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.

• FF/LNIM discussed the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law at its conference
• Somali refugees are waiting for a decision on their status
• 2300 persons from non-EU member countries have received work permissions in Latvia
• Delegation of education experts from Tallinn visits Riga

The faction For Fatherland and Freedom/LNIM held a conference on Saturday. The main discussion subject was the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law developed by the party. Members of the party stated that if the Saeima does not accept the draft amendments, the FF/LNIM would look for other ways to stop naturalization. The member of FF/LNIM and the deputy of Riga City Council Einars Cilinskis stated that  citizenship is the question of who has the power, and there is a possibility that Latvians may loose their power. The independent deputy of Saeima Aleksandrs Kirsteins stated that  citizenship is not a right, but a gift given by citizens to other people.

The faction For Fatherland and Freedom/LNIM held a conference on Saturday. The main discussion subject was the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law developed by the party. Members of the party stated that if the Saeima does not accept the draft amendments, the FF/LNIM would look for other ways to stop naturalization. The member of FF/LNIM and the deputy of Riga City Council Einars Cilinskis stated that citizenship is the question of who has the power, and there is a possibility that Latvians may loose their power. The independent deputy of Saeima Aleksandrs Kirsteins stated that citizenship is not a right, but a gift given by citizens to other people. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf, Latvijas Avize

A representative of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs stated that no decision about provision of asylum to seven asylum seekers from Somalia has been taken yet. It might be taken in the beginning of December, it will be decided whether the asylum seekers will be given any status or the investigations of the case will be continued. As reported, seven persons from Somalia who arrived to Latvia in the beginning of August have applied for asylum in Latvia.

A representative of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs stated that no decision about provision of asylum to seven asylum seekers from Somalia has been taken yet. It might be taken in the beginning of December, it will be decided whether the asylum seekers will be given any status or the investigations of the case will be continued. As reported, seven persons from Somalia who arrived to Latvia in the beginning of August have applied for asylum in Latvia. Chas, Vesti Segodnya

2300 persons from non-EU countries have received work permissions in Latvia during the past 10 months. Work permissions were mainly given to citizens of Russia (1085), Ukraine (394), Belarus (236).

2300 persons from non-EU countries have received work permissions in Latvia during the past 10 months. Work permissions were mainly given to citizens of Russia (1085), Ukraine (394), Belarus (236). Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize

Last week, a delegation of representatives of the Tallinn’s Education Department and directors of Russian schools in Tallinn arrived to Riga to learn about the implementation of the minority education reform in Latvia. The delegation met with the Minister of Education, representatives of the Education Department of the Riga City Council. The delegation also visited several Russian schools and the Estonian school in Riga.

Last week, a delegation of representatives of the Tallinns Education Department and directors of Russian schools in Tallinn arrived to Riga to learn about the implementation of the minority education reform in Latvia. The delegation met with the Minister of Education, representatives of the Education Department of the Riga City Council. The delegation also visited several Russian schools and the Estonian school in Riga. Vesti Segodnya