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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.

Bosnia's EPBiH Eyes 1.07 Bln Euro in Investments in 2015-2017

Παρ, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:05

Bosnian state-controlled power utility Elektroprivreda BiH, said on Thursday it plans investments totaling 2.1 billion marka ($1.2 billion/1.07 billion euro) in the 2015-2017 period.

Croatia's INA Bosnian Unit Plans to Build Four Filling Stations on A1 Motorway

Παρ, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:02

Bosnia's Holdina, a unit of Croatian oil and gas company INA, said on Thursday it plans to build four filling stations along the A1 motorway worth a combined 6 million euro ($6.8 million).

Bosnia΄s RiTE Gacko May Start Activities on Project for New TPP in 2015

Παρ, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 17:53

Bosnian state-controlled coal miner and energy producer RiTE Gacko plans to launch this year activities on a project for the construction of a 300 MW thermal power plant (TPP), the government of the Serb Republic entity said on Thursday.

Hellenic Petroleum: Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Πεμ, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:52

Record high production and exports, as well as the positive refining environment drive strong Group results. Significant negative impact on reported results from crude oil price decline HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group reported its strongest 4Q performance, leading to a FY Adjusted EBITDA of €417m (2013: €178m) and recording a positive Net Income.

Extension Agreement Stirs Controversy in Germany and Greece

Πεμ, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:35

While the extension of the Greek bailout programme is stirring controversy, both in Athens and in Berlin, it is expected to be approved both by the German Bundestag and by the Greek Parliament.