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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Latvian, Estonian and Lithuanian diplomats are concerned about possible outcome of the upcoming talks on NATO expansion between Russia and USA in Helsinki. Clinton is expected to convince Yeltsin that NATO enlargement would not threaten Russia's security. According to

Latvian, Estonian and Lithuanian diplomats are concerned about possible outcome of the upcoming talks on NATO expansion between Russia and USA in Helsinki. Clinton is expected to convince Yeltsin that NATO enlargement would not threaten Russia's security. According to "DIENA", some senior Latvian Government officials suspect that Russia might agree to Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary entering NATO in exchange for a guarantee of not admitting Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania to the bloc. Still, Latvian diplomats hope that the US will adhere to its current policy on the issue. The Baltic states expect President Clinton to confirm that any questions concerning the joining of NATO by the three countries should be started with "when" and not "if". Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania also look forward to President Yeltsin officially confirming Russia's respect of the right of the Baltic states for independently choosing the ways of maintaining their security. Diena, Neatkariga

The Liepaja police and national guards continue the search for Swedish observer Professor Jan Dellenbrant. The Swedish Professor arrived to Liepaja to study social, economic and political situation in the city and was seen last time early in the morning of March 9 after attending a night-club.

The Liepaja police and national guards continue the search for Swedish observer Professor Jan Dellenbrant. The Swedish Professor arrived to Liepaja to study social, economic and political situation in the city and was seen last time early in the morning of March 9 after attending a night-club. Diena