culture is prior among other languages and cultures. The chairman of the LANCS Rafi Haradzanjan has emphasized the cooperation of the LANCS with the Ministry of Culture, the Saiemas Committees and other state bodies. He has pointed to the insufficient funding for maintaining of minority Sunday schools.

Vesti Segodnya reports on the initiative of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Russias State Council to establish the Russian Centre in Moscow. The Russian Centre could co-ordinate the activities of Russian organizations supporting Russian Diaspora, provide social assistance, legal aid and information to Diasporas members and promote economic cooperation between Russia and Diaspora.