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Published 11/07/2009 by Taiwan News Online

Nord Stream pipeline unleashes criticism in Sweden and Finland

Decisions by Sweden and Finland to allow the Russian-led Nord Stream pipeline to pass through their waters unleashed strong reactions in both countries Friday, with political parties and media contending that Russian pressure overpowered environmental concerns. 'The pipeline...

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Northern Europe greenlights Nord Stream

20:4506/11/2009MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti economic commentator Oleg Mityayev) - November 5 was a major milestone in Nord Stream AG history. Both Sweden and Finland authorized ... - [11/08/2009 - IntelliBriefs]

Swedish, Finnish consent to Nord Stream is grea... - [11/08/2009 - Itar Tass]

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...German waters. "The approval of the pipeline permanently ties Europe to an addiction to Russian gas that involves serious environmental risks in a very sensitive sea area" the Social Democrat...

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Northern Europe greenlights Nord Stream [IntelliBriefs - 11/08/2009] 20:4506/11/2009MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti economic commentator Oleg Mityayev) - November 5 was a major milestone in Nord Stream AG history. Both Sweden and Finland authorized ...
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