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The Ministry of Justice informed that the OSCE High Commissioner High Commissioner Max van der Stoel had not proposed any radical changes in the State Language Law regulations but asked to specify several articles giving a possibility for too wide interpretation. Press Secretary A.Vitenburgs did not give any concrete details about these proposals, just said that they had received remarks about some uncertainties and a request to specify places allowing too wide interpretation. The Commissioner had voiced a hope that those regulations would correspond to the international standards.

The Ministry of Justice informed that the OSCE High Commissioner High Commissioner Max van der Stoel had not proposed any radical changes in the State Language Law regulations but asked to specify several articles giving a possibility for too wide interpretation. Press Secretary A.Vitenburgs did not give any concrete details about these proposals, just said that they had received remarks about some uncertainties and a request to specify places allowing too wide interpretation. The Commissioner had voiced a hope that those regulations would correspond to the international standards. Diena, Neatkariga,

Russian speaking newspaper

Russian speaking newspaper Chas writes that European experts have made proposals to 6 out of 9 regulations on implementing the State Language Law and add that in the diplomatic language it meant that two thirds of the regulations have been found useless and should be revised. Vesti Segodnya states that the High Commissioner has severely criticised these regulations.

Latvian Human rights Office has received from the Minister of Justice a letter where it was stated that the State Language Law regulations corresponded to the Satversme (Constitution). Director of the Office O.Bruveris thinks that it is not the end yet and the discussion should be continued.

Latvian Human rights Office has received from the Minister of Justice a letter where it was stated that the State Language Law regulations corresponded to the Satversme (Constitution). Director of the Office O.Bruveris thinks that it is not the end yet and the discussion should be continued. Vesti Segodnya

On Tuesday, after a period of more than a year will meet the Co-chairmen of Latvian – Russian intergovernmental commission. They will discuss the future activities of the Commission. Latvian Co-chairman A.Gorbunovs stated that this meeting proved restoration of a dialog between those two countries.

On Tuesday, after a period of more than a year will meet the Co-chairmen of Latvian – Russian intergovernmental commission. They will discuss the future activities of the Commission. Latvian Co-chairman A.Gorbunovs stated that this meeting proved restoration of a dialog between those two countries. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna Avize, Vesti Segodnya

To solve the problem of receiving free of charge work permits for foreign artists, employed by state and municipal institution, governmental commission adopted amendments in the regulations on the procedure of employing foreigners in the Republic of Latvia.

To solve the problem of receiving free of charge work permits for foreign artists, employed by state and municipal institution, governmental commission adopted amendments in the regulations on the procedure of employing foreigners in the Republic of Latvia. Diena

Today the Cabinet of Ministers will consider the teachers’ salaries reform plan of, prepared by the Ministry of Education. Let teachers could received the planned salary increase, the Government should decide the make amendments in the state budged for 3 million Ls.

Today the Cabinet of Ministers will consider the teachers salaries reform plan of, prepared by the Ministry of Education. Let teachers could received the planned salary increase, the Government should decide the make amendments in the state budged for 3 million Ls. Neatkariga

At the end of last week in Daugavpils took place a round table meting of Russian public organisations united in the union For Human Rights in United Latvia. The subject of discussion was to establish a combined political list for the next municipal election.

At the end of last week in Daugavpils took place a round table meting of Russian public organisations united in the union For Human Rights in United Latvia. The subject of discussion was to establish a combined political list for the next municipal election. Panorama Latvii

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While waiting for the statement of the OSCE High Commissioner concerning the language regulations,

While waiting for the statement of the OSCE High Commissioner concerning the language regulations, Chas has looked into the OSCE report released last March on the linguistic rights of the ethnic minorities on the territory of the OSCE countries. Judging by criteria applied in this report the Latvian language regulations should receive severe criticism. Chas

The coordination council of the union of left-wing will evaluate the new draft of the language regulations available on Internet since last Thursday. After the language regulations become effective in September, the left-wing forces plan to hold a conference on the possibilities of non-violent resistance.

The coordination council of the union of left-wing will evaluate the new draft of the language regulations available on Internet since last Thursday. After the language regulations become effective in September, the left-wing forces plan to hold a conference on the possibilities of non-violent resistance. Neatkariga

Interior Ministry has prepared the draft law on personal identity documents. The law is aimed at defining the different types of personal IDs and the procedure of using them.

Interior Ministry has prepared the draft law on personal identity documents. The law is aimed at defining the different types of personal IDs and the procedure of using them. Neatkariga

Different politicians interviewed by BNS think that the Cabinet of A. Berzins in the first 3 months have worked cautiously aiming to keep the coalition and avoiding hard decisions.

Different politicians interviewed by BNS think that the Cabinet of A. Berzins in the first 3 months have worked cautiously aiming to keep the coalition and avoiding hard decisions. Neatkariga

A commentary by Sandris Tocs in

A commentary by Sandris Tocs in Neatkariga expresses surprise about the article in Kapitals since Anti-Semitism is not an everyday phenomena in Latvia: majority of Latvias residents dont have actual contacts with representatives of the Jewish population since they are so few here. However, the author is sure that the article serves as a good reason for ill-wishers to blow a big scandal for Latvia.

In the nearest time all society integration issues will be entrusted to a department in Justice Ministry. It was promised that the National Integration Program would be implemented with participation of an advisory council including representatives of famous non-Latvian residents. In an ironic commentary Nikolay Kabanov writes that after his experience, in everyday communication it is not so easy to tell a Russian from a Latvian.

In the nearest time all society integration issues will be entrusted to a department in Justice Ministry. It was promised that the National Integration Program would be implemented with participation of an advisory council including representatives of famous non-Latvian residents. In an ironic commentary Nikolay Kabanov writes that after his experience, in everyday communication it is not so easy to tell a Russian from a Latvian. Vesti

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Russian Foreign Ministry last Friday released its statement on the State Language Law regulations saying that the draft regulations “are directed towards deepening of the restrictive nature of the language legislation”. A “detailed analyses of the situation allows to make a conclusion that Latvia and Estonia continue to violate their international obligations”.

Russian Foreign Ministry last Friday released its statement on the State Language Law regulations saying that the draft regulations are directed towards deepening of the restrictive nature of the language legislation. A detailed analyses of the situation allows to make a conclusion that Latvia and Estonia continue to violate their international obligations.

Latvian Foreign Ministry in the answer to this statement said that “society integration is the priority of the Latvian government and corresponding to Latvia’s integration in Europe it is a transparent and inclusive policy.

Latvian Foreign Ministry in the answer to this statement said that society integration is the priority of the Latvian government and corresponding to Latvias integration in Europe it is a transparent and inclusive policy. Chas, Diena, Panorama Latvii

Russian Foreign Ministry believes that the recent announcements of the OSCE High Commissioner Max van der Stoel on human rights situation in Estonia and Latvia are not objective, and the language situation in Estonia and Latvia constantly worsens. This announcement refers to Mr. Van der Stoel’s speech at the meeting of the OSCE Council where the situation of ethnic minorities in Estonia and Latvia was discussed. Russian Foreign Ministry states that the amendments to the language law do not solve the problems with using Russian in private companies. “Several OSCE countries constantly refuse to observe the opinion of ethnic minorities in Estonia and Latvia and their protests, as well as documents that restrict the language, culture, social and political rights of residents who do not belong to the indigenous people.”

Russian Foreign Ministry believes that the recent announcements of the OSCE High Commissioner Max van der Stoel on human rights situation in Estonia and Latvia are not objective, and the language situation in Estonia and Latvia constantly worsens. This announcement refers to Mr. Van der Stoels speech at the meeting of the OSCE Council where the situation of ethnic minorities in Estonia and Latvia was discussed. Russian Foreign Ministry states that the amendments to the language law do not solve the problems with using Russian in private companies. Several OSCE countries constantly refuse to observe the opinion of ethnic minorities in Estonia and Latvia and their protests, as well as documents that restrict the language, culture, social and political rights of residents who do not belong to the indigenous people. Neatkariga

  

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Justice Ministry on Friday finished its work on the State Language Law regulations and sent the draft for conclusion to the OSCE High Commissioner Max van der Stoel. After receiving the conclusion from the OSCE, during this week the draft will be submitted for consideration in the meeting of the committee of the Cabinet of Ministers, possibly on August 14. The content of the draft in its current stage is not released for public. However, the government officials have promised that the regulations will not be discriminatory towards ethnic minorities and will correspond the OSCE requirements.

Justice Ministry on Friday finished its work on the State Language Law regulations and sent the draft for conclusion to the OSCE High Commissioner Max van der Stoel. After receiving the conclusion from the OSCE, during this week the draft will be submitted for consideration in the meeting of the committee of the Cabinet of Ministers, possibly on August 14. The content of the draft in its current stage is not released for public. However, the government officials have promised that the regulations will not be discriminatory towards ethnic minorities and will correspond the OSCE requirements. Neatkariga, Diena, Chas

 

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Vice-speaker of the Russian Duma Lyubova Sliska who visits Latvia within the conference of the world’s Russian-language press editors had good impression and forecasted constructive neighboring relations between Latvia and Russia after meeting the Latvian authorities – Prime Minister, President, deputy speaker of the Saeima. Also, the head of the Russian Press Association was sure that after having got acquainted with the situation in Latvia the reserved attitude towards Latvia will improve.

Vice-speaker of the Russian Duma Lyubova Sliska who visits Latvia within the conference of the worlds Russian-language press editors had good impression and forecasted constructive neighboring relations between Latvia and Russia after meeting the Latvian authorities – Prime Minister, President, deputy speaker of the Saeima. Also, the head of the Russian Press Association was sure that after having got acquainted with the situation in Latvia the reserved attitude towards Latvia will improve. Diena, Neatkariga, Vesti, Chas

Four pilots from Latvia who were released in India yesterday received visas to enter Latvia, the fifth will receive the visa today. For now, three of the pilots have expressed will to stay in Latvia.

Four pilots from Latvia who were released in India yesterday received visas to enter Latvia, the fifth will receive the visa today. For now, three of the pilots have expressed will to stay in Latvia. Diena, Neatkariga, Vesti

The prospects of the ruling coalition to agree and submit to the Saeima an alternative draft law on Latvenergo are reducing as Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK has a position that the government should offer its opinion as amendments to the draft law initiated by the opposition.

The prospects of the ruling coalition to agree and submit to the Saeima an alternative draft law on Latvenergo are reducing as Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK has a position that the government should offer its opinion as amendments to the draft law initiated by the opposition. Diena

Despite the promises to the Ministry of Justice, State Language Center will not manage to finish the work on language regulations this week. Two problems made the work harder for the Center: sickness of its head Ms. Hirsa and the fact that proposals from different ministries contradict each other so it is hard to evaluate them.

Despite the promises to the Ministry of Justice, State Language Center will not manage to finish the work on language regulations this week. Two problems made the work harder for the Center: sickness of its head Ms. Hirsa and the fact that proposals from different ministries contradict each other so it is hard to evaluate them. Vesti

In her opinion article in

In her opinion article in Rigas Balss the former MP Ilga Kreituse refers to the announcements coming from the state authorities that two official languages will not be introduced in Latvia but she has not heard what will be done to practically avoid two state languages.