• Vesti Segodnya features an interview with one the authors of the Latvia’s integration programme Elmars Vebers
• International conference “Holocaust: Memory and Lesson” in Riga
• Research on integration of Russian and Latvian youth in Latvia is conducted
• MEP Vladimir Remek criticizes Latvia for the situation with ethnic minorities

Vesti Segodnya features an interview with Elmars Vebers, one the authors of the Latvia’s integration programme developed in the end of 90’s. Mr. Vebers states that the new integration program (which is under development now) has to focus on promotion of tolerance in society and deal with dislike towards others.   

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs,  the NGO “LATO”, and the American Jewish Committee  in cooperation with the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research will hold an international conference “Holocaust: Memory and Lesson”  in Riga on 4 and 5 July. Latvijas Avize, NRA 

The Strategic Analysis Commission under the auspices of the President of Latvia is conducting a research on integration of Russian and Latvian youth in Latvia. The results of the research will be published in autumn. Telegraf 

Vesti Segodnya features an interview with the member of the European Parliament Vladimir Remek (the representative of Czech Republic) who visited Latvia as a member of the MEP’s delegation last week. Vladimir Remek criticizes Latvia for the situation regarding ethnic minorities and slow integration tempo. Mr. Remek states, “historical motives cannot justify discrimination of people in the EU in the nineteenth century”

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