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.

• Government may close the Ombudsmans Office
• Commission on affairs of foreigners and non-citizens established in the Liepaja City Council
• Concord Centre – the most popular party in September

Newspapers report that according to unofficial information, the government is planning to close the Ombudsman’s Office due to economic crisis in the country. According to the Minister of Interior Linda Murniece, the government conceptually supported liquidation of the Ombudsman’s Office. While, the Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis asserts that no concrete decisions were taken yet and discussions on it will continue.

Newspapers report that according to unofficial information, the government is planning to close the Ombudsmans Office due to economic crisis in the country. According to the Minister of Interior Linda Murniece, the government conceptually supported liquidation of the Ombudsmans Office. While, the Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis asserts that no concrete decisions were taken yet and discussions on it will continue. Chas, Diena

Vesti Segodnya reports that the commission on affairs of foreigners and non-citizens was established in the Liepaja (city in the Western part of Latvia) City Council. The commission was established with an aim to protect interests of 27,000 non-citizens and 6,000 foreigners living in Liepaja.

According to the latest public opinion survey held by “Latvijas Fakti”, the most popular party in September is the Concord Centre – 15,6% of respondents support it. The party New Era and the Union of Greens and Farmers is supported by 6,3% and 5,8% accordingly. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of residents.

According to the latest public opinion survey held by Latvijas Fakti, the most popular party in September is the Concord Centre – 15,6% of respondents support it. The party New Era and the Union of Greens and Farmers is supported by 6,3% and 5,8% accordingly. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of residents. Diena