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 Report

Press Report

Disregarding the support of the Saeima Budget and Finance Commission for the candidates for the post of the Chairman of the Capital Market Commission E.Krastins and his deputy - J.Brazovskis, the faction TB/LNNK still keep their coalition partners in uncertainty about their possible vote. The Chairman of LC A.Pantelejevs admits that if the coalition is not united the situation could become serious for the stability of the Government.

Disregarding the support of the Saeima Budget and Finance Commission for the candidates for the post of the Chairman of the Capital Market Commission E.Krastins and his deputy - J.Brazovskis, the faction TB/LNNK still keep their coalition partners in uncertainty about their possible vote. The Chairman of LC A.Pantelejevs admits that if the coalition is not united the situation could become serious for the stability of the Government. Diena, Neatkariga, Respublika

Public integration program for 2001 could receive Phare financing on the condition if in the nearest future will be accepted establishing and principles of activities of Public Integration Fund. The International Aid Co-operation Board thinks that, taking into consideration the interest of Europe in this project, the project could receive support even if it would be submitted later that the formal and already delayed deadline.

Public integration program for 2001 could receive Phare financing on the condition if in the nearest future will be accepted establishing and principles of activities of Public Integration Fund. The International Aid Co-operation Board thinks that, taking into consideration the interest of Europe in this project, the project could receive support even if it would be submitted later that the formal and already delayed deadline. Diena

After seceding from Latvijas Cels, former Minister of Interior D.Turlais does not intend to leave politics but to participate in establishing a new political party that would defend interests of medium size entrepreneurs.

After seceding from Latvijas Cels, former Minister of Interior D.Turlais does not intend to leave politics but to participate in establishing a new political party that would defend interests of medium size entrepreneurs. Diena

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs T.H.Ilvess does not foresee any changes in Estonia’s relations with Russia while Russia itself does not decide to change its attitude towards neighbouring countries. He said it to an Estonian newspaper and added that the general attitude of Russian President V.Putin had remained the same and nothing new was observed.

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs T.H.Ilvess does not foresee any changes in Estonias relations with Russia while Russia itself does not decide to change its attitude towards neighbouring countries. He said it to an Estonian newspaper and added that the general attitude of Russian President V.Putin had remained the same and nothing new was observed. Diena

Latvian President V.V.Freiberga received accreditation letters from three new foreign Ambassadors – Swedish - T.Bertelman, Finish - K.Eskelinen-Liukkonen and Dutch - N.Beets.

Latvian President V.V.Freiberga received accreditation letters from three new foreign Ambassadors – Swedish - T.Bertelman, Finish - K.Eskelinen-Liukkonen and Dutch - N.Beets. Neatkariga, Latvijas Vestnesis, Lauku Avize

More and more Latvian pupils chose to study the Russian language instead of French or German. According to the Ministry of Education data in 1998 the centralised Russian language exam passed only 844 graduates of Latvian schools, in 1999 – 2743 but last year – 3092.

More and more Latvian pupils chose to study the Russian language instead of French or German. According to the Ministry of Education data in 1998 the centralised Russian language exam passed only 844 graduates of Latvian schools, in 1999 – 2743 but last year – 3092. Rigas Balss

Yesterday Minister of Communications A.Gorbunovs, speaking at the conference on transit in Sankt-Petersburg, called Russia for co-operation in the field of transit. He pointed out that Latvia and Russia should co-operate not compete. Russian Prime Minister M.Kasyanov supported the idea.

Yesterday Minister of Communications A.Gorbunovs, speaking at the conference on transit in Sankt-Petersburg, called Russia for co-operation in the field of transit. He pointed out that Latvia and Russia should co-operate not compete. Russian Prime Minister M.Kasyanov supported the idea. Respublika

Z.Kac in Respublika analyses the situation Peoples Harmony Party found itself after the conference of the Union For Human Rights in United Latvia adopted a resolution on starting actions of non-violent resistance. Mr. Kac says that by joining the Union For Human Rights in United Latvia Peoples Harmony Party paid with loosing a considerable part of political sovereignty but gained the aimed goal – 16 seats in the Parliament. And now the leaders of the party see that they have become hostages of the political process they were leaders some time ago.

Z.Kac in Respublika analyses the situation Peoples Harmony Party found itself after the conference of the Union For Human Rights in United Latvia adopted a resolution on starting actions of non-violent resistance. Mr. Kac says that by joining the Union For Human Rights in United Latvia Peoples Harmony Party paid with loosing a considerable part of political sovereignty but gained the aimed goal – 16 seats in the Parliament. And now the leaders of the party see that they have become hostages of the political process they were leaders some time ago. Respublika

Respublika

published an article of Latvian journalist V.Avotins where he expressed his opinion about the activities of For Human Rights in United Latvia. The Union decided to organise a peaceful language riot using the language polity just as a reason for it. But the real cause is the close municipal election. The Head of the Naturalisation Board E.Aldermane reported to the Saeima Citizenship Law Implementation Commission about the activities of the Board. According to Mr. Aldermane the main topic of discussions was those private companies that prepare people for naturalisation tests or to be more precise – the ones that assure their customers of 100% success in passing the test. These companies do not teach the language, just train people to take the test. Nevertheless the Saeima does not intend to take any actions against them because there is no alternative.

The Head of the Naturalisation Board E.Aldermane reported to the Saeima Citizenship Law Implementation Commission about the activities of the Board. According to Mr. Aldermane the main topic of discussions was those private companies that prepare people for naturalisation tests or to be more precise – the ones that assure their customers of 100% success in passing the test. These companies do not teach the language, just train people to take the test. Nevertheless the Saeima does not intend to take any actions against them because there is no alternative. Chas

One of the leaders of the union For Human Rights in United Latvia T.Zhdanok assured that Peoples Harmony Party had received the final draft of the famous resolution on non-violent resistance and said that she waited for apologies from J.Jurkans for his “unconsidered words”.

One of the leaders of the union For Human Rights in United Latvia T.Zhdanok assured that Peoples Harmony Party had received the final draft of the famous resolution on non-violent resistance and said that she waited for apologies from J.Jurkans for his unconsidered words. Chas

Only 4 of 7 invited states confirmed their participation in the international conference on criminal cases of war time criminals K.Konrads and K.Ozols, organised by Latvian Prosecutor’s General Office. They are the USA, Germany, Australia and GB. There was no response from Israel, Canada and Russia.

Only 4 of 7 invited states confirmed their participation in the international conference on criminal cases of war time criminals K.Konrads and K.Ozols, organised by Latvian Prosecutors General Office. They are the USA, Germany, Australia and GB. There was no response from Israel, Canada and Russia. Panorama Latvii

Since the regulations on the State Language Law took effect Riga City Council has received 3 applications written in the Russian language. They have been sent back to their authors with a request to send the application in the Latvian language or provide an authorised translation.

Since the regulations on the State Language Law took effect Riga City Council has received 3 applications written in the Russian language. They have been sent back to their authors with a request to send the application in the Latvian language or provide an authorised translation. Panorama Latvii