• Mayor of Riga Nils Usakovs yesterday held a meeting with representatives of Russian NGOs
• Vesti Segodnya reports about a book Russians in Latvia in the Conditions of Democracy Deficit. 1991-2009

The Mayor of Riga Nils Usakovs yesterday held a meeting with representatives of Russian NGOs. The Mayor and NGOs discussed closure of schools in Riga and a possibility to open centre of Russian culture in Riga.

The Mayor of Riga Nils Usakovs yesterday held a meeting with representatives of Russian NGOs. The Mayor and NGOs discussed closure of schools in Riga and a possibility to open centre of Russian culture in Riga. Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize

Vesti Segodnya reports about a book Russians in Latvia in the Conditions of Democracy Deficit. 1991-2009 edited by an activist of Russian NGOs Viktors Guscins. The newspaper criticizes the book arguing that many of its points are populist.

• Most popular party in July - the Concord Centre

According to the latest public opinion survey held by “Latvijas Fakti”, the most popular party in Latvia in July is the Concord Centre – 18,6% of residents supports it. The New Era and the Civil Union is supported by 6,8% and 5,2% accordingly. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of respondents.

According to the latest public opinion survey held by Latvijas Fakti, the most popular party in Latvia in July is the Concord Centre – 18,6% of residents supports it. The New Era and the Civil Union is supported by 6,8% and 5,2% accordingly. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of respondents. Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize

 

• MEP from Latvia Aleksandrs Mirskis: one of the main tasks is to accomplish that Latvian non-citizens are granted voting rights in municipal elections

The MEP from Latvia Aleksandrs Mirskis (Concord Centre) in an interview with

The MEP from Latvia Aleksandrs Mirskis (Concord Centre) in an interview with Telegraf states that one of his main tasks in the European Parliament is to accomplish that Latvian non-citizens are granted voting rights in municipal elections. Mr. Mirskis believes that although this issue is not under authority of the EP, frequent discussions on European level will put pressure on Latvian government.

• 70 non-EU citizens were detained for illegal cross of Latvian border in the first half of 2009

According to the State Border Guard Service, 70 non-EU citizens were detained for illegal cross of Latvian border in the first half of 2009 which is for 61% more than in the first half of 2008. The majority of detained persons were from Congo, Togo, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Syria, Moldova and Belarus.

According to the State Border Guard Service, 70 non-EU citizens were detained for illegal cross of Latvian border in the first half of 2009 which is for 61% more than in the first half of 2008. The majority of detained persons were from Congo, Togo, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Syria, Moldova and Belarus. Chas

• Recently assigned for the post of the U.S.A. Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber is planning to help Latvian government with the issues on integration of ethnic minorities

Recently assigned for the post of the U.S.A. Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber is planning to help Latvian government with the issues on integration of ethnic minorities. Mrs. Garber positively evaluates election of ethnic Russian Mayor Nils Usakovs in Riga. Mrs. Garber also is planning to promote liquidation of consequences of the Holocaust in Latvia including issues on restitution of Jewish properties.

Recently assigned for the post of the U.S.A. Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber is planning to help Latvian government with the issues on integration of ethnic minorities. Mrs. Garber positively evaluates election of ethnic Russian Mayor Nils Usakovs in Riga. Mrs. Garber also is planning to promote liquidation of consequences of the Holocaust in Latvia including issues on restitution of Jewish properties. Telegraf