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.

• Chas prints an interview with the director of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris
• Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs officially refused the ex-Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov residence permit in Latvia

Chas prints an interview with the director of the Latvian Centre for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris. Ms Brands Kehris believes that Latvian politicians have minimum interest towards the formulation of effective integration policy. According to Ms Brands Kehris, the concept of integration policy proposed by the Ministry of Culture, which is based on the Latvian language and ethnic Latvian cultural values, is too narrow in terms of understanding of the rights of national minorities and integration. No mater how unique the situation is in the country, including its tragic history, it cannot justify the non-observance of human rights principles. Ms. Brands Kehris believes that while 20 years ago Latvian language was in danger, this is no longer the case now; in the meantime, language became an ideology in Latvia.

The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs sent the ex-Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov an official refusal on granting residence permit in Latvia. As reported earlier, shortly after Mr. Luzhkov submitted an application for residence permit, he was included into the list of persons who have been banned entry into Latvia.

The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs sent the ex-Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov an official refusal on granting residence permit in Latvia. As reported earlier, shortly after Mr. Luzhkov submitted an application for residence permit, he was included into the list of persons who have been banned entry into Latvia. Vesti Segodnya