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Kyoto against Sea Transport. by Victor Kononov, Copenhagen
This year the main theme of the global environment conference which is to be held in Copenhagen is scheduled to be sea transportation. The ships should become greener, but with this additional cost burden, will sea transportation remain feasible?
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Finnish Ports. by Gorran Svensson, Helsinki
This year is financially hard for all transportation companies; the volume of goods transported by Finnish ports has fallen significantly. In order to stay in business many enterprises are thinking of merging.
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Swedish Rails. by Nikolai Sorkut, Stockholm
Eight years ago Sweden set a course for railroad reform. Now the country has several independent rail transportation companies. How are they coping in times of financial crises?
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Port Competition. by Julia Undseth, Kirkenes
Two northern ports are competing for the right to become main suppliers of the Shtokman Gas Deposit. Which one is likely to succeed depends on many factors, but which one is the more suitable? Interview with Tschudi Shipping Company’s Henrik Falk.
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Investing into Russia. by Alexsanrde Istomin, St. Petersburg
The largest automobile companies have opened their branches in Russia, but although the plants that they have built are successfully putting together cars from imported parts, the process is not going any further than simple assemblage. What are the reasons for such reservations?
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Farewell to Saab! by Sergei Tushin,Trollh?ttan
The former Swedish automobile companies Volvo and Saab, after selling themselves to American automobile giants, are on the brink of extinction.
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Bicycle Boom. by Konstantin Ranks, Copenhagen-Christiania
The bicycle is the invention of times of crises. Each economic stagnation leads to the rise in popularity of this democratic form of transportation. This time is not an exception. Denmark is even adjusting traffic rules and conditions to accommodate the anticipated boom.
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A Doctor on your Arm. by Alexej Smirnov, Helsinki
The evolution of sports equipment has led to the creation of the suave products from Polar Electro. The company gives every sports enthusiast the ability to personally monitor their health and do it with style.
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Turning Consumers into Pirates. by Victor Kononov, Stockholm
Old fashioned copyright laws are turning millions of consumers into pirates. The development of technology and communications is changing the world in many ways and those who refuse to roll with the times will likely be swept overboard… or will they?
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Russian Spas. by Marina Koluyartseva, St. Petersburg
More and more spas are opening up in Russia. And although this phenomenon is relatively new in this country, you can find many interesting establishments with state of the art equipment.
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Staying Afloat. by Natalia Gracheva, Stockholm
Containerships and other trade vessels are in for rough storms, unfortunately for them the storms are financial. With less and less goods to carry the only ship companies that are managing to stay afloat are short range passenger carriers.
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More than a just a Zoo. by Nikolai Sorkut, Kolmården
The former municipal Kolmården Zoo was miraculously turned by its new owners into a profitable amusement park. The
benefits are clear for all, from the zoo inhabitants to local residents to delighted costumers.
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The Return of Russian Cuisine. by Karita Kiviniemi, St. Petersburg
The company Stroganoff Steak House has opened a restaurant in St. Petersburg that specialises in Russian cuisine. Apart from delicious meals costumers are offered an interesting experience at the museum of vodka which is an integral part of the restaurant.
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Helsinki – the Window into Russia. by Konstantin Ranks, Helsinki
The history of the Finnish capital is linked to many countries and cultures. From an ordinary Swedish fort to the capital of a whole country – Helsinki has seen some very interesting times and has the monuments to prove it.
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Who Needs Glasses? by Natalia Gracheva, Stockholm
Modern times have seen a boom in spectacles trade. Eyeglasses have become a fashion accessory and even people who say they prefer lenses own at least a couple of pairs.
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Automobile for your Hobby. by Jorma Aaltonen
The Nissan Navara has become the mark of well to do Scandinavians leading an active life. Owning this car means you can afford such hobbies as hunting, camping or yachting.
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Business Legislation
Foreign employees in Russia (materials prepared by Unicomlegal Russia).
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Customs
The EU Security Reform (Based on materials from the Finnish National Board of Customs).
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