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.

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On May 1 the leader of Latvian Social Democrats J.Bojars will present his draft version of Latvian Satversme (constitution). J.Bojars plans to finish this draft and submit it to the Saeima by the end of this year.

On May 1 the leader of Latvian Social Democrats J.Bojars will present his draft version of Latvian Satversme (constitution). J.Bojars plans to finish this draft and submit it to the Saeima by the end of this year. Diena

He explained that the main point of the amendments was to establish the institute of a popularly elected Latvian president to be elected from one-mandate electoral districts.

He explained that the main point of the amendments was to establish the institute of a popularly elected Latvian president to be elected from one-mandate electoral districts. BNS

Students of Riga Secondary school No 49 have developed a large-scale project “Latvian youth towards an integrated and multicultural society”. This project won the contest organised by the Naturalisation Board for students “Towards an integrated society”. To study the possible influence of education on the integration process 4 students inquired 1000 students from 14 Latvian, Russian, Jewish, Polish and Lithuanian schools as well as organised discussions for deeper understanding and exchange of opinions.

Students of Riga Secondary school No 49 have developed a large-scale project Latvian youth towards an integrated and multicultural society. This project won the contest organised by the Naturalisation Board for students Towards an integrated society. To study the possible influence of education on the integration process 4 students inquired 1000 students from 14 Latvian, Russian, Jewish, Polish and Lithuanian schools as well as organised discussions for deeper understanding and exchange of opinions. Diena

During a meeting of intergovernmental commission on Valka – Valga border crossing problems an idea was generated to develop a special Valka law. Taking into consideration the special status of the border town Valka, the general legislation may not always be applied to this town. The working group decided to prepare a list indicating concrete problems and reasons why at least 150 people have to cross the border several times a day.

During a meeting of intergovernmental commission on Valka – Valga border crossing problems an idea was generated to develop a special Valka law. Taking into consideration the special status of the border town Valka, the general legislation may not always be applied to this town. The working group decided to prepare a list indicating concrete problems and reasons why at least 150 people have to cross the border several times a day. Neatkariga

Soon after the local government election the Naturalisation Board evaluated the election results from their point of view. And it was very essential because it came to a conclusion that the statement about the “new citizens” as the electorate of For Human Rights in United Latvia turned out to be wrong. Deputy Head of the Board J.Kahanovics told newspaper

Soon after the local government election the Naturalisation Board evaluated the election results from their point of view. And it was very essential because it came to a conclusion that the statement about the new citizens as the electorate of For Human Rights in United Latvia turned out to be wrong. Deputy Head of the Board J.Kahanovics told newspaper Respublika that these new citizens in Riga gave For Human Rights in United Latvia only 3 seats in the Riga City Council. J.Kahanovics spoke about the situation of these new citizens and naturalisation process in general. Respublika

Vesti Segodnya

interviewed Russian Ambassador I.Studennikov about his life and work in Latvia. The newspaper cites that from the very first meetings with Latvian officials the Ambassador diplomatically but quite strictly pointed out the problems that worried Russian party – language rights of Russian compatriots, huge numbers of non-citizens, danger of reducing the possibilities to study in the Russian language and of course pursuing of WW II veterans. The Ambassador made it understandable that with the current practices of Latvian institutions the progress of Latvian – Russian relations might slow down. Russian Embassy in Latvia promised WW II veterans residing in Latvia to give vouchers for visiting health resorts in Russia.

Russian Embassy in Latvia promised WW II veterans residing in Latvia to give vouchers for visiting health resorts in Russia. Chas