A European strategy for the Baltic Sea will be worked out with Sweden's European Council presidency in 2009. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt describes the dynamic region, environmental concerns and the role of the EU. » more
While the EU Commission considers the Baltic pipeline a project of pan-European importance, the Committee on Petitions in the European Parliament has caused the construction start to be postponed until 2010. What goals are the Baltic states, Germany, Poland, Russia and Sweden pursuing in the region? » more
From "nation branding” to "region branding”: As the current holder of the presidency of the Baltic Council Latvia has developed the concept of "Balticness” in order to market the region more effectively. But what are the ingredients of this shared cultural identity? » more
Freight transport on the Baltic Sea moves mainly from east to west. Traffic volumes, especially oil and container transports, are set to increase in coming years due to the speedy economic development of the south-eastern Baltic states. Which transit routes are the most heavily used? » more
US troops started a major offensive in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday night. Around 4,000 marines are to drive the Islamist Taliban from their stronghold in Helmand in an effort to stabilise the troubled province before the Afghan presidential elections on August 20. More than 600 members of the Afghan security forces are also involved in the operation.
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