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In the News (Fri 25 Dec 09)

  
  HELSINKI.BOU
Helsinki Watch placed a special emphasis on the rights of minorities, both because it is by far the most serious human rights problem in Bulgaria and because neither of the two major political parties have focused on this issue.
Helsinki Watch recommended that local elections be held as soon as possible to replace old mayors and local councils, and that adequate minority representation be established on local council committees that have responsibility for such matters as education, delivery of social services, and allocation of public resources.
Helsinki Watch is satisfied that the cases of prisoners who may have been imprisoned for peaceful expression are being adequately investigated and is pleased that President Zhelev has extended pardons to those individuals deemed to be imprisoned for exercising their right to free speech.
www.hrw.org /reports/1990/WR90/HELSINKI.BOU-01.htm   (3454 words)

  
 Presidential Palace, Helsinki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Presidential Palace in Helsinki (in Finnish Presidentinlinna; in Swedish Presidentens slott), is one of the official residences in Helsinki of the President of the Republic of Finland.
The palace was refurbished 1904-1907 by Johan Jakob (Jac) Ahrenberg.
From March 1917 to April 1918, the palace was used as the headquarters of the Executive Committee of the Helsinki Workers and Soldiers Soviet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Presidential_Palace,_Helsinki   (1252 words)

  
 H.H. The Amir's Visit to the Republic of Finland
H.H. The Amir & H.E. The Finnish President during the official reception ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki.
H.E. The Mayor of Helsinki welcomes H.H. The Amir during the lunch banquet which held in honor of H.H. The Amir & H.E. The Finnish President during the dinner banquet at the Presidential Palace.
H.H. The Amir while receiving the dignitaries during the dinner banquet held by H.E. The Finnish President at the Presidential Palace in honor of H.H. The Amir while addressing dignitaries during the dinner banquet at the Presidential Palace.
www.diwan.gov.qa /english/the_amir/the_amir_visits_39.htm   (290 words)

  
 Presidential palace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Presidential Palace is the official residence of the president in some countries.
Presidential Palace, Delhi in India (also known as the Rashtrapati Bhavan)
Presidential Palance, Damascus or Tesheen Palace in Syria
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Presidential_Palace   (98 words)

  
 indymedia germany | Resistance in Helsinki - Next stop Copenhagen | 09.12.2002 01:37
Like last year, the goal was to siege the presidential palace where the rich and the powerful - the winners of neoliberalism - held their elitist national day celebration.
You could sense the frustration of young people towards the system, which, one the one hand, accuses them of their "lack of interest" towards politics, and on the one hand, accuses them of "terrorism" whenever they choose their forms of political action by themselves.
The streets leading to presidential palace were sealed off by riot-fences, and by lines of riot cops with batons and shields.
de.indymedia.org /2002/12/36464.shtml   (448 words)

  
 City of the month: Helsinki - Music & Opera
The independence of Finland was proclaimed in 1917, and Helsinki became the capital of the new republic.
A quarter of an hour from Helsinki by tourist boat, the fortress of Suomenlinna, founded in the 18th century, is one of the biggest maritime fortifications in the world.
Helsinki Day celebrates the anniversary of the city's foundation in 1550 by King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden who asked the inhabitants of the surrounding villages to come to Helsinki to populate the new city.
www.music-opera.com /site_english/ville_Helsinki_e.htm   (3729 words)

  
 Finland King's Road - A taste of history, culture, and fun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Helsinki was one of the European Cultural Cities in the year 2000 when it also celebrated its 450th anniversary.
There are numerous places of interest in Helsinki and the immediate surroundings that are easy to visit by yourself or with an expert guide.
They are an ideal way to get to know Helsinki's sights and special attractions, including the historical city center and the Presidential Palace, City Hall, Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House, with stops at Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and, when possible, Temppeliaukio Church - The “Rock” Church.
www.thekingsroad.com /helsinki.html   (601 words)

  
 China Holiday Homeoage (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.csres.utexas.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Helsinki was founded on the delta of the river Vantaa on 12.6.1550.
Helsinki is the centre of government, commerce and culture.
Affectionately known as the "Daughter of the Baltic", Helsinki is sited at the arrowhead of a peninsula, surrounded by an archipelago of 315 islands, perfectly placed between its two great trading cousins, Stockholm and Moscow.
www.chinainfo.fi.cob-web.org:8888 /chinaholiday/helsinkie.htm   (160 words)

  
 Scandinavian Gaming Inc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Cost of this package for our luxury hotel located next to the Royal Palace of Sweden during the Spring and Summer (May 1st to Sept. 30th 2007) is $1850 US Dollars per person double occupancy (2 people in a room only) and $2295 US Dollars for 1 person in a single room for the package.
During your time in Helsinki you will take a tour of the city of Helsinki on a guided tour bus where you will be able to see the Presidential Palace, City Hall, The Parliament Buildings, Finlandia Hall and other places of interest in Helsinki..
The Royal Palace of Norway's interior tour is available briefly during the summer in 2007.
www.scandinaviangaming.net   (6448 words)

  
 Interfax > Politics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Nov 23 (Interfax) - The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish President Tarja Halonen is held Thursday in the presidential palace in Helsinki.
Traditionally, presidential talks begin with a one-on-one meeting and then continue with the participation of Russian and Finnish delegations.
The presidential palace where the current Russian-Finnish summit is being held was built in the early 19th century.
www.interfax.ru /e/B/politics/28.html?id_issue=11626832   (281 words)

  
 Helsinki Attractions - Helsinki Travel Guide - Finland
The fortress, built during Swedish rule in the 18th century, is situated on an island at the entrance to Helsinki's harbour.
Many travellers have compared Helsinki to the beautiful Russian city of St Petersburg which is a close neighbour across a short strait of water, and the exotic red-brick Orthodox cathedral Uspenski, designed by Aleksei Gornostayev of St Petersburg in the late 1800s, cements the Russian connection.
Helsinki’s bustling Market Square is not only where traders set up shop selling food and various other goods, but it is also the central meeting point of the city, sandwiched between the sea and a row of impressive historic buildings which include the City Hall, the Swedish Embassy and the Presidential Palace.
www.wordtravels.com /Cities/Finland/Helsinki/Attractions   (1183 words)

  
 NewsRoom Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A couple of thousand people gathered at the Hakaniemi Square in Helsinki on December 6, where the charity organisation founded by social campaigners Veikko and Lahja Hursti held "Poor Man’s Ball".
Vice Chairman of the European Investment Bank and former presidential candidate Sauli Niinistö announced at a press conference in Helsinki on December 4 that he will stand as a candidate in next year's parliamentary elections in Finland.
At a ceremony in Espoo, nr Helsinki, on November 4, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Paula Lehtomäki opened an electricity cable connection linking Finland and the Baltic States.
virtual.finland.fi /news/photogallery.asp   (348 words)

  
 Helsinki.fi, panoraamat (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.csres.utexas.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Presidential Palace is used for official state receptions, and is particularly famous for the one held on Independence Day (December 6).
To the east of the Palace are the Katajanokka headland and the Greek Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral (1868), the biggest of its kind in the Nordic countries.
The Presidential Palace was originally built in 1820 as the home of the merchant and ship-owner J.H. Heidenstrauch, at a time (1809-1917) when Finland was an Autonomous Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire.
www.virtualhelsinki.net.cob-web.org:8888 /helsinkipanoraama/eng/presidentinlinna.html   (196 words)

  
 Hotels in Helsinki (and vicinity)
This modern hotel is located on the outskirts of Helsinki city centre, 500 metres from Central Park and 4.5 kilometres from the Finnish National Opera House...
Located a short distance from Helsinki center and near the amusement park the interior of this simple, multistory hotel was restyled in 2002.
Two kilometers from Helsinki airport, this contemporary glass-fronted hotel is opposite the bus stop to the town center.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Finland/Helsinki.asp   (746 words)

  
 CNN - Clinton arrives for Helsinki summit - Mar. 20, 1997
HELSINKI, Finland (CNN) -- U.S. President Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin arrived in Helsinki Thursday for the start of a two-day summit, in which they are expected to focus on NATO expansion plans.
Upon arrival in Helsinki, a catering vehicle lowered his wheelchair to the tarmac.
In their first meeting in 11 months, the two leaders will greet each other Thursday night at a dinner hosted by Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari at the Presidential Palace.
www.cnn.com /WORLD/9703/20/helsinki.summit   (708 words)

  
 ABC News: Obama Jokes of Presidential Bid on 'Conan'
Barack Obama Jokes About Presidential Bid in '08, Says Conan O'Brien Could Be Running Mate
Obama, 44, who in his first year in Congress has rocketed from a locally known politician to a national celebrity, gets asked about running for president at most of his speaking engagements.
He ran a mock ad campaign endorsing the re-election of Finnish President Tarja Halonen because of her strong resemblance to him and met with her in February at the presidential palace in Helsinki.
abcnews.go.com /Politics/wireStory?id=1957694   (435 words)

  
 Hotelli Seurahuone in Helsinki, Finland
The Cumulus Seurahuone in Helsinki is housed in a six- storey 19th-century stone building set in the centre of the city, opposite the main railway station and 600 metres from the cathedral.
At the Cumulus Seurahuone, Helsinki, guests can check their e-mail or plan itineraries via complimentary wireless Internet access, and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can advise on local sightseeing opportunities.
Helsinki Cathedral is 600 metres away, and the Presidential Palace and Market Square are both within 800 metres.
www.hotel-rates.com /finland/helsinki/hotelli-seurahuone.html   (650 words)

  
 Helsinki
Esenov and Soiunov, who were arrested in Moscow on November 24 and 25, 1994, respectively, were cleared of charges for lack of evidence by the Russian Procuracy General on December 21, 1995.
According to one eyewitness, the protestors, surrounded by nearly as many police and secret service agents as there were demonstrators, proceeded for about an hour toward the presidential palace before the police began to beat them and carry them off in cars.
The U.S. government's Helsinki Commission monitored the elections in December 1994, and the OSCE hosted a human rights legislation seminar in Ashgabat in September 1995, both without reported interference.
www.hrw.org /reports/1996/WR96/Helsinki-20.htm   (1006 words)

  
 Helsinki.fi, panoraamat
Facing out to sea are Helsinki City Hall, the Swedish Embassy and the Presidential Palace.
One notable feature of the Market is the old Market Hall on the south shore, the first of its kind in Finland and opened in 1889.
Rising out of the fountain near the Esplanade Park at the western end of the Market is the statue of Havis Amanda, the mermaid symbol of Helsinki.
www.virtualhelsinki.net /helsinkipanoraama/eng/kauppatori.html   (207 words)

  
 NYH - at Presidential Palace 11.12.2000
As 60 years have elapsed since the end of the Minor Winter Disturbance with the Soviet Union, NYH-SO celebrated the Finnish independence day in the Presidential Palace on December 11, 2000.
The acoustics of the hall was excellent, any misplaced tones were buried in its 5 seconds long echo, and the patriotic tunes were displayed in their full glory.
The occasion was witnessed by the fans of the orchestra and members of the staff of the Palace who also took care of delivering beverages to the audience.
personal.eunet.fi /pp/pha/nyh/gigpres.htm   (186 words)

  
 Helsinki South Harbour and surroundings by webcam — Virtual Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The camera is able to pick up details of this historically fascinating area that remains one of the most popular locations among both Helsinkians and visitors.
the colourful open-air market stalls (during the winter months they are fewer and less colourful), the City Hall and the Presidential Palace, the green-domed Lutheran Cathedral, the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral with its traditional onion-like cupolas, or the marble-clad Stora-Enso office building designed by the distinguished Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
In addition, during state visits, the EK webcam people have promised to show some spectacular shots of the official ceremonies taking place in the forecourt of the Presidential Palace.
virtual.finland.fi /netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=27690   (286 words)

  
 Conan O'Brien finds his twin Finn - Celebrity News - MSNBC.com
Talk show host Conan O'Brien, left, hands a Valentine's Day present to Finland's President Tarja Halonen at the presidential palace in Helsinki, Finland.
The “Late Night” jokester, who ran a mock ad campaign endorsing the re-election of Finnish president Tarja Halonen — because of her strong resemblance to him, red hair and all — had a face to similar face meeting with her Tuesday at the presidential palace in downtown Helsinki.
O’Brien handed the Nordic country’s first female president a box of chocolates in the shape of a red heart as they posed for photographers before their 15-minute meeting.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/11344809   (737 words)

  
 ICC - The world business organization
Following her appointment with the President, Mrs Cattaui met with Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja, to discuss the Helsinki Process on Globalization and Democracy.
The Finnish Government initiative, in co-operation with the Tanzanian Government, aims to bring together northern and southern countries to debate democracy, human rights and the environment in the context of globalization.
Mr Tuomioja co-chairs the Helsinki Process and Mrs Cattaui is one of three business experts in a high-level advisory group known as the Helsinki Group.
www.iccwbo.org /icccfef/index.html   (507 words)

  
 Helsinki Vacation Package, Travel to Finland, Helsinki Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Begin your tour by passing Helsinki's historical center, Presidential Palace, City Hall, Parliament buildings, Finlandia Hall and Opera House.
Stop for a visit at the Sibelius Monument, an abstract steel pipe sculpture built to commemorate the late composer Jean Sibelius.
The interior walls of the church are exposed rock and provide excellent acoustics for this popular concert venue ($28).
www.gate1travel.com /scandinavia-travel/5d-helsinki-vacation-06.asp   (380 words)

  
 Official residence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.csres.utexas.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Presidential palace) - presidential workplace on the Pantovčak (street and elite part of city of Zagreb)
Island House (formerly the residence of the District Officers (North) and later the District Commissioners for the New Territories)
Palazzo del Quirinale (presidential official building; former official residence of the king of Italy; still earlier, and originally, the papal residence in the Papal States)
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Official_residence   (759 words)

  
 Helsinki Finland Tallinn Estonia tour
Arrival in Helsinki and transfer on your own to the Hotel Kamp for a four night stay.
Later, on you will be returned to the harbor for your return trip to Helsinki and overnight at Hotel Kamp.
The tour takes in the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki and will acquaint you with the historical center and Senate Square, the diplomatic quarters, the Presidential Palace, City Hall and the Parliament building.
www.scantours.com /helsinki_finland_tallinn_estonia.htm   (551 words)

  
 Hotels Helsinki - Hotels in Helsinki Finland - Helsinki Hotels
The Hilton Helsinki Strand is located on the waterfront, within walking distance of numerous attractions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Presidential Palace, both two kilometres away.
The Hotel Cumulus Olympia, Helsinki, is a multi story hotel set in the city center, within two kilometers of the train station.
The Hotel Kamp is a distinguished neoclassical hotel built in 1887, situated opposite the Esplanade Park, and 100 metres from the Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square, the focal point of Helsinki's old town.
www.finlandhotelfinder.com /FI/Helsinki.html   (515 words)

  
 Cruising the Baltic Sea Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The country where I want to be..." sang Monty Python's Michael Palin.
Helsinki turned out to be my favorite stop.
I will be adding more commentary later, but I wanted to get the pictures up.
home.earthlink.net /~swarshaw/baltic_cruise_finland.html   (48 words)

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