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

Last Friday at 00:50 a.m. the Monument to the Liberators of Riga was heavily damaged by an explosion. The police found remnants of an unidentified person near the monument the next morning. A special group of detectives has been formed to investigate the terrorist act. Russian Ambassador Udaltsov characterized the incident as a "political action". Spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gennady Tarasov in a statement circulated by the Russian Embassy to Latvia stressed that Latvia's reaction to the provocation will allow to assess the country's interest toward improving its relations with Russia. State Secretary of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins told

Last Friday at 00:50 a.m. the Monument to the Liberators of Riga was heavily damaged by an explosion. The police found remnants of an unidentified person near the monument the next morning. A special group of detectives has been formed to investigate the terrorist act. Russian Ambassador Udaltsov characterized the incident as a "political action". Spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gennady Tarasov in a statement circulated by the Russian Embassy to Latvia stressed that Latvia's reaction to the provocation will allow to assess the country's interest toward improving its relations with Russia. State Secretary of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins told "DIENA" that he would request the Russian side not to make hasty conclusions that might influence the relations between the two countries. Executive Director of the Riga City Council Andris Grinbergs told the press that experts should decide whether the monument is still can be restored or it should be dismantled. Diena, SM, B&B

State

State Duma Vice-Speaker Baburin told the press that the Russian Parliament would demand the introduction of economic sanction to Latvia should the Saeima adopt the new Language Law in its current reading. SM

The Prosecutor General's Office did not find President Ulmanis guilty of violating the Anti-Corruption Law. The investigation showed that Mr. Ulmanis

The Prosecutor General's Office did not find President Ulmanis guilty of violating the Anti-Corruption Law. The investigation showed that Mr. Ulmanis de facto was not on the boards of two private companies and a memorial foundation. According to "NEATKARIGA", the President is not likely to sue "DIENA" for groundless accusations. Several "Latvijas Cels", "Saimnieks" and "Tevzemei un Brivibai" politicians suggest amending the Law to allow Government officials to retain their posts in private companies. Diena, Neatkariga