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.

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Certain issues connected with the agreement on pensioned officers were specified during the meeting of Russian and Latvian experts in Jurmala on April 26. The experts also continued their work on the protocol to be added to the agreement. In his interview for NEATKARIGA CINA Sergey Zotov said that Russian side would consider the propositions put forward by Latvia. Still, he emphasized that Russia would not agree to any serious changes to the agreement on pensioned officers.

Certain issues connected with the agreement on pensioned officers were specified during the meeting of Russian and Latvian experts in Jurmala on April 26. The experts also continued their work on the protocol to be added to the agreement. In his interview for NEATKARIGA CINA Sergey Zotov said that Russian side would consider the propositions put forward by Latvia. Still, he emphasized that Russia would not agree to any serious changes to the agreement on pensioned officers. Diena, Neatkariga Cina

Russian Government expressed its surprise in connection with a resolution by the European Parliament on the withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of the Baltic States adopted on April 21. The Director of the Department of Information of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr.Karasin said that such steps could complicate the negotiations of Russia with the Baltic States. He also noted that the Russian side expected the package consisting of four agreements to be signed.

Russian Government expressed its surprise in connection with a resolution by the European Parliament on the withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of the Baltic States adopted on April 21. The Director of the Department of Information of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr.Karasin said that such steps could complicate the negotiations of Russia with the Baltic States. He also noted that the Russian side expected the package consisting of four agreements to be signed. Diena

In his interview for DIENA Russian Ambassador Alexander Rannikh insisted that the Yeltsin's decree on the creation of a military base in Latvia was a technical mistake. He also admitted that it could be a provocation as well. Mr.Rannikh also stressed that the most of the threat to its stability is caused not from outside but by the internal extremist tendencies that also influence its foreign policies. He pointed out that pensioned Russian officers could not cause any social problems to Latvia. He approved of the concept of the foundation for the repatriation of pensioned officers as well as those inhabitants of Latvia who were willing to move to Russia. Mr.Rannikh also said that the purpose of the protocol to the agreement on pensioned officers would be the specification of certain points and the definition of the mechanisms of the implementation of the agreement.

In his interview for DIENA Russian Ambassador Alexander Rannikh insisted that the Yeltsin's decree on the creation of a military base in Latvia was a technical mistake. He also admitted that it could be a provocation as well. Mr.Rannikh also stressed that the most of the threat to its stability is caused not from outside but by the internal extremist tendencies that also influence its foreign policies. He pointed out that pensioned Russian officers could not cause any social problems to Latvia. He approved of the concept of the foundation for the repatriation of pensioned officers as well as those inhabitants of Latvia who were willing to move to Russia. Mr.Rannikh also said that the purpose of the protocol to the agreement on pensioned officers would be the specification of certain points and the definition of the mechanisms of the implementation of the agreement. Diena

According to non-official opinions expressed by Government executives Minister for Foreign Affairs Georgs Andreyevs and Minister for Special Missions Edvins Inkens will have to resign soon. The resigning will be connected with a forthcoming disclosure of secret files prooving their collaboration with KGB.

According to non-official opinions expressed by Government executives Minister for Foreign Affairs Georgs Andreyevs and Minister for Special Missions Edvins Inkens will have to resign soon. The resigning will be connected with a forthcoming disclosure of secret files prooving their collaboration with KGB. Diena

The Latvian Committee for Human Rights announced the beginning of the action involving the collection of facts of illegal actions by the CID. The Committee will collect individual complaints that will be submitted during the May Day rally.

The Latvian Committee for Human Rights announced the beginning of the action involving the collection of facts of illegal actions by the CID. The Committee will collect individual complaints that will be submitted during the May Day rally. SM Segodnya, Panorama Latvii

Criminal proceedings against the Head of the Vidzeme CID Office Mrs.Porietere and the Head of the Ziemele CID Office Mr.Kirsis are continued. The final decision of the procurator offices is being delayed due to the large number of complaints. Both persons are accused in deliberate refusal to implement court decrees.

Criminal proceedings against the Head of the Vidzeme CID Office Mrs.Porietere and the Head of the Ziemele CID Office Mr.Kirsis are continued. The final decision of the procurator offices is being delayed due to the large number of complaints. Both persons are accused in deliberate refusal to implement court decrees. SM Segodnya