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Who do you think we are? by Nikolai Meinert, Espoo
How difficult is it for people from different countries to find a common language, to truly understand each
other? Is there such a thing as Western or Russian mentality? The tool like Northern Dimension will help
to overcome all problems of misunderstanding. Or maybe not.
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Good Choice. by Nikolai Meinert, Tallinn
The March Parliamentary elections in Estonia have brought the country nothing new except e-voting.
Does this mean that the political and economic situation has stabilised and the society is content? Or are there other reasons for such an outcome?
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New King and Old Premier. by Nikolai Meinert, Helsinki
March was the time of Parliamentary elections in Finland. On the whole this event was of little interest
to the outside world, mainly because of the country’s seeming stability and prosperity. But what did it
mean to Finland? New king was born – ‛King of Elections“, but the former premier will continue in the office.
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2K – One Way Project. by Andrius Mankus, Vilnius
2K was a project uniting the ports of Klaipeda in Lithuania and Kaliningrad in Russia, aimed at increasing transit cargo flows to both ports through co-operation of the two countries. But due to certain manipulations it has become clear that there is only one winning side in this deal.
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Stockmann’s Troubles in St. Petersburg. by Alexander Istomin, St. Petersburg
The famous Finnish retailer Stockmann has recently found a new location for its store in St. Petersburg. The central location is in keeping with the store’s international traditions. But the process of the building’s modernisation and reconstruction has been halted by purely local difficulties.
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Finnish Home Owners. by Elina Karkkonen, Helsinki
What goes into buying a home in Finland? What to look for and what to avoid? How to finance your investment and who to turn to for help? What are the latest trends?
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Second Home – Exotic One. by Nikolai Meinert, Alanya
Foreign investments into Turkey are growing. Real estate is a particularly interesting target. Many Europeans, especially from cold northern countries are looking for an alternative home at a warm location.
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Golden Land of Christiania. by Alexej Smirnov, Copenhagen
Christiania – a free city within the city of Copenhagen, has been in existence for over 30 years. Each year it attracts thousands of tourists, who come to see this unique place that defies the outside world, living by its own rules and traditions. But the land it stands on is becoming gold… will Christiania survive the reality of realty.
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Land for Sale. by Veronika Pennanen, Helsinki
All government property should be used with maximum effect – 10 years ago the government of Finland decided to optimise the use of its resources. Among them are 30% of the Finnish land, under the jurisdiction of the Finnish forest services. A specially created company – Laatumaa – is overseeing the process.
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Ice Cream for Russians. by Marina Koluyartseva, St. Petersburg
Probably every child in the world at some point has dreamed of being in the icecream business. Little did they think about profits. In Russia the icecream market is full, there seems to be no room for newcomers. But potential can always be found, the question is who and how is willing to take advantage of it. A tasty business.
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Paying for Free Parking. by Liisa Reionen, Helsinki
If you left your car on a free parking lot in Helsinki you might be surprised to find a ticket on your windshield when you return. Special private companies are making their business to insure that you have not exceeded your welcome, or that your parking in that particular space is legitimate.
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Building a Better Man. by Natalia Gracheva, Stockholm
From day to day scientists are making larger steps towards learning how to change a human before he is even born, prolonging life, curing disease on the genetic level, stimulating the brain to its full capacity. But what would be the psychological implications of such advances? How will ‛improved“ people cope with the scientific gifts they receive and what new problems might arise?
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Eurovision in Helsinki. by Viktor Kirzhakov, Helsinki
Helsinki is getting ready to host Eurovision. The city officials are planning to take the European song contest to a new level. They view this as a perfect opportunity to show off the city to its maximum advantage, with events for the contestants, fans, journalists, tourists and businessmen. What is in the planning?
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Green or Red? by Gorran Svensson, Helsinki
What customs corridor to choose when returning from a holiday to an exotic location? Are you sure that the clip you bought for 1 euro in Africa is not made from a bone of an animal close to extinction and is to be confiscated? It is amazing that people often are clueless about the things they are allowed to bring back from their vacation without being charged with smuggling.
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Best Hotels of the World. by Nikolai Borovikov
Corinthia Towers Hotel in Prague – luxury, style, excellent service – yes, it has it all, but so do many other hotels in this majestic city. What makes this hotel different from all the rest and puts it high above all competition is the panoramic view of the city it offers its guest. The hotel gives new meaning to the words room with a view.
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Antiques that Bang. by Hilda Copter, Helsinki
Antique collecting is becoming more and more popular among a wide variety of people. Because of the heightening interest towards all types of antiques bargain deals are harder to find while the amount of forgeries is growing. The best way to insure a good investment is to turn to a professional. For example – a devoted antique arms collector who also happened to be professional dealer.
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QASHQAI takes on the City Maze. by Nikolai Borovikov
Qashqai is the one in a new generation of Nissan cars designed for Europeans. Ideally suited for urban life, it is a compact crossover combining comfort and ease of driving of a traditional automobile and the ruggedness of a 4x4. With enough space for the whole family, the Qashquai seems larger on the inside than on the outside.
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Business Legislation
• Home Insurance in Finland. Commentary by Leila Horelli, Insurance Company Fennia (Finland).
• Copyright Law in Russia. Commentary by Anna Osutina
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