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

President’s Press Secretary A.Rozenberga confirmed the decision to award former Russian President B.Yeltsin with Latvian Three Star Decoration for his personal participation and support in restoration of statehood of Latvia.

Presidents Press Secretary A.Rozenberga confirmed the decision to award former Russian President B.Yeltsin with Latvian Three Star Decoration for his personal participation and support in restoration of statehood of Latvia. Neatkariga, Diena Jauna Avize, Chas, Respublika,

The Chairman of the Union of Latvian Local Governments A.Jaunsleinis considers that the proposal of TB/LNNK to establish an appointed regional administration could be explained with the wish of ruling parties to divide among themselves financial resources of EU Structural Funds.

The Chairman of the Union of Latvian Local Governments A.Jaunsleinis considers that the proposal of TB/LNNK to establish an appointed regional administration could be explained with the wish of ruling parties to divide among themselves financial resources of EU Structural Funds. Neatkariga

The Minister of Justice V.Birkavs did not punish the Head of State Language Centre Dz.Hirsa although she exceeded her authority when sending letters to the heads of Latvian local governments with a request to take a decision by October 10, 1999 on abolishing regional state language testing commissions. In her letter Dz.Hirsa pointed out that the commissions in Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Liepaja, Rezekne and Venspils. The conditions allow to make a conclusion that the Head was not punished due to kindness of the Minister of Justice but because her action was advantageous to V.Birkavs.

The Minister of Justice V.Birkavs did not punish the Head of State Language Centre Dz.Hirsa although she exceeded her authority when sending letters to the heads of Latvian local governments with a request to take a decision by October 10, 1999 on abolishing regional state language testing commissions. In her letter Dz.Hirsa pointed out that the commissions in Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Liepaja, Rezekne and Venspils. The conditions allow to make a conclusion that the Head was not punished due to kindness of the Minister of Justice but because her action was advantageous to V.Birkavs. Neatkariga

Today experts from 6 countries are arriving to Latvia to discuss the questions concerning war crimes and evaluate the evidences in Kalejs’s case.

Today experts from 6 countries are arriving to Latvia to discuss the questions concerning war crimes and evaluate the evidences in Kalejss case. Neatkariga

Russian Ambassador to Latvia A.Udaltsov expressed his repentance that Russia and Byelorussia were not invited to the international meeting of experts on war crimes. According to A.Udaltsov “besides Latvia, Latvian punitive units left the most bloody traces.”

Russian Ambassador to Latvia A.Udaltsov expressed his repentance that Russia and Byelorussia were not invited to the international meeting of experts on war crimes. According to A.Udaltsov besides Latvia, Latvian punitive units left the most bloody traces. Diena, Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Panorama Latvii

Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party expressed her support to the idea to organise a population opinion poll on Latvia‘s moving towards joining EU.

Latvian Social Democratic Workers Party expressed her support to the idea to organise a population opinion poll on Latvia‘s moving towards joining EU. Neatkariga

Riga Secondary School No 20 introduced society with its achievements bilingual education. They have chosen the bilingual education program where the Latvian language is taught starting from the first class.

Riga Secondary School No 20 introduced society with its achievements bilingual education. They have chosen the bilingual education program where the Latvian language is taught starting from the first class. Neatkariga

The Minister of Interior M.Seglins passed a decree appointing his deputy M.Bicevskis as a temporary Head of the DCMA.

The Minister of Interior M.Seglins passed a decree appointing his deputy M.Bicevskis as a temporary Head of the DCMA. Diena

Estonian political elite has come to a decision that it is necessary to make major amendments to the constitution of Estonia. They are necessary let Estonia could join EU.

Estonian political elite has come to a decision that it is necessary to make major amendments to the constitution of Estonia. They are necessary let Estonia could join EU. Diena

Riga resident R.Abolins decided to give up his Latvian citizenship protesting against the absence of rights and social defencelessness of workers.

Riga resident R.Abolins decided to give up his Latvian citizenship protesting against the absence of rights and social defencelessness of workers. Rigas Balss

The consultations of the New Party with different Saeima factions seem more and more strange. At their last meeting with Social Democrats were present neither the leader of the Party R.Pauls nor the Saeima faction Head S.Dreimane.

The consultations of the New Party with different Saeima factions seem more and more strange. At their last meeting with Social Democrats were present neither the leader of the Party R.Pauls nor the Saeima faction Head S.Dreimane. Chas

S.Mellupe writes about the situation when many tourists from Latvia ask for political asylum in GB. It could lead to abolishment of no-visa agreement.

S.Mellupe writes about the situation when many tourists from Latvia ask for political asylum in GB. It could lead to abolishment of no-visa agreement. Chas