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 police have detained national bolshevists from Russia who illegally crossed Latvia’s border Tuesday night. Right now the police try to learn their plans and it is possible that these persons are the persons who according to the warning of Russia’s colleagues were to come to Latvia to carry out some degrading actions towards the State of Latvia.

The police have detained national bolshevists from Russia who illegally crossed Latvias border Tuesday night. Right now the police try to learn their plans and it is possible that these persons are the persons who according to the warning of Russias colleagues were to come to Latvia to carry out some degrading actions towards the State of Latvia. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna, Chas, Vesti Segodnja

Latvia has lost a legal proceeding in the international court of arbitrage in Stockholm and may have to repay USD 3.1 million. The case is about the Swedish vessel, which after couple years of being anchored in Riga port was cut in scrapped metal by the municipality of Riga. The issue is that for 2 weeks the Latvian Government did not provide public with the information that it has lost the case and is to pay 3.1 million from the state budget. Besides, Latvia’s party even did not consider to represent the country at the court proceeding.

Latvia has lost a legal proceeding in the international court of arbitrage in Stockholm and may have to repay USD 3.1 million. The case is about the Swedish vessel, which after couple years of being anchored in Riga port was cut in scrapped metal by the municipality of Riga. The issue is that for 2 weeks the Latvian Government did not provide public with the information that it has lost the case and is to pay 3.1 million from the state budget. Besides, Latvias party even did not consider to represent the country at the court proceeding. Diena, Neatkariga, Lauku Avize

Some of the results of the recent research about civic education level at schools show that the foundation in learning democracy is made in a family. Pupils from the countryside have deeper emotional link with the country and are more negative about rights of ethnic groups and minorities. In co-operation with the World Bank and Soros Foundation new ways are searched how to ensure civic education at primary schools.

Some of the results of the recent research about civic education level at schools show that the foundation in learning democracy is made in a family. Pupils from the countryside have deeper emotional link with the country and are more negative about rights of ethnic groups and minorities. In co-operation with the World Bank and Soros Foundation new ways are searched how to ensure civic education at primary schools. Diena, Lauku Avize, Respublika

In order to introduce international society with Latvia, Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared a textbook “From Accession to Presidency: Latvia’s Participation in the European Council”.

In order to introduce international society with Latvia, Latvias Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prepared a textbook From Accession to Presidency: Latvias Participation in the European Council. Neatkariga

Just few days before State Independence Day

Just few days before State Independence Day Lauku Avize publishes an interview with President V.Vike-Freiberga. The interviewer asks the President about her emotions, memories regarding Independence Day and her attitude towards building the monument to the President of Latvia K.Ulmanis (President during 1936-1940).

“The Laws of Latvia do not guarantee acquiring education in the minority language” is said in the open letter of Support Association to Latvia’s Schools with Russian Learning Language (SALSRL). In its turn, the Ministry of Science and Education turns down critic - in co-operation with Soros Foundation Latvia the methodology has been elaborated, professional courses for teachers have been organised and society has been provided with information on integration.

The Laws of Latvia do not guarantee acquiring education in the minority language is said in the open letter of Support Association to Latvias Schools with Russian Learning Language (SALSRL). In its turn, the Ministry of Science and Education turns down critic - in co-operation with Soros Foundation Latvia the methodology has been elaborated, professional courses for teachers have been organised and society has been provided with information on integration. Lauku Avize, Panorama Latvii

Liepaja’s City newspaper

Liepajas City newspaper Utrennij Ekspress publishes an article about the OSCE Mission trip to Liepaja. The article gives rather detailed information about the discussed subjects during the meetings with the Mayor, officials responsible for education and integration affairs in the city. Mission members gave a positive evaluation to their visit, as well as to the general situation in Latvia.