IMF May Need to Print Money to Pay for Bailouts

The shocking revelation that the world's financial firefighter - the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - is close to running out of money from all the country bailouts, is deeply worrisome. It means that the...

Humpback whale seen in German seas, experts stunned

This is a very exciting story!A humpback whale has been spotted off Germany's Baltic coast for the first time in 30 years, which scientists are calling a 'scientific sensation'.If this whale is there for a reason...

Estonian Pair First to Swim the Gulf of Finland

A swimming duo from Estonia have officially become the first to swim the 55 km stretch of the Gulf of Finland   "TALLINN - A pair of Estonians on Saturday became the first to swim the Gulf of Finland, a...

Foreign minister loses bags in T5

No one is immune to Heathrow T5 problems."An unnamed EU foreign minister has been caught up in the baggage backlog at Heathrow's new Terminal 5, UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says.Writing in his blog, Mr...

Lithuanians riled by Cameron quip

"An off-the-cuff remark by David Cameron at the Arts Council last week appears to have caused a storm in Lithuania. The Tory leader's comment that he hoped no grants were given to "one-legged Lithuanian dance troupes" has hit the headlines in the Baltic state. Ambassador...

Pornography probe over art gallery exhibit

"Police have seized an exhibit from a flagship art gallery amid fears it could breach pornography laws. Thought to be an image of a child, it was seized shortly before it was due to go on display at the multi-million pound Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art which stands on a...

Estonian man on genocide charge

"A former Soviet Communist Party official in Estonia has been charged with genocide for his alleged role in deportations to Siberian labour camps. Arnold Meri, who is now 88, was a highly-decorated soldier in the Soviet Red Army, and is a cousin of the Baltic state's late...

Dance to the Latin Beat, Summer in the Baltics ends with Riga Salsa Festival

Moving to hot Latin rhythms with top notch teachers in a cool place, Riga (Latvia) in late August.Details on Serge the Concierge

G8: German police ram Greenpeace protest boats

A boat filled with Greenpeace protesters trying to deliver a petition to G8 summit leaders was "intercepted" by German police boats yesterday. Police have been trying to enforce an exclusion perimeter in the...

Gay Rights Protests in Latvian Capital

According to teh Riga City Council, the government is really afraid of homosexuality: the Riga Pride 2006 parade permit application was denied due to "national security". The rally was held anyway, as Latvian...

Greater Manchester CND What's On Guide. 1 Dec 2006

"Upcoming Events To find out about upcoming peace and anti-war events either phone or email the GMDCND office. If you would like to be added to an email mailing list to be notified of upcoming events please email us with "subscribe activist mailing list" in the subject...

Victory! Estonia launches toxic tanker investigation

"Paldiski, Estonia — After three days of blockading the toxic tanker Probo Koala, we were pleased to hear that the Government of Estonia is investigating the ship, which is responsible for the deaths of at least...

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