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Help Yourself by Andres Kingisepp, Tallinn
Representatives of various Russian public organizations from different countries
met in the beginning of June in Prague to form a common party. The contribution of
Estonia´s representatives to this process was quite large. This is likely the result
of the present situation in this republic. |
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The Correct Way to Teach by Modris Auzins, Riga
What language should be used in Latvian schools to teach students? Will the Russian
schools in Latvia stop teaching children in Russian starting this September? For the
past half of the year these particular questions have been the cause of serious
tension among the Latvian population. |
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No Go by Sergei Pankratov, Stockholm
Rich EU countries are not only concerned with the influx of cheep labor from new
member states, but with the rise in criminal activity. Many of those who have entered
the countries legally refuse to leave and choose to go on the run. Sweden has turned
into a real "black hole", devouring thousands of immigrants. Estimated at 30 thousand,
vanishing immigrants are usually traced to the criminal world. |
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The Red, the Blue and the Random by Vitaly Portnikov, Moscow
Over the years since the break up of the Soviet Union each country former USSR member
has developed its own style of politics. In order to keep good neighborly relations it
is necessary to acknowledge the differences and respect them. This difference in the
styles of politics is especially evident between the Baltic States and Russia. Could
this be the main obstacle in their relationship? |
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No More Caviar from Russia By Sergei Eduardov, Moscow
There was a time when the USSR controlled 90% of the world sturgeon stock and 75% of
the global caviar market. Today you will be hard pressed to find «Russian Caviar» on
the foreign market and even restaurants serving Russian food prefer to order this
compulsory treat from other suppliers. What are the reasons for such a drastic change
and what will it take to remedy the situation? |
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Beluga from California by Victor Rainer, Tallinn
Unknown to many caviar consumers, some tinned Russian caviar sold in USA is actually
American that has been shipped to Russia for packaging. |
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Caviar from... by Nikolai Borovikov, Helsinki
In the beginning of 2002 the city of Imatra and Imatran Kala ja Kaviaari Oy together
with Stora Enso Oy and with the support of the EU started work on a new project -
a sturgeon farm. Soon it is hoped to have the first Finnish caviar - at first it will
only be used for growing fishlings, but who knows what the future will bring? |
| 40 |
Playing the Pipe Sergei Voropayev, Kiev
Today the efficiency of various oil transportation routes is becoming a serious issue for
European countries. Although the new Ukrainian pipeline transporting Caspian oil from Odessa
into Europe has been in operation for more than 3 years now, the 500 million dollars invested
into its construction are as good as buried. |
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The Cost of Independence Krzysztof Szczepanik, Gdansk
It is plainly obvious that everyone in the EU is interested in the diversification of
oil transportation routs. What then is standing in the way of the new Ukrainian-Polish pipe
line which, if completed, would offer Europe an alternative source of oil from the Caspian region
undermining Russia´s current positions on this market? |
| 48 |
The New Old by Jakov Berditch, Karlsruhe
The modern world of Internet makes it easy to get acquainted with the latest in industrial
equipment and technologies without participating in various fairs and exhibitions. Germany´s
annual exhibition «Resale» is an exception: here profitable business opportunities are available
only "on the spot". This year nearly 80% of the buying participants left «Resale» with
purchases. |
| 52 |
«Skype» - a Revolutionary Telephone Alternative by Rémi Gamba, Tallinn
A new company offering the possibility to make voice calls over the Internet for free through
a software program to download has been followed very closely by experts and phone companies
alike. Its two founders also created the Kazaa file-swapping software that has become the
world´s dominant online music-trading platform and the most downloaded program with more than
320 million copies. |
| 54 |
Will the Empire Strike Back? by Adrián Soto, Helsinki
Nokia is losing ground on the global market: for nearly a decade the Finnish telecommunications
company has been dominating the global mobile telephone market. Now for the first time the
company finds itself on the defensive with its competitors rapidly gaining ground. |
| 60 |
Mobile Wars by Sergei Pankratov, Stockholm
The modern Russian mobile communications market is one of the fastest growing in the world.
Only last year the amount of mobile users increased by 18 million. Foreign operators are hurrying
to insure themselves a place on this growing market. How far will the leading Scandinavian
telecommunications operators go in their desire to acquire a significant piece of the Russian
telecommunications pie? |
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The Perils of being Rich by Svetlana Pankratova, Stockholm
Swedish business weekly Veckans Affárer recently named Ingvar Kamprad the wealthiest man in the
world. The founder and owner of the international furniture concern «IKEA» is said
to be worth 52 billion US dollars, which is almost 3 times more than the estimates for last
year. |
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The Art of Collecting Debts by Veronika Pennanen, Helsinki
How do you collect from a company that is in your debt? Timely receipt of payments is an integral
part of a successful business, but from time to time difficulties can arise calling for drastic
measures. Special «debt collecting» companies have been established for just such occasions -
an interesting and useful experience. |
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Fishing in Finland by Vicktor Eshen, Helsinki
For those who love to fish Finland offers ample opportunities: thousands of crystal clear lakes,
rivers, 11 thousand kilometers of sea coast and a countless number of uninhabited picturesque
islands. NH offers step-by-step instructions on how to make your fishing experience in Finland
safe and pleasurable. |
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The Best Hotels of the World: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Casino Travemünde by Anatoliy Kovalev
The German resort town Travemünde is as widely known and popular as its famous casino which was
established in the year 1912. The historical building of the casino houses the exclusive Hotel
Vier Jahreszeiten Casino Travemünde where modern comfort, echoes of the past and the thrill of
the game blend into one. |
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Careful with the Pepper! by Jorma Reionen (with Petra Tiihonen), Helsinki
For those who take eating seriously and view the process of food preparation, serving and
consumption as an art - NH continues its series of articles on ideal culinary practices.
This time the emphasis is on pepper, the best way to enjoy this spice in your food and the
importance of a proper peppermill. |
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A Ton of Caviar by Vladimir von Witte, Helsinki
How and why Finnair in one day bought up all of the Soviet Union´s yearly supply of export caviar
in St. Petersburg: extracts from the memoirs of Vladimir von Witte, who in the 1970s headed
Finnair´s representative office in the Soviet Union. |
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Business Legislation: Free Zones, Customs Warehouses in Estonia. Material prepared by company Larssen
Now that Estonia has become an integral part of the European Union a score of new rules and
regulations have come into play on its territory. Companies operating in Estonia´s Free Zones
started to feel the brunt of changes already in April. What are the new rules for export/import
and transit operations in Estonia?
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