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

In their telephone conversations with the

In their telephone conversations with the "Diena" readers Head of the Privatization Certificate Department Aivars Brenans and Head of the Citizenship and Immigration Department division Andris Leins confirmed that an earlier employment of a civilian by the Russian armed forces cannot be the reason for restricting the number of certificates issued to a person. Diena

It is possible that charges against Mr.Aivars Kreituss and Mr.Edvins Inkens will be revoked due to the lack of evidence. Both deputies have been charged with concealing their collaboration with the KGB.

It is possible that charges against Mr.Aivars Kreituss and Mr.Edvins Inkens will be revoked due to the lack of evidence. Both deputies have been charged with concealing their collaboration with the KGB. Diena

"Panorama Latvii" interviewed Head of the LNNK Mr.Lamberts regarding the recent proposal made by his faction. The LNNK faction suggested draft amendments to the Employment Law. The amendments deprived permanent residents who have not passed the test in the Latvian language or have studied in a school with the language of training other that Latvian of the right for unemployment benefits. Mr.Lamberts said that the amendment was aimed at motivating the unemployed Russian-speakers to study the Latvian language. He also noted that incapability to speak Latvian was often the main reason for employment problems. Baltiskaya Gazeta

A Russian parliamentary delegation is arriving today to Latvia. The group of four

A Russian parliamentary delegation is arriving today to Latvia. The group of four Duma deputies is headed by M.Sergey Baburin who is a leader of an opposition faction "Russky Put". The delegation is coming to Riga upon the invitation of the "Ravnopraviye" faction. Panorama Latvii

Yesterday the Saeima decreed to establish a permanent commission for control of the implementation of the Citizenship Law.

Yesterday the Saeima decreed to establish a permanent commission for control of the implementation of the Citizenship Law. SM Segodnya

In his interview for

In his interview for "Rigas Balss" Head of the Bureau for the Control of Troop Withdrawal Ilgonis Upmalis said that 1,115 demobilized Russian servicemen who would have to leave the country this year are residing currently in Latvia. The figure is quoted from the official lists provided by the Russian side. According to Mr.Upmalis the Russian side ignores his requests to provide the Bureau with a more precise updated list. The Bureau has no information on certificates for the purchase of apartments in Russia. The certificates are part of the US-sponsored housing program for demobilized Russian officers. Rigas Balss