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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.

UNHCR Shock at Latest Deaths on Mediterranean - Rescue Capacity Needed More Urgently Than Ever

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:55

With a new and large-scale boat tragedy reported on the Mediterranean, UNHCR is today appealing afresh to governments across the region to prioritize the saving of lives, including by urgently expanding and upgrading search and rescue capacities.

ECB Dick - Tatorship Pushes Up European Shares

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:06

European shares rose Wednesday as European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi gave hints that the bank will bring its stimulus earlier than planned.

Greece Asked for Coherent List of Reforms Before Riga Summit

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 15:48

As Greece is fast approaching the end of April deadline set by the 20 February Eurozone agreement for concluding a new reform plan, EU Commission Vice President, Valdis Dombrovskis noted that Eurogroup ministers will not approve aid payments to Greece on 24 April during their informal meeting in Riga.

TAP Contracts Albanian - Italian JV to Build Access Roads Bridges in Albania

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 15:12

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project company said on Tuesday it has selected a joint venture formed by Albania's Gener 2 and Italy's Sicilsaldo for the construction and rehabilitation of access roads and bridges in Albania.