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.

• Saeima will continue consideration of the draft amendments to the Immigration Law

Yesterday, the Saeima voted to continue consideration of the draft amendments to the Immigration Law started by the previous parliament. Currently, the Immigration Law envisages residence permits to third-country nationals investing or purchase of expensive real estate in Latvia. As reported, the National Union proposed to suspend issuing of such residence permits to the citizens of the Russian Federation. Member of the NU, MP Edvins Snore considers growing number of Russian citizens in Latvia could be dangerous in terms of state security and Russification. Diena