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 Report

September 6 till October 5 people in Latvia will sign in support of holding the referendum on amendments to the Pension Law. The Central Election Committee has asked the commissions not to release preliminary results of the procedure to avoid campaigning. At least 134,195 signatures are needed to organise the referendum.

September 6 till October 5 people in Latvia will sign in support of holding the referendum on amendments to the Pension Law. The Central Election Committee has asked the commissions not to release preliminary results of the procedure to avoid campaigning. At least 134,195 signatures are needed to organise the referendum. Neatkariga, Diena

Sunday, after an unofficial meeting of the EU foreign ministers the French foreign minister informed the press that majority of the 15 EU member countries support passing a decision during the Helsinki summit on Latvia and other second group countries to join the EU accession negotiations.

Sunday, after an unofficial meeting of the EU foreign ministers the French foreign minister informed the press that majority of the 15 EU member countries support passing a decision during the Helsinki summit on Latvia and other second group countries to join the EU accession negotiations. Neatkariga, Jauna Avize