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 Review

Press Review

Yesterday the Saeima Standing Commission on Education, Culture and Science upheld its previous decision to postpone the consideration of the draft language law till August. Thus, at the extraordinary session of the parliament on 16 June summoned on the initiative of Fatherland and Freedom, the People’s Party and the Social democrats it will not be possible to consider the draft language law due to the absence of the conclusion from the responsible commission.

Yesterday the Saeima Standing Commission on Education, Culture and Science upheld its previous decision to postpone the consideration of the draft language law till August. Thus, at the extraordinary session of the parliament on 16 June summoned on the initiative of Fatherland and Freedom, the Peoples Party and the Social democrats it will not be possible to consider the draft language law due to the absence of the conclusion from the responsible commission.

Leadership of the Fatherland and Freedom, however, thinks that the draft law might be considered without the appropriate conclusion. The deputies could vote on submitted proposals separately.

Leadership of the Fatherland and Freedom, however, thinks that the draft law might be considered without the appropriate conclusion. The deputies could vote on submitted proposals separately. Diena, Jauna Avize, Neatkariga

SM comments this situation when the extraordinary session is summoned but there is no document to consider as the absurd theatre. SM

The Union of Social Democrats officially nominated Arnis Kalnins as its candidate for the presidential elections.

The Union of Social Democrats officially nominated Arnis Kalnins as its candidate for the presidential elections. Jauna Avize

2400 graduates of the minority school who combined the graduation examination of the Latvian language with the language examination for naturalisation, do not know yet whether their combined examination will be considered valid. The Saeima Standing Commission on Implementation of the Citizenship Law did not consider this issue due to the absence of the Minister of Education Janis Gaigals. Before taking the leave the Minister had asked not to consider this matter in his absence.

2400 graduates of the minority school who combined the graduation examination of the Latvian language with the language examination for naturalisation, do not know yet whether their combined examination will be considered valid. The Saeima Standing Commission on Implementation of the Citizenship Law did not consider this issue due to the absence of the Minister of Education Janis Gaigals. Before taking the leave the Minister had asked not to consider this matter in his absence. Diena

According to the information at the disposal of SM, the Russian Duma will consider the draft law on economic sanctions against Latvia in the second reading already this month.

According to the information at the disposal of SM, the Russian Duma will consider the draft law on economic sanctions against Latvia in the second reading already this month. SM

Famous ballet dancer Andris Liepa will be granted the Latvian citizenship for outstanding service for the benefit of Latvia. Andris Liepa renounced his Russian citizenship.

Famous ballet dancer Andris Liepa will be granted the Latvian citizenship for outstanding service for the benefit of Latvia. Andris Liepa renounced his Russian citizenship. Neatkariga, Jauna Avize