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- April 28, 2011
On May 1, Germany and Austria will open up their labor markets to citizens of the Eastern European countries that joined the EU in 2004 -- seven years after most other EU members let them in. But Berlin's protectionist fears have only hurt the German economy, as the country will struggle to attract enough skilled workers. By Markus Dettmer and Jan Puhl more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 07, 2010
The South Ossetia war in August 2008 made the Baltic states worry about the prospect of a Russian attack. The diplomatic cables reveal how Baltic politicians persuaded NATO to prepare a new strategy to defend their countries. The plan was supposed to be kept secret to avoid irritating Russia. By Ulrike Demmer and Ralf Neukirch more...
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- August 21, 2009
As Americans continue to debate the torture era of the Bush administration, a new report has emerged about the alleged existence of a third secret prison used by the CIA in Europe. According to ABC News, the CIA operated a "black site" prison in Lithuania until the end of 2005. By Britta Sandberg more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 11, 2007
Lithuanian Catholics are not amused by "Popetown." The Catholic Church in the country is planning to sue MTV over the irreverent cartoon satire. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 17, 2006
The EU has accepted Slovenia's bid to become the first new member of the expanded bloc to join the euro zone. But Brussels' rejection of Lithuania's attempt to embrace the common currency highlights the economic perils ahead. more...
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- February 17, 2006
A flower shop in Lithuania stands accused of racism. Its pricing structure depends on the color of the delivery man's skin, say some. The shop says its "black hussar" is a celebrity. more...
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- December 21, 2005
Accepted into the European Union last year, the former eastern bloc countries are the latest to capitalize on globalization. Followed by Slovenia and Slovakia, the Baltic States have set a cracking pace with their radical economic reforms. Their fervor is alarming its old-school neighbors in the West. By Marion Kraske and Jan Puhl more...
