BarentsObserver
05/03/2010 12:30
1. Green light for giant wind power project
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The Swedish government has approved the construction of one of the biggest
wind power projects in Europe -- the 1100 windmill park outside Piteå in
northern Sweden.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4755055
2. Putin presents deal on aircraft carrier
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When Prime Minister Vladimir Putin goes to India next week, he will bring
with him a deal on the aircraft carrier ?Admiral Gorshkov?, the vessel
currently under reconstruction in the Sevmash yard in Severodvinsk.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4755023
3. Norway closer decision on Lofoten oil
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The Norwegian Ministry of Environment will in April present a report, which
will lay the foundation for the future management of the Lofoten waters,
the oil-rich and environmentally vulnerable areas off northern Norway
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754604
4. Rybachi Peninsula open after 70 years
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The earlier strictly closed military area Rybachi Peninsula on Russia?s
coast of the Barents Sea is now open for Russian and foreign tourists.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754531
5. Sweden signals thaw in Russia ties
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The diplomatic relations between Sweden and Russia are getting better as
both Sweden?s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister goes to Moscow next
Tuesday on a state visit.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754542
6. Russia test-launched ballistic missile from the Barents Sea
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A Russian nuclear submarine Thursday morning launched a nuclear-capable
intercontinental ballistic missile of the Sineva-class from the Barents
Sea.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4755285
7. Russian gas production restored
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The Russian petroleum industry in January increased gas production with 16
percent compared with results from the same period in 2009.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754982
8. Barents ski jumper opened the new Holmenkollen ski jump
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25 years old Anette Sagen from Mosjøen, Nordland County, was given the
honor to open the new Holmenkollen ski jump stadium in Oslo yesterday.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754966
9. Dramatic drop in budget revenues
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The Northwest Russian federal subjects in 2009 saw their budget revenues
plummet with up to 40 percent.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754937
10. Dmitriyenko?s visit to Norway postponed
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Murmansk Oblast Governor Dmitry Dmitriyenko will not be coming to Kirkenes
today for his planned meeting to discuss joint nuclear safety projects. The
reason for this for this is a snowstorm that has forced the airport and
most roads to close.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754933
11. Ex-ambassador July Kvitsinsky is dead
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July Kvitsinsky, Russia?s ambassador to Norway from 1997 to 2003, died
today at the age of 74.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754746
12. First visit to Norway for Dmitrienko
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Murmansk Governor Dmitri Dmitrienko will make his first official visit to
Norway on Thursday.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754711
13. Medvedev: Foreign investors should get visas easier
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Russia?s President Dmitry Medvedev has confirmed plans for simplification
of visa routines for foreigners investing in Russia.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754708
14. New senators for Barents Russia
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Both the republics of Komi and Karelia are getting new representatives in
the Federation Council, the upper chamber of the Russian parliament.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754634
15. International film festival in Murmansk
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Murmansk?s first international film festival will take place in May this
year. The festival will focus on films made in Arctic countries.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754627
16. Green light for Andøya wind power
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The Norwegian Ministry of Oil and Energy this week approved plans for a 160
MW wind power park at the island of Andøya in northern Norway.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754615
17. Little drilling in Barents Sea
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Only two wells are planned drilled in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea
in 2010.
https://www.barentsobserver.com/newsletter.x/9057/658403/4754571
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