Russian trucks form record queue at Finnish border
Published: 23 December, 2007, 17:14
Ahead of the holiday season, Russian trucks have formed a 100-kilometre-long queue at the Finnish border. According to Finland's officials, the current situation is unprecedented.
The Scandinavian country has asked the European Union to make Russia increase electronic customs services and reduce border bureaucracy.
Meanwhile, Russia's booming economy is driving the growth of imports and transit countries are suffering from heavy traffic.
The amount of goods imported to Russia through Finland's territory has doubled in three years.
23.12.2007, 16:15
Ukrainian protesters demand return of lighthousesIn the Ukrainian city of Sevastopol dozens of protesters have demonstrated outside the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters. They are demanding that Russia hands over around 100 lighthouses and beacons that it controls in Crimea to Ukraine. |
23.12.2007, 23:39
Uzbek election valid: Central Election Commission of UzbekistanVoting in the presidential election in Uzbekistan has drawn to a close. Authorities say the first results will be known on Monday afternoon. The election has been declared valid as the Uzbek Central Election Commission says more than 90% of voters have ca |
