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

Chairman of the Saeima’s Commission for Foreign Affairs Guntars Krasts has received a letter from the Russian Ambassador Aleksander Udaltsov explaining Russia’s position in the war in Chechnya. Krasts admitted that this move could be seen as a sign that Russia is ready to start political discussions about the solution of the conflict.

Chairman of the Saeimas Commission for Foreign Affairs Guntars Krasts has received a letter from the Russian Ambassador Aleksander Udaltsov explaining Russias position in the war in Chechnya. Krasts admitted that this move could be seen as a sign that Russia is ready to start political discussions about the solution of the conflict. Neatkariga, BB, PL

Latvian President supports the idea of Prosecutor General’s Office to have a joint meeting of prosecutors from Latvia, US, Canada, Australia, Germany, Great Britain and Israel who have worked with Konrads Kalejs case. The president has said that there is no lapse for crimes against humanity.

Latvian President supports the idea of Prosecutor Generals Office to have a joint meeting of prosecutors from Latvia, US, Canada, Australia, Germany, Great Britain and Israel who have worked with Konrads Kalejs case. The president has said that there is no lapse for crimes against humanity. Diena

Yesterday, Justice Minister Valdis Birkavs spoke about the things done during the six months of his office term. Among the achievements he noted that reorganization of the State Language Center, State Language Inspection and the Board of Citizenship and National Affairs that was planned to finished last year.

Yesterday, Justice Minister Valdis Birkavs spoke about the things done during the six months of his office term. Among the achievements he noted that reorganization of the State Language Center, State Language Inspection and the Board of Citizenship and National Affairs that was planned to finished last year. Diena

In yesterday’s press conference Valdis Birkavs said that Justice Ministry will develop draft Cabinet regulations for implementation of the Language Law by August 1. Also, the ministry should develop the state program Society Integration in Latvia an submit it to the Cabinet during these six months as well as to set up and information center at the Naturalization Board.

In yesterdays press conference Valdis Birkavs said that Justice Ministry will develop draft Cabinet regulations for implementation of the Language Law by August 1. Also, the ministry should develop the state program Society Integration in Latvia an submit it to the Cabinet during these six months as well as to set up and information center at the Naturalization Board. Lauku Avize

Lauku Avize

prints a full text of the interview with the Latvian banker Valery Kargin publishe by the Russian newspaper Vedomosti. Among other things, he expresses his astonishment concerning the very strong attempts of the Russian government to protect Russians in Latvia. prints a full text of the interview with the Latvian banker Valery Kargin publishe by the Russian newspaper Vedomosti. Among other things, he expresses his astonishment concerning the very strong attempts of the Russian government to protect Russians in Latvia.

Panorama Latvii

interviews the Latvian political science expert Nikolajs Neilands about the possible developments in the relations between Russia and Latvia in connection with the statement on the war in Chechnya which is to be passed today by the Latvian parliament. interviews the Latvian political science expert Nikolajs Neilands about the possible developments in the relations between Russia and Latvia in connection with the statement on the war in Chechnya which is to be passed today by the Latvian parliament.

Jauna Avize

publishes a commentary by Aigars Kimenis, member of the board of TB/LNNK about the new Language Law. He notes that ministers form his party will do everything to have the Cabinet regulations concerning the language as strict as possible. publishes a commentary by Aigars Kimenis, member of the board of TB/LNNK about the new Language Law. He notes that ministers form his party will do everything to have the Cabinet regulations concerning the language as strict as possible.

BB

writes about the move of the Estonian Prime Minister Mart Laar: last Friday he dismissed the head of the DCMA due to the inefficient work of the department. writes about the move of the Estonian Prime Minister Mart Laar: last Friday he dismissed the head of the DCMA due to the inefficient work of the department.

Latvijas Vestnesis

publishes a translation of the interview of the newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza with the Latvian President. One of the questions was whether the new Language Law has improved relations between Latvia and Russia and the president had to say that Russia continued reproacing Latvia of discrmination of ethnic minorities while all other countries sent congratulations. publishes a translation of the interview of the newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza with the Latvian President. One of the questions was whether the new Language Law has improved relations between Latvia and Russia and the president had to say that Russia continued reproacing Latvia of discrmination of ethnic minorities while all other countries sent congratulations.