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gives a research article on civic education problems in Latvia. The biggest problem in this field is that during Soviet times all traditions of civic education have been lost and that is why nowadays the emphasis should be put on civic education at schools. The OSCE and International Association for Evaluation of Educational Education carry out studies in different spheres of education – reading ability, mathematics, foreign languages, etc. – and obtained evaluations are included in education indicators system. According to this system the evaluation of civic education in Latvias schools was carried out. State officials of Latvia - State Secretary of MoFA M.Riekstins and Russia - First Deputy of the Minister of FA will meet on Thursday in Moscow to discuss matters concerning relations between two countries.

State officials of Latvia - State Secretary of MoFA M.Riekstins and Russia - First Deputy of the Minister of FA will meet on Thursday in Moscow to discuss matters concerning relations between two countries. Neatkariga

Since November last year 63 stateless persons have been registered. The majority of these persons are the former citizens of the USSR. In order to obtain the status of a stateless person the applicant has to meet several criteria – he/she cannot be the citizen or non-citizen of Latvia, or citizen of any other country, a person should not has asked the status of a refugee in other countries.

Since November last year 63 stateless persons have been registered. The majority of these persons are the former citizens of the USSR. In order to obtain the status of a stateless person the applicant has to meet several criteria – he/she cannot be the citizen or non-citizen of Latvia, or citizen of any other country, a person should not has asked the status of a refugee in other countries. Neatkariga

The proposal of the faction For Human Rights in the United Latvia to give passive election rights in municipal elections to non-citizens was turned down by the Saeima Standing Committee on Municipal Affairs for the ninth time.

The proposal of the faction For Human Rights in the United Latvia to give passive election rights in municipal elections to non-citizens was turned down by the Saeima Standing Committee on Municipal Affairs for the ninth time. Chas

As the obtained results for state budget for 2000 are exceeding the expected results, Ministries required additional funding for several programmes, among which are cthe Society Integration Fund, that received additional 96 thousand lats, and Society Integration Department at the Ministry of Justice received 16 thousand lats to follow the implementation of the integration programme.

As the obtained results for state budget for 2000 are exceeding the expected results, Ministries required additional funding for several programmes, among which are cthe Society Integration Fund, that received additional 96 thousand lats, and Society Integration Department at the Ministry of Justice received 16 thousand lats to follow the implementation of the integration programme. Chas

The Minister of Economy A.Kalvitis violates the Law on Corruption Prevention, as since he has been taking the posts of the Minister of Agriculture and after the Minister of Economy he has not stopped his work at the company “Baltic Foods”.

The Minister of Economy A.Kalvitis violates the Law on Corruption Prevention, as since he has been taking the posts of the Minister of Agriculture and after the Minister of Economy he has not stopped his work at the company Baltic Foods. Neatkariga

The Head of Russia’s Municipal district Pskov J.Mihailovs for the interview of Estonian newspaper stated that “Russia would be able to occupy Estonia in 48 hours”. Latvia’s MoDefence NATO Integration programme Executive Secretary considers that international organisations should give their reaction to such statement.

The Head of Russias Municipal district Pskov J.Mihailovs for the interview of Estonian newspaper stated that Russia would be able to occupy Estonia in 48 hours. Latvias MoDefence NATO Integration programme Executive Secretary considers that international organisations should give their reaction to such statement. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja

The Government accepted and passed to the Saeima the draft of the law on “Society Integration Fund”.

The Government accepted and passed to the Saeima the draft of the law on Society Integration Fund. Latvijas Vestnesis

The Saeima passed and the President promulgated the amendments to the law “On the Central Electoral Commission” and amendments to the Law “On the Electoral Commissions of Towns, Districts, Rural Communities and Constituency Commissions”, amendments to the Law “On the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and Stateless persons in the Republic of Latvia”.

The Saeima passed and the President promulgated the amendments to the law On the Central Electoral Commission and amendments to the Law On the Electoral Commissions of Towns, Districts, Rural Communities and Constituency Commissions, amendments to the Law On the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and Stateless persons in the Republic of Latvia. Latvijas Vestnesis

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Illegal immigrants coming from the CIS can be a serious threat to the Baltic countries. Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia can become a shelter place for persons who do not reach their travel destination – western countries, if the agreements with Russia and Byelorussia regarding delivering up illegal travellers are not made in the nearest future.

Illegal immigrants coming from the CIS can be a serious threat to the Baltic countries. Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia can become a shelter place for persons who do not reach their travel destination – western countries, if the agreements with Russia and Byelorussia regarding delivering up illegal travellers are not made in the nearest future. Diena

Yesterday the Governmental Committee accepted the procedure on the deprivation, refusal and renewal of the citizenship of Latvia. If a person wants to give up the status of a non-citizen, it is free of charge, however, if a person wants to give up the status of a citizen, he/she has to pay 15 lats. The same amount should be paid for the renewal of the status of a citizen (but the cases when the citizenship was lost because of a legal mistake).

Yesterday the Governmental Committee accepted the procedure on the deprivation, refusal and renewal of the citizenship of Latvia. If a person wants to give up the status of a non-citizen, it is free of charge, however, if a person wants to give up the status of a citizen, he/she has to pay 15 lats. The same amount should be paid for the renewal of the status of a citizen (but the cases when the citizenship was lost because of a legal mistake). Diena, Chas

Latvia’s security institutions say that there is no base to link the explosion at the newspaper “

Latvias security institutions say that there is no base to link the explosion at the newspaper Latgales Kapitals with activities of Russias radical political powers and the people of Latvia should not start panicking. In his turn, one of the national radicals, whose name was among the possible organisers of the act, denied any link with this event. Neatkariga, Chas, Vesti Segodnja

For some posts and professions in the Saeima state language proficiency level is set higher than it is foreseen in the regulations on the State Language Law. The Saeima Chancellery director M.Steins reasons that towards people who work for the Parliament requirements are higher than for people of the same professions but working for other institutions and companies.

For some posts and professions in the Saeima state language proficiency level is set higher than it is foreseen in the regulations on the State Language Law. The Saeima Chancellery director M.Steins reasons that towards people who work for the Parliament requirements are higher than for people of the same professions but working for other institutions and companies. Neatkariga.

Academician J.Dzintars in his interview for Russia’s newspaper “

Academician J.Dzintars in his interview for Russias newspaper Tribuna says that in Latvia nazis are compared to the soldiers of the Soviet Army and that Latvia is trying to implement slogan Latvia for Latvians into real life, as a result it is planned to deport 700 000 of its permanent residents. Neatkariga.

The Naturalisation Board invites all persons to give their proposals and suggestions regarding the content and presentation of the information and data, which is in the possession of the Naturalisation Board and which, should be presented during the Open Information Day. The Open Information Day will take place 6 December and in the framework of this event Naturalisation Board will answer to the questions of interested people, provide and present information.

The Naturalisation Board invites all persons to give their proposals and suggestions regarding the content and presentation of the information and data, which is in the possession of the Naturalisation Board and which, should be presented during the Open Information Day. The Open Information Day will take place 6 December and in the framework of this event Naturalisation Board will answer to the questions of interested people, provide and present information. Panorama Latvii

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State officials have planned several visits to foreign countries. Prime Minister A.Berzins will visit Germany 23-26 November, President V.Vike-Freiberga will visit the EC in Brussels 27 November and then Finland 29-30 November. The Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins has planned 2 visits - to Brussels on 20 November and France 22 November

State officials have planned several visits to foreign countries. Prime Minister A.Berzins will visit Germany 23-26 November, President V.Vike-Freiberga will visit the EC in Brussels 27 November and then Finland 29-30 November. The Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins has planned 2 visits - to Brussels on 20 November and France 22 November. Diena, Panorama Latvii

Latvia’s action plan on participation in the NATO in 2001 has received a positive assessment from the member countries of the alliance.

Latvias action plan on participation in the NATO in 2001 has received a positive assessment from the member countries of the alliance. Diena

On Saturday Latvia’s Democratic Party congress took place, during which the party approved Latvia’s accession to the EU, however, did not foreseen Latvia joining the NATO. In municipal election Latvia’s Democratic Party will co-operate with Latvia’s Way, Latvia’s Farmer Union and social democrats.

On Saturday Latvias Democratic Party congress took place, during which the party approved Latvias accession to the EU, however, did not foreseen Latvia joining the NATO. In municipal election Latvias Democratic Party will co-operate with Latvias Way, Latvias Farmer Union and social democrats. Diena, Neatkariga, Panorama Latvii, Vesti Segodnja, Chas

Russias radical left wingers have planned to organise extreme actions in Latvia – is said in Russia Security Service report. They are planning to occupy an administrative building in Riga and hold it for a while. This report Latvia obtained via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

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publishes the article on different ethnic and political aspects. Solution to these problems could be the integration of society, however, state policy in the field of society integration is lacking political will and activities sponsored by the Soros foundation are consider to be a cover for promoting cosmopolitan ideas. There is no one unifying institution, which would be responsible for society integration. publishes the article on different ethnic and political aspects. Solution to these problems could be the integration of society, however, state policy in the field of society integration is lacking political will and activities sponsored by the Soros foundation are consider to be a cover for promoting cosmopolitan ideas. There is no one unifying institution, which would be responsible for society integration. Neatkariga. Neatkariga. The seminar “Through the Citizenship of Latvia to the Citizenship of Europe” organised by Europe Movement in Latvia for non-citizens residing in Latvia was not very well attended. The organisation Russian Community in Latvia leader explained the small interest about the seminar with the fact that “these issues are not of today’s concern of Russians”.

The seminar Through the Citizenship of Latvia to the Citizenship of Europe organised by Europe Movement in Latvia for non-citizens residing in Latvia was not very well attended. The organisation Russian Community in Latvia leader explained the small interest about the seminar with the fact that these issues are not of todays concern of Russians. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja

Very soon the Government of Latvia will have to provide 5-6 responses to the European Court of Human Rights. 3-4 cases are in preparation for Court’s revision. Latvia has given to the Court of Human Rights only one response and it was on the case of ex-banker A.Lavent.

Very soon the Government of Latvia will have to provide 5-6 responses to the European Court of Human Rights. 3-4 cases are in preparation for Courts revision. Latvia has given to the Court of Human Rights only one response and it was on the case of ex-banker A.Lavent. Panorama Latvii

Panorama Latvii gives excerpts of the interview of the Minister of Defence G.V.Kristovskis for Latvia’s radio. The Minister and the journalist discussed the strategy Latvia would follow if Russia attacks the country, loyality of army people of Russian origin, Minister’s attitude towards legionnaires.

Panorama Latvii gives excerpts of the interview of the Minister of Defence G.V.Kristovskis for Latvias radio. The Minister and the journalist discussed the strategy Latvia would follow if Russia attacks the country, loyality of army people of Russian origin, Ministers attitude towards legionnaires.

According to the social pool data provided by London Fund “Taylor Nelson Sopres” 44,2% of Latvia’s residents would vote for Latvia’s accession to the EU if tomorrow the referendum on Latvia’s accession to the EU takes place.

According to the social pool data provided by London Fund Taylor Nelson Sopres 44,2% of Latvias residents would vote for Latvias accession to the EU if tomorrow the referendum on Latvias accession to the EU takes place. Vesti Segodnja

Vesti Segodnja

publishes an interview with FF/LNNK deputy J.Dobelis. J.Dobelis gives his opinion on the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections, the integration of society and his further plans. The deputy is against the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections and regarding society integration is sure that Latvia has to be Latvian. publishes an interview with FF/LNNK deputy J.Dobelis. J.Dobelis gives his opinion on the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections, the integration of society and his further plans. The deputy is against the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections and regarding society integration is sure that “Latvia has to be Latvian”.

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Sweden’s priority, while it is in the EU presidency, is the expansion of the EU, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden A.Linda during her visit to Riga and meetings with Latvia’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Swedens priority, while it is in the EU presidency, is the expansion of the EU, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden A.Linda during her visit to Riga and meetings with Latvias Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Diena, Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja

According to the data of the Naturalisation Board the number of people applying to citizenship has increased. In October 920 people have applied for naturalisation and 564 persons have become the citizens of Latvia. In October 153 applicants could not pass the language exam, however, the number of persons who successfully passed the eam is 593.

According to the data of the Naturalisation Board the number of people applying to citizenship has increased. In October 920 people have applied for naturalisation and 564 persons have become the citizens of Latvia. In October 153 applicants could not pass the language exam, however, the number of persons who successfully passed the eam is 593. Diena, Neatkariga, Panorama Latvii, Vesti Segodnja

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia criticised Latvia’s President interview for the BBC regarding her expressions about the legionnaires – “the interview naturally goes with the content of happenings in Latvia. The leader of the neighbouring country tried to justify venture in the actions of Latvian legionnaires calling it basic human rights. The President also expressed usual stereotypes about liveliness of Moscow’s nostalgia for empire”. Russia’s newspaper

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia criticised Latvias President interview for the BBC regarding her expressions about the legionnaires – the interview naturally goes with the content of happenings in Latvia. The leader of the neighbouring country tried to justify venture in the actions of Latvian legionnaires calling it basic human rights. The President also expressed usual stereotypes about liveliness of Moscows nostalgia for empire. Russias newspaper Nezavisimaja says In order to improve relations between Latvia and Russia, high state officials have to posses high political responsibility, which is not always the case with the President of Latvia. Diena, Neatkariga, Jauna, Panorama Latvii, Vesti Segodnja, Chas

Daugavpils Party Latgales Gaisma chairman has sent the letter to the Constitution Protection Office regarding the recent explosion at the newspaper’s premises saying that is was a try to stop elections. Meanwhile

Daugavpils Party Latgales Gaisma chairman has sent the letter to the Constitution Protection Office regarding the recent explosion at the newspapers premises saying that is was a try to stop elections. Meanwhile Neatkariga has information that Security Service of Russia has been warned about the possible terror acts in Latvia organised by Russias extreme left-wingers already on 7 November. Neatkariga

Since the beginning of this year the NP submitted 70 claims to the court on deprivation of Latvia’s citizenship and 14 persons have been deprived of citizenship. During this time period 2 applications have been received with the request to renew citizenship and 231 applications refusing Latvia’s citizenship.

Since the beginning of this year the NP submitted 70 claims to the court on deprivation of Latvias citizenship and 14 persons have been deprived of citizenship. During this time period 2 applications have been received with the request to renew citizenship and 231 applications refusing Latvias citizenship. Neatkariga

The development of Latvia’s economy has received positive evaluation in the EC progress report as Latvia’s economic indicators are rather good. However, Latvia is still behind Estonia.

The development of Latvias economy has received positive evaluation in the EC progress report as Latvias economic indicators are rather good. However, Latvia is still behind Estonia. Diena

The President of Russia V.Putin is foreseeing reforms in Russia’s armed forces in the time period 2001-2005. In the framework of the reforms the President has planned to decrease the armed forces for about 20% and make changes in the organisation of the army.

The President of Russia V.Putin is foreseeing reforms in Russias armed forces in the time period 2001-2005. In the framework of the reforms the President has planned to decrease the armed forces for about 20% and make changes in the organisation of the army. Diena

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Integration is implemented because of the lack of political will. Reproaches published in the progress report that Latvian language courses are not ensured and state fee is too high are admitted to be true. The work at the integration programme is at halt now and it proves that Latvian politicians lack political will. The Deputy Head of the Naturalisation Board agrees that poor Latvian language skills impede the tempo of naturalisation, however “probably next year 2000 applicants will be given to learn Latvian for free, as on the initiative of the Naturalisation Board, the OSCE and UNDP could allocate USD 200 000 for this purpose”. In regard to combination of the examination in Latvian in secondary school with examination during naturalisation process, the Ministry of Science and Education has prepared conceptual report for the Saeima.

Integration is implemented because of the lack of political will. Reproaches published in the progress report that Latvian language courses are not ensured and state fee is too high are admitted to be true. The work at the integration programme is at halt now and it proves that Latvian politicians lack political will. The Deputy Head of the Naturalisation Board agrees that poor Latvian language skills impede the tempo of naturalisation, however probably next year 2000 applicants will be given to learn Latvian for free, as on the initiative of the Naturalisation Board, the OSCE and UNDP could allocate USD 200 000 for this purpose. In regard to combination of the examination in Latvian in secondary school with examination during naturalisation process, the Ministry of Science and Education has prepared conceptual report for the Saeima. Diena

Vesti Segodnja publishes the comments of some politicians. The faction FHRUL leader J.Jurkans says: “Our civil officers do not understand diplomatic language and have strange habit not to read documents to the end. The same regards to our President when she in her interview for BBC said that we received positive evaluation for the State Language law from the OSCE High Commissioner Max van der Stoel – seems that the President has not read the document to the end”.

Vesti Segodnja publishes the comments of some politicians. The faction FHRUL leader J.Jurkans says: Our civil officers do not understand diplomatic language and have strange habit not to read documents to the end. The same regards to our President when she in her interview for BBC said that we received positive evaluation for the State Language law from the OSCE High Commissioner Max van der Stoel – seems that the President has not read the document to the end.

The Saeima passed the amendments to the Administrative Violation Code regarding the State Language Law for their revision in deputy committees.

The Saeima passed the amendments to the Administrative Violation Code regarding the State Language Law for their revision in deputy committees. Neatkariga

Chas has the following comments on the issue – “The draft of amendments has rather interesting annotation attached. It says: “As in the new State Language Law, following the recommendations of OSCE experts, it is determined that also persons working in private business spheres have to know and use the state language, the respective amendments in the Administrative Violation Code have to be implemented”. So our national radical politicians do not have any relation to this issue, it turns out that the OSCE is the one which persisted on regulating the usage of the language in the private sphere”.

Chas has the following comments on the issue – The draft of amendments has rather interesting annotation attached. It says: As in the new State Language Law, following the recommendations of OSCE experts, it is determined that also persons working in private business spheres have to know and use the state language, the respective amendments in the Administrative Violation Code have to be implemented. So our national radical politicians do not have any relation to this issue, it turns out that the OSCE is the one which persisted on regulating the usage of the language in the private sphere.

On Thursday Saeima gave its conceptual approval to the draft of law which foresees to replace the previous system where a person had to have registered place of residence in his/her passport with declaration of the place of residence.

On Thursday Saeima gave its conceptual approval to the draft of law which foresees to replace the previous system where a person had to have registered place of residence in his/her passport with declaration of the place of residence. Diena

Criticism towards the presence of Latvia’s Minister of Defence G.V.Kristovskis at the ceremony of the unveiling the statue honouring soldiers who died while serving in a Latvian unit of the German Army appears also in German press.

Criticism towards the presence of Latvias Minister of Defence G.V.Kristovskis at the ceremony of the unveiling the statue honouring soldiers who died while serving in a Latvian unit of the German Army appears also in German press. Diena

The President V.Vike-Freiberga gave an interview for the TV of Russia and it will be in the air on the Latvian TV on 17 November. The interview was the initiative of Russia’s TV.

The President V.Vike-Freiberga gave an interview for the TV of Russia and it will be in the air on the Latvian TV on 17 November. The interview was the initiative of Russias TV. Neatkariga.

In her interview for Latvian Radio the President V.Vike-Freiberga says “Latvia has legally founded justification to ask compensation from Russia. This decision is the responsibility of politicians”.

In her interview for Latvian Radio the President V.Vike-Freiberga says Latvia has legally founded justification to ask compensation from Russia. This decision is the responsibility of politicians. Rigas Balss.

This Saturday Europe Movement in Latvia invites all interested people to participate in the seminar “Latvian Citizenship – Your First Step to Citizenship of the European Union”.

This Saturday Europe Movement in Latvia invites all interested people to participate in the seminar Latvian Citizenship – Your First Step to Citizenship of the European Union. Chas asks couple questions to EML chairman A.Dimants regarding the link between citizenship issues in Latvia and the European Union. Chas