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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In his interview to Latvian Radio V.Kristopans said that he was sure that his government would satisfy the majority of the population and get support in the Saeima. He denied the rumours that the formation of the new government was delayed due to the fight between two economic groups - the representatives of transit business and local food producers and named the candidates to the minister posts.

In his interview to Latvian Radio V.Kristopans said that he was sure that his government would satisfy the majority of the population and get support in the Saeima. He denied the rumours that the formation of the new government was delayed due to the fight between two economic groups - the representatives of transit business and local food producers and named the candidates to the minister posts. Neatkariga, Panorama Latvii

V.Kristopans called the candidates to the minister posts from

V.Kristopans called the candidates to the minister posts from TB/LNNK, New Party and Latvijas Cels to discuss the declaration of the new government. He still hoped to affirm the government on November 26 but admitted a possibility that the parties could fail to agree on the exact posts and the content of the declaration. Neatkariga

The Chairman of the

The Chairman of the TB/LNNK M.Grinblats acknowledged yesterday he had got an impression that it was important for V.Kristopans to get a clear understanding whether TB/LNNK representatives G.Krasts, V.Makarovs and R.Zile were ready to work in the government but TB/LNNK would not give up the idea to have the post of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. There are talks going on that New Party could have two posts in the government - A.Slesers as a Minister of Economy and A.Koke - Minister of Education. Neatkariga

The Chairman of the

The Chairman of the Union of Latvian Social Democrats E.Baldzens said that the representatives of ULSD could have two posts in the government - ministers of Agriculture and State Minister of Higher Education. Neatkariga

Chas

informs that the Head of Immigration Police A.Kurpnieks did not pass the professional certification. The reason was wrong understanding of professional duties. informs that the Head of Immigration Police A.Kurpnieks did not pass the professional certification. The reason was “wrong understanding of professional duties.”