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.

• Politicians comments on the latest statements of the Russian Ambassador to Latvia Viktor Kaluznij
• 1050 persons received Latvian citizenship yesterday
• Administrative Region Court accepted to review a claim submitted by the activist of the Headquarters for Defence of Russian-language Schools Jurijs Petropavlovskis
• Member of the European Parliament (EP) Tatjana Zdanoka reproaches Latvia for violation of minority linguistic rights

Latest statements of the Russian Ambassador to Latvia Viktor Kaluznij that Russia should not apologise to Latvia for the Soviet Occupation do not promote ethnic integration in Latvia, state several politicians interviewed by the newspaper

Latest statements of the Russian Ambassador to Latvia Viktor Kaluznij that Russia should not apologise to Latvia for the Soviet Occupation do not promote ethnic integration in Latvia, state several politicians interviewed by the newspaper Latvijas Avize. The Special Tasks Minister for Society Integration Ainars Latkovskis is concerned that such statements do not foster better Latvian Russian relations. The former Special Tasks Minister for Society Integration Nils Muiznieks argues that the Ambassadors statements show a simplified interpretation of history. Taking into account that many Russian speakers in Latvia respect and carefully listen to views of state officials of Russia, their tendentious statements concerning the Baltic States history do not promote development of common understanding of the history, which resultantly hampers societal integration in Latvia. Latvijas Avize

Yesterday 1050 persons, including 103 minor children, received Latvian citizenship through naturalisation.

Yesterday 1050 persons, including 103 minor children, received Latvian citizenship through naturalisation. Latvijas Avize, Vesti Segodnya

The Administrative Region Court accepted a claim submitted by the member of the Headquarters for Defence of Russian-language Schools Jurijs Petropavlovskis. The activist challenges the refusal of the Cabinet of Ministers to grant him Latvian citizenship.

The Administrative Region Court accepted a claim submitted by the member of the Headquarters for Defence of Russian-language Schools Jurijs Petropavlovskis. The activist challenges the refusal of the Cabinet of Ministers to grant him Latvian citizenship. Chas

In a session of the European Parliament, its member Tatjana Zdanoka (For Human Rights in the United Latvia) stated that Latvia violates minority rights. Tatjana Zdanoka argued that Latvia’s accession to the EU was a mistake because Latvian government do not recognise minority linguistic rights. ‘Russian-speakers do not have any rights to speak their language in public sphere,’ stated the MP and stressed that the EU should not repeat the same mistake in regarding Turkey.

In a session of the European Parliament, its member Tatjana Zdanoka (For Human Rights in the United Latvia) stated that Latvia violates minority rights. Tatjana Zdanoka argued that Latvias accession to the EU was a mistake because Latvian government do not recognise minority linguistic rights. ‘Russian-speakers do not have any rights to speak their language in public sphere, stated the MP and stressed that the EU should not repeat the same mistake in regarding Turkey. Vesti Segodnya