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12 Cities Apply for European Green Capital Award 2017

Παρ, 24 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 18:54

The deadline for submitting entries to the European Green Capital 2017 competition cycle has expired. The following cities have entered:

EU Climate Summit: Will It Be Vetoed by Some Members?

Πεμ, 23 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 19:25

Arriving at the Justus Lipsius venue where the EU Council summit is taking place, Poland's prime minister Ewa Kopacz was asked whether she would indeed veto the climate deal discussed by the 28 leaders

PPC Gets Licences for 106 MW of Wind Parks in Greece

Πεμ, 23 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 16:25

Greek electric utility Public Power Corp SA (PPC) said today it hadreceived electricity generation licences for 106 MW of wind farms in Rodopi region, northern Greece

Turkey to Start Building Third n-Plant by 2018/19

Πεμ, 23 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 16:08

Turkey intends to start the construction of its third nuclear power plant with own resources by 2018-2019, local media reported on Wednesday, citing the country’s prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu

Gazprom Sees Bigger Role in Austria

Πεμ, 23 Οκτωβρίου 2014 - 16:03

The first thing you notice when riding on the train after landing at Vienna International Airport is the extensive facilities of Austrian oil and gas group OMV

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