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

Four Latvian’s national bolshevists have been detained on Wednesday night. They are under suspect of providing help to national bolshevists from Russia to arrive to Latvia illegally. Because of all these events the services of the Interior Ministry will work in reinforced regime till Monday. Faction For Human Rights in the United Latvia deputy M.Mitrafanov states that “the fuss is made of these events, as both involved parties Russia and Latvia can gain profit of the situation. Russia can show that it is not the only country where such acts take place and Latvia can show how prepared and ready are its security services to deal with such situations”.

Four Latvians national bolshevists have been detained on Wednesday night. They are under suspect of providing help to national bolshevists from Russia to arrive to Latvia illegally. Because of all these events the services of the Interior Ministry will work in reinforced regime till Monday. Faction For Human Rights in the United Latvia deputy M.Mitrafanov states that the fuss is made of these events, as both involved parties Russia and Latvia can gain profit of the situation. Russia can show that it is not the only country where such acts take place and Latvia can show how prepared and ready are its security services to deal with such situations. Diena, Rigas Balss, Chas, Vesti Segodnja, Respublika

During the meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and MoFA of Russia both parties came to an agreement that the co-operation between the countries should be enhanced on the intergovernmental committees level.

During the meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and MoFA of Russia both parties came to an agreement that the co-operation between the countries should be enhanced on the intergovernmental committees level. Diena, Neatkariga

Today one of Russia’s television channels will present 10 minutes interview with President of Latvia V.Vike-Freiberga. The translation will be at 7.30 pm Latvia’s time.

Today one of Russias television channels will present 10 minutes interview with President of Latvia V.Vike-Freiberga. The translation will be at 7.30 pm Latvias time. Neatkariga

Next week the group of Russian politicians – T.Zhdanok, G.Astahov and other - will meet with vice Prime Minister of Russia V.Hristenko. Among the discussion subjects is also the organisation of II International Congress of Russians Residing Abroad. It is planned that the Congress will take place in April and probably the highest state officials of Russia (maybe the President) will take part in it.

Next week the group of Russian politicians – T.Zhdanok, G.Astahov and other - will meet with vice Prime Minister of Russia V.Hristenko. Among the discussion subjects is also the organisation of II International Congress of Russians Residing Abroad. It is planned that the Congress will take place in April and probably the highest state officials of Russia (maybe the President) will take part in it. Chas

In a very positive light

In a very positive light Panorama Latvii reflects an official event at Riga City Council when 83 non-citizens received the status of a citizen of Latvia. The new citizens shared their experiences acquired during the process of naturalisation.

Faction FF/LNNK invites the deputies of the Saeima to donate money for the memorial of legionnaires in Lestene and that caused appearance of critical responses in Russian newspapers

Faction FF/LNNK invites the deputies of the Saeima to donate money for the memorial of legionnaires in Lestene and that caused appearance of critical responses in Russian newspapers Panorama Latvii and Vesti Segodnja

Respublika

writes about the national programme of the Integration of Society in Latvia. Brief insight in the development of the programme is given. The situation for this moment is not very optimistic –the concept of programme is wondering through the different rooms of ministries to receive all possible approvals. At the same time the small version of the programme is accepted by the Government and that is the digest of the big programme. The next complicated issue was – which institution will be responsible for the implementation integration projects, as most likely the funds for this purpose will be acquired from foreign donators. Finally, the Cabinet of Ministers assigned these responsibilities to the Ministry of Justice, however, the newspaper has rather negative evaluation about the perspectives and future work of the programme. writes about the national programme of the Integration of Society in Latvia. Brief insight in the development of the programme is given. The situation for this moment is not very optimistic –“the concept of programme is wondering through the different rooms of ministries to receive all possible approvals. At the same time the “small” version of the programme is accepted by the Government and that is the digest of the “big” programme”. The next complicated issue was – which institution will be responsible for the implementation integration projects, as most likely the funds for this purpose will be acquired from foreign donators. Finally, the Cabinet of Ministers assigned these responsibilities to the Ministry of Justice, however, the newspaper has rather negative evaluation about the perspectives and future work of the programme. The Ministry of Education and Science issued the statement on its official position regarding the implementation of minority education programmes in Latvia’s schools. The Ministry has developed 4 examples for minority (bilingual) primary education programmes (1-9 grade), which ensure acquiring education in minority language and guarantees acquisition of the state language on such level which would foster students integration into society of Latvia. Education Law foresees the possibility for minorities to acquire minority primary education programmes in minority language also in the future.

The Ministry of Education and Science issued the statement on its official position regarding the implementation of minority education programmes in Latvias schools. The Ministry has developed 4 examples for minority (bilingual) primary education programmes (1-9 grade), which ensure acquiring education in minority language and guarantees acquisition of the state language on such level which would foster students integration into society of Latvia. Education Law foresees the possibility for minorities to acquire minority primary education programmes in minority language also in the future. Latvijas Vestnesis