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6 (63)/2009
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Two Degrees worth Millions. by Alexej Smirnov, Copenhagen
The Climate change conference in Copenhagen raised the issues of global warming to a new level, but did it reach the goals it set out to reach?
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Nuclear Race. by Victor Kononov, Ignalina
With the shutting down of a nuclear power station in Lithuania, the issue of energy supply for the region is as acute as ever. Several countries have declared that they will fill the void, but who in reality will deliver?
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Business as Usual. by Sergei Tushin, Stockholm
This November a summit was held in Stockholm between the EU and Russia, and although no particular decisions were made both sides characterised this event as the most productive so far.
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Holidays in Riga. by Konstantin Ranks, Riga
The Latvian capital is trying to attract tourists. Although the city is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the Baltic region, there are still too many issues hindering these ambitious plans.
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Lumber Summit. by Alexej Smirnov, St. Petersburg
This October St. Petersburg hosted the Russian-Finnish wood industry summit with ministers of the relevant industries attending. How successful was this event?
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To Lift or not to Lift? by Alexander Istomin, St. Petersburg
Who would not want to look 18 at 90? Is this possible? Today the anti-aging industry gives its patients a variety of options and more and more people are falling in. As the skin on the faces gets tighter so the patients get younger and younger.
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Mercury at a Crossroads. by Gorran Svensson, Helsinki
By 2011 all EU states have to relinquish their monopolies on postal services. For countries such as Finland with a significant portion of the country extremely scarcely populated, the prices for postal deliveries to such regions might skyrocket.
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Swedish Sport Woes. by Nikolai Sokrut, Stockholm
The quality and quantity of physical education in Swedish schools keeps declining, the allocation of funds towards the promotion of sports and active way of life is causing serious debates.
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Warm Glow. by Natalia Gracheva, Stockholm
Something you would never guess about Swedes is that they are the world’s leading buyer’s of… candles. No wonder that the world’s largest candle producing factory is also situated in Sweden.
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Tending to the Bones. by Karita Kiviniemi, Helsinki
The largest Finnish orthopaedic hospital Orton is turning 70. Interview with Professor Seppo Seitsalo.
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Out of Order. by Marina Koluyartseva, St. Petersburg
The problem with out of order elevators in St Petersburg has reached its peak. Almost 40% of the cities lifts need to be urgently replaced. But is that likely to happen and when?
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Jeans for All Seasons. by Liisa Rejonen, Helsinki
Helsinki is fast becoming the shopping centre for neighbouring countries. And no wonder, competitive prices and a huge variety of brands make it the ideal destination for fashion lovers.
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British Aristocrat Gets a Makeover. by Liisa Rejonen
The falling sales of the prestigious Jaguar and the financial problems of its owner Ford Motors prompted the sale of this brand to India. Now comes the new Jaguar XJ 2010. Will it take the brand out of the slump?
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Business Legislation
Decapitalisation of Russian companies with minimum loss (materials prepared by Deloitte,
St. Petersburg).
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New Horizons/Finnish Winter Treats
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How to become an ace in winter driving on icy roads? What treatments can you get in a Finnish sauna? What traditional and trendy surprises does the Finnish winter feast hold? Find all this and more in our winter supplement.
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Finnish Tourism News – Winter 2009-2010
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Extreme Driving.
Action Park in Finland offers all sorts of possibilities to feel like an extreme motor racer in harsh snowy conditions. Choose between friendly family go-karts or actual high-performance rally cars and drive on the very same tracks that professionals use for testing cars and tyres.
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Finnish Sauna.
It is impossible to visit Finland without trying the Finnish sauna. Traditions go as far as anyone can remember and some are unique to Finland.
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Christmas Treats.
Although the aim of the EU is integration, culinary traditions are among those that are cherished and encouraged in each of its member states. It is especially evident when one looks at the holiday table set out in different countries to celebrate Christmas.
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Houseguests in Porvoo.
Two years ago a unique programme has been organised in the Finnish city of Porvoo. Guests have the opportunity to visit old houses of the town citizens. One of the newest additions is a 190 year old mansion with an interesting history.
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Finland through the Net.
The easiest way to find information about Finland is to visit the various sites on the internet. Here NH shares some of the most important ones.
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