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

The TB/LNNK Saeima faction leader A.Pozarnovs announced at the TB/LNNK Council meeting that the hasty decision of the Government on constructing the national Library and introducing a new tax to finance this project was linked to the change of profile and economic interests of Ave Lat group (Prime Minister A.Skele’s private business).

The TB/LNNK Saeima faction leader A.Pozarnovs announced at the TB/LNNK Council meeting that the hasty decision of the Government on constructing the national Library and introducing a new tax to finance this project was linked to the change of profile and economic interests of Ave Lat group (Prime Minister A.Skeles private business). Neatkariga, Diena, Respublika

The leading persons of TB/LNNK stated at the TB/LNNK Council meeting that took place on Saturday that the Party, realising an honest policy and acting as the uniting element in the coalition would oppose the pressure policy realised by People’s Party and Latvijas Cels. Characterising the situation the Chairman M.Grinblats said that at that moment one might observe politicising of state administration, legislative powers, mass media that prevented development of Latvia as a democratic country. The Cabinet of Ministers was using more and more the method of voting than reaching consensus, thus trying to realise interests of economic groups.

The leading persons of TB/LNNK stated at the TB/LNNK Council meeting that took place on Saturday that the Party, realising an honest policy and acting as the uniting element in the coalition would oppose the pressure policy realised by Peoples Party and Latvijas Cels. Characterising the situation the Chairman M.Grinblats said that at that moment one might observe politicising of state administration, legislative powers, mass media that prevented development of Latvia as a democratic country. The Cabinet of Ministers was using more and more the method of voting than reaching consensus, thus trying to realise interests of economic groups. Neatkariga, Diena, Jauna Avize, Respublika

One more picket took place at the Latvian Embassy in Moscow. About 300 people protested against conviction of V.Kononov, who was sentenced for war crimes for 6 years.

One more picket took place at the Latvian Embassy in Moscow. About 300 people protested against conviction of V.Kononov, who was sentenced for war crimes for 6 years. Neatkariga, Diena

Latvian MFA Consular Department Director S.Mellupe speaks about the process of drawing up visas and the quality of services provided by private firms.

Latvian MFA Consular Department Director S.Mellupe speaks about the process of drawing up visas and the quality of services provided by private firms. Jauna Avize

Estonian newspaper “Esti Paevaleht” voiced its concern about the Russian policy towards the neighbouring country – Latvia. Estonia has been Russian enemy No 1 for many years in the Baltic. As Russia did not succeed to break it, now she attacked the weakest element in the chain – Latvia.

Estonian newspaper Esti Paevaleht voiced its concern about the Russian policy towards the neighbouring country – Latvia. Estonia has been Russian enemy No 1 for many years in the Baltic. As Russia did not succeed to break it, now she attacked the weakest element in the chain – Latvia. Neatkariga

Russian speaking newspaper

Russian speaking newspaper Chas started an opinion poll asking the readers to answer the question it they believed that European structures would like to and succeed in amending in their (Russian speakers) interests the strict norms of the Language law.

MP from the faction For Human Rights in United Latvia A.Bartashevich organised a press conference where he told journalists about the latest activity of the faction - they had collected the necessary amount of signatures to address the Constitutional court with a request to evaluate the conformity of two laws - On Saeima elections and On municipal elections to the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia.

MP from the faction For Human Rights in United Latvia A.Bartashevich organised a press conference where he told journalists about the latest activity of the faction - they had collected the necessary amount of signatures to address the Constitutional court with a request to evaluate the conformity of two laws - On Saeima elections and On municipal elections to the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia. Panorama Latvii

Panorama Latvii

reminds its readers that March 16 is approaching when Latvian legionnaires will march along Riga streets disregarding the crossing off this day from the list of national commemoration days.