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3 (60)/2009
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Finnish Dams for Nord Stream. by Alexej Smirnov, Helsinki
This year both the president and prime minister of Russia made time in their busy schedules to come to Finland. The interest is not surprising since Finland is the first country on the way of the ambitious Nord Stream project to make its final decision on allowing the use of its territory for the pipeline.
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Energy Woes. by Victor Kononov, Stockholm
Sweden is planning to build a nuclear waste facility on the shore of the Baltic Sea. If all goes as planned by 2020 the first batch of deadly waste will be buried on the depth of 500 meters for an unprecedented 100 thousand years.
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How to Save Public Broadcasting. by Veronika Pennanen, Helsinki
The wide availability of cable programs and the switch to digital TV has left many national stations at a disadvantage. How do they solve the problem of financing their activities?
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Baltic Sea Action Plan. by Nikolai Sorkut, Stockholm
The environmental situation in the Baltic Sea has drastically changed over recent decades. Problems with algal blooms, dead sea-beds, and depletion of fish stocks call for immediate wide-scale action. The Baltic Sea Action Plan is an ambitious programme to restore the good ecological status of the Baltic marine environment by 2021.
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City in Waiting. by Marina Koluyartseva, St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg has long been a welcome destination for tourists, it is therefore amazing that all attempts to organise steady cruise and ferry lines have failed. Will the city see a rebirth of sea tourism?
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Open Air Museum. by Alexej Smirnov, Stockholm
Stockholm is a true museum under the sky. Apart from its architectural treasures it boasts a unique park of old ships, docked in the city centre.
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Farmers not Welcome. by Alexsandre Istomin, St. Petersburg
The problem of supplying big cities with fresh farm produce has long stopped being an issue, but in such cities as St. Petersburg it is still accurate. Affordable fresh produce from local suppliers is a thing of the past. What are the reasons?
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Swedish Apothecary Reform. by Victor Kononov, Stockholm
This summer will see the fall of another Swedish government monopoly. On the first of July two thirds of all apothecaries will be put up for auction. What are the reasons for such a move and who are its supporters?
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Polar World. by Natalia Gracheva, Orsa
Polar World is the largest polar bear park in the world and is the first of its kind to have a breeding program for polar bears. The 41 000 sq meter polar bear park opened in May in Orsa, Sweden.
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Tourism in Karelia. by Valeri Potashov, Kinerma
Karelia is experiencing a surge in ethno-cultural tourism. The unique architecture, which has been preserved all over this area through the ages, and folklore attract hundreds of thousands of tourist each year.
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Ecology and Fashion. by Natalia Gracheva, Stockholm
Fjдllrдven is a Swedish company, specialising in outdoor equipment. The name means arctic fox. Fjдllrдven was founded in 1950 and this year received the prestigious Signum prize.
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Holidays on Wheels. by Konstantin Ranks
Europe has a highly efficient system of camping sites. It is estimated that 22% of all holiday goers prefer to spend their holidays in trailers or mobile homes. One of the largest "wheel" providers in Northern Europe is the Finnish company Touring Cars.
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Business Legislation
? Taxation of foreign organisations in Russia
(materials prepared by Deloitte, St. Petersburg)
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New Horizons/SUMMER+: Finnish Summer Stories
When have the first automobiles arrived in Finland? Why is motor camping so popular in this country? Is it possible to make your fortune by gathering mushrooms or prospecting for gold?
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Holidays in Finland to suit all tastes!
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Finnish Tourism News - Summer 2009
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Camping in Finland.
If you are a camping enthusiast, you surely know that modern camping provides you with all the benefits and freedom of movement without having to give up the pleasures of modern facilities. This is especially true in Finland, where camping is taken quite seriously.
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On the Roads of History.
In order to facilitate tourism and make travelling easier for individual tourists, the Finnish Tourist Board has prepared a wide variety of special routes that it recommends.
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City with 9 Lives. Loviisa, Finland.
Loviisa is a seaside town east of Helsinki, along the road to St. Petersburg. It is best known for its fortifications and wooden houses in its Old Town - the silent witnesses of 18 century history of several countries.
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Finnish Gold Rush.
Finland is the only Northern European country where gold is washed professionally. The first gold was discovered 140 years ago in Lapland and since then many have tried their luck on the banks of the country's northern rivers.
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Mushroom Picking.
During the summer season thousands of Finns go into the forests looking for mushrooms. This is not just a pleasant and relaxing pass time; it also brings profits to the most skilled: last year mushroom pickers turned in 500 tons of mushrooms for 2 million euro.
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