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

The eight session of the CBSS countries started yesterday in Palanga. The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Ivanov stated that Russia was ready to co-operate with any Latvian president, and the formation of bilateral relations would depend on the wish of the new President. He pointed out that the most crucial point preventing establishing good relations with Latvia was the limitation of the rights of Russian speakers.

The eight session of the CBSS countries started yesterday in Palanga. The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Ivanov stated that Russia was ready to co-operate with any Latvian president, and the formation of bilateral relations would depend on the wish of the new President. He pointed out that the most crucial point preventing establishing good relations with Latvia was the limitation of the rights of Russian speakers. Neatkariga

The new language law could be adopted on July 8 after the newly elected President has given the solemn oath. This decision was agreed upon by the leaders of

The new language law could be adopted on July 8 after the newly elected President has given the solemn oath. This decision was agreed upon by the leaders of Social Democrats and TB/LNNK. Neatkariga, Diena

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia A.Avdeyev said yesterday in Palanga that the visit of I.Ivanov could be organised by this winter. During his meeting with V.Birkavs he assured of Russia’s good will to organise a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs. V.Birkavs confirmed that the visit would take place after the crisis in Kosovo was solved.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia A.Avdeyev said yesterday in Palanga that the visit of I.Ivanov could be organised by this winter. During his meeting with V.Birkavs he assured of Russias good will to organise a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs. V.Birkavs confirmed that the visit would take place after the crisis in Kosovo was solved. Neatkariga

TB/LNNK and

TB/LNNK and Social Democrats think that the most probable possibility is to agree on a neutral President candidate should the election on June 17 give no positive result. Peoples Party does not exclude such a possibility as well. These three political parties together constitute a majority in the Saeima. Diena

If A.Gorbunovs does not win on the first election round,

If A.Gorbunovs does not win on the first election round, Latvijas Cels will summon an extraordinary conference to decide about a new candidate. Majority of the Saeima political parties assure that they will not support A.Gorbunovs or will vote for R.Pauls. There are talks that the next Latvijas Cels candidate could be Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Birkavs. Jauna Avize

L.Raihman from LHRC claims that Latvian authorities do not want to ensure human rights, and this time he writes about the obstacles that were put to adopt the regulations on granting citizenship to children of non-citizens born in Latvia after 1991.

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