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.

• Activist of the Headquarters Aleksandrs Kazakovs asks to renew his residence permit in Latvia
• Saeima Subcommittee on Social Integration holds a session with the head of the Secretariat of the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Kristine Vagnere
• Chas reports on a meeting of Russian youth

Next week the Administrative Court will review a number of claims against the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs and the State Boarder Guard, submitted by Aleksandrs Kazakovs, activist of the Headquarters for the Defence of Russian-language Schools. As reported, Aleksandrs Kazakovs was expelled from Latvia last year because according to high security officials ‘Kazakovs’ activities are related to national security issues.’ Aleksandrs Kazakovs asks to renew his residence permit in Latvia and receive compensation in the amount of Ls 76,000 (EUR 108,138).

Next week the Administrative Court will review a number of claims against the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs and the State Boarder Guard, submitted by Aleksandrs Kazakovs, activist of the Headquarters for the Defence of Russian-language Schools. As reported, Aleksandrs Kazakovs was expelled from Latvia last year because according to high security officials ‘Kazakovs activities are related to national security issues. Aleksandrs Kazakovs asks to renew his residence permit in Latvia and receive compensation in the amount of Ls76,000 (EUR108,138). Telegraf, Vesti Segodnya

Vesti Segodnya reports on a session of the Saeima Subcommittee on Social Integration. The head of the Secretariat of the Special Assignments Minister for Society Integration Kristine Vagnere was asked to attend the session. Ethnic integration and manifestations of intolerance in society were on the agenda.

Chas reports on a meeting of Russian youth, organised by the Headquarters for the Defence of Russian-language Schools in Daugavpils at the end of this week. According to the representative of the Headquarters Genadijs Kotovs, the main goal of this meeting is to develop a long-term programme for youth movement. Participants of the meeting will also discuss projects concerning support for Russian education, culture in Latvia and observation of human rights.