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

Press Report

Prime-Minister Skele said that he would resign if the Saeima Committee for Investigation of G-24 Credit Distribution continued circulating rumors of his involvement it the scandal. Chairman of the Committee Viktors Stikuts (

Prime-Minister Skele said that he would resign if the Saeima Committee for Investigation of G-24 Credit Distribution continued circulating rumors of his involvement it the scandal. Chairman of the Committee Viktors Stikuts ("Saimnieks") told the press last Tuesday that Skele was responsible for negligent distribution of G-24 credits among twelve enterprises. Diena

Yesterday the

Yesterday the "Tevzemei un Brivibai" faction officially informed the Prime-Minister and the governing factions about its decision to recall Vladimirs Makarovs from the post of Minister of Welfare. "TB" objects to amendments to the Law on Pensions. The first reading of the amendments supported by "Saimnieks" has been already adopted by the Saeima. "TB" leader Grinblats suggested that "Saimnieks" could nominate its candidate for the post. "Saimnieks" Chairman Cevers said that the party was ready to nominate its candidate for the post upon an agreement with other governing factions and the Prime-Minister. Diena, B&B

Mayor of Daugavpils Aleksey Vidavsky addressed President Ulmanis with an open letter. The letter draws the President's attention to the media campaign aimed at creating a negative image of Daugavpils as a city "alien to Latvia". Mr. Vidavsky denies any political background of his recent visit to Moscow that was aimed at establishing economic contacts in Russia.

Mayor of Daugavpils Aleksey Vidavsky addressed President Ulmanis with an open letter. The letter draws the President's attention to the media campaign aimed at creating a negative image of Daugavpils as a city "alien to Latvia". Mr. Vidavsky denies any political background of his recent visit to Moscow that was aimed at establishing economic contacts in Russia. SM