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5 (62)/2009
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Shadow of the Baltic Region. by Alexej Smirnov, Stockholm
In October Stockholm hosted the Baltic Development Forum, which discussed among other economic issues the problems of Latvia, which was most severely hit by the financial crises.
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Arctic Sea Fallout. by Natalia Gracheva, Visby
The Baltic Sea has long stopped being a pirate heaven; all the more shocking where the news of a pirate attack near the Swedish shores. How could this happen and what should be done to prevent such crimes?
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Who Protects the Baltic Sea? by Veronika Pennanen, Helsinki
With the rise of global terrorism no one is safe. NH took an interview with Timo Hellenberg, CEO for Hellenberg Challenging Disasters, and found out how this company can help.
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Back to Basics. by Victor Kononov, Copenhagen
In September Stockholm hosted the conference: World Bioenergy. Clean Vehicles & Fuels. The main issue was changing the world from gasoline cars to hybrid autos.
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New Light for Europe. by Gorran Svensson, Helsinki
The European Union is combating global warming by changing from filament lamps to luminescent lamps. But will this change bring about the desired effect and are the people willing to implement it?
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Swedish Key to Estonian Phones. by Mark Ostanin, Tallinn
Telia Sonera is striving to become the sole provider of telecommunication services in Estonia. The time is favourable: the Estonian government is hard pressed for cash and willing to sell.
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Spreading Wings. by Konstantin Ranks, Riga
In times of crises when most large airlines are dropping unprofitable routs and affiliated businesses, Latvia's AirBaltic is aggressively expanding.
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A Port for Finland, by Julia Undseth, Skibotn
Finland is once again looking for a way to connect its railway system with a northern port. This time the focus is on Norway. The project is expected to bring profits to both sides.
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Railways vs. Airways. by Sergei Tushin, Oslo
Norway is planning to start the construction of a high speed railway system which was previously deemed unfeasible. More and more European countries are opting for such transportation.
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Container Woes. by Marina Koluyartseva, St.Petersburg
If implemented, the purposed new Russian law on the restriction of container transportation on its territory will change the logistic systems of the whole world. Who is behind this new law?
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Allegro. by Toomas Lybeck, St.Petersburg
"Allegro" is the name of a new fast train which should start transporting passengers between Helsinki and St. Petersburg in the nearest future. But the project still has many flaws, among them - customs inspection on the border.
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Green Airport. by Nikolai Sokrut, Stockholm
The Swedish airport Arlanda is turning greener by the day. For its daily needs it uses alternative energy sources coming from an underground lake which is situated nearby.
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The Ikea Myth. by Natalia Gracheva, Stockholm
The new book of a former Ikea CEO has rocked Sweden. It contains many interesting facts and myth busters. NH met with the author.
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Strawberries on Fiord Banks. by Nikolai Sokrut, Oslo
Norway's agriculture sector is heavily subsidised by the government. How feasible is the present arrangement in view of declining oil supplies and high domestic food prices?
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A Good Move. by Alexej Smirnov, Old Link?ping
The decision to move old buildings from the city centre instead of demolishing them turned up to be a money maker for Old Link?ping - an open-air museum where one can experience what a Swedish provincial town looked like during the beginning of the 20th century.
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Jewellery Trends. by Karita Kiviniemi, Helsinki
The rise in popularity of jewellery for men can be attributed, among other things to the elegant collections of modern designers, who base their creations on stylish forms of pre-Christian times.
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Built for Two. by Liisa Rejonen
Smart GmbH the manufacture of the Smart Fortwo electric car has come out with a new design. The newest Smart Fortwo edition high style will be a coupe.
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Business Legislation
Investing in Russia's Infrastructure (materials prepared by Deloitte, St.Petersburg).
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