Nov 04, 2009 - Political issues rather than economy hit railway i...TALLINN - There has recently been a lot of discussion in political, business and scientific circles about the importance of railway transit, and the transit cluster development, as a driving factor in the Estonian economy. During and after the April 2007 events surrounding the moving of the Bronze statue, it has been claimed that Russia is applying hidden economic sanctions on Estonia that have re...
Nov 04, 2009 - Train boogie and blues...VILNIUS - The state-owned company Lithuanian Railways has an almost 150 year history. In 1860, the first locomotive arrived in Vilnius from Daugavpils. While Lithuanian Railways already started to celebrate its anniversary promoting the company, on Oct. 19 - 20, the giant ideas for the railways of the 21st century were discussed at the ASEM in Vilnius.
ASEM, or Asia-Europe Meeting, is informal ...
Oct 29, 2009 - The estate of horror...VILNIUS - On All Saints Day, Nov. 1, and All Souls Day, Nov. 2, Lithuanians visit cemeteries and commemorate the deceased by lighting candles near their graves. The candles will also be lit in the columbarium of Tuskulenai estate, situated in the heart of Vilnius, on the right bank of the Neris river opposite the St. Peter and St. Paul’s church. Hundreds of people are buried there.
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Oct 29, 2009 - Design excellence and good management are what cli...TALLINN - Some architectural experts say that the Estonian architecture and design industry is quite vibrant and more willing to challenge itself in comparison with other EU countries. Architects note that emerging new design companies in the industry are eager to test out new concepts. They are ready and able to make fast adjustments towards what they see as global changes.
Chartered architec...
Oct 29, 2009 - Shaping the cityscape ...VILNIUS - During the last several years, with the rise of new business quarter skyscrapers on the right bank of the Neris river, some panoramic views of the Vilnius cityscape have changed dramatically. Last year and this year, Vilnius got some buildings which are destined to leave a significant trace in the nation’s psyche.
Last fall, the newly elected MPs started their work in a brand new envi...