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Yesterday the Saeima approved the Draft Education Law in the 2nd reading. According to the law, at state and municipal educational institutions education will be acquired in the state language, while in private educational institutions or institutions implementing educational programs of national minorities, other languages may be used. The draft law does not specify how much private schools will be financed by the state. The Saeima decided to have the final reading of the Education Law at an extraordinary session on 12 October.

Yesterday the Saeima approved the Draft Education Law in the 2nd reading. According to the law, at state and municipal educational institutions education will be acquired in the state language, while in private educational institutions or institutions implementing educational programs of national minorities, other languages may be used. The draft law does not specify how much private schools will be financed by the state. The Saeima decided to have the final reading of the Education Law at an extraordinary session on 12 October. Diena

Today Saeima continues discussing of draft State Language Law in the third reading.

Today Saeima continues discussing of draft State Language Law in the third reading. Jauna Avize

Leaders of

Leaders of the Latvian Way, For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK, and New Party reached an oral agreement on an intention protocol providing formation of a coalition government and support of Vilis Kristopans as a Prime Minister. Leader of the Latvian Way Andrejs Pantelejevs told that on Friday the parties will start work on a governmental declaration. At the same time, the Board of the Peoples Party has passed a resolution to start talks with the Latvian Way and For Fatherland and Freedom/ LNNK about the formation of a coalition government. In response, Andrejs Pantelejevs told press that the intention protocol of three parties is a priority and the Peoples Party has a possibility to join it. Diena

Election results in electoral district in abroad show that the

Election results in electoral district in abroad show that the For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK has received the most of votes - 38.4%, in the second place there is the Peoples Party with 30.6% of votes , in the third - the Latvian Way with 12.2%. Majority of voters participating in the referendum supported the abolishment of the amendments to the Citizenship Law, it, however, will not change the outcome of the referendum. Diena

Analysing the outcome of the referendum, Paul Goble argues that the greatest challenge arising from this vote is for Latvian people to make this system work, to implement the provisions of the ratified law in everyday life.

Analysing the outcome of the referendum, Paul Goble argues that the greatest challenge arising from this vote is for Latvian people to make this system work, to implement the provisions of the ratified law in everyday life. Diena

Yesterday at a press conference the Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Valdis Birkavs expressed a hope that after the referendum Latvia will receive concrete assistance from foreign countries for social integration and instruction of Latvian language for Russian-speaking population.

Yesterday at a press conference the Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Valdis Birkavs expressed a hope that after the referendum Latvia will receive concrete assistance from foreign countries for social integration and instruction of Latvian language for Russian-speaking population. Diena

Chaspublishes a summary of an interview with the Advisor of the Russian President Emil Payn in which he called the outcome of the referendum in Latvia small victory of progressive mankind. He argued that international pressure, on one hand, and sensible pragmatism of Latvians, on the other hand, determined the positive results of the referendum. As a positive moment in elections, Mr. Payn stressed the reduced number of national radicals in the next parliament. Chas

Anatoly Chehoev, a member of Russian parliamentary commission on CIS affairs and the initiator of draft law on sanctions against Latvia, told BNS that due to the outcome of the referendum and the elections, the Russian Duma will not speed up adoption of such law. “Now a lot depends on what type of people will be in a new government and what will be done in relation with the outcome of the referendum, “ Mr. Chehoev said.

Anatoly Chehoev, a member of Russian parliamentary commission on CIS affairs and the initiator of draft law on sanctions against Latvia, told BNS that due to the outcome of the referendum and the elections, the Russian Duma will not speed up adoption of such law. Now a lot depends on what type of people will be in a new government and what will be done in relation with the outcome of the referendum, Mr. Chehoev said. B&B

Rigas Balss publishes an interview with the head of Naturalziation Board Eizenija Aldermane in which she argues that if a person knows the state language and wants to become a Latvian citizen, the state should not make any obstacles. According to Ms. Aldermane, neither Europe nor Russia needs elimination of window system, it is necessary for people who live here and does not want to see Latvia as a two-community state. A regular meeting of Latvian -Estonian working group on Valka-Valga issue will take place not on 8 October as planned but on 16 October. Panorama Latvii, B&B

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No agreement between the

No agreement between the Peoples Party and the Latvian Way was reached during talks yesterday. The Peoples Party believes that, first, parties should agree on basic principles of government operation by respecting rightist-conservative values and keeping in mind influential representation of leftist forces in the Saeima, and then discuss personalia, while the Latvian Way holds to the requirement to have Vilis Kristopans as a Prime Minister. On Wednesday the Latvian Way will start the second round of talks with all parties. Diena

After the European conference in Luxembourg the Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Valdis Birkavs said that Latvia has achieved tremendous progress in spheres of internal and foreign politics, and according to him, Latvia should be invited to EU accession talks in December.

After the European conference in Luxembourg the Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Valdis Birkavs said that Latvia has achieved tremendous progress in spheres of internal and foreign politics, and according to him, Latvia should be invited to EU accession talks in December. Diena

Estonian President Lennart Meri welcomed the outcome of the referendum on amendments to the Citizenship Law. He thinks that it will influence the decision of Estonian parliament which will soon consider similar amendments.

Estonian President Lennart Meri welcomed the outcome of the referendum on amendments to the Citizenship Law. He thinks that it will influence the decision of Estonian parliament which will soon consider similar amendments. Diena

In a statement of Mr. James Rubin (spelling?), a spokesman of the US Department of State, it is said that the US government welcomes the outcome of the referendum in Latvia. The amendments to the Citizenship Law completely correspond with the basic principles of the US-Baltic Partnership Charter, and “fulfil all of Latvia’s international obligations in the area of citizenship and naturalization without any harm to the development of Latvian language and culture. “

In a statement of Mr. James Rubin (spelling?), a spokesman of the US Department of State, it is said that the US government welcomes the outcome of the referendum in Latvia. The amendments to the Citizenship Law completely correspond with the basic principles of the US-Baltic Partnership Charter, and fulfil all of Latvias international obligations in the area of citizenship and naturalization without any harm to the development of Latvian language and culture. Diena

Board of the

Board of the For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK passed a resolution in which it promises to do everything to guarantee the deciding role of the state language in the constitution, the State Language Law and Education Law, to improve the work of the State Language Inspectorate, to intensify overseeing of naturalization process, as well as to obtain real security guarantees from international institutions. Neatkariga

Board of the

Board of the For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK believes that results of the referendum show a negative attitude of the majority of Latvians towards the amendments to the Citizenship Law, since the outcome of the referendum was determined by voting of Russian-speaking citizens in Riga and the Latgale region. Nellija Locmele, a DIENA journalist, argues that such statement is tendentious, since the amendments were supported in districts where majority of citizens are Latvians, for example, in Jurmala where 75% of citizens are Latvians, Aluksne region (88.2% Latvians), Gulbene region (90.8%), Valka region ( 93.7%), Ventspils (93, 7%) and others. Diena

On the basis of Byelorussian classes at the Riga Secondary School No 75 the Byelorussian primary school was founded. The school will provide students with qualitative primary education, will draw Byelorussian Diaspora closer to the native language and national culture, as well as “continue traditions of the independent Latvian state in preserving Byelorussian identity and integration.“ The school will be financed from the Riga City municipal budget. The languages of instruction will be Byelorussian and Latvian.

On the basis of Byelorussian classes at the Riga Secondary School No 75 the Byelorussian primary school was founded. The school will provide students with qualitative primary education, will draw Byelorussian Diaspora closer to the native language and national culture, as well as continue traditions of the independent Latvian state in preserving Byelorussian identity and integration. The school will be financed from the Riga City municipal budget. The languages of instruction will be Byelorussian and Latvian. Jauna Avize, B&B

In an interview for the news agency LETA Paul Goble said that the outcome of the referendum on amendments to the Citizenship Law allows to improve the Latvian and US relations, and Latvia has a strong basis for initiating issues of joining the EU, NATO and WTO. Mr. Goble also stressed that now the West should end pressure on Latvia.

In an interview for the news agency LETA Paul Goble said that the outcome of the referendum on amendments to the Citizenship Law allows to improve the Latvian and US relations, and Latvia has a strong basis for initiating issues of joining the EU, NATO and WTO. Mr. Goble also stressed that now the West should end pressure on Latvia. Jauna Avize ODIHR experts who monitored the elections and the referendum on 3 October concluded that they were conducted in transparent and professional manner, and that the integrity of the process was upheld by well trained competent election commission members who displayed complete independence and impartiality which is essential to the legitimacy and credibility of the electoral process. At the same time, the ODIHR experts noted that the referendum question was confusingly formulated. Jauna Avize

Olgerts Tipans, head of an expert group working on the conception for social integration, told 

Olgerts Tipans, head of an expert group working on the conception for social integration, toldNeatkariga that experts have indicated problems and proposed conceptual solutions in ten spheres - education, language, citizenship and naturalization, repatriation, immigration and co-operation with countrymen in abroad, information, non-governmental organizations, regional aspects, science and state institutions. Mr. Tipans thinks that in next year the work on particular programs and projects might start. Neatkariga

Yesterday a representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Rahmanin positively evaluated the outcome of the referendum in Latvia. Still, it is too early to speak about cardinal improvement of humanitarian situation in the country, Mr. Rahmanin said. He also pointed out that the radical forces try to tighten State Language Law and Education Law. The Latvian Foreign Affairs Ministry, in turn, thinks that Moscow does not understand the situation.

Yesterday a representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Rahmanin positively evaluated the outcome of the referendum in Latvia. Still, it is too early to speak about cardinal improvement of humanitarian situation in the country, Mr. Rahmanin said. He also pointed out that the radical forces try to tighten State Language Law and Education Law. The Latvian Foreign Affairs Ministry, in turn, thinks that Moscow does not understand the situation. Chas

Leader of

Leader of Peoples Harmony Party Janis Jurkans, chairman of the movement For Equality S. Dimanis , leader of Socialist Party F. Strogonov, and co-ordinator of union For Human Rights in Unified Latvia A. Rubiks express their thanks to people who casted their votes for the list of Peoples Harmony Party in recent parliamentary elections. Panorama Latvii

Eduard Lapidus, a journalist, expresses a hope that the block of leftist forces -

Eduard Lapidus, a journalist, expresses a hope that the block of leftist forces - Peoples Harmony Party - will not split in the 7th Saeima, but continue pursuing of active legislative protection of non-citizens. Panorama Latvii

Movement

Movement For Equality calls people to a picket on 8 October when the Saeima will review the State Language Law in the final reading.Panorama Latvii

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Yesterday

Yesterday the Latvian Way started talks with the New Party, For Fatherland and Freedom, and the Union of Social democrats about the basic principles of forming a new government. All mentioned parties are ready to support a Latvian Way candidate for the post of the Prime Minister Vilis Kristopans. Tomorrow the Latvian Way plans to meet with the Peoplss Party and the Peoples Harmony Party. Analysing these preliminary talks journalists raise a question about the reaction of the Peoples Party which obtain most seats in the new Saeima, to the initiative of the Latvian Way to form a government. Neatkariga, Diena, Chas

Analysing possibilities of having a stable government, Janis Penikis, a political scientist, argues that the decisive role in ensuring stability of a new government, will be played by the party discipline. According to Mr. Penikis, only two parties -

Analysing possibilities of having a stable government, Janis Penikis, a political scientist, argues that the decisive role in ensuring stability of a new government, will be played by the party discipline. According to Mr. Penikis, only two parties - the Latvian Way and For Fatherland and Freedom can be considered absolutely stable. Neatkariga

Yesterday Riga District Court sentenced Ilmars Purmalis who committed murder of three elderly people to death penalty. This is the third case when court sentences the highest punishment after the promulgation of the moratorium on death penalty by the State President.

Yesterday Riga District Court sentenced Ilmars Purmalis who committed murder of three elderly people to death penalty. This is the third case when court sentences the highest punishment after the promulgation of the moratorium on death penalty by the State President. Diena, Neatkariga

NeatkarigaandJauna Avizepublish foreign press reviews concerning the outcome of the referendum in Latvia. The foreign press expresses gladness about possibilities of Latvia to move closer to the EU, and to improve the relations with Russia. Foreign Affairs Ministries and politicians of many foreign countries have welcomed the outcome of the referendum in Latvia and stated that it would promote Latvias integration into Europe. Among them there are Austrian, German, Swedish, Finnish Foreign Affairs Ministers, the president of the European Liberal Party U.Elleman -Jensen, and Secretary General of the West European Union H, Kutiljero. The Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Ministry also has sent an official greeting. Diena

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs positively evaluates the results of the referendum. The newly elected Saeima has received a clear signal that the people of Latvia relates the long-term interest of their country with achieving of interethnic harmony, social integration, and observance of human rights norms.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs positively evaluates the results of the referendum. The newly elected Saeima has received a clear signal that the people of Latvia relates the long-term interest of their country with achieving of interethnic harmony, social integration, and observance of human rights norms. SM, Panorama Latvii

In Estonia politicians and mass media differently evaluate the outcome of the referendum in Latvia. Representatives of the Right wing parties argue that the outcome of the referendum will intensify international pressure on Estonia concerning the citizenship issue. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the results.

In Estonia politicians and mass media differently evaluate the outcome of the referendum in Latvia. Representatives of the Right wing parties argue that the outcome of the referendum will intensify international pressure on Estonia concerning the citizenship issue. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the results. Diena

According to experts interviewed by

According to experts interviewed by Diena, the referendum showed that the Latvian citizens do not want non-citizens to be pushed off from happenings in the country. At the same time, it shows that the most attention will have to be paid to instruction of the Latvian language and formation of civic consciousness. According to the head of the Naturalization Board Eizenija Aldermane, the outcome of the referendum is the best that could have happened, and finally there will be put an end to this issue. Ms. Aldermane argues that only some 10-12 % of children born after 1991 will be registered as citizens. Due to different reasons parents will not rush to register their children as Latvian citizens. Nils Muiznieks states that the results of the referendum are more important than the election results. In sense of internal politics, this was a strong signal to non-citizens that we have not pushed them off. It is not a huge obligingness, nevertheless it is a step towards integration, Nils Muiznieks says. Minister of Education and Science J. Gaigals argues that the most attention will have to be paid to instruction of the Latvian language. All political parties which were against the abolishment of the amendments to Citizenship Law, are satisfied with the outcome of the referendum. It is not clear when exactly the amendments will come into force. At first the Central Electoral Commission should summarize official results of the referendum and inform the State President. Once the state president promulgates the law, it will come into force within fourteen days. Diena

The summarizing of the election results in 14 electoral districts in abroad shows that

The summarizing of the election results in 14 electoral districts in abroad shows that Peoples Party received the most votes - 658, then comes For Fatherland and Freedom - 398, the Latvian Way - 269, New Party- 142 , Peoples Harmony Party - 88 and social democrats - 77. Results of 17 other electoral districts in abroad where the voting took place by mail, will, be known today. Diena

SM publishes an article by Svetlana Gartovanova who argues that the Latgale region where 80% voters supported the amendments to the Citizenship Law saved the country.

P.S. In the press review of 5 October there is a mistake in information concerning the number of people participating in elections. The right version is that according to preliminary results, out of 1,313 739 persons having the right to vote, 952, 945 citizens casted their votes, and 946 590 ballots were considered valid.

P.S. In the press review of 5 October there is a mistake in information concerning the number of people participating in elections. The right version is that according to preliminary results, out of 1,313 739 persons having the right to vote, 952, 945 citizens casted their votes, and 946 590 ballots were considered valid. Neatkariga

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According to the preliminary results of the 7th Saeima elections, 1, 313 739 citizens participated in voting, and 946, 590 ballots were considered valid.

According to the preliminary results of the 7th Saeima elections, 1, 313 739 citizens participated in voting, and 946, 590 ballots were considered valid. Neatkariga

As a result of the parliamentary elections in Latvia on 3 October, six parties obtained seats in the new Saeima -

As a result of the parliamentary elections in Latvia on 3 October, six parties obtained seats in the new Saeima - the Poeples Party (according to preliminary results - 20.9%), the Latvian Way (18.2%), Peoples Harmony Party (14.23%), For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK (14.15%), Union of Social Democrats (12.9 %) and the New Party (7.4%) According to the chair of the Central Electoral Commission, results of the elections may change a little bit after the votes will be counted in pooling stations in abroad, for example, the For Fatherland and Freedom may obtain additional votes. Diena

On the election day in several electoral districts violations of Electoral law were recorded. In one electoral district, radio broadcasted political campaign of social democrats. Upon directives of the central Electoral Commission members, this violation was eliminated by prohibiting to play radio in electoral districts. The most serious violation of Electoral Law was recorded in Jurmala where voters were issued unstamped ballots of the referendum. According to chair of the Central Electoral Commission Arnis Cimdars, the issuance of these ballots were terminated and the CEC compared them, so that later when counted these ballots could be considered as valid.

On the election day in several electoral districts violations of Electoral law were recorded. In one electoral district, radio broadcasted political campaign of social democrats. Upon directives of the central Electoral Commission members, this violation was eliminated by prohibiting to play radio in electoral districts. The most serious violation of Electoral Law was recorded in Jurmala where voters were issued unstamped ballots of the referendum. According to chair of the Central Electoral Commission Arnis Cimdars, the issuance of these ballots were terminated and the CEC compared them, so that later when counted these ballots could be considered as valid. Jauna Avize

All Russian newspapers acknowledge achievement of Poeple’s Harmony party which according to preliminary results, may have obtained up to 16 seats in the parliament.

All Russian newspapers acknowledge achievement of Poeples Harmony party which according to preliminary results, may have obtained up to 16 seats in the parliament. Chas, Panorama Latvii

Parties which obtained seats in the next parliament, do not have a clear vision about possible models of a new government. The talks will start on Monday. According to deputy chair of the

Parties which obtained seats in the next parliament, do not have a clear vision about possible models of a new government. The talks will start on Monday. According to deputy chair of the For Fatherland and Freedom Janis Straume, the most stable government would consist of Peoples Party, the Latvian Way and For Fatherland and Freedom. The most acceptable for the Latvian Way would be coalition with the New Party , and For Fatherland and Freedom, Andrejs Pantelejevs said. However, according with unofficial results of elections, it will not hold majority of seats in the Saeima. K. Kazakov, aChas journalist, argues that the coalition formed by the Latvian Way, For Fatherland and Freedom and Peoples Party would be strong, clever, and would be based on capital and professionalism. Juris Bojars, leader of the Union of Social Democrats, stated that there will be no co-operation between his party and Andris Skele (Peoples Party). The main discussions may raise over the candidates to the post of Prime Minister. The Latvian Way does not give up its major requirement for the coalition-forming - to have Vilis Kristopans as the Prime Minister. Diena, Neatkariga

State President Guntis Ulmanis would like to name a new Prime Minister on 3 November, and the choice will depend on the party coalition, Press Secretary of State President Vita Savicka told

State President Guntis Ulmanis would like to name a new Prime Minister on 3 November, and the choice will depend on the party coalition, Press Secretary of State President Vita Savicka told Diena.

According to unofficial results of the referendum, 53.02% of voters who participated in the referendum concerning the Citizenship Law amendments casted their votes against the abolishing of amendments, for abolishment were 45% of voters. In the referendum in Latvia participated 885, 547 citizens or 69, 82%. 2% of votes were void due to the fact that either both answers or none of them were marked. The Chair of the Central Electoral Commission Arnis Cimdars told the press that these citizens obviously did so consciously by supporting the referendum as an expression of democracy. According to unofficial results, a decisive role for the keeping of amendments was played by voters in Riga and Latgale region (in Latgale region - 68,6% voted against abolishment and in Riga - 53.55%). In other regions the majority voted for abolishment of amendments.

According to unofficial results of the referendum, 53.02% of voters who participated in the referendum concerning the Citizenship Law amendments casted their votes against the abolishing of amendments, for abolishment were 45% of voters. In the referendum in Latvia participated 885, 547 citizens or 69, 82%. 2% of votes were void due to the fact that either both answers or none of them were marked. The Chair of the Central Electoral Commission Arnis Cimdars told the press that these citizens obviously did so consciously by supporting the referendum as an expression of democracy. According to unofficial results, a decisive role for the keeping of amendments was played by voters in Riga and Latgale region (in Latgale region - 68,6% voted against abolishment and in Riga - 53.55%). In other regions the majority voted for abolishment of amendments. Diena

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minority Affairs Max van der Stoel welcomed the results of the referendum. ”By deciding to approve the amendments to the Law on Citizenship, the people of Latvia have taken an important step towards solving interethnic problems and promoting the process of integration, “Max van der Stoel writes. He also expresses hope that Estonian parliament will follow the Latvian example to grant citizenship to children born after the restoration of independence, and support the governmental proposal on this issue. Baltic News Service informs that the Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Ministry positively evaluates the results of the referendum in Latvia which would liberalize the procedure of acquiring citizenship in accordance with the OSCE recommendations.

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minority Affairs Max van der Stoel welcomed the results of the referendum. By deciding to approve the amendments to the Law on Citizenship, the people of Latvia have taken an important step towards solving interethnic problems and promoting the process of integration, Max van der Stoel writes. He also expresses hope that Estonian parliament will follow the Latvian example to grant citizenship to children born after the restoration of independence, and support the governmental proposal on this issue. Baltic News Service informs that the Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Ministry positively evaluates the results of the referendum in Latvia which would liberalize the procedure of acquiring citizenship in accordance with the OSCE recommendations. Diena

Head of the delegation of observers from the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Miko Elo told journalists that the 7th Saeima elections in Latvia were free, fair and democratic. Results of the referendum express the will of the people of Latvia to achieve full integration of Latvian residents and to move towards the European Union.

Head of the delegation of observers from the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly Miko Elo told journalists that the 7th Saeima elections in Latvia were free, fair and democratic. Results of the referendum express the will of the people of Latvia to achieve full integration of Latvian residents and to move towards the European Union. Diena

After discussions which lasted for four years, the government finally approved the foundations of the Latvian Institute, a state limited liability company whose main task will be popularization of Latvia in abroad. Vaira Vike- Freiberga was approved for the post of the director.

After discussions which lasted for four years, the government finally approved the foundations of the Latvian Institute, a state limited liability company whose main task will be popularization of Latvia in abroad. Vaira Vike- Freiberga was approved for the post of the director. Neatkariga

On the election day an incident occured between a couple of activists of the movement “

On the election day an incident occured between a couple of activists of the movement For Equality holding a poster which said Stalin repressed 45 thousand residents of Latvia. Free Latvia is repressing 700 thousand non-citizens and Latvian speaking by-passers who tore the poster. Further conflict was prevented by patrolling Home Guards. Chas, SM

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Saturday newspapers concentrate on the elections and referendum which took place on 3 October. The first results were expected on Saturday night. A day before elections three highest state officials - State President, Prime Minister and Saeima Speaker- made official statements empasizing the importance of participation in elections. State President Guntis Ulmanis urged people to participate in referendum and not to make a decision based on emotions. Saeima Speaker Alfreds Cepanis also urged people vote against the abolishment of Citizenship Law amendments. Prime Minster Guntars Krasts did not express his opinion concerning the referendum, but asked people carefully think over their choice.

Saturday newspapers concentrate on the elections and referendum which took place on 3 October. The first results were expected on Saturday night. A day before elections three highest state officials - State President, Prime Minister and Saeima Speaker- made official statements empasizing the importance of participation in elections. State President Guntis Ulmanis urged people to participate in referendum and not to make a decision based on emotions. Saeima Speaker Alfreds Cepanis also urged people vote against the abolishment of Citizenship Law amendments. Prime Minster Guntars Krasts did not express his opinion concerning the referendum, but asked people carefully think over their choice. Diena

Neatkariga publishes full text of State Presidents and Prime Minsters statements a day before elections.

Observers from the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly told press that the formulation of the question for the referendum on the Citizenship Law amendments is very complicated, and it might cause confusion for some voters.

Observers from the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly told press that the formulation of the question for the referendum on the Citizenship Law amendments is very complicated, and it might cause confusion for some voters. Diena, Neatkariga

Swedish government has decided to allocate 4 million SEK for the UNDP Baltic Investment Fund, the Swedish Embassy in Latvia told DIENA. The goals of the Fund is to finance activities related with gender equality, integration and civic society, information technologies and legal system.

Swedish government has decided to allocate 4 million SEK for the UNDP Baltic Investment Fund, the Swedish Embassy in Latvia told DIENA. The goals of the Fund is to finance activities related with gender equality, integration and civic society, information technologies and legal system. Diena

From the 10th till 20th of October an exposition of the Museum of 50 years of Occupation will be held in the building of the Parliament of Europe. It will be a possibility to acquaint international society with a tragic fate of the Latvian people, Prime Minister Guntars Krasts and the initiator of the event, deputy of the European Parliament E. Caccavale told press. The arrangement of the exposition will be financed by the state.

From the 10th till 20th of October an exposition of the Museum of 50 years of Occupation will be held in the building of the Parliament of Europe. It will be a possibility to acquaint international society with a tragic fate of the Latvian people, Prime Minister Guntars Krasts and the initiator of the event, deputy of the European Parliament E. Caccavale told press. The arrangement of the exposition will be financed by the state. Diena

On the day of election, SM publishes an article by Mr. Arkadjev analysing Russia’s possible reaction in a case majority had supported the abolishment of amendments. According to the author, Russia will not start any economic sanctions against Latvia. It will attempt to make international organizations - UN and OSCE - put political pressure on Latvia.

On the day of election, SM publishes an article by Mr. Arkadjev analysing Russias possible reaction in a case majority had supported the abolishment of amendments. According to the author, Russia will not start any economic sanctions against Latvia. It will attempt to make international organizations - UN and OSCE - put political pressure on Latvia. SM