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.

29 July 2014 

• Different opinions about the future prospects of the "New Wave" in Latvia 

Following the ban on the entry of certain Russia’s artists into Latvia, the newspapers publish different opinions about the future prospects of the "New Wave" music contest in Latvia. MEP from Latvia Artis Pabriks (Unity) believes the contest is a component of Russia’s cultural and political power and it should be seen in the context of sanctions against Russia, unresolved relations between Europe, US and Russia. Politician Ainars Slesers (United for Latvia) believes Latvia needs such international contest, emphasises its economic benefit, refutes the notion that the music contest might endanger Latvia’s security and draws attention to cooperation of France, Germany and the UK with Russia. Organisers of various entertainment events admitted the public might be less interested to visit the "New Wave" and already now there are fewer tourists from Russia. Diena, Vesti Segodnya