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European Parliament Elects Juncker Commission

Τετ, 22 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:18

Today's vote marks the last step in the process leading up to the new European Commission. Following the first pan-European election campaign, Jean-Claude Juncker was proposed on 27 June by the European Council to the European Parliament as candidate for Commission President

Moldova Gets 7.0 Mln Euro EBRD Loan for Heating Project

Τετ, 22 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:10

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending 7.0 million euro ($9.0million) toMoldova for a heating project, the Moldovan government said

Bulgarian Power Utility Claims 3.4 Mln in Receivables from Energo-Pro Unit

Τετ, 22 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:06

Bulgarian power distributor Energo-Pro Sales, a unit of Czech group Energo-Pro, said it has received a statement of claim by the country's National Electric Company (NEK) for 6.7 million levs

Bosnia΄s Federation Calls New Tender for Oil Gas Concession Project Adviser

Τετ, 22 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:02

The energy ministry of Bosnia’s Muslim-Croat Federation said on Tuesday it has called a new tender for a consultant to advise it regarding the planned award of a concession for oil and gas exploration after it cancelled the previous one

French Prosecutors Open Probe Into Total CEO's Death

Τρι, 21 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 15:58

French prosecutors opened a probe into the death of Christophe de Margerie, head of French oil group Total, following his death in a plane crash in Russia, local media reported Tuesday

Croatian Court Restores Two Exploration Licences Ruling Pending on Third - INA

Δευ, 20 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:33

Croatian oil and gas company INA said on Friday the country's High Administrative Court has restored the validity of two licences for mineral resource exploration previously revoked by the economy ministry while a ruling on a third licence is pending

Sinking Oil Prices Spike Recession Fears in Putin 's Russia

Παρ, 17 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:47

Falling oil prices are putting pressure on the Russian budget and may drive the country into recession

100 European Cities Sign Up to Action on Climate Change

Πεμ, 16 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 15:54

Today marks a major milestone for the European Commission's Mayors Adapt initiative, with 100 European cities now committed to take action to tackle climate change

TAP Invites Bids for Onshore Pipeline Contract

Πεμ, 16 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 15:44

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project company said on Wednesday it has issued its first major invitation to tender (ITT) for the construction of the onshore section of the pipeline

Albania Launches 110 kV Erseke-Permet Power Transmission Line

Πεμ, 16 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 15:10

Albania launched a power transmissionline on Wednesday linking the towns of Erseke and Permet in the country's south, Albania's transmission system operator OST said

Greece Will Seek Algerian LNG If Russian Gas Supply Cut

Πεμ, 16 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 15:05

Greece is discussing additional liquefied natural gas supply from Algeria to cover shortages and help neighboring nations if a gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine disrupts pipeline deliveries

OPEC Producers Fight for Market Share

Τετ, 15 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:47

With global oil prices falling, OPEC-kingpin Saudi Arabia has cut prices instead of cutting production

Juncker's Chassé-Croisé

Τετ, 15 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:38

Tired of looking for complicated solutions, and after finding that the new Slovene Commissioner-designate Violeta Bulc was “excellent" (maybe with a hint to her deep passion for the occult and extra-sensorial perception) Jean-Claude Juncker decided to do things in a simple way