The expansion of the European Union eastwards ten years ago was a “godsend” and has created one million jobs in Germany, the head of the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) said today. The expansion of the … Read More
Monthly Archives: April 2014
President Barroso on the 10th anniversary of the reunification of Europe
“The 1st of May, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the reunification of Europe. This is a moment to remember how important the accession of these 10 member states has been, not only for them but for us in Europe, … Read More
Canadian mining company to look for copper, nickel and platinum
The Canadian mining company “Ginguro Exploration Inc.” and the government of Latvia have signed a letter of intent on exploration for natural resource in Kurzeme Province that may pave the way for the development of mining industry in Latvia. “Ginguro” … Read More
Long waits for patients in need of cancer medications
Price hikes in cancer drugs mean Swedish patients wait for months to receive medications, with waiting times varying depending on where patients live. A breast cancer patient called Jeanette told Swedish Radio News that she was promised a trial of … Read More
EU blacklists 15 more Russian officials over Ukraine
The EU today added 15 more names to a travel ban list of Russian officials linked to events in eastern Ukraine, but unlike the US, it refrained from targeting businesses and trade with Russia. According to the legal text published in … Read More
Survey reveals that every fifth Latvian would leave in event of military threat
In the event of military threat, Latvia would be abandoned by nearly a fifth of the country’s population, but every third person in Latgale would do the same, according to an SKDS survey commissioned by the news portal “Delfi”. 55.4 … Read More
Mystery wax clumps wash up on Rügen beach
White clumps of paraffin the size of tennis balls are washing up on the beaches a Baltic island in the second mysterious pollutant spill to hit the Baltic Sea island within a month. A clean-up operation is underway on Rügen … Read More
Vilnius to be included in “Rail Baltica 2″ project
Vilnius will also be included in the European-gauge railroad project “Rail Baltica 2″, as the three Baltic countries’ transport ministers agreed during a meeting in the Lithuanian capital yesterday, as the Lithuanian Transport Ministry’s Development Department Director Arenijus Jackus told … Read More
Cofusuion about LNG terminal - will it be built in Finland?
The Finnish Iltalehti online version claims that Finland has been chosen as the location of the regional LNG terminal finally while the Estonian Economy and Communications Ministry says that the claim is not correct, LETA/Postimees Online writes. Iltalehti wrote at … Read More
From sunlight to jet fuel: EU project makes first “solar” kerosene
An EU-funded research project called SOLAR-JET has produced the world’s first “solar” jet fuel from water and carbon dioxide (CO2). Researchers have for the first time successfully demonstrated the entire production chain for renewable kerosene, using concentrated light as a … Read More
Latvia to form a European movement for Russians
It is planned to form a special ‘European movement for Russians’ in Latvia. The goal of this undertaking is to show Russian President Vladimir Putin that there are pro-European Russians living in Latvia, and that these Russians do not need … Read More
Sweden takes lion’s share of EU quota refugees
Sweden receives more quota refugees than any other EU country, taking in more than a third of all other member states. The UN refugee agency UNHCR says Sweden accepted 1,900 quota refugees last year. Finland and Great Britain tied for … Read More
British jets coming to Lithuania to boost Baltic air policing mission
Four British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jets are coming to Lithuania today to back up the NATO air policing mission in the Baltic states, amid growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Four Polish Mig-29 will join the British jets … Read More
German drones save Bambis from farmers
A German wildlife rescue project is deploying small aerial drones to find and protect young deer hiding in tall grass from being shredded by combine harvesters cutting hay in spring. The pilot project has shown great promise in spotting the young … Read More
Living in a hipster neighborhood
I live in one of the 20 hipster neighborhoods in the world Where does the word hipster come? I’d say first three letters ”hip” would come from hippie, like kind of boheme style. But then ”ster”? Brings to my mind … Read More
Expert: Russia will likely heavily criticize Latvia for the arrival of U.S. troops
Russia will definitely react to the arrival of U.S. troops in the Baltic region. This fact will be used in Kremlin’s information war against Latvia and NATO, predicts politologist Kārlis Daukšts. The arrival of a small group of U.S. soldiers … Read More
Crimea seeks to become next Las Vegas
Crimea’s plans to become the world’s next Las Vegas have received the blessing of President Vladimir Putin, who presented a bill to the State Duma that could transform the formerly Ukrainian peninsula into Russia’s fifth official gambling zone. Crimean authorities … Read More
German companies in Lithuania will encourage investment
Almost half of Lithuania-based German companies say they are planning to increase investment and the number of employees in 2014, while 9 from 10 German investors would chose Lithuania once again, a poll carried out by German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce … Read More
Danes the happiest EU workers, survey finds
Denmark has the EU’s happiest workforce, according to research published yesterday by Eurobarometer. Ninety-four percent of Danish workers are satisfied with their own conditions at work, the survey found, closely followed by Austrians and Belgians. Meanwhile, more than 80 percent … Read More
Binding Russia and EU through cross-border cooperation
“The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor.” Hubert H. Humphrey The Neighborhood Programmes or Neighborhood Instrument designed by the EU in order to promote democracy, the rule of law, successful market economies to … Read More