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IPO Plans for Croatian Energy Co HEP Target Stake No Larger Than 25%

Παρ, 27 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:45

The Croatian government will consider an option for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to 25% of state-owned energy utility HEP, the country's economy ministry said on Thursday.

Bulgaria Offers Westinghouse 49% Stake in Planned NPP Unit

Παρ, 27 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:40

Bulgaria's energy minister said the government is proposing to US-based Westinghouse, controlled by Japan's Toshiba Group, to acquire a 49% stake in a planned 1,000 MW unit at the country's sole nuclear power plant (NPP) Kozloduy, local media reported on Thursday.

Serbia's EPS Invites Bids for Upgrade of Seven SHPPs

Παρ, 27 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:38

Serbian energy utility EPS has invited bids for works on the reconstruction of seven small hydro power plants (SHPPs), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday.

Co-Pilot Iintentionally Crashed Germanwings Plane Investigators Suggest

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 16:30

The co-pilot of theGermanwings flight that slammed into an Alpine mountainside "intentionally" sent the plane into its doomed descent, a French prosecutor said Thursday.

Spring Cleaning: Commission Takes Six Member States to Court - Greece Included

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 16:27

The European Commission has decided today to refer 6 Members States to the EU Court of Justice: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.

Cyprus - Based Co Exceeds 7% Stake Threshold in Slovenia's Petrol

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 16:27

Slovenian energy company Petrol, said on Wednesday Cyprus-based J&T Investments Opportunities Limited has exceeded the 7% stake threshold in the company.

France Warns of Insufficient Progress in Iran Nuclear Talks

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 16:14

France’s ambassador to the United Nations told a meeting of the UN Security Council on March 24 that “insufficient” progress has been made toward a nuclear deal with Iran.

Slovenia's Butan Plin Posts Flattish Net Profit in 2014

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:45

The net profit of Slovenian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor Butan Plin remained flattish at 2.5 million euro ($2.7 million) in 2014, local media reported on Wednesday.

Bosnia’s Jan Gross Electricity Output Up 2.5% Y/Y

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:41

Bosnia’s gross electricity output rose 2.5% on the year to 1,577 GWh in January, data of the country's statistics office indicated on Wednesday.

Serbia's Energoprojekt Unit Signs $15.3 Mln in Deals in Qatar UAE Oman

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:39

Serbia’s Energoprojekt Holding said on Tuesday one of its units has signed deals totalling $15.3 million (13.93 million euro) in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Serbia's Energoprojekt Unit Signs $50 Mln Deal in Ghana

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:37

Serbian civil engineering conglomerate Energoprojekt Holding, said on Tuesday its unit in Ghana has signed a contract worth $50 million (45.5 million euro).

World Bank Lends Serbia $100 Mln for Overdue Reforms of State - Owned Enterprises

Πεμ, 26 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:35

The World Bank said on Tuesday its board has approved a $100 million (91.5 million euro) development policy loan to support Serbia’s structural reform agenda.

Greek Jews Will Seek German Reparations - The Largest Community Was in Thessaloniki

Τρι, 24 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:55

Jewish leaders from Greece will seek over €25 million in reparations from Germany , according to Russian news agency RT.

Bulgaria Says EU Will Back Pipeline With Greece

Τρι, 24 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:04

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has saidthat European Commission Vice President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic had assured him that the gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) would be financed with EU funds.

Croatia Eyes Restart of Talks with MOL on INA Management in Mid-April

Τρι, 24 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:53

The Croatian government plans to seek the resumption in the middle of next month of talks with Hungary's MOL over the joint management of Zagreb-based oil and gas company INA, the Adriatic country's economy minister Ivan Vrdoljak said in an interview on Monday.

Bulgaria's BEH Units May be in Breach of Anti - Trust Rules

Τρι, 24 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:49

The European Commission said on Monday it has sent a statement of objections to state-operated Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) and two of its units, informing them that they may have breached EU antitrust rules.