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.

• Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs: Russias activities hamper integration of Russian speakers into Latvian society
• Russian Ambassador held meetings with the Minister of Education and the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration
• Saeima granted the citizenship of Latvia to the orchestra conductor and theatre director for special merits

The Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks in an interview with Austrian newspaper

The Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Artis Pabriks in an interview with Austrian newspaper Die Presse stated that a part of Russian-speaking minorities in Latvia is fully integrated into the Latvian society: however, the other part keeps one foot whether in Russia or in the past. Artis Pabriks argued that integration of Russian-speakers is hampered by Russias activities aimed at ‘protection of their rights. Chas, Latvijas Avize

The Russian Ambassador to Latvia Victor Kalyuzhniy held meetings with the Minister of Education Baiba Rivza and the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Karina Petersone. Victor Kalyuzhniy and Baiba Rivza discussed the minority education reform, role of ethnic minorities in development and implementation of the minority education reform, and possible solutions to particular problems. The Minister of Education promised to prepare a comprehensive report on the results of the reform. In turn, the Integration Minister Karina Petersone after the meeting in an interview to the National Television news program stated that the state is planning to organize more Latvian language courses and to help elderly persons to prepare for naturalisation exams.

The Russian Ambassador to Latvia Victor Kalyuzhniy held meetings with the Minister of Education Baiba Rivza and the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Karina Petersone. Victor Kalyuzhniy and Baiba Rivza discussed the minority education reform, role of ethnic minorities in development and implementation of the minority education reform, and possible solutions to particular problems. The Minister of Education promised to prepare a comprehensive report on the results of the reform. In turn, the Integration Minister Karina Petersone after the meeting in an interview to the National Television news program stated that the state is planning to organize more Latvian language courses and to help elderly persons to prepare for naturalisation exams. Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize

Yesterday, the Saeima supported the draft project on the grant of Latvian citizenship to conductor Maris Jansons and his wife, and to the theatre director Mihails Gruzdovs for their special merits.

Yesterday, the Saeima supported the draft project on the grant of Latvian citizenship to conductor Maris Jansons and his wife, and to the theatre director Mihails Gruzdovs for their special merits. Chas