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.

• Dialogi.lv published the research on inter-ethnic relations in Latvia
• Supreme Court did not accept a complaint from the activist of the Headquarters Aleksandr Kazakov
• Latvia will grant allowances to persons who want to repatriate

The NGO, public portal “Dialogi.lv” in cooperation with the Market and Public Opinion Research Centre SKDS and NGO “Baltic Forum” conducted a research “Stances towards interethnic relations in Latvia” to study stances of Latvia’s residents towards relations between ethnic groups, in particular, Latvians and Russians, in various fields. According to the research, 42% Latvians consider that the high number of Russian-speaking residents in Latvia poses threat to the existence of the Latvian language and culture; 55% Latvians consider that Latvians more than Russians respect democratic principles; 47% Latvians consider that the interests of Russians are taken into account more than it should be (while 68% Russian-speaking residents believe that their interests are not taken into account). Only 30% Latvians think that Russians are loyal to the country, while 70%  Russian-speakers affirm their loyalty. However, the research also revealed that daily contacts between Russians and Latvians are mostly positive.

The NGO, public portal Dialogi.lv in cooperation with the Market and Public Opinion Research Centre SKDS and NGO Baltic Forum conducted a research Stances towards interethnic relations in Latvia to study stances of Latvias residents towards relations between ethnic groups, in particular, Latvians and Russians, in various fields. According to the research, 42% Latvians consider that the high number of Russian-speaking residents in Latvia poses threat to the existence of the Latvian language and culture; 55% Latvians consider that Latvians more than Russians respect democratic principles; 47% Latvians consider that the interests of Russians are taken into account more than it should be (while 68% Russian-speaking residents believe that their interests are not taken into account). Only 30% Latvians think that Russians are loyal to the country, while 70% Russian-speakers affirm their loyalty. However, the research also revealed that daily contacts between Russians and Latvians are mostly positive. Vesti Segodnya, Chas, Telegraf

Yesterday, the Supreme Court did not accept a complaint from the activist of the Headquarters for the Defense of Russian Language Schools in Latvia Aleksandr Kazakov. The Court based its decision on an argument that the appeal was not drafted in accordance with the required standards. As reported, Kazakov challenges the decision of the Latvian government to include him in the list of persons who are denied entrance in Latvia. The Supreme Court gave one month to draft the appeal according to the required standards.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court did not accept a complaint from the activist of the Headquarters for the Defense of Russian Language Schools in Latvia Aleksandr Kazakov. The Court based its decision on an argument that the appeal was not drafted in accordance with the required standards. As reported, Kazakov challenges the decision of the Latvian government to include him in the list of persons who are denied entrance in Latvia. The Supreme Court gave one month to draft the appeal according to the required standards. Vesti Segodnya, Chas, Telegraf

As of 1 January 2006, the government of Latvia will grant allowances to Russian-speaking pensioners of World War II  to foster their emigration to their motherland. According to the regulations, a person will receive 1,200 LVL (1,707 EUR); two – 1,800 LVL (2,560 EUR); three – 2,400 LVL (3,414 EUR); four and more  Â– 2,700 LVL (3,841 EUR). The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs predicts that within a year there will be around 30 persons willing to repatriate to Russia.

As of 1 January 2006, the government of Latvia will grant allowances to Russian-speaking pensioners of World War II to foster their emigration to their motherland. According to the regulations, a person will receive 1,200 LVL (1,707 EUR); two – 1,800 LVL (2,560 EUR); three – 2,400 LVL (3,414 EUR); four and more – 2,700 LVL (3,841 EUR). The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs predicts that within a year there will be around 30 persons willing to repatriate to Russia. Vesti Segodnya