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Migrant Tragedies in the Mediterranean Worse than Titanic

Δευ, 20 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:53

The latest migrant tragedies have caused the outrage of humanitarian NGOs, emphasising that is double the size compared with the Titanic tragedy.

Croatia Eyes Next Round of Talks with MOL over INA in May

Δευ, 20 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:41

Croatia is preparing for May the next round of talks with Hungary's MOL over the joint management of Zagreb-based oil and gas company INA, a spokesperson for the Croatian economy ministry told SeeNews in an email on Friday.

Bosnia’s RiTE Ugljevik Gets 3.6 Mln Euro Excavator

Δευ, 20 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:41

Bosnian coal miner and energy producer RiTE Ugljevik has put into operation at its Bogutovo Seloopen pit mine a 7 million marka ($3.8 million/3.6 million euro) excavator, local media reported on Friday.

Serbia Expects Funding for Gas Link with Bulgaria to Be Agreed with EU by End - 2015

Δευ, 20 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:34

Serbian energy minister Aleksandar Antic said on Friday he expects financing for a gas interconnection with Bulgaria to be agreed with the European Commission by the end of 2015.

Oil Prices Keep Falling - OPEC Keeps Pumping

Παρ, 17 Απριλίου 2015 - 17:39

Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Russia and other oil producing majors held consultations last week but it is unlikely they will reduce output.

Croatia Raises Tobacco Petrol Excise Duties to Tackle Deficit

Παρ, 17 Απριλίου 2015 - 17:29

The Croatian government decided on Thursday to raise the excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco and on motor fuel to help deliver budget savings requested by the EU.

Bosnia's Federation Feb Avg Net Salary Down by Real 2.5% M/M

Παρ, 17 Απριλίου 2015 - 17:26

The average net monthly salary in Bosnia's Muslim-Croat Federation fell by 2.5% in real terms month-on-month to 815 marka ($440.7/416.7 euro) in February after rising by a real 1.3% a month earlier, official statistics indicated.

Bosnia's SAA With EU to Enter Into Force on June 1

Παρ, 17 Απριλίου 2015 - 17:24

The Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina will enter into force on June 1, Bosnia’s government said on Thursday, quoting the head of the EU Delegation to BiH.

Greece Sounded IMF for Repayment Reshuffle Was Rebuffed Says FT - FT Reporter Very Well Informed Says Christine Lagarde

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:36

Greece informally approached the IMF exploring the possibility of rescheduling the repayment of loans to the international organisation, but was advised not to proceed to a formal request, according to the Financial Times.

EU Economy Hopes to Drive Up Oil Prices That Slowly Creeping Up Again

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:27

Hopes for steady recovery in the European economy helped lift oil prices nearly 2% in trading on April 13, with Brent trading at $58.84 per barrel.

Bosnia's TPP Gacko Back on Stream After Routine Overhaul

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:14

Bosnian 300 MW thermal power plant (TPP) Gacko was reconnected to the grid on Wednesday after a 42-day regular annual overhaul, local media reported.

Croatian Deputy PM Expects Slight Economic Growth in Q1

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:11

Croatian deputy prime minister Branko Grcic said on Wednesday he expects a slight economic growth in the first quarter of 2015.

Bulgaria's Mini Maritsa Iztok Gets 25.6 Mln Euro Loan

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:09

Bulgarian coal mining complex Mini Maritsa Iztok has signed a 50 million lev ($27.1 million/25.6 million euro) loan agreement with two banks, local media reported.