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

"Tevzemei un Brivibai"

is planning to hold a meeting with Prime-Minister Skele today (May 26). The purpose of the meeting is resolving the approaching government crisis. is planning to hold a meeting with Prime-Minister Skele today (May 26). The purpose of the meeting is resolving the approaching government crisis. "TB""TB" representatives told the press that the party would leave the Cabinet if Skele dismissed Minister of Economics Krasts. Mr. Krasts' possible dismissal is considered by Prime-Minister Skele after representatives told the press that the party would leave the Cabinet if Skele dismissed Minister of Economics Krasts. Mr. Krasts' possible dismissal is considered by Prime-Minister Skele after "Saimnieks""Saimnieks" provided him with documents proving that the Minister of Economics violated the Law on Corruption by retaining his post of a company deputy-director. Mr. Krasts at his press-conference last Friday accused "certain provided him with documents proving that the Minister of Economics violated the Law on Corruption by retaining his post of a company deputy-director. Mr. Krasts at his press-conference last Friday accused "certain "Saimnieks""Saimnieks" members" of backing the interests of "western countries". Still, he refused to name the politicians and the countries they were supporting and explained that the company he headed had been out of business for several years. "DIENA" reported about three other ministers violating the Law on Corruption by retaining their posts in private companies. Those are Minister of Communications Kristopans ( members" of backing the interests of "western countries". Still, he refused to name the politicians and the countries they were supporting and explained that the company he headed had been out of business for several years. "DIENA" reported about three other ministers violating the Law on Corruption by retaining their posts in private companies. Those are Minister of Communications Kristopans ("Latvijas Cels""Latvijas Cels"), Minister of Education Celmins (), Minister of Education Celmins ("Saimnieks""Saimnieks") and Minister of Agriculture Dilba () and Minister of Agriculture Dilba ("Saimnikes""Saimnikes"). ). Diena, B&B;Diena, B&B Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Primakov told the press that Russia would revise its relations with the Baltic states if the tree countries joined NATO during the second stage of its enlargement. Russia would also reconsider its agreement with NATO to be signed tomorrow (27 May) in Paris.

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Primakov told the press that Russia would revise its relations with the Baltic states if the tree countries joined NATO during the second stage of its enlargement. Russia would also reconsider its agreement with NATO to be signed tomorrow (27 May) in Paris. Diena

US Department of State Press-Secretary Nicholas Burns in an interview for

US Department of State Press-Secretary Nicholas Burns in an interview for "DIENA" said that the US would assist Latvia and Russia in resolving the problems that could arise in connection with the agreement on the Skrunda radar. The Latvian side is concerned about possible requests to extend the term of operation of the Skrunda radar. Diena