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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Estonia's New Coalition Government

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After weeks of negotiations, an agreement on a new coalition government in Estonia was today finally reached. Thus, for the next four years,...
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Minsk Opposition Rally Gathers 15,000

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This Sunday saw the biggest opposition demonstrations in Minsk since the April protests against the presidential elections last year, prolo...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Politkovskaya's Heritage Lives On

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Today, public readings of texts by Anna Politkovskaya will be held in 20 countries and 80 places worldwide. With half a year passed since th...
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Sunday, March 18, 2007

Russia Silences its Free Voices?

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Will the Kremlin's grip on Russian freedom of speech tighten further? This fear has grown stronger in recent days, as president Putin th...
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Thursday, March 15, 2007

Latvia: From President to Film Star?

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With only a few months left in office, Latvian president Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga might ponder upon her future career. Having failed to become U...
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

What Government for Estonia?

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Defying all odds and opinion polls, the Reform Party stands as victor of Estonia's parliamentary elections this Sunday. Thus, Savisaars ...
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Monday, March 05, 2007

Russia: The Death of a Journalist

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Another mysterious death of a critical journalist mars Russian media, Kommersant reports . Ivan Safronov, aged 51, was found dead at the ent...
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Thursday, March 01, 2007

Estonia's e-voting Elections

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As Estonia is approaching parliamentary elections on Sunday 4 March, it is becoming the first country in the world to use electronic voting ...
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Give Peace a Dance?

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Who would not agree that a night at the disco is better than a night with a Kalashnikov? Hence, "the supply of discotheques in conflict...
Monday, February 26, 2007

Russia's Nationalisation Trap

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Which are the common assets of a nation and who should be allowed to utilise them? This is a question of heated debate for current Russia, a...
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