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• Saeima adopted legislation on Latvias accession to NATO
• OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus and the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga agree that the implementation of education reform should be pragmatic and flexible
• European Parliament requests Russia to sign the border agreements with Latvia and Estonia
• Aleksandr Sabanov article and interview with the teacher-actor of aggressive anti-education reform video clip
• Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Chizov visits Latvia and stresses education reform issues
• The Jewish Community of Latvia distances itself from the Simon Wiesenthal Centre representative Efraim Zuroffs citicism of the President of Latvia
• US Department of State human rights reports published
• Proposed amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Rights of the Child with the aim to limit participation in political protest actions

Yesterday the Saeima adopted legislation on Latvia’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with 77 votes for (all right-wing parties and some deputies from People’s Harmony Party), 6 against (5 Socialist Party and one FHRUL deputy) and 5 abstentions (by FHRUL deputies).  Commentators point out that thus one of the main foreign policy goals of the state has been achieved.

Yesterday the Saeima adopted legislation on Latvias accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with 77 votes for (all right-wing parties and some deputies from Peoples Harmony Party), 6 against (5 Socialist Party and one FHRUL deputy) and 5 abstentions (by FHRUL deputies). Commentators point out that thus one of the main foreign policy goals of the state has been achieved. Diena, Neatkariga Rita Avize, Latvijas Avize, Vesti Segodnya, Vechernaya Riga, Chas

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus reiterated his support for the education reform, which guarantees equal opportunities and quality of education for all children in Latvia. During the meeting of the High Commissioner with the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga both officials agreed that the implementation of the education reform must be pragmatic and flexible, considering the real situation in the each of the minority schools. Rolf Ekeus also indicated that Latvia could act to decrease international criticism in the area of minority rights by ratifying the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus reiterated his support for the education reform, which guarantees equal opportunities and quality of education for all children in Latvia. During the meeting of the High Commissioner with the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga both officials agreed that the implementation of the education reform must be pragmatic and flexible, considering the real situation in the each of the minority schools. Rolf Ekeus also indicated that Latvia could act to decrease international criticism in the area of minority rights by ratifying the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Vesti Segodnya, Vechernaya Riga, Telegraf

The European Parliament (EP) has adopted recommendations for the future collaboration between EU and Russia, stressing that the EU should require Russia to sign border agreements with Latvia and Estonia. The head of the EP’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defense Policy Elmar Brok reportedly stated that Russia cannot use the issue of the Russian minority situation in the Baltic States as an argument against the signing of the border agreement because the minority situation in these states is better than the one in Russia itself. The EP requests the Council of the European Union (CEU) to ensure a unified stance of the EU member states’ leaders toward Russia and recommends the CEU to stand firm on the stance that the treaty on collaboration between Russia and the European Union should be applied also to the new member states of the EU. 

The European Parliament (EP) has adopted recommendations for the future collaboration between EU and Russia, stressing that the EU should require Russia to sign border agreements with Latvia and Estonia. The head of the EPs Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defense Policy Elmar Brok reportedly stated that Russia cannot use the issue of the Russian minority situation in the Baltic States as an argument against the signing of the border agreement because the minority situation in these states is better than the one in Russia itself. The EP requests the Council of the European Union (CEU) to ensure a unified stance of the EU member states leaders toward Russia and recommends the CEU to stand firm on the stance that the treaty on collaboration between Russia and the European Union should be applied also to the new member states of the EU. Diena, Neatkariga Rita Avize, Vesti Segodnya, Chas

Diena features and article by Aleksandr Sabanov, in which he interviews the teacher who is featured in the anti-education reform video clip that recently has stirred up emotions with its aggressive posturing bordering on violence, and includes elements of extremist symbols. The teacher claims he is not en enemy of Latvia and says it is not true that Russians in Latvia do not want to learn Latvian. The teacher and amateur actor claims that the lack of attention to opposition to the reform by Latvian and European institutions has forced the opponents towards more radical forms of protest. The Headquarters for the Defense of Russian-Language schools has called for a public demonstration in Riga today defending the video clip and its authors.

Russian-language newspapers feature articles about visit of the Russia Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Chizov to Latvia. During the meeting with the Russians from Latvia at the Russian Embassy in Latvia yesterday, Vladimir Chizov allegedly stated that the main issue discussed during his meeting with the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia will be the education reform. The Russia official also has stated that the relationship between Latvia and Russia after Latvia’s accession to the EU could improve only in case the situation of Russian-speaking people in Latvia will improve.

Russian-language newspapers feature articles about visit of the Russia Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Chizov to Latvia. During the meeting with the Russians from Latvia at the Russian Embassy in Latvia yesterday, Vladimir Chizov allegedly stated that the main issue discussed during his meeting with the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia will be the education reform. The Russia official also has stated that the relationship between Latvia and Russia after Latvias accession to the EU could improve only in case the situation of Russian-speaking people in Latvia will improve. Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf, Chas

The Jewish Community of Latvia distances itself from the criticism the Simon Wiesenthal Centre representative Efraim Zuroff has expressed of the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga, charging that she is ignoring the Holocaust and comparing it with the crimes of genocide of the communist regime. The Council of Jewish Communities and congregations regards the action of Efraim Zuroff as unacceptable and stresses that his stance is not supported by the general opinion of the Jewish community in Latvia.

The Jewish Community of Latvia distances itself from the criticism the Simon Wiesenthal Centre representative Efraim Zuroff has expressed of the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga, charging that she is ignoring the Holocaust and comparing it with the crimes of genocide of the communist regime. The Council of Jewish Communities and congregations regards the action of Efraim Zuroff as unacceptable and stresses that his stance is not supported by the general opinion of the Jewish community in Latvia. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Chas

Latvijas Avize prints an excerpt on minority rights in Latvia from the US Departments of State report about the situation in the area of observation of human rights in the world. Diena features an overview of the report stressing pre-trial detention, not mentioning the minority rights.

Yesterday the Saeima Sub-Committee for the Protection on the Child submitted amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Rights of the Child Law to the commissions for review. The amendments stipulate that all demonstrations, protest walks and public protest events in which children participate must be coordinated with the municipality and the police. According to the proponents of the amendments, the aim of these amendments is the preclusion of children’s participation in political protest actions.

Yesterday the Saeima Sub-Committee for the Protection on the Child submitted amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Rights of the Child Law to the commissions for review. The amendments stipulate that all demonstrations, protest walks and public protest events in which children participate must be coordinated with the municipality and the police. According to the proponents of the amendments, the aim of these amendments is the preclusion of childrens participation in political protest actions. Neatkariga Rita Avize, Rigas Balss, Telegraf

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• OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus calls for dialogue on education reform
• Interview with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins
• State Security Police examines allegations of Headquarters for the Defence of Russian-Language Schools activist physical training
• Possible denial of entry into Latvia for the Vice Speaker of the Russia State Council Dmitry Rogozin
• NGO prepares information on naturalization for persons with special needs
• Discussion Role of Education, Dialogue and Participation in the Promotion of Society Integration
• Riga City Council deputy Aleksandr Gilman about education reform
• Planned protest action against education reform

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus is in Latvia on an official visit. The High Commissioner called for more focus on the quality of minority education and pointed to the continued need for dialogue in society about this issue. Rolf Ekeus also calls on Latvia to ratify the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities as soon as possible and to try speed up the process of naturalization. The High Commissioner met with minority students.

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus is in Latvia on an official visit. The High Commissioner called for more focus on the quality of minority education and pointed to the continued need for dialogue in society about this issue. Rolf Ekeus also calls on Latvia to ratify the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities as soon as possible and to try speed up the process of naturalization. The High Commissioner met with minority students. Diena, Neatkariga Rita Avize, Rigas Balss, Latvijas Avize, Vesti Segodnya, Vechernaya Riga, Chas, Telegraf

Chas prints an interview with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins about the oncoming visit of the Russia Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Chizov to Latvia and the state of Latvian-Russian relations. Maris Riekstins believes that the initiative of some MPs of the Russia State Council to establish economic sanctions against Latvia show only their desire to make political gains. The state official also allows for the possibility of some kind of economic sanctions against Russia in the area of the production export to the EU, if the treaty on collaboration between Russia and the European Union will not be applied to the new member states of the EU.

State Security Police examines the information about possible workouts of the Headquarters’ for the Defence of Russian-Language Schools activists at the sports complex of the Ministry of the Interior. The Secretary of the Saeima National Security Committee Linda Murniece and the former Minister of the Interior Mareks Seglins believe that such activities should cause serious concern for the police.

State Security Police examines the information about possible workouts of the Headquarters for the Defence of Russian-Language Schools activists at the sports complex of the Ministry of the Interior. The Secretary of the Saeima National Security Committee Linda Murniece and the former Minister of the Interior Mareks Seglins believe that such activities should cause serious concern for the police. Diena

Latvijas Avize commentator Maris Antonevics writes about the possible decision to deny entry into Latvia to the Vice Speaker of the Russia State Council Dmitry Rogozin. The author believes that denying an entry visa to the Latvia for a Russian state official would only involve Latvia in an international scandal.

Organisation of Humans with Special Needs “Sustento” has prepared a brochure explaining the procedure of the naturalization to persons with special needs.

Organisation of Humans with Special Needs Sustento has prepared a brochure explaining the procedure of the naturalization to persons with special needs. Diena

Diena features an article about discussion Role of Education, Dialogue and Participation in the Promotion of Society Integration, organized by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Centre for Political Education. The upcoming education reform will not create any great difficulties for minority schools of the Latgale region because those have already accumulated experience in the area of bilingual education, stated the directors of this regions minority schools.

Neatkariga Rita Avize features an article by the deputy of the Riga City Council Aleksandr Gilman about the education reform.

Latvijas Avize informs about a protest action against education reform planned for 27 February and organized by the union For Human Rights in United Latvia.

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• President of France Jacques Chirac says that the European Union should respect the concerns of Russia
• Possible prohibition for the Vice Speaker of the Russia State Council Dmitry Rogozin to entry into Latvia
• For Human Rights in United Latvia calls to repeal or postpone the education reform
• Saeima Legal Affairs Committee has rejected a proposal to prohibit the organization of MPs meetings with their voters without the agreement of the municipality
• Saeima MPs discuss the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities with the head of the Secretariat of the Special Task Minister for Society Integration Kristine Vagnere
• Protest action against education reform near the Embassy of Latvia building in Moscow
• Simon Wiesenthal Centre representative Efraim Zuroff criticizes the President of Latvia for ignoring the Holocaust

President of France Jacques Chirac has stated that European Union should respect the interests of the Russia considering its concerns about the accession of the East Europe’s countries to the EU and the efforts of Russia to regain its place in the world. According to the President, EU also ought to take into account Russia’s disquiet about the situation of Russian-speaking people in the Baltic States.

President of France Jacques Chirac has stated that European Union should respect the interests of the Russia considering its concerns about the accession of the East Europes countries to the EU and the efforts of Russia to regain its place in the world. According to the President, EU also ought to take into account Russias disquiet about the situation of Russian-speaking people in the Baltic States. Diena, Neatkariga Rita Avize

Diena, referring to informal source of information, features an article about the possible decision to include the name of the Vice Speaker of the Russia State Council Dmitry Rogozin in the list of the persons not allowed entry into Latvia. Constitutional Defence Bureau and the State Security Police do not comment this issue. State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins has stated that the Ministry is planning to formulate its stance until Friday, evaluating the situation and the previous statements of Dmitry Rogozin about Latvia. The organizers of the Congress of the Defenders of Russian language schools of Latvia have invited the Vice Speaker of the Russian State Council as a guest of a congress on 6 March. Diena

Leaders of the political union For Human Rights in the United Latvia Tatjana Zhdanok and Jakovs Pliners have called on the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga and MPs of Saeima to acknowledge that the education reform is incorrect and that it is necessary to repeal or postpone the implementation of it. The leaders of the union also propose a provision in the Law on Education that the level of bilingualism and the choice of the subjects to be taught in Latvian in minority schools should be the competence of a school’s council, which is composed by parents, students of the senior grades, teachers and school administration representatives.

Leaders of the political union For Human Rights in the United Latvia Tatjana Zhdanok and Jakovs Pliners have called on the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga and MPs of Saeima to acknowledge that the education reform is incorrect and that it is necessary to repeal or postpone the implementation of it. The leaders of the union also propose a provision in the Law on Education that the level of bilingualism and the choice of the subjects to be taught in Latvian in minority schools should be the competence of a schools council, which is composed by parents, students of the senior grades, teachers and school administration representatives. Diena, Chas, Vechernaya Riga

Saeima Legal Affairs Committee has rejected a proposal by the party For Fatherland and Freedom/LNIM, which stipulated the prohibition to organize meetings of MPs with their voters without the agreement of the municipality. At the same time the Committee decided to elaborate amendments to the Law on Meetings, Street Marches and Pickets in order to preclude the possibility to organize unsanctioned protest actions under the guise of meetings with the electorate.

Saeima Legal Affairs Committee has rejected a proposal by the party For Fatherland and Freedom/LNIM, which stipulated the prohibition to organize meetings of MPs with their voters without the agreement of the municipality. At the same time the Committee decided to elaborate amendments to the Law on Meetings, Street Marches and Pickets in order to preclude the possibility to organize unsanctioned protest actions under the guise of meetings with the electorate. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Chas

A meeting of the representatives of the Saeima Subcommittee on Societal Integration with the head of the Secretariat of the Special Task Minister for Society Integration Kristine Vagnere took place yesterday. The potentially problematic paragraphs of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities were allegedly discussed during this meeting.

A meeting of the representatives of the Saeima Subcommittee on Societal Integration with the head of the Secretariat of the Special Task Minister for Society Integration Kristine Vagnere took place yesterday. The potentially problematic paragraphs of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities were allegedly discussed during this meeting. Chas, Vechernaya Riga

A protest action against the minority education reform of Latvia was organized near the building of the Embassy of Latvia in Moscow by the  Russia youth organization “Energya Zhiznji” (“The Energy of Life”).

A protest action against the minority education reform of Latvia was organized near the building of the Embassy of Latvia in Moscow by the Russia youth organization Energya Zhiznji (The Energy of Life). Latvijas Avize, Telegraf, Chas, Vesti Segodnya

Latvijas Avize features article about an e-mail of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre representative Efraim Zuroff to the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga, in which he allegedly criticizes the President for ignoring the Holocaust and comparing it with the crimes of genocide of the communist regime. Vaira Vike-Freiberga has answered that she has frequently expressed her condemnation of the Holocaust.

                          

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• Ratings of political parties
• Upcoming visit of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus
• Proposed amendments on demonstrations to the Law on the Protection of the Rights of the Child
• Anniversary meeting of the Minority Education Advisory Council of the Ministry of Science and Education
• Exhibition about almost 20 minorities living in Latvia
• Estabalishment of an Uzbek Sunday school
• Roma congress held in Talsi
• Article about the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
• Article by the President of the Baltic Forum Janis Urbanovics about the education reform
• Dr Leo Dribins about need for compromise on integration issues

The crisis of the government has not influenced the ratings of the political parties. According to the latest Latvijas Fakti opinion poll, more than one fourth of voters support the New Era (28,7%). Other most popular political parties in the first half of February were the People’s Party (8%), People’s Harmony Party (7,9%). The Union of Greens and Farmer (4, 2%) and Latvia’s First Party (4%) rate below the 5% necessary to gain seats in the Saeima.

The crisis of the government has not influenced the ratings of the political parties. According to the latest Latvijas Fakti opinion poll, more than one fourth of voters support the New Era (28,7%). Other most popular political parties in the first half of February were the Peoples Party (8%), Peoples Harmony Party (7,9%). The Union of Greens and Farmer (4, 2%) and Latvias First Party (4%) rate below the 5% necessary to gain seats in the Saeima. Diena

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus will arrive tomorrow for a two-day visit in Riga. He will meet with the President of Latvia, the Minister of Science and Education and several Saeima commissions. The main discussion subjects will be  naturalization, the Framework Convention for the Protection of the National Minorities, as well as the education reform and its impact on the minority policy.

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus will arrive tomorrow for a two-day visit in Riga. He will meet with the President of Latvia, the Minister of Science and Education and several Saeima commissions. The main discussion subjects will be naturalization, the Framework Convention for the Protection of the National Minorities, as well as the education reform and its impact on the minority policy. Diena, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf

Four right-wing parties have proposed amendments to the Law on Protection of the Rights of the Child stating that if children are to participate in public meetings, demonstrations or pickets these events should be coordinated with the police. Other amendments concerning demonstration and pickets will be discussed in Saeima’s Legal Commission on Tuesday, anticipating to amend the procedure of the public MP meetings with voters, which hitherto can be done without coordination with the police.

Four right-wing parties have proposed amendments to the Law on Protection of the Rights of the Child stating that if children are to participate in public meetings, demonstrations or pickets these events should be coordinated with the police. Other amendments concerning demonstration and pickets will be discussed in Saeimas Legal Commission on Tuesday, anticipating to amend the procedure of the public MP meetings with voters, which hitherto can be done without coordination with the police. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Chas, Telegraf

Latvijas Avize reports about the third year anniversary meeting of the Minority Education Advisory Council of the Ministry of Science and Education. The Council is composed of 22 members - school directors, representatives of nongovernmental organisations, state officials and experts. Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peteris Elferts stressed how important are the visit of European Commission representatives to the Ukrainian, Polish and other schools, where they are able to see that the state is providing funding and support for minority schools.

An exhibition about almost 20 minorities living in Latvia is organised in the museum of the Jewish community. The exhibits include minority art objects, stitchcraft, photos, books and traditional costumes.

An exhibition about almost 20 minorities living in Latvia is organised in the museum of the Jewish community. The exhibits include minority art objects, stitchcraft, photos, books and traditional costumes. Neatkariga Rita Avize, Latvijas Avize

An Uzbek Sunday school has been established in Riga. The initiator of this idea is the President of the Uzbek cultural society Alim Abdusaidov. The main objective of this school is to teach about the history of the Uzbekistan, culture, traditions, festivities and traditional cooking. There are more than 300 Uzbeks in Latvia, 200 of whom live in Riga. 29 young people between the age of 8 to 27 have applied to the school.

An Uzbek Sunday school has been established in Riga. The initiator of this idea is the President of the Uzbek cultural society Alim Abdusaidov. The main objective of this school is to teach about the history of the Uzbekistan, culture, traditions, festivities and traditional cooking. There are more than 300 Uzbeks in Latvia, 200 of whom live in Riga. 29 young people between the age of 8 to 27 have applied to the school. Latvijas Avize

Latvijas Avize informs about the Roma congress in Talsi, which was organised by the Talsu 1st Primary School on Saturday 21st of February. The aim of the conference was to promote the integration of the local Romani community (there around 300 Roma in Talsi). Around 50 Romani people attended the conference and discussed their problems of social integration and discrimination in the labour market.

Latvijas Avize publishes an article about the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM), describing the history, signatures and ratifications of the FCNM, the definition of minority and the specific approach of France to the FCNM as well as stance on minority issues in general.

Chas publishes an article by the President of the Baltic Forum, Janis Urbanovics, about the education reform. The Baltic Forum plans to organize a discussion about the education reform among representatives of intelligentsia and experts of the education reform on March 5, one day before the announced congress of the defenders of the Russian-language schools.

Vesti Segodnya publishes the statements of the Dr Leo Dribins, historian and expert on integration issues, about the possible creation of an inclusive nation state in Latvia. Dr Dribins believes that such a development is possible if the government will offer compromise solutions.

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• Latvian Green Party politician Indulis Emsis nominated as candidate to the post of Prime Minister
• OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities will visit Latvia
• Citizenship statistics
• Russian-language schools activists are preparing congress with Russian guests

Newspapers feature comments on the newly nominated candidate to the post of the Prime Minister, the representative of the Latvian Green Party Indulis Emsis. Mr Emsis is largely seen as a compromise candidate in the present complicated political situation. Nevertheless  the difficulties in forming a new coalition are being admitted.

Newspapers feature comments on the newly nominated candidate to the post of the Prime Minister, the representative of the Latvian Green Party Indulis Emsis. Mr Emsis is largely seen as a compromise candidate in the present complicated political situation. Nevertheless the difficulties in forming a new coalition are being admitted. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga Rita Avize, Chas, Telegraf

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekéus  will visit Latvia on February 25. During  two days  the Commissioner plans to meet  the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga and the Minister of Education Karlis Sadurskis to discuss the problems of educational reform in Latvia.

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekéus will visit Latvia on February 25. During two days the Commissioner plans to meet the President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga and the Minister of Education Karlis Sadurskis to discuss the problems of educational reform in Latvia. Diena, Latvijas Avize, Chas

Newspapers publish the latest citizenship statistics (01-01-2004) of Latvia. There are 77,79%  citizens and 20,77% non-citizens living in Latvia. 58,6% of the  inhabitants are Latvians, 28,8% - Russians. Other ethnic groups are represented with no more than 4% each. 66,84% of the non-citizens are Russian.

Newspapers publish the latest citizenship statistics (01-01-2004) of Latvia. There are 77,79% citizens and 20,77% non-citizens living in Latvia. 58,6% of the inhabitants are Latvians, 28,8% - Russians. Other ethnic groups are represented with no more than 4% each. 66,84% of the non-citizens are Russian. Neatkariga Rita Avize, Latvijas Avize, Telegraf

Representatives of the Russian-language schools and public organizations have started to prepare the Congress of the Defenders of Russian language schools of Latvia which is going to take place on March 6 in Riga. The organizers have invited the Vice Speaker of the Russion Duma Dmitrij Rogozin among others as a guest of the congress.

Representatives of the Russian-language schools and public organizations have started to prepare the Congress of the Defenders of Russian language schools of Latvia which is going to take place on March 6 in Riga. The organizers have invited the Vice Speaker of the Russion Duma Dmitrij Rogozin among others as a guest of the congress. Chas

The Head of the Security Police Janis Reiniks promises to look into the possible relation of kick boxers to the Headquarter for the Defence of the Russian language schools. The leader of the Headquarter's Petropavloskis expressed that such a link exists talking to the journalists of the newspaper Diena.

The Head of the Security Police Janis Reiniks promises to look into the possible relation of kick boxers to the Headquarter for the Defence of the Russian language schools. The leader of the Headquarter's Petropavloskis expressed that such a link exists talking to the journalists of the newspaper Diena. Diena