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.

Press Review

Press Review

Russian Premier Chernomyrdin told the

Russian Premier Chernomyrdin told the "Interfax" news agency that Russia was ready to discuss possible security guarantees with the three Baltic states. Mr. Chernomyrdin will address the international conference on security in Europe in Vilnius today. The Russian Prime-Minister said that Russia would not change its negative attitude toward the joining of NATO by the Baltic states. The step, according to Mr. Chernomyrdin, would produce "additional sources of distrust" in these countries' relations with Russia. Latvian President Ulmanis during his meeting with Prime-Minister Chernomyrdin will confirm that Latvia is ready to sign the border agreement with Russia. Mr. Ulmanis will put a special emphasis on the importance of the Inter-Governmental Commission. The agenda of the meeting will also include Latvia's decision to undertake a thorough analysis of employment restrictions applied to non-citizens. The Latvian side will discuss issues related to Baltic security but will not accept security guarantees from Russia. According to Chairman of the Saeima Committee for Foreign Affairs Indulis Berzins, "Tevzemei un Brivibai"/LNNK was the only governing party that opposed the signing of the border agreement with Russia without referring to the 1920 Peace Treaty. During their meeting with the President, all governing coalition parties objected to amending the Citizenship Law but agreed to consider employment restrictions. Diena, B&B

The Lithuanian Security Service arrested seven individuals suspected of planning a terrorist act during the Vilnius conference. All of them are members of the Lithuanian Voluntary Home Guard. Yesterday an unidentified person called the Estonian bureau of the BNS news agency and warned about a possible attempt upon the life of Estonian President Meri during his visit to Vilnius. The Estonian and Lithuanian security services are reported to take adequate measures.

The Lithuanian Security Service arrested seven individuals suspected of planning a terrorist act during the Vilnius conference. All of them are members of the Lithuanian Voluntary Home Guard. Yesterday an unidentified person called the Estonian bureau of the BNS news agency and warned about a possible attempt upon the life of Estonian President Meri during his visit to Vilnius. The Estonian and Lithuanian security services are reported to take adequate measures. Chas, B&B