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.

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Vilis Kristopans, a candidate for the post of Prime Minister, has decided to announce a governmental model and a composition of a coalition on 19 November. Today, 16 November, Vilis Kristopans will give a written answer to People’s Party concerning participation of this party in a coalition.

Vilis Kristopans, a candidate for the post of Prime Minister, has decided to announce a governmental model and a composition of a coalition on 19 November. Today, 16 November, Vilis Kristopans will give a written answer to Peoples Party concerning participation of this party in a coalition. Diena, B&B

In order to co-ordinate research of the 20th century history and two totalitarian regimes in Latvia, on Friday a commission of historians was formed upon a decree of the State President and Prime Minister. The commission consists of eleven historians of the 20th Century history, and its main tasks will be to co-ordinate research of the Latvian history from 1939 till 1991, to promote development of historical consciousness in the society, as well as to promote explanation of the Latvian history abroad. Similar commissions already exist in Lithuania and Estonia.

In order to co-ordinate research of the 20th century history and two totalitarian regimes in Latvia, on Friday a commission of historians was formed upon a decree of the State President and Prime Minister. The commission consists of eleven historians of the 20th Century history, and its main tasks will be to co-ordinate research of the Latvian history from 1939 till 1991, to promote development of historical consciousness in the society, as well as to promote explanation of the Latvian history abroad. Similar commissions already exist in Lithuania and Estonia. Diena, B&B

State President Guntis Ulmanis received a congratulation letter from the US President Bill Clinton concerning the 80th anniversary of the proclamation of Latvia’s independence.

State President Guntis Ulmanis received a congratulation letter from the US President Bill Clinton concerning the 80th anniversary of the proclamation of Latvias independence. Diena, Panorama Latvii

According to information provided by the Naturalisation Board, approximately 700 people have expressed their wish to become naturalised. During the first three days after the Amendments to the Citizenship Law came into force, the Naturalisation Board received 247 applications and 444 persons applied for a later submission of necessary documents.

According to information provided by the Naturalisation Board, approximately 700 people have expressed their wish to become naturalised. During the first three days after the Amendments to the Citizenship Law came into force, the Naturalisation Board received 247 applications and 444 persons applied for a later submission of necessary documents. Diena, B&B

An expert on human rights and a deputy of the 7th Saeima Boris Tsilevich was not elected to any of the leading posts of the Saeima Commission on Human Rights. A TV journalist Viola Lazo (Union of Social Democrats) was elected as a Deputy Chair and a journalist Peteris Tabuns (For Fatherland and Freedom) - as a secretary of the Commission. In an interview for SM, Boris Tsilevich said that this voting will show international experts what is a situation in Latvia and according to what criteria an important Saeima Commission is being formed. Still, Mr. Tsilevich promises to actively work on submitting amendments to laws and draft laws,so, that they would correspond with international and European standards and conventions. A special interest will be paid to issues of citizenship, situation of non-citizens and national minorities. According to Mr. Tsilevich, now the most important thing is to take out of the Draft State Language Law provisions which contradict with European conventions and generally accepted practice. SM

An expert on human rights and a deputy of the 7th Saeima Boris Tsilevich was not elected to any of the leading posts of the Saeima Commission on Human Rights. A TV journalist Viola Lazo (Union of Social Democrats) was elected as a Deputy Chair and a journalist Peteris Tabuns (For Fatherland and Freedom) - as a secretary of the Commission. In an interview for SM, Boris Tsilevich said that this voting will show international experts what is a situation in Latvia and according to what criteria an important Saeima Commission is being formed. Still, Mr. Tsilevich promises to actively work on submitting amendments to laws and draft laws,so, that they would correspond with international and European standards and conventions. A special interest will be paid to issues of citizenship, situation of non-citizens and national minorities. According to Mr. Tsilevich, now the most important thing is to take out of the Draft State Language Law provisions which contradict with European conventions and generally accepted practice. SM