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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.

Апрель 5, 2006

  • Government adopted regulations on granting a permanent residence permit
  • Representatives of minorities make an appeal to Liepaja City Mayor
  • Yesterday 464 persons were granted Latvian citizenship
  • FF/LNIM asks parliamentary factions to review its proposals on the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law
Yesterday the government adopted regulations on granting a permanent residence permit. According to the regulations, the applicants for the permit will have to prove their Latvian language proficiency at least at the lowest level. The language proficiency examination will include oral and written tests. However, persons with eyesight and hearing problems and who have graduated an accredited special education program will be released from the tests.

Yesterday the government adopted regulations on granting a permanent residence permit. According to the regulations, the applicants for the permit will have to prove their Latvian language proficiency at least at the lowest level. The language proficiency examination will include oral and written tests. However, persons with eyesight and hearing problems and who have graduated an accredited special education program will be released from the tests. Vesti Segodnya

Yesterday the representatives of the national minority communities in Liepaja (city in western part of Latvia) have sent a letter to the Mayor of Liepaja City Council Uldis Sesks. In the letter, they expressed their dissatisfaction with not receiving an invitation to the city’s festivity. The communities argue that they make 36 000 in the total number of Liepaja’s residents. They invite the Council to promote a closer cooperation between the national minority communities and the municipality.

Yesterday the representatives of the national minority communities in Liepaja (city in western part of Latvia) have sent a letter to the Mayor of Liepaja City Council Uldis Sesks. In the letter, they expressed their dissatisfaction with not receiving an invitation to the citys festivity. The communities argue that they make 36 000 in the total number of Liepajas residents. They invite the Council to promote a closer cooperation between the national minority communities and the municipality. Chas

On Tuesday, the Cabinet of Ministers approved granting Latvian citizenship through naturalisation to 464 persons, including 42 children. Since the beginning of naturalisation in 1995, 97 212 persons have been granted Latvian citizenship.

On Tuesday, the Cabinet of Ministers approved granting Latvian citizenship through naturalisation to 464 persons, including 42 children. Since the beginning of naturalisation in 1995, 97 212 persons have been granted Latvian citizenship. Chas

The parliamentary faction For Fatherland and Freedom/LNIM has sent a letter to the MPs from the parties New Era, People’s party, and the Union of Greens and Farmers with an appeal to review its proposals on the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law. As reported, FF/LNIM has elaborated amendments with the objective to suspend naturalization and to liquidate the Naturalisation Board.

The parliamentary faction For Fatherland and Freedom/LNIM has sent a letter to the MPs from the parties New Era, Peoples party, and the Union of Greens and Farmers with an appeal to review its proposals on the draft amendments to the Citizenship Law. As reported, FF/LNIM has elaborated amendments with the objective to suspend naturalization and to liquidate the Naturalisation Board. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf

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