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

Yesterday the Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers accepted the regulations on the passports of Latvian citizens and non-citizens, however, the revision of the articles concerning spelling last names of non-Latvian origin in the official documents was postponed for further expertise.

Yesterday the Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers accepted the regulations on the passports of Latvian citizens and non-citizens, however, the revision of the articles concerning spelling last names of non-Latvian origin in the official documents was postponed for further expertise. Neatkariga, Chas

Yesterday the Latvian Association for Supporting Schools with the Russian Language of Tuition (LASSRLT) gave a press conference concerning their relation to the youth movement “Solidarity”. LASSRLT chairperson I.Pimenovs said that for now their support to “Solidarity” is more in the form of advice and in regard to LASSRLT contribution to the picket in Mezhaparks organised by “Solidarity”, Pimenovs said, “we helped to set the goals”. However, “Solidarity” leader I.Stalnoy says that neither he nor his colleagues have received any kind of support from LASSRT. According to the information at the disposal of Chas, Civic Freedoms Foundation or otherwise known as Berezovsky’s Foundation, has allocated some funding for the movement.

Yesterday the Latvian Association for Supporting Schools with the Russian Language of Tuition (LASSRLT) gave a press conference concerning their relation to the youth movement Solidarity. LASSRLT chairperson I.Pimenovs said that for now their support to Solidarity is more in the form of advice and in regard to LASSRLT contribution to the picket in Mezhaparks organised by Solidarity, Pimenovs said, we helped to set the goals. However, Solidarity leader I.Stalnoy says that neither he nor his colleagues have received any kind of support from LASSRT. According to the information at the disposal of Chas, Civic Freedoms Foundation or otherwise known as Berezovskys Foundation, has allocated some funding for the movement. Jauna, Chas, Vesti Segodnja, Respublika, Panorama Latvii

Vesti Segodnja

comments on the response of Latvian authorities to the activities organised by Solidarity. The newspaper writes that the Latvian authorities are not only fearing the possibility of provocation but also they feel that Solidarity is not a small group of extremists, but it is a serious power. National minorities will keep fighting for equality with peaceful methods, as, fortunately, the residents of Latvia are not so hot-tempered. And our security services should not fear Solidarity, but they should launch a dialogue with them. However, life experience shows that authorities are simply not able to communicate with national minorities on equal basis. This, by the way, is also established by the EU, OSCE and UN. comments on the response of Latvian authorities to the activities organised by “Solidarity”. The newspaper writes that “the Latvian authorities are not only fearing the possibility of provocation but also they feel that “Solidarity” is not a small group of extremists, but it is a serious power. National minorities will keep fighting for equality with peaceful methods, as, fortunately, the residents of Latvia are not so hot-tempered. And our security services should not fear “Solidarity”, but they should launch a dialogue with them. However, life experience shows that authorities are simply not able to communicate with national minorities on equal basis. This, by the way, is also established by the EU, OSCE and UN”. Riga City Council Mayor G.Bojars has taken decision to establish the vacancy of Russian-Latvian translator at the Council. The main tasks of the translator will be to translate official written communication, as well as provide interpretation services for official happenings.

Riga City Council Mayor G.Bojars has taken decision to establish the vacancy of Russian-Latvian translator at the Council. The main tasks of the translator will be to translate official written communication, as well as provide interpretation services for official happenings. Chas, Vesti Segodnja