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.

• Saeima gave its permission to bring administrative charges against left wing MP for organising non-authorised meeting
• Saeima turns down draft amendments which provide automatic granting of Latvian citizenship to non-citizens
• Interview with Eduard Goncharov, leader of an active Russian organisation
• Diena about the NGO Russian Community in Liepaja
• Documentary about Latvian Roma receives the award of the European Roma Television
• Ratings of political parties

Yesterday the Saeima gave its permission to bring administrative charges against left-wing MP Vladimirs Buzayevs for organising non-authorised meeting. Participants of the meeting protested against the closure of a Russian school. While Russian language newspapers note that just a week ago the Saeima refused its permission to bring administrative charges against right-wing MP Arvids Ulme (the Union for the Greens and Farmers) who also organised a non-authorised meeting: Arvids Ulme protested against the Gay Pride.

Yesterday the Saeima gave its permission to bring administrative charges against left-wing MP Vladimirs Buzayevs for organising non-authorised meeting. Participants of the meeting protested against the closure of a Russian school. While Russian language newspapers note that just a week ago the Saeima refused its permission to bring administrative charges against right-wing MP Arvids Ulme (the Union for the Greens and Farmers) who also organised a non-authorised meeting: Arvids Ulme protested against the Gay Pride. Diena, Chas, Vesti Segodnya

Saeima turned down the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law developed by the union FHRUL. The draft amendments provided that Latvian citizenship should be automatically granted to all Latvian non-citizens born in Latvia, non-citizens with disabilities and non-citizens at the age of retirement.

Saeima turned down the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law developed by the union FHRUL. The draft amendments provided that Latvian citizenship should be automatically granted to all Latvian non-citizens born in Latvia, non-citizens with disabilities and non-citizens at the age of retirement. Latvijas Avize, Chas, Vesti Segodnya

Telegraf prints a comprehensive interview with one of the leaders of the OKROL (in its Russian acronym) Eduard Goncharov. The OKROL was established by activists of the Headquarters for the Defence of Russian Language Schools in Latvia a year ago and claims to protect the interests of Russians. Eduard Goncharov says that his organisation will continue to use non-violent protest methods, such as mass meetings and pickets, to protect the interests of Russians in Latvia. He claims that there are about 50,000 people who support ideas of his organisations. However, Eduard Goncharov does not call people to naturalise so they would be able express their will in elections because he does not believe that it could influence the general political scene.

Diena features an article about the NGO Russian Community in Liepaja. The number of the organisations members is growing. One of the leaders of the NGO says ‘if Russians would not feel alienated, there was no need in the NGO. The NGO becomes a serious partner in a political dialogue.

The documentary ‘All My Life’ about Roma in Latvia shot by Latvian director Romualds Pipars received the award of the European Roma Television.  

The documentary ‘All My Life about Roma in Latvia shot by Latvian director Romualds Pipars received the award of the European Roma Television.

The ratings of right-wing political parties – the New Era, the People's Party, For Fatherland And Freedom/LNNK and the Union of Greens and Farmers increased in September from August, according to a public opinion survey conducted by ‘Latvijas fakti.’ 10.3 percent of respondents said they would vote for the New Era if Saeima elections were held in September, while 9.1 percent would support the People’s party. 7.3 percent of respondents said they would cast their votes for FF/LNIM, and 6.8 percent for the Union of the Greens and Farmers. The rating of the left-wing party For Human Rights In A United Latvia fell from 7.7 percent in August to 5.9 percent in September. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Chas, Vesti Segodnya

The ratings of right-wing political parties – the New Era, the People's Party, For Fatherland And Freedom/LNNK and the Union of Greens and Farmers increased in September from August, according to a public opinion survey conducted by ‘Latvijas fakti. 10.3 percent of respondents said they would vote for the New Era if Saeima elections were held in September, while 9.1 percent would support the Peoples party. 7.3 percent of respondents said they would cast their votes for FF/LNIM, and 6.8 percent for the Union of the Greens and Farmers. The rating of the left-wing party For Human Rights In A United Latvia fell from 7.7 percent in August to 5.9 percent in September. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Chas, Vesti Segodnya