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

The statement of social democrat J.Adamsons that the most ideal coalition in the next Government would be the Social Democrats, FF/LNNK and For Human Rights in the United Latvia made FF/LNNK more cautious in evaluating the further possible co-operation with the Social Democrats. The faction FF/LNNK leader M.Grinblats thinks that coalition of FF/LNNK and FHRUL is impossible.

The statement of social democrat J.Adamsons that the most ideal coalition in the next Government would be the Social Democrats, FF/LNNK and For Human Rights in the United Latvia made FF/LNNK more cautious in evaluating the further possible co-operation with the Social Democrats. The faction FF/LNNK leader M.Grinblats thinks that coalition of FF/LNNK and FHRUL is impossible. Diena.

In the framework of the municipal elections the People’s Party offer not only information about the party on the Internet, but also to observe People’s Party deputy the Minister of Finance G.Berzins at work for two weeks. The Internet address:

In the framework of the municipal elections the Peoples Party offer not only information about the party on the Internet, but also to observe Peoples Party deputy the Minister of Finance G.Berzins at work for two weeks. The Internet address: www.tautaspartija.lv Diena, Jauna, Chas, Panorama Latvii, Vesti Segodnja

On Wednesday the President Vaira Vike-Freiberga is going on the official visit to Great Britain. It is planned to have meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other high officials, the audience with the Queen.

On Wednesday the President Vaira Vike-Freiberga is going on the official visit to Great Britain. It is planned to have meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other high officials, the audience with the Queen. Neatkariga, Lauku Avize

The inhabitants of Rezekne, Ludza and Preili who want to acquire citizenship through naturalisation, can test their language proficiency and if necessary apply for the state language courses free of charge. The foreign investors that will allocate funding for the language courses free of charge for 2000 applicants who want to acquire citizenship are already known. The courses could start at the beginning of the year 2001.

The inhabitants of Rezekne, Ludza and Preili who want to acquire citizenship through naturalisation, can test their language proficiency and if necessary apply for the state language courses free of charge. The foreign investors that will allocate funding for the language courses free of charge for 2000 applicants who want to acquire citizenship are already known. The courses could start at the beginning of the year 2001. Jauna

The Central District Court session, which was set for Monday, on the claim of the Club of Latvia’s Youth regarding the fine of amount of LVL 100 for using incorrect state language in open information is postponed. The Chairman of Latvia’s Youth Club V.Jolkins placed the announcements in Latvian containing lots of grammatical and stylistic mistakes. V.Jolkins said that he had rights to use non-normative Latvian terminology and if necessary he would defend his rights at the European Court of Human Rights

The Central District Court session, which was set for Monday, on the claim of the Club of Latvias Youth regarding the fine of amount of LVL 100 for using incorrect state language in open information is postponed. The Chairman of Latvias Youth Club V.Jolkins placed the announcements in Latvian containing lots of grammatical and stylistic mistakes. V.Jolkins said that he had rights to use non-normative Latvian terminology and if necessary he would defend his rights at the European Court of Human Rights. Rigas Balss

This week the Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins is going to Finland to meet with the high officials of the country - the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chairman of the Parliament.

This week the Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins is going to Finland to meet with the high officials of the country - the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chairman of the Parliament. Lauku Avize.