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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The Saeima Commission for Foreign affairs still insists on a separate ratification of each agreement between Russia and Latvia. Head of the Commission Mr.Kirsteins stressed that there were juridical but not political reasons for the suggested approach. He proposes to split the agreement package before the second reading on November 10. Mr.Kirsteins noted that in Russia the agreements had been discussed separately from each other. He expects the results of the voting on the second reading to be same as during the first reading. A delegation of the

The Saeima Commission for Foreign affairs still insists on a separate ratification of each agreement between Russia and Latvia. Head of the Commission Mr.Kirsteins stressed that there were juridical but not political reasons for the suggested approach. He proposes to split the agreement package before the second reading on November 10. Mr.Kirsteins noted that in Russia the agreements had been discussed separately from each other. He expects the results of the voting on the second reading to be same as during the first reading. A delegation of the Duma Commission for Foreign Affairs will visit the Saeima later this month. Labrit, Diena

The "Latvijas Cels" faction decided to support Janis Adamsons' candidature for the post of the Minister of Interior. The candidature is also supported by "LC" coalition partners and the Democratic Party faction. "LC" also supported Vladimir Makarov's candidature for the post of the State Minister for Social Affairs. It was stressed that he was an expert of social issues and had left "Tevzemei un Brivibai" before he was nominated. The National Block decided to support the suggestion put forward by the "LC" to postpone the consideration of the candidates by the Saeima until next week to make it possible for the deputies to discuss the candidates.

The "Latvijas Cels" faction decided to support Janis Adamsons' candidature for the post of the Minister of Interior. The candidature is also supported by "LC" coalition partners and the Democratic Party faction. "LC" also supported Vladimir Makarov's candidature for the post of the State Minister for Social Affairs. It was stressed that he was an expert of social issues and had left "Tevzemei un Brivibai" before he was nominated. The National Block decided to support the suggestion put forward by the "LC" to postpone the consideration of the candidates by the Saeima until next week to make it possible for the deputies to discuss the candidates. Diena, Neatkariga

When asked by

When asked by "DIENA" about the possibility of a step-by-step dismantling of the Skrunda radar Minister for Foreign Affairs Birkavs said that a complete demolition of the facility was important from a political point of view. He added that the Skrunda radar was the case when political aspect should prevail over economics.

The Vidzeme District court is considering Mr.Aivars Kreituss' case. Deputy Kreituss has been accused in concealing his collaboration with the KGB. Currently there is no evidence to support the charge except for a single registration card in the KGB files.

The Vidzeme District court is considering Mr.Aivars Kreituss' case. Deputy Kreituss has been accused in concealing his collaboration with the KGB. Currently there is no evidence to support the charge except for a single registration card in the KGB files. Diena, Neatkariga Cina