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

While several state institutions fight so they could be the basis for establishing the new ministry of Regional Development, the government once more postponed the decision of this question. In their turn local governments wish this ministry not to become the place of distributing centralised financing, let regions themselves also could decide about the EU money meant for regional development. Neatkariga

While several state institutions fight so they could be the basis for establishing the new ministry of Regional Development, the government once more postponed the decision of this question. In their turn local governments wish this ministry not to become the place of distributing centralised financing, let regions themselves also could decide about the EU money meant for regional development. Neatkariga

Although the Latvian Way Party congress is taking place within a week, there is no united opinion in party sections on the most suitable candidate for the post of the Chairman. Even more – there are some talks about a possible split between Riga and Daugavpils sections. Riga City faction stands for the Prime Minister A.Berzins as the possible candidate for the Party Chairman but in Daugavpils section members support the present Chairman A.Pantelejevs. Neatkariga

Although the Latvian Way Party congress is taking place within a week, there is no united opinion in party sections on the most suitable candidate for the post of the Chairman. Even more – there are some talks about a possible split between Riga and Daugavpils sections. Riga City faction stands for the Prime Minister A.Berzins as the possible candidate for the Party Chairman but in Daugavpils section members support the present Chairman A.Pantelejevs. Neatkariga

The first meeting of the Baltic States and Russia working group took place in Riga. Representatives of four countries agreed that such meeting would take place 4 times a year basing on a rotation principle. It was decided that the working group could co-ordinate co-operation for concrete operations.

The first meeting of the Baltic States and Russia working group took place in Riga. Representatives of four countries agreed that such meeting would take place 4 times a year basing on a rotation principle. It was decided that the working group could co-ordinate co-operation for concrete operations. Neatkariga

Upon an initiative of Latvian President V.Vike-Freiberga in Riga on December 15 will take place a meeting of the Presidents of Baltic States. One of the most important questions of discussion will be EU expansion.

Upon an initiative of Latvian President V.Vike-Freiberga in Riga on December 15 will take place a meeting of the Presidents of Baltic States. One of the most important questions of discussion will be EU expansion. Neatkariga

Latvian language Training Program reported on their two years activities and organised in Reiterna House an attractive multicultural fair. The event was opened by a discussion “Latvian youngsters of the road to united society” where young people tried to come to a conclusion what this “united society” really meant. A teacher from a Russian school said that one of the main reasons for the possible gap between Latvian and Russian youngsters could be the fact that Latvians did not want to refer this integration to themselves.

Latvian language Training Program reported on their two years activities and organised in Reiterna House an attractive multicultural fair. The event was opened by a discussion Latvian youngsters of the road to united society where young people tried to come to a conclusion what this united society really meant. A teacher from a Russian school said that one of the main reasons for the possible gap between Latvian and Russian youngsters could be the fact that Latvians did not want to refer this integration to themselves. Neatkariga

Diena writes that Latvian Socialist party has about 2000 members and it is the largest political organisation in the Union For Human Rights in United Latvia. But its activities are inconspicuous, and also its leader A.Rubiks does not seem very active. Most likely he will keep his post after this congress. It seems that also his deputies M.Bekasov and F.Strogonov will remain in their posts, and the Party does not plan to make any changes in Party’s program and statutes.

Diena writes that Latvian Socialist party has about 2000 members and it is the largest political organisation in the Union For Human Rights in United Latvia. But its activities are inconspicuous, and also its leader A.Rubiks does not seem very active. Most likely he will keep his post after this congress. It seems that also his deputies M.Bekasov and F.Strogonov will remain in their posts, and the Party does not plan to make any changes in Partys program and statutes. Diena

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interviewed A.Rubiks about the future of Latvian Socialist Party. Mr.Rubiks told that the Party had no intention to change its program and also spoke about their plans for Riga City Council election.