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Payment at the Entrance. Andrius Mankus, Vilnius.
It
is expected that after Lithuania enters the European Union its trade
relationships with neighbouring non-EU states will change. Specialists from the
Lithuanian Economic Institute have been analysing the effects that the EU
membership will have on the country's trade with Russia, Ukraine and
Belorussia. |
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Initialisation
into Europe. Modris Auzins, Riga.
Up till this day all talks about Latvian membership in the EU were
mainly of a teoretical and political nature. The close reality of
the
process has made both EU optimists and pessimists think of the economic
impact such a move will make.
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In an Atmosphere of Mutual Misunderstanding. David Haworth, Brussels.
The chronicles of the enlargement of the European Union: according
to the EU officials, the countries which are to be accepted next
year into the Union still have a lot to do. There is growing concern
that after the referendums some countries have become too complacent
and have slowed down their pace of conforming with EU rules and
regulations. |
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Members
of the Club. Andres Kingisepp, Strasbourg.
The European Union is about to become significantly larger, welcoming
a score of Eastern European countries into its midst. What exactly
are these countries getting themselves into? What is the European
Union, where did it come from and where is it going? A short history
and theory of the EU. |
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Down the Road. Arthur West, Helsinki.
Every year approximately at one and the same time, with a notable
regularity, Russian and Finnish transporters begin their “military
actions” against each other. The press, public and highest
government offices and officials find themselves mixed up in the
disputes of the two countries’ movers. |
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Investing
into Russia. (Different opinions).
The boost of activity in the Russian economy has been a hopeful
sight compared to the general problems of the European businesses,
the falling of the dollar and the medical troubles of Asia. It is
no wonder that Russian officials on all levels are using this to
attract more foreign investments. The investors are vary, but the
prospects look tempting. How safe is it to put money into the Russian
economy? |
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Direct
Flight in Any Direction. Jorma Reionen, Helsinki.
Passenger aviation has been slowly but visibly divided into 3 main
parts: cheap flights with simplified services, ordinary airlines
providing their usual packages for clients, and business aviation.
The latter common in many countries of the western world is becoming
more popular in Eastern Europe as well. |
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Air
Battles of Commercial Aviation. Sergei Sergeev, Stockholm.
The new tourist season has already been marked by the decrease in
prices for commercial flights. In Scandinavia several newly emerged
companies lowered the prices of tickets by 2 or in some cases 3
times. The battle for clients causes airlines to search for new
ways of cutting expenses and offering competitive ticket prices. |
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Timeshare
for Billionaires. Oleg Geller, Oslo.
This summer the unique ocean liner The World is expected to visit
the port of St. Petersburg. The aim of the visit is not only to
get aquatinted with the city, but also to present the ship to potential
wealthy clients in Russia. Will the The World become a trap for
well-to-do Russians? |
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Pulkovo
Heights. Nikolai Borovikov, Helsinki.
Many leading commercial aviation companies have found themselves
in a difficult position. With the war in Irak and the spread of
desease in Asia, tough competition has caused the airlines to look
for new means to sway clients to their side. Pulkovo Airlines, with
their own airport, seems to have a clear advantage in St. Petersburg. |
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Setting
a Course Towards the Euro. Alexander Karin, Berlin.
Despite all their economic hardships, in just one year the citizens
of Germany have become a whole 25% richer in comparison to Americans.
The euro is growing, but what are the implications of this for the
Europeans and what are the causes of such growth? |
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High
Salaries in Sweden? Irina Makridova, Stockholm.
There has recently been a publication in one of the Russian newspapers
that in Sweden even common cleaning women receive incredibly high
wages. How true is this statement and how well does the social benefits
system work in this country? |
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Virtual Tricks. Ludvig Liljequist, Helsinki.
A modern office is marked not only by its fashionable design and
enriched working environment. There is also the element of technical
outfitting, specifically the computer lock. How do you keep the
information base of your computer safe? Alphatech Oy expert shares
his knowledge. |
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No Need to Panic. Alisdair McLean, Helsinki.
The first case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS, was recorded
in February 2003, since then doctors and nurses have been battling
the illness with the help of various medical organizations. How
serious is the new illness and how are the responsible organizations
dealing with the crisis? |
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Lords of the Rings. Göran Svensson, Helsinki.
How important is a first impression? Leading jewellers make creations
that help combine respectability with individuality. Björn
Weckström from Lapponia Jewelry Oy has taken the art of jewellery
making to a new level. |
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Arctic Extreme. Natalia Erchova, St.Petersburg.
If you are a bit shy of buying a ticket for a voyage into space,
then you might just have enough for a short trip to the North Pole.
For those tourists who have seen it all, travel agents offer a variety
of extreme routs, among them the romantic voyage into the land of
ice and snow. |
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Best Hotels of the World: Sheraton Diana Majestic. Anatoliy Kovalev.
Milan can rightfully be called the business capital of the Italian
North, trend setter and one of the most fashionable cities. Sheraton
Diana Majestic is a hotel that upholds the city’s reputation,
offering its clients comfort in fashionable surroundings, balancing
tradition and modern comfort. The hotel’s location and reputation
have made it the ideal choice for generations of businessmen. |
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Archive: Who could stop the KGB? Vladimir von Witte, Helsinki.
Did Brezhnev’s brother have influence over the KGB? Another
part from the unpublished memoirs of Vladimir von Witte, descendant
of the famous Russian Prime Minister of the start of the XX century
(look for the beginning in the previous issue of New Horizons). |
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Business Legislation:
— Labour Law in Estonia. Materials on Labour Law in Estonia
were prepared especially for our readers by the company Larssen.
A close look at the contract between employer and employee and the
requirements for it.
— Taxes We Pay. Information about the taxes we pay and about
the new Agreement between Russia and Finland regulating crucial
issues in this area was prepared by Andrey Hitrov, lawyer of the
firm Hedman Osborne Clarke Alliance.
— EU Regulations. Custom tariffs in the European Union (TARIC,
part 2)
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