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Bulgarian Regulator Licenses Czech co Repower Trading Ceska Republika as Electricity Trader

Παρ, 6 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:05

The Bulgarian energy regulator said it has granted Czech company Repower Trading Ceska Republika a ten-year electricity trading licence.

Bulgaria to Ask EU to Revive Nabucco Gas Project - PM

Πεμ, 5 Μαρτίου 2015 - 16:48

Bulgaria will ask the European Commission to revive the Nabucco gas pipeline project, and more specifically the TANAP and Nabucco - West on its territory, prime minister Boyko Borisov said on Wednesday.

MOL Plans $162 Mln in Organic CAPEX in Croatia in 2015

Πεμ, 5 Μαρτίου 2015 - 16:45

Hungarian oil and gas group MOL said it plans organic capital expenditures of $162 million (145.6 million euro) in Croatia in 2015.

Pipeline Across the Adriatic Sea Gains Momentum

Πεμ, 5 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:33

ATHENS - The consortium planning a new natural gas pipeline for the European market across Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea to Italy said contractors are invited to bid on offshore construction work.

No Diabolical Plan Against Greece Says Juncker

Πεμ, 5 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:23

"There has been no diabolical plan of Spain and Portugal to derail the Greek government”, said European Commission president, Jean Claude Juncker, according to the Spanish newspaper, El Pais.

EU Wants an Agenda on Migration

Τετ, 4 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:25

The European Commission today launched its work on a new European Agenda on Migration, even as it was announced that Italyrescuednearly 1,000 migrants,10 of which died at sea. The College of Commissioners held a first orientation debate on key actions to step up the EU's efforts to implement the existing tools and cooperation in managing migration flows from third countries.

Merkel Juncker: Too Early to Speculate on New Bailout for Greece

Τετ, 4 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:13

Angela Merkel refused to speculate on whetherGreececould count on a third aid package from itseuro zonepartners after Athens had completed its existing bailout programme.

Mogherini Prefers Macedonia - Hahn Sticks to FYROM - One Would Think That Protocol is Strict on These Matters...

Τετ, 4 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:04

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President, Federica Mogherini, surprised everyone by repeatedly referring to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) as “Macedonia” at today's press conferenceon EuropeanNeighbourhoodPolicy Review.

More Than 120 Rhino Poached in South Africa - According to CITES 1.215 Rhinos Were poached in South Africa Alone in 2014

Τετ, 4 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:01

More than 120 rhino have already been poached fromthe Kruger National Park (KNP), South Africa, since the beginning of 2015. According to Citizens, this was revealed by KNP’s Dani Pienaar in Skukusa on Africa Environment Day.

Moscow - Kiev Reach One - Month Gas Deal but Risks Remain

Τρι, 3 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:07

Following emergency talks in Brussels, Russia and Ukraine’s energy ministers reached an agreement late on March 2 to ensure natural gas supplies to Ukraine for the month of March, averting possible cuts that could have hit supplies to theEuropean Union.

Brussels Emergency Talks on Russian Gas for Ukraine

Δευ, 2 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:08

Russia and Ukraine's energy ministers are holding emergency talks inBrusselsas Russian gas giant Gazprom threatens to cut off deliveries to Ukraine for lack of payment.

EFSF Gives Greece 4 Month MFFA Extension

Παρ, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:32

The Board of Directors of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) today decided to amend the Master Financial Assistance Facility Agreement (MFFA) for Greece to extend the availability of EFSF funds for Greece by four months. Instead of expiring on 28 February 2015, the MFFA now expires on 30 June 2015. The amended MFFA will be signed by EFSF CEO Klaus Regling and the Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.

542 Yes - 32 No Bundestag Passes Greek Extension

Παρ, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:24

The Bundestag voted overwhelmingly in favour of the four-month extension of the Greek bailout. Of 587 votes cast,542 "yes", 32 "no" and 13 abstentions.