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.

• Number of Latvian non-citizens dropped by 17% since 2000
• Foreign diplomats to Latvia visited a two-language school in Sigulda

According to the Central Statistical Board the number of non-citizens in Latvia has decreased by 17% in last six years. Presently

According to the Central Statistical Board the number of non-citizens in Latvia has decreased by 17% in last six years. Presently 80.1% of permanent residents are Latvian citizens. Chas, Latvijas Avize

On Friday, several diplomats of foreign countries visited a bilingual school in Sigulda (a small town nearby Riga). The visit has been organised by the Secretariat of the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration to show a positive example of integration of Russian speakers into Latvian society. School children gave a concert and showed a documentary “We are choosing Latvia”

On Friday, several diplomats of foreign countries visited a bilingual school in Sigulda (a small town nearby Riga). The visit has been organised by the Secretariat of the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration to show a positive example of integration of Russian speakers into Latvian society. School children gave a concert and showed a documentary We are choosing Latvia Chas