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Nuclear power expansion in Kaliningrad: cooperation or competition?

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24-25 November the conference “Scenarios for Sustainable Energy Development of the Kaliningrad Region as an Integral part of the Baltic Sea Region” was held in Kaliningrad. This is a report from the meeting. Conference objective and main themes of discussion The objective of the conference was to continue the dialogue with Russian partners on energy planning and energy efficiency which…

Baltic Development Forum Summit 2010: Reaching new heights!

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The 12th Baltic Development Forum Summit is very pleased to come to Vilnius 1-2 June 2010 and to invite our regional network of decision-makers to a true regional “Davos”-gathering. The BDF Summit and Baltic Sea States Summit will coincide, and BDF is very proud to be working closely together with the Lithuanian Government in making Vilnius the meeting place for…

BDF visit to Gdansk

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BDF visited the Polish Cities Gdansk, Sopot and Pomorskie Region on 8 – 10 December 2010, partners that will host BDF Summit/Annual Forum in 2011 under the Polish EU Presidency. BDF was warmly welcomed by BDF’s cooperation partner, Pomorskie region, and professionally guided through Gdansk’ and neighboring city Sopot’s most prominent places, especially the Polish Baltic F. Chopin Philharmonic in…

Roundtable discussion with H.E. Mr. Andrus Ansip, Prime Minister of Estonia

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Prime Minister Andrus Ansip of Estonia visited the BDF office 8 December, for a business roundtable discussion on economy, the euro and EU’s digital agenda. Baltic Development Forum hosted an informal roundtable meeting with Prime Minister Andrus Ansip of Estonia, at the occasion of his bilateral visit to Denmark 8 December and talks with his Danish counterpart Lars Løkke Rasmussen….

Danish EU BSR Strategy Seminar Summary

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A Summary of the EU Baltic Sea Region Strategy Seminar for Danish stakeholders that was held 23 September is available. Download a Summary of the EU Baltic Sea Region Strategy Seminar for Danish stakeholders that took place in Copenhagen 23 September 2010: EU Strategien for Østersøregionen, Europa 2020 og Grøn Vækst, Seminar om danske prioriteringer og indsatsområder, Opsummering og konklusioner…

Mobility in the Baltic Sea Region

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Download material from the conference on Strategic and Innovative Mobility: How to Promote Mobility for Students and Researchers in the Baltic Sea Region? that was held in Copenhagen on November 23rd. Conference in Copenhagen on Mobility of Students and Researchers On 23 November a conference on the topic “How to promote mobility for students and researchers in the Baltic Sea…

About the first Annual Forum of the EU BSR Strategy

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On 14-15 October, the first Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region took place in connection with the BSSSC-conference in Tallinn, Estonia. The Forum was established as a means to reach out to different stakeholders on all levels. Estonian President Toomas Ilves made his view clear in his opening address when underlying that the EU strategy…

Mobility for Students and Researchers – Conference in Copenhagen

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Register now for our upcoming conference on Strategic and Innovative Mobility: How to Promote Mobility for Students and Researchers in the Baltic Sea Region? Strategic and Innovative Mobility At the conference key actors from universities, the world of business, relevant government agencies and strategic actors in the Baltic Sea Region will share information, discuss best practices and explore new ideas…

20th anniversary of NEFCO

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BDF congratulates its member NEFCO (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) on its 20th Anniversary today. NEFCO 20 Years of Green Investment in the Baltic Sea Region and Beyond The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) is an international finance institution established in 1990 by the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. To date, NEFCO has financed a wide range…