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.

• Political scientist Kristians Rozenvalds: ethnic Latvians should become tolerant towards celebrations of 9 May
• Study: emigration is perceived positively in Latvia, while, immigration – negatively

Political scientist Kristians Rozenvalds in an interview with

Political scientist Kristians Rozenvalds in an interview with Vesti Segodnya states that in order to decrease confrontation between ethnic Latvians and Russian speaking residents, ethnic Latvians should become tolerant towards celebrations of 9 May (Victory Day). Mr. Rozenvalds believes that Russian and ethnic Latvian residents need a common ideology for successful integration. Vesti Segodnya

According to a study on impact of migration on Latvian national economy held by “The Centre of Economy Predictions”, emigration is perceived positively in Latvia, while, immigration – negatively. The authors of the study consider that Latvia should promote immigration in order to solve bad demographic situation instead of attempting to decrease emigration.

According to a study on impact of migration on Latvian national economy held by The Centre of Economy Predictions, emigration is perceived positively in Latvia, while, immigration – negatively. The authors of the study consider that Latvia should promote immigration in order to solve bad demographic situation instead of attempting to decrease emigration. Latvijas Avize