Russia is struggling to deal with the repercussions of a deep-rooted heroin culture. The government’s ban on Methadone is arguably making things worse
The rouble’s clouded horizon
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Lashkar-e-Taiba cadres sucked into al Qaeda
David Headley joined Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), but ended up targeting Denmark for al Queda
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A social time bomb
Tensions mounting between native job-seekers and immigrants competing for a declining pool of work in Spain will intensify in 2009 as generous benefits for those laid off reach the end of their fixed terms
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The new rust belt
Heavy industries across eastern Europe, once the beacons of communist “planned economies”, survived the collapse of communism 20 years ago but may not live to see the end of the current economic crisis
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The natural hub for energy solutions
Niedersachsen is the state of wind energy: 5,102 wind turbines producing more than 6,000 megawatts
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Amongst the many winners and wastelands
Eastern Germany’s economy is closing the gap with the West, but is suffering from high unemployment
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French nuclear deals need bespoke flavour
France could miss out on more multi-billion dollar deals to build new nuclear power plants
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Bulgaria to privatise regional hospitals
The Bulgarian government is likely to begin a privatisation programme of its state hospitals this year
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Dutch looking away from Europe
The collapse of the Dutch government over troops in Afghanistan will distance the country from its neighbours
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EU-bound Croatia faces stagnation
Croatia may complete EU entry talks but it risks stagnation unless it starts implementing reforms
