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.

• Vesti Segodnya reports on celebration of 220th anniversary of the establishment of the first Russian school in Latvia
• Telegraf reports that Independent Trade Union of Policemen is planning to hold a protest action on 16 March
• Most popular parties in Latvia in November: the Concord Centre, the Union of Greens and Farmers and the New Era

Vesti Segodnya reports on celebration of 220th anniversary of the establishment of the first Russian school in Latvia. According to MP Miroslavs Mitrofanovs (For Human Rights in United Latvia), the fact that Russian schools exist in Latvia since 1789 shows how deep are the roots of Russian Diaspora in Latvia.

Telegraf reports that Independent Trade Union of Policemen is planning to hold a protest action on 16 March. As reported, 16 March in Latvia is unofficial commemoration day of Latvian Waffen SS legionnaires when members of various ethnic radical organisations hold processions. In an interview with the newspaper, head of the Trade Union states that the action will not affect safety of society because policemen on duty will not take part in the protest action.

According to the latest public opinion survey held by the market and social research company “Latvijas fakti”, the Concord Centre is the most popular party in Latvia – 10.1% of Latvian citizens would vote for it if the Saeima elections were held in February. The Union of Greens and Farmers and the New Era are supported by 6.3 %. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of Latvian citizens. However, 35 % of respondents have not decided whom to vote for yet, while 17.1% of respondents would not participate in the elections.

According to the latest public opinion survey held by the market and social research company Latvijas fakti, the Concord Centre is the most popular party in Latvia – 10.1% of Latvian citizens would vote for it if the Saeima elections were held in February. The Union of Greens and Farmers and the New Era are supported by 6.3 %. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of Latvian citizens. However, 35 % of respondents have not decided whom to vote for yet, while 17.1% of respondents would not participate in the elections. Diena