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

According to statistical data quoted by

According to statistical data quoted by "DIENA", almost every third inhabitant of Daugavpils is a non-citizen (43,000 out of 120,000 inhabitants are non-citizens). Still, the naturalization rate in Daugavpils is one of the highest in Latvia. The local office of the Naturalization Board receives 35 to 50 applications for naturalization monthly. Head of the local office Mr. Bruziks notes that the process has become more stable and the "naturalization curve" has become more even. The Daugavpils office of the Board distributes brochures on Latvian citizenship through schools, trade unions and other local institutions. Potential applicants have an opportunity to meet test board members and their fears are often dispelled after the meetings. Diena

Latvia is introducing the new pattern for its entry visas. The new visas are better protected against fraud and will be processed automatically after the country purchases necessary equipment. A single entry visa is issued for a fee of Ls 6 while a visa allowing to stay in Latvia for one year costs Ls 50.

Latvia is introducing the new pattern for its entry visas. The new visas are better protected against fraud and will be processed automatically after the country purchases necessary equipment. A single entry visa is issued for a fee of Ls 6 while a visa allowing to stay in Latvia for one year costs Ls 50. Dienas Biznes

A meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Ministers of Finance of the EU countries showed that Sweden, Denmark, Italy and Greece are the only countries fully supporting simultaneous talks with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on their admission to the EU. The concept of simultaneous talks is opposed by the Netherlands, Finland, Great Britain, Austria, Germany, Portugal and Spain.

A meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Ministers of Finance of the EU countries showed that Sweden, Denmark, Italy and Greece are the only countries fully supporting simultaneous talks with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on their admission to the EU. The concept of simultaneous talks is opposed by the Netherlands, Finland, Great Britain, Austria, Germany, Portugal and Spain. Diena