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Few in Baltic States Voice Preferences in U.S. Election

Latvians, Lithuanians divided over whether election makes a difference

October 21, 2008

Latvians are slightly more likely to favor Barack Obama over John McCain in the U.S. election, but overall, few in Baltic nations express a preference. Latvians and Lithuanians are divided as to whether the election will make a difference to their country.More ...

Hardships Still Common in Former Soviet Nations

Many citizens say aspects of life are worse now than under the Soviet Union

September 19, 2007

More than 15 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, people living in its successor states are likely to say key aspects of life are worse now than before 1991. Many report higher costs for housing, healthcare, and education, while few report increases in quality.More ...

Baltic Youth Yearn for Greener Pastures

An alarming number of young Lithuanians, Latvians, and Estonians would like to move westward

October 23, 2006

New Gallup World Poll data reveal that many people in the Baltic States, especially those in younger generations, are pessimistic about the job markets in their countries and would emigrate given the chance. This is despite the region's impressive growth rates and low unemployment when compared to other European countries. As many as two in every three Lithuanians aged 15 to 24 say that if they could afford to, they would move permanently to another country.More ...

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