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.

• Festivity of Russian culture and education in Latvia will be held in December 2007 - January 2008
• Ministry of Justice has prepared the draft amendments to the Criminal Code stipulating punishment for denial, glorification or justification of genocide
• Vesti Segodnya reports on a conference Russian Info-space in the Baltic Countries held in Tallinn

Newspapers report that a festivity of Russian culture and education in Latvia will be held in December 2007 - January 2008. Russian  NGOs are planning to hold several events and activities in the framework of the festivity. The festivity is celebrated in Latvia since 2000 when it was launched by an initiative of the Latvian Association for Support of Russian Language Schools.  

Newspapers report that a festivity of Russian culture and education in Latvia will be held in December 2007 - January 2008. Russian NGOs are planning to hold several events and activities in the framework of the festivity. The festivity is celebrated in Latvia since 2000 when it was launched by an initiative of the Latvian Association for Support of Russian Language Schools. Telegraf, LA, Chas, Vesti Segodnya

The Ministry of Justice has prepared the draft amendments to the Criminal Code stipulating criminal prosecution for those persons who publicly glorify or justify persons sentenced for genocide, or those who publicly deny genocide, glorify or justify regime which realized genocide. The Ministry proposes to punish such crimes with up-to 5 years imprisonment or community service.

The Ministry of Justice has prepared the draft amendments to the Criminal Code stipulating criminal prosecution for those persons who publicly glorify or justify persons sentenced for genocide, or those who publicly deny genocide, glorify or justify regime which realized genocide. The Ministry proposes to punish such crimes with up-to 5 years imprisonment or community service. Vesti Segodnya

Vesti Segodnya reports on a conference Russian Info-space in the Baltic Countries held by the Baltic Foundation on Regional Development in Tallinn on 15-17 November. Latvian media experts and journalists also have taken part in the conference. Academician and Latvian media expert Sergejs Kruks has stated that ethnic Latvians have prejudice towards Russian-language information space and are confident that Russia has great impact on media audience in Latvia.