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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Integration and Minority Information Service
of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies

Diena features a long article by professor of the University of Latvia, linguist and translator Andrejs Veisbergs about the Latvian language in the global context. Andrejs Veisbergs is convinced that even taking into account globalisation and Latvia’s move towards the EU, the Latvian language is not endangered and will be able to take the pressure of both the English and Russian languages.

Diena features a long article by professor of the University of Latvia, linguist and translator Andrejs Veisbergs about the Latvian language in the global context. Andrejs Veisbergs is convinced that even taking into account globalisation and Latvias move towards the EU, the Latvian language is not endangered and will be able to take the pressure of both the English and Russian languages.

Chas

reports on the presentation of the book Russians in Latvia. From the History and Culture of Old Believers. The book is the third publication in this series and compiles articles written by well-known Latvian writers, researchers and publicists about old-believers in Latvia. reports on the presentation of the book “Russians in Latvia. From the History and Culture of Old Believers.” The book is the third publication in this series and compiles articles written by well-known Latvian writers, researchers and publicists about old-believers in Latvia.

Diena

reports about the successful performance of famous Latvian rock star Ainars Mielavs. The biggest part of the songs sang at the concert were translated into Russian. The reporter of reports about the successful performance of famous Latvian rock star Ainars Mielavs. The biggest part of the songs sang at the concert were translated into Russian. The reporter of DienaDiena notes that Mielavs was very warmly welcomed by the audience which was mainly composed of Russians. When addressing the audience Mielavs stated that it is hoped that soon Latvian society will not be split into two communities – Latvian and Russian. notes that Mielavs was very warmly welcomed by the audience which was mainly composed of Russians. When addressing the audience Mielavs stated that it is hoped that soon Latvian society will not be split into two communities – Latvian and Russian.