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.

• Latvijas Avize features an interview with a candidate for the post of the President of Latvia Maris Riekstins
• Two National Bolsheviks were expelled from Latvia for trying illegally to enter the country
• EU-Russian summit: President of Russia Vladimir Putin criticized Latvia and Estonia for violations of Russian speakers rights
• Conference Development of Human Resources under Conditions of Labour Migration

Latvijas Avize features an interview with a candidate for the post of the President of Latvia Maris Riekstins (Peoples Party). Mr. Riekstins believed that the naturalisation procedure is quite liberal in Latvia, and neither its further liberalisation nor restrictions should be made. According to Maris Riekstins, the promotion of a dialogue in the society and a strict position against any expressions of extremism are important aspects of social integration. Maris Riekstins also did not support the idea to grant non-citizens voting rights in municipal elections.

Latvijas Avize reports that two Russian National Bolsheviks who had been detained for an attempt illegally to enter Latvia were expelled from the country and fined with LVL 250 (EUR 356). The National Bolsheviks are also forbidden to enter Latvia during the next five years.

At the EU-Russian summit, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin criticized Latvia and Estonia for violations of the Russian speaking residents’ rights. Vladimir Putin said that violation of the Russian speakers’ rights was unacceptable and disrespectful for Europe.

At the EU-Russian summit, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin criticized Latvia and Estonia for violations of the Russian speaking residents rights. Vladimir Putin said that violation of the Russian speakers rights was unacceptable and disrespectful for Europe. Diena, Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize

Newspapers report on the conference “Development of Human Resources under Conditions of Labour Migration” organised by the Baltic Assembly in Sigulda on 18 May. According to the Social Affairs Committee of the Baltic Assembly, about 200,000 Latvian residents could emigrate from the country during the coming 10 years.

Newspapers report on the conference Development of Human Resources under Conditions of Labour Migration organised by the Baltic Assembly in Sigulda on 18 May. According to the Social Affairs Committee of the Baltic Assembly, about 200,000 Latvian residents could emigrate from the country during the coming 10 years. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, NRA