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

Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK politicians believe that the government should return to the experience of the previous governments and restore the coalition council meetings. The meetings should pass decisions binding for the ruling factions on the work of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Saeima.

Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK politicians believe that the government should return to the experience of the previous governments and restore the coalition council meetings. The meetings should pass decisions binding for the ruling factions on the work of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Saeima. Neatkariga

The ruling factions have decided to set up a work group for developing new amendments to the pension law. In case if not enough signatures are collected to initiate the referendum the Parliament could vote for amending the law in October. The parties are going to give up the rise in pension age. Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK MPs have prepared proposals for amendments to the pension law that are planned to be submitted for the review of the coalition partners. Proposals concern the rise in pension age and the protection of interests of working pensioners.

The ruling factions have decided to set up a work group for developing new amendments to the pension law. In case if not enough signatures are collected to initiate the referendum the Parliament could vote for amending the law in October. The parties are going to give up the rise in pension age. Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK MPs have prepared proposals for amendments to the pension law that are planned to be submitted for the review of the coalition partners. Proposals concern the rise in pension age and the protection of interests of working pensioners. Neatkariga, Diena

As of October 1, the Board of Citizenship and Migration will start issuing stateless person’s passports. The Board has prepared 8000 passports while currently only 50 applications have been submitted.

As of October 1, the Board of Citizenship and Migration will start issuing stateless persons passports. The Board has prepared 8000 passports while currently only 50 applications have been submitted. Neatkariga

Foreign Ministry’s Deputy State Secretary Andris Kesteris after meeting the European Commission representatives said that Latvia expects a favourable progress report from the European Commission. Most of the questions addressed to Latvia demonstrate the remaining EC interest about the situation of Latvia’s non-citizens.

Foreign Ministrys Deputy State Secretary Andris Kesteris after meeting the European Commission representatives said that Latvia expects a favourable progress report from the European Commission. Most of the questions addressed to Latvia demonstrate the remaining EC interest about the situation of Latvias non-citizens. Diena

A former LNT news service editor has become the PR advisor to the Latvian president. The president now has 7 staff advisors, the position of advisor for security and military issues is still vacant. Diena

A former LNT news service editor has become the PR advisor to the Latvian president. The president now has 7 staff advisors, the position of advisor for security and military issues is still vacant. Diena

Latvian Foreign Ministry’s State Secretary Maris Riekstins when commenting on the latest events in Russia said that the situation will have no direct impact on the security of Latvia and other Baltic countries, however, it causes concern as Russia is a neighboring country.

Latvian Foreign Ministrys State Secretary Maris Riekstins when commenting on the latest events in Russia said that the situation will have no direct impact on the security of Latvia and other Baltic countries, however, it causes concern as Russia is a neighboring country. Diena

Latvian Justice Minister Valdis Birkavs after meeting the Swedish counterpart Laila Freivalde told the press that Latvia needs foreign assistance due to its limited experience and resources. The priorities include upgrading of the judicial system, computerisation, training of the prison employees.

Latvian Justice Minister Valdis Birkavs after meeting the Swedish counterpart Laila Freivalde told the press that Latvia needs foreign assistance due to its limited experience and resources. The priorities include upgrading of the judicial system, computerisation, training of the prison employees. Rigas Balss

The attempt of the Saeima to ratify the International Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons roused astonishment of the Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK MP Juris Dobelis concerning the supplement to the law on ratification where the government commits to making the process of naturalisation faster.

The attempt of the Saeima to ratify the International Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons roused astonishment of the Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK MP Juris Dobelis concerning the supplement to the law on ratification where the government commits to making the process of naturalisation faster. Vesti

Next week the Saeima’s Commission for Education and Culture will start discussing the “arguable” articles of the Language Law.

Next week the Saeimas Commission for Education and Culture will start discussing the arguable articles of the Language Law. Vesti Segodna express concern about the expected delayed looking at the law in connection with the Helsinki summit.