BarentsObserverBarentsObserverhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/CustomPublish.com - Web publishing made easyFri, 04 Jul 2008 00:17:17 +0200 Head of the Norwegian regional command in northern Norway believes the current modernization of the Russian Armed Forces is a sign of a more healthy Russian state. –This is more to the good than not to the good, Mr. Trond Grytting says. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:17:17 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/norway-positive-to-russian-military-build-up.4496352.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/norway-positive-to-russian-military-build-up.4496352.html Norwegian oil major StatoilHydro today made clear to the newly appointed Norwegian Minister of Oil and Energy that it is disappointed with the government’s reluctance to open up new promising areas for exploration. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:13:43 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/statoilhydro-norway-must-open-new-fields.4496350.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/statoilhydro-norway-must-open-new-fields.4496350.html The Shtokman Development Company will by September this year open an office in Teriberka, the hub for the Shtokman project. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:59:32 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/shtokman-development-company-opens-office-in-teriberka.4496353.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/shtokman-development-company-opens-office-in-teriberka.4496353.html In last week’s session in the State Border Commission, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ordered less red tape and more efficiency on the country’s state borders. He also appointed his close ally Sergey Ivanov new deputy head of the commission. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:56:15 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/putin-ordered-more-efficiency-on-state-borders.4496104.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/putin-ordered-more-efficiency-on-state-borders.4496104.html Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says parts of his country’s surplus revenues from energy sales will be invested in foreign assets. He also encourages Russian companies to step up investments in international projects. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:52:04 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/president-eyes-russian-investments-abroad.4496102.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/president-eyes-russian-investments-abroad.4496102.html В июле BarentsObserver работает в летнем режиме. Публикуются новости в русском разделе нерегулярно. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:32:23 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/-.4496094.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/-.4496094.html A think tank established this year by the Kremlin proposes that President Medvedev and his administration start a process of liberalizing political life in Russia. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:33:09 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/president-medvedev-and-the-liberalization-of-russia.4496097.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/president-medvedev-and-the-liberalization-of-russia.4496097.html Время «ручного управления» для России кончилось, ей пора стать полноценной демократией, считают в близком к президенту аналитическом центре и предлагают самому Медведеву заняться либерализацией политической жизни, сообщает Ведомости Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:44:01 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/-.4496101.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/-.4496101.html A weapon depot with two deadly missiles type "Osa" was yesterday found by Russian border guards near Liinakhamary just few kilometerws from the border to Norway. The FSB does not know who placed the missiles on the site and for which reason Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:03:24 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/secret-weapon-depot-found-near-russian-norwegian-border.4496011.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/secret-weapon-depot-found-near-russian-norwegian-border.4496011.html The powerful leader of the United Energy Systems (RAO UES) Anatoly Chubais will be engaged in the talks over a new partnership agreement between Russia and the EU, a prominent Russian business leader says. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:35:00 +0200http://www.barentsobserver.com/anatoly-chubais-becomes-russia-eu-mediator.4495893.htmlhttp://www.barentsobserver.com/anatoly-chubais-becomes-russia-eu-mediator.4495893.html