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

Canadian Foreign Minister John Manley after meeting with the President of Latvia, Vaira Vike-Freiberga said that at the NATO summit meeting in Prague, November 2002, he will be voting for acceptance of Latvia into the NATO alliance if it has carried out all the criteria. He also said that countries that are not NATO members "do not have the right to discuss whether the Baltics should be in NATO or not." Manley gave a positive evaluation of Latvia's public integration policies, while the President in turn told him that Latvia is an open society in which minorities may acquire their own language and culture in minority schools.

Canadian Foreign Minister John Manley after meeting with the President of Latvia, Vaira Vike-Freiberga said that at the NATO summit meeting in Prague, November 2002, he will be voting for acceptance of Latvia into the NATO alliance if it has carried out all the criteria. He also said that countries that are not NATO members "do not have the right to discuss whether the Baltics should be in NATO or not." Manley gave a positive evaluation of Latvia's public integration policies, while the President in turn told him that Latvia is an open society in which minorities may acquire their own language and culture in minority schools. Diena, Neatkariga, Chas

One of Latvia's oldest political parties, the Latvian Farmers Union appointed a new party program at its congress on Saturday and decided to change the party's name to Center Party Latvian Farmers Union. One of the most famous party members Latvian ex-President G.Ulmanis just before party’s congress decided to leave it.

One of Latvia's oldest political parties, the Latvian Farmers Union appointed a new party program at its congress on Saturday and decided to change the party's name to Center Party Latvian Farmers Union. One of the most famous party members Latvian ex-President G.Ulmanis just before partys congress decided to leave it. Diena, Neatkariga, Chas

Vesti Segodnja

talks to famous Russian politician D.Rogozin, Russian State Duma Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson and the Head of Russian delegation to PACE. He says that even those European politicians who previously were in strong support to Latvian policy now look at the situation from the different perspective. My colleagues start to understand that Macedonia precedent can occur in Latvia… What example does NATO give to Russians in Baltic States – that they should act like Albanians did to get their rights? talks to famous Russian politician D.Rogozin, Russian State Duma Foreign Affairs Committee chairperson and the Head of Russian delegation to PACE. He says that “even those European politicians who previously were in strong support to Latvian policy now look at the situation from the different perspective. My colleagues start to understand that Macedonia precedent can occur in Latvia… What example does NATO give to Russians in Baltic States – that they should act like Albanians did to get their rights?” The Governments of the USA, Norway and Sweden have allotted USD 216,000 for providing free of charge Latvian language courses to persons who want to naturalise. According to the Naturalisation Board, the amount should be sufficient for 2000 applicants.

The Governments of the USA, Norway and Sweden have allotted USD 216,000 for providing free of charge Latvian language courses to persons who want to naturalise. According to the Naturalisation Board, the amount should be sufficient for 2000 applicants. Chas, Vesti Segodnja, Panorama Latvii

As of today, 10 September the Naturalisation Board opens a phone line free of charge for people who want to learn about naturalisation procedures and other issues concerning citizenship. The operational period of the phone line is scheduled till January, however, if the number of calls stays high the phone line would keep operating longer.

As of today, 10 September the Naturalisation Board opens a phone line free of charge for people who want to learn about naturalisation procedures and other issues concerning citizenship. The operational period of the phone line is scheduled till January, however, if the number of calls stays high the phone line would keep operating longer. Chas, Panorama Latvii, Neatkariga, Respublika