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.

• National Human Rights Office appealed to the Cabinet of Ministers to adopt more liberal language regulations concerning implementation of the State Language Law
• Diena features an article on promotion of diversity in employment
• Victor Kalyuzhniy: political, social and economical rights of Russians in Latvia are restricted
• Columnist of Chas: number of ethnic Latvians who do not trust right-wing politicians is increasing
• NGO Russian Communities: Boris Yeltsin has betrayed Russians in Latvia

The Latvian National Human Rights Office (LNHRO) has sent a letter to the Cabinet of Ministers asking to adopt more liberal language regulations concerning implementation of the State Language Law. The LNHRO believes that the existing regulations restrict opportunities for ethnic minorities to receive information in their languages from state and municipal institutions.

The Latvian National Human Rights Office (LNHRO) has sent a letter to the Cabinet of Ministers asking to adopt more liberal language regulations concerning implementation of the State Language Law. The LNHRO believes that the existing regulations restrict opportunities for ethnic minorities to receive information in their languages from state and municipal institutions. Vesti Segodnya

Diena features an article on promotion of diversity in employment. The researcher of the NGO Providus Marija Golubeva stated that there are no guidelines on the promotion of tolerance or diversity policies in employment. However, she argued that tolerance towards persons of other ethnicities, sexual orientation, etc could be promoted through individual discussions with employees or training.

Latvijas Avize prints an interview with the Russian Ambassador to Latvia Victor Kalyuzhniy. Mr. Ambassador stated that Russia protects the rights of Russian residents of Latvia at international level because political, social and economic rights of Russians in Latvia are restricted.

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Columnist of Chas argues that the number of ethnic Latvians who do not trust right-wing politicians is increasing. Columnist states that more and more Latvians are supporting left-wing or so called pro-Russian parties, but do not say it openly because they are afraid that other Latvians will see them as betrayers of the Latvian nation.

Today, Russia’s first President Boris Yeltsin following an invitation of the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freberga is arriving to Latvia on a private three-day visit. Vaira Vike-Freiberga will present Boris Yeltsin the Three Star Order as a gratitude for recognition of the restoration of Latvia's independence 15 years ago. Several Russian NGOs in Latvia have distributed a public declaration stating that by signing the act on the recognition of the restoration of Latvia’s independence without including reservations concerning the rights of ethnic minorities in Latvia Boriss Yeltsin is responsible for restriction of rights of Russian-speaking residents in Latvia 15 years ago.

Today, Russias first President Boris Yeltsin following an invitation of the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freberga is arriving to Latvia on a private three-day visit. Vaira Vike-Freiberga will present Boris Yeltsin the Three Star Order as a gratitude for recognition of the restoration of Latvia's independence 15 years ago. Several Russian NGOs in Latvia have distributed a public declaration stating that by signing the act on the recognition of the restoration of Latvias independence without including reservations concerning the rights of ethnic minorities in Latvia Boriss Yeltsin is responsible for restriction of rights of Russian-speaking residents in Latvia 15 years ago. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize