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.

• Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Cyril stated that Russians leaving abroad should preserve their identity and resist assimilation
• Most popular party in August - the Concord Centre

The Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Cyril stated that Russians leaving abroad should resist assimilation, and preserve their identity and maintain their culture, language and beliefs. The Patriarch believes that people of Russians culture should integrate in their host societies and should not feel estranged.

The Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Cyril stated that Russians leaving abroad should resist assimilation, and preserve their identity and maintain their culture, language and beliefs. The Patriarch believes that people of Russians culture should integrate in their host societies and should not feel estranged. Vesti Segodnya, Telegraf

According to the latest public opinion survey held by “Latvijas Fakti”, the most popular party in Latvia in August is the Concord Centre – 14,7% of residents support it. The New Era and the Civil Union is supported by 7,2% and 5% accordingly. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of respondents. 25,5% of respondents are sceptical about political processes and do not support any party, while 28% do not know whom to support.

According to the latest public opinion survey held by Latvijas Fakti, the most popular party in Latvia in August is the Concord Centre – 14,7% of residents support it. The New Era and the Civil Union is supported by 7,2% and 5% accordingly. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of respondents. 25,5% of respondents are sceptical about political processes and do not support any party, while 28% do not know whom to support. Diena