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

FHRUL chairman J.Jurkans says that they would support G.Bojars (social democrat) for Riga Mayor only on the condition that social democrats sign a coalition agreement with FHRUL. No other forms of co-operation are acceptable.

FHRUL chairman J.Jurkans says that they would support G.Bojars (social democrat) for Riga Mayor only on the condition that social democrats sign a coalition agreement with FHRUL. No other forms of co-operation are acceptable. Diena

The minister of education K.Greiskalns has violated the Law on Corruption - since he has been appointed as a minister he has also been employed as a member of the Police Olympic Centre Board. The minister has been fined with LVL 20.

The minister of education K.Greiskalns has violated the Law on Corruption - since he has been appointed as a minister he has also been employed as a member of the Police Olympic Centre Board. The minister has been fined with LVL 20. Neatkariga.

Chas

talks with the families represented in Latvian politics - a son and father Gundars and Juris Bojars (social democrats) and the Kreitusi (Labour Party). Politicians of different parties - FF/LNNK, social democrats, FHRUL - agreed that if the father was not a politician his son would not be among the top politicians. talks with the families represented in Latvian politics - a son and father Gundars and Juris Bojars (social democrats) and the Kreitusi (Labour Party). Politicians of different parties - FF/LNNK, social democrats, FHRUL - agreed that if the father was not a politician his son would not be among the top politicians. The minister of transport A.Gorbunovs comments the upcoming intergovernmental meeting with Russia. For the interview with the Latvian radio A.Gorbunovs said that although both parties want to co-operate the goals are different and that there is influence of high state officials and that is not always very favourable for Latvia, however, he hopes that "these will be fair negotiations and not only rhetoric".

The minister of transport A.Gorbunovs comments the upcoming intergovernmental meeting with Russia. For the interview with the Latvian radio A.Gorbunovs said that although both parties want to co-operate the goals are different and that there is influence of high state officials and that is not always very favourable for Latvia, however, he hopes that "these will be fair negotiations and not only rhetoric". Chas

One of the biggest publishing houses in Latvia "Vieda" has announced an essay contest for students. The students are invited to submit their works where they would describe what could be "the best way to expel Russians from Latvia".

One of the biggest publishing houses in Latvia "Vieda" has announced an essay contest for students. The students are invited to submit their works where they would describe what could be "the best way to expel Russians from Latvia". Vesti Segodnja

Saturday during the Sweden summit Russian President V.Putin once again drew attention to the problems of Russians residing in the Baltic countries. V.Putin stated that Russia is not against the integration of the Baltic States into the EU, however, he hopes that the EU will keep to pay attention to the issues concerning the protection of national minority rights in these countries before they are accepted to the EU.

Saturday during the Sweden summit Russian President V.Putin once again drew attention to the problems of Russians residing in the Baltic countries. V.Putin stated that Russia is not against the integration of the Baltic States into the EU, however, he hopes that the EU will keep to pay attention to the issues concerning the protection of national minority rights in these countries before they are accepted to the EU. Vesti Segodnja.

FHRUL deputy in the Saeima B.Cilevics gives his considerations about the municipal election in Latvia. He does not see the ground for the excuses made by the members of ruling parties that their loss occurred because recently naturalised citizens were supposed to vote for LW, however, they did not. In B.Cilevics' opinion it should serve as a lesson for the ruling parties - they have to start to learn the needs of the new citizens.

FHRUL deputy in the Saeima B.Cilevics gives his considerations about the municipal election in Latvia. He does not see the ground for the excuses made by the members of ruling parties that their loss occurred because recently naturalised citizens were supposed to vote for LW, however, they did not. In B.Cilevics' opinion it should serve as a lesson for the ruling parties - they have to start to learn the needs of the new citizens. Vesti Segodnja.

Panorama Latvii

interviews the leaders of FHRUL - T.Zhdanok, A.Rubiks and J.Jurkans. All of them consider the election as a victory for their union and all of them emphasise that they will first of all observe the interests of the people who voted for them. interviews the leaders of FHRUL - T.Zhdanok, A.Rubiks and J.Jurkans. All of them consider the election as a victory for their union and all of them emphasise that they will first of all observe the interests of the people who voted for them.

Panorama Latvii

talks with the Central Electorate Chairman A.Cimdars. He reports on violations and flaws in the municipal election and talks about the preparatory work already launched for the next Saeima election, as well as gives answers to the questions about his private life. talks with the Central Electorate Chairman A.Cimdars. He reports on violations and flaws in the municipal election and talks about the preparatory work already launched for the next Saeima election, as well as gives answers to the questions about his private life.

Panorama Latvii

met with social democrat leader J.Bojars and asked about the situation in Riga City Council and social democrats further plans. When asked why social democrats do not want to make a coalition agreement with FHRUL, J.Bojars says because FHRUL is composed of three parties and that would make the work difficult. met with social democrat leader J.Bojars and asked about the situation in Riga City Council and social democrats further plans. When asked why social democrats do not want to make a coalition agreement with FHRUL, J.Bojars says because FHRUL is composed of three parties and that would make the work difficult.