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

FF/LNNK party member E.Cepurnieks denied that he had given the names of his party members who wanted to bribe state officials in charge of “Latvian Shipping Company” privatisation to the organisation for open society “Delna”. FF/LLNK board asked E.Cepurnieks to reside from the post of the state governor of “Latvian Shipping Company”, however, he was not excluded from the party.

FF/LNNK party member E.Cepurnieks denied that he had given the names of his party members who wanted to bribe state officials in charge of Latvian Shipping Company privatisation to the organisation for open society Delna. FF/LLNK board asked E.Cepurnieks to reside from the post of the state governor of Latvian Shipping Company, however, he was not excluded from the party. Diena, Neatkariga, Lauku Avize, Jauna, Chas, Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii

Ventspils Mayor A.Lembergs is disappointed in Prime Minister A.Berzins. As one of Prime Minister’s faults A.Lembergs mentioned not sufficient effort invested in establishing stable relations with Russia. In this respect, Ventspils Mayor expressed his reproaches also toward Russia’s Government and Putin’s administration, as well as mass media saying that “there are some such newspapers, which shout about any step of our Government in the direction of Russia”.

Ventspils Mayor A.Lembergs is disappointed in Prime Minister A.Berzins. As one of Prime Ministers faults A.Lembergs mentioned not sufficient effort invested in establishing stable relations with Russia. In this respect, Ventspils Mayor expressed his reproaches also toward Russias Government and Putins administration, as well as mass media saying that there are some such newspapers, which shout about any step of our Government in the direction of Russia. Diena

Latvia’s Way and People’s Party expressed their support to Prime Minister’s decision that New Party faction’s four deputies have to be excluded from coalition. New Party chairperson I.Udre considers the decision illegitimate and does not plan to leave the coalition.

Latvias Way and Peoples Party expressed their support to Prime Ministers decision that New Party factions four deputies have to be excluded from coalition. New Party chairperson I.Udre considers the decision illegitimate and does not plan to leave the coalition. Neatkariga, Jauna, Chas, Panorama Latvii, Respublika

On Thursday 4 former employees of Russias diplomatic service in Riga whose firing was violation of Latvias Labour Law will organise a picket at the embassy of Russia.

Chas, Panorama Latvii 87 deputy candidates out of 90 who had to take the examination in the state language and prove their language proficiency on level 3 degree either A or B, successfully passed the examination.

87 deputy candidates out of 90 who had to take the examination in the state language and prove their language proficiency on level 3 degree either A or B, successfully passed the examination. Chas

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journalist discusses the necessity to establish an institution, which would deal with non-citizens issues at Riga City Council similar to one in Ventspils. This institution could be the main instrument in preparing non-citizens to become voters at elections in the future. journalist discusses the necessity to establish an institution, which would deal with non-citizens issues at Riga City Council similar to one in Ventspils. This institution could be the main instrument in “preparing” non-citizens to become voters at elections in the future.

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interviews Latvias Way faction chairperson K.Libane. The interview reflects more her personality, memories rather than her political activities and opinions. interviews Latvia’s Way faction chairperson K.Libane. The interview reflects more her personality, memories rather than her political activities and opinions. The book prepared by the Council of Interior and Defence Affairs Policy (CIDAP) chaired by Russia’s political scientist S.Karaganov has appeared in Riga. The book is devoted to the relations between Russia and Latvia and includes the materials of the conferences organised by CIDAP and Baltic Forum. The first copies of the book have been sent to Russia’s President V.Putin and his administration.

The book prepared by the Council of Interior and Defence Affairs Policy (CIDAP) chaired by Russias political scientist S.Karaganov has appeared in Riga. The book is devoted to the relations between Russia and Latvia and includes the materials of the conferences organised by CIDAP and Baltic Forum. The first copies of the book have been sent to Russias President V.Putin and his administration. Vesti Segodnja

Panorama Latvii

informs that as of February the project Golden Ball will be launched. The project is targeted to national minority students and in the framework of it the students will have an opportunity to attend concerts and lectures where people of different nationalities will talk about history and traditions of nationalities residing in Latvia. informs that as of February the project “Golden Ball” will be launched. The project is targeted to national minority students and in the framework of it the students will have an opportunity to attend concerts and lectures where people of different nationalities will talk about history and traditions of nationalities residing in Latvia. Writer S.Belan gives his opinion on the reasons why according to the forecast about 300 000 non-citizens will never go through naturalisation. In his opinion these people could be divided into 2 categories: people of principal and passive pragmatics. He gives deeper characterisation of these two groups.

Writer S.Belan gives his opinion on the reasons why according to the forecast about 300 000 non-citizens will never go through naturalisation. In his opinion these people could be divided into 2 categories: people of principal and passive pragmatics. He gives deeper characterisation of these two groups. Panorama Latvii

Respublika

interviews the moderator of Baltic States Presidents discussion at World Economy Forum Russias political scientist S.Karaganov. In his opinion, Russia would only benefit from the accession of the Baltic States to the EU and all three Baltic States have to be accessed to the EU simultaneously. interviews the moderator of Baltic States Presidents discussion at World Economy Forum Russia’s political scientist S.Karaganov. In his opinion, Russia would only benefit from the accession of the Baltic States to the EU and all three Baltic States have to be accessed to the EU simultaneously. Latvia is among the participants of the international forum “Intolerance Prevention” organised by Swedish Government at Stockholm. Human Rights and Ethnic Research Centre Director N.Muiznieks presents the report on the problems concerning extremism in Latvia. It is revealed that in Latvia exist both sides of extremism – Russian and Latvian.

Latvia is among the participants of the international forum Intolerance Prevention organised by Swedish Government at Stockholm. Human Rights and Ethnic Research Centre Director N.Muiznieks presents the report on the problems concerning extremism in Latvia. It is revealed that in Latvia exist both sides of extremism – Russian and Latvian. Respublika.