Επιλεγμένες Ειδήσεις από New Europe

Getting Greece Ultra Limits

Τετ, 8 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:05

Later today, Greek PM Alexis Tsipras will meet the Russian leadership at the Kremlin. A joint press conference with President Vladimir Putin will follow.

Greece Wants Russia Tit-for-Tat: Gas Price Break for Pipeline Join

Τρι, 7 Απριλίου 2015 - 17:23

A discount on Russia gas deliveries to Greece is “the most tangible result” in talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, during the latter’s visit to Moscow on April 8-9, a high-level source at the Syriza-led government told New Europe on April 7.

Iran Nuclear Agreement Will Refocus Global Politics

Τρι, 7 Απριλίου 2015 - 17:20

US president, Barack Obama, used the word “historic” to describe the framework agreement with Iran at the P5+1 (or E3+3) discussions in Lausanne, as Iranians took to the streets of Tehran to celebrate what the view as an agreement to end the sanctions.

EU Capitals Try to Downplay Tsipras Visit to Moscow

Τρι, 7 Απριλίου 2015 - 17:15

Athens' flirting with Moscow has caused anger and stupefactionamong Greece's European allies, particularly after the government, on its first day in office, issued a public rebuke to the EU over a joint statement regarding sanctions on Russia.

Russia Vietnam Seal Energy Deals Close to Trade Pact

Δευ, 6 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:54

Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of Russian gas monopoly Gazprom and the country’s fourth largest oil producer, and Vietnam’s state oil firm PetroVietnam have signed aseries ofagreements toextend their collaboration activity, boosting traditional close energy ties between the two countries.

Greece Ready to Make IMF Payment Next Week

Παρ, 3 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:43

Greece will pay a loan tranche due on April 9 to the International Monetary Fund on time, its deputy finance minister DimitrisMardassaid today."We strive to be able to pay our obligations on time, Mardassaid. "We are ready to pay on April 9.”

Greece: Non Plus Ultra

Παρ, 3 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:38

It is a Latin expression to signify the absolute end. It means “nothing further beyond” and in three words describes the Greek situation. After two months of intensive talks between Greece and its European partners, both parties are now convinced that that they have come to the point to take the next step.

Oil and Gas Found Near Falkland Islands

Παρ, 3 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:34

British exploration companies discovered oil and gas in an offshore area north of the Falkland Islands. On 2 April, Telegraph reported that Falkland Oil and Gas, which shares the exploration area with Rockhopper and Premier Oil, said the 'Zebedee' exploration well was “better than expected.”

Falling Oil Prices Sanctions Rein in Gazprom Neft Plans

Παρ, 3 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:30

Gazprom Neft, an oil producing unit ofRussian gas monopoly Gazprom, postponed several business projects abroad as a result of low oil prices and a limitation ofavailable financing forthe oil company, First Deputy CEO Vadim Yakovlev said.

Greece Warns Funds Would Be Post Mortem After 9 April

Πεμ, 2 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:12

As Eurozone officials warn that discussions with Greece may last until the end of April before an agreement is reached, the Athens government has told its creditors it will run out of money on April 9, according to Reuters.

Double Overtime: Iran Nuclear Talks Extended Again

Πεμ, 2 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:08

With even a vague outline of anIrannuclear deal eluding their grasp, negotiators went into double overtime Wednesday night and Thursday morning in a marathon attempt to find common ground for a more important task — forging a final deal by the end of June.

Ukraine Secures 3-Month Discount Gas Deal With Russia

Πεμ, 2 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:00

Ukraine’s national oil and gas company Naftogaz and Russian gas monopoly Gazprom have signed a technical addendum to their gas supply contract, extending key elements of the Brussels-mediated “Winter Package” until the end of June 2015, Ukrainian energy officials said on April 2.

EU - Ukraine: €1.8 Bn in Supplementary Assistance

Τετ, 1 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:01

The Council of the European Union has approved the Commission'sproposalfor newmacro-financial assistance (MFA)to Ukraine. Only a few days after theEuropean Parliament's approvallast Wednesday, this paves the way for swift disbursement of up to €1.8bn in medium-term loans in 2015 (€1.2bn) and 2016 (€600m).