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

Latvian parliament in yesterday’s vote did not change the current requirement for 200 citizens to start a party. Signature of every founder will have to be confirmed by a notary.

Latvian parliament in yesterdays vote did not change the current requirement for 200 citizens to start a party. Signature of every founder will have to be confirmed by a notary. Neatkariga, Diena

12 candidates have been nominated for the Award of Public Accord announced by the Soros Foundation. Nominees can be people who have done special work in bringing closer national and ethnic groups in Latvia, facilitating integration process and human values.

12 candidates have been nominated for the Award of Public Accord announced by the Soros Foundation. Nominees can be people who have done special work in bringing closer national and ethnic groups in Latvia, facilitating integration process and human values. Neatkariga

Saeima’s Chechen support group will rally by the Russian embassy in Riga to protest Russia’s military activities in Chechnya.

Saeimas Chechen support group will rally by the Russian embassy in Riga to protest Russias military activities in Chechnya. Neatkariga

Saeima’s autumn session will close on December 20, the winter session will start next January 10.

Saeimas autumn session will close on December 20, the winter session will start next January 10. Neatkariga

Due to political sensitivity Latvia has not joined the European Convention on Citizenship although there are no substantial legal obstacles for that. The conclusion was made in a yesterday’s seminar of the Council of Europe and local experts.

Due to political sensitivity Latvia has not joined the European Convention on Citizenship although there are no substantial legal obstacles for that. The conclusion was made in a yesterdays seminar of the Council of Europe and local experts. Diena

Next Tuesday Saeima’s Committee on Education will adopt the final version of the draft Language Law to pass it over for the Saeima’s vote.

Next Tuesday Saeimas Committee on Education will adopt the final version of the draft Language Law to pass it over for the Saeimas vote. Chas interviewed the Committee Head Dzintars Abikis, who said that the formulation of the articles under discussion will most likely satisfy Europe but currently the Legal Office is still working on the text.