Επιλεγμένες Ειδήσεις από New Europe

IAEA Approves Placement of Low-Enriched Uranium Bank in Kazakhstan

Τρι, 16 Ιουνίου 2015 - 16:12

The Governing Board of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved an agreement with Kazakhstan on establishment of the Bank of low-enriched uranium (LEU), the Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan reported earlier in the week.

The Baku Move: Putin Erdogan Plot Turkish Stream Nuke Plans

Τρι, 16 Ιουνίου 2015 - 16:02

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks behind closed doors during the weekend in Baku, discussing the construction of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline and the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said.

Unified Cyprus EU’s Natural Gas Path

Δευ, 15 Ιουνίου 2015 - 18:24

A possible agreement between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, ending the 41-year-old conflict that divided the Mediterranean island, could also pave the way for natural gas exports to Europe, a Nicosia-based industry executive has said.

Sanctions don’t Squeeze Russia΄s Nuclear Plans

Παρ, 12 Ιουνίου 2015 - 19:01

Western sanctions against Moscow over the Ukrainian conflict have not affected the operations of Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom executives told New Europe.

Alexis & Angela: Partners or Playmates? Journalism or Pornography?

Πεμ, 11 Ιουνίου 2015 - 17:43

It was not even original. But, who ever said that you have to be original to sell something. Enter a room, any room, start a speech – about anything – spelling the word “sex.” Attention is unfailingly yours. And if prostitution is the most ancient of professions, pornographers followed soon after.

Iranian Refinery Investment Attracts Western European Companies

Τετ, 10 Ιουνίου 2015 - 17:26

An Iranian official on June 8 said eight western European companies are interested in investing in the country’s $2.8bn Siraf oil refinery project.

EU Regions Unite Their Electrical Markets

Τετ, 10 Ιουνίου 2015 - 17:16

On June 8, the European Commission said it has signed with the Baltic Sea Region countries a Memorandum of Understanding modernising and strengthening the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan.

Gazprom Chief Says EU - Russia Will Have to Talk Turkish Stream

Τετ, 10 Ιουνίου 2015 - 17:11

The European Union and Russia will have to discuss the Turkish Stream gas pipeline, as well as additional volumes of gas deliveries, Gazprom Deputy Chairman Alexander Medvedev said on June 9.

Russia Wants New Hand in Iran Nuclear Facility When Sanctions Lift

Δευ, 8 Ιουνίου 2015 - 17:11

Russia hopes that if a nuclear deal is reached after ongoing negotiations between the West and Tehran, Moscow will boost nuclear power plant construction in Iran, integrated company NIAP-ASE-AEP Director Valery Limarenko said on June 2 in Moscow.

Low on Coal - High in Carbon - Czech Republic Sees Nuclear Answer

Δευ, 8 Ιουνίου 2015 - 17:11

Nuclear energy is important for the Czech Republic’s energy security and reducing CO2 emissions, Deputy Industry Minister Pavel Solc told New Europe.

OPEC’s Strategy Talks Overshadowed by Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen

Παρ, 5 Ιουνίου 2015 - 18:04

All eyes are on the ministers from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), who are scheduled to meet in Vienna on June 5. According to the UK’s Business Insider, it remains to be seen whether Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen will change their entire strategy.

Moscovici Convinced EU Will Find a Deal on Greece

Πεμ, 4 Ιουνίου 2015 - 19:17

EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said on Thursday he was sure Greece and its creditors would reach an agreement on a cash-for-reforms deal and that Greece would remain in the euro zone.

Some Industries May Need 10 More Years of Free Carbon Credits

Πεμ, 4 Ιουνίου 2015 - 16:40

Some of Europe’s most heavily polluting industries could need to retain access to free carbon allowances covering all their emissions for the decade to 2030 if the EU is to avoid pricing companies out of the bloc, a regulators’ assessment has found.

Tsipras΄Last Stand in Brussels

Τετ, 3 Ιουνίου 2015 - 18:30

Greece’s prime minister was heading to high-level meetings in Brussels on Wednesday to try to persuade the country’s creditors to accept a proposal that might unlock much-delayed bailout loans and save the country fromfinancial disaster.

Athens Has Made Its Offer - A Payment to the IMF This Friday Will Be Made If a Deal is in Sight

Τρι, 2 Ιουνίου 2015 - 16:25

Today, the Greek Prime Minister has stated that Greece has sent a comprehensive reform proposal to its international creditors “whose acceptance by the institutions, our lenders and our partners in Europe will mark the end of the scenario of divisions in Europe.”

Putin Pours Money Into Venezuela Oil Production

Παρ, 29 Μαΐου 2015 - 20:00

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said Caracas and Russia’s sanction-hit Rosneft have agreed on around $14 billion in investment in the South American country’s oil and gas sector.