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

During his yesterday's meeting with Dutch Prime-Minister Wim Kock (currently, EU Chairman) and Head of the European Committee Jean Saunter President Yeltsin called upon EU politicians to pay closer attention to protection of the rights of Russian-speakers in the Baltic states. According to

During his yesterday's meeting with Dutch Prime-Minister Wim Kock (currently, EU Chairman) and Head of the European Committee Jean Saunter President Yeltsin called upon EU politicians to pay closer attention to protection of the rights of Russian-speakers in the Baltic states. According to "NEATKARIGA", the two Western politicians did not agree to connect the consideration of human rights issues to other problems. The agenda of the meeting included stability in Europe and NATO enlargement. Neatkariga

Alexander Vidavsky (the Latvian Social-Democratic Workers' Party), currently Mayor of Daugavpils, will run for the post in the upcoming elections. Vidavsky was accused in taking part in the plenary meeting of the Latvian Communist Party in January 1991. The fact, if proved by the court, would make his participation in the elections impossible. The court session scheduled for March 3 was canceled due to the judge's sickness allowing Vidavsky to run for Mayor's office on March 9.

Alexander Vidavsky (the Latvian Social-Democratic Workers' Party), currently Mayor of Daugavpils, will run for the post in the upcoming elections. Vidavsky was accused in taking part in the plenary meeting of the Latvian Communist Party in January 1991. The fact, if proved by the court, would make his participation in the elections impossible. The court session scheduled for March 3 was canceled due to the judge's sickness allowing Vidavsky to run for Mayor's office on March 9. B&B

The three major parties competing for the post of Mayor of Riga are

The three major parties competing for the post of Mayor of Riga are "Tevzemei un Brivibai" (Andris Argalis, Head of the Vidzeme District Council), "Saimnieks" (Juris Ritins, Riga City Council deputy) and "Latvijas Cels" (Abdris Berzins). The elections will be held on March 9. SM