Επιλεγμένες Ειδήσεις από New Europe

Tsipras in Brussels to Force Juncker΄s Hand

Παρ, 13 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:04

The Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker might be Alexis Tsipras’s onlyremainingfriend. It is anyway what the Greek primeministerseems to think, hence his decision to fly to Brussels today, where he met Juncker and alsothe speaker of the European Parliament Martin Schulz.

ECB Increases ELA Ceiling for Greek Banks

Πεμ, 12 Μαρτίου 2015 - 19:33

The European Central Bank (ECB) increased today the maximum Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) that Greek banks can get from their national central bank by 600 million euros.

Europe is Aging Unequally Bringing Problems

Πεμ, 12 Μαρτίου 2015 - 19:30

A new report from the World Bank looks at how central European and Baltic countries are aging differently to the rest of Europe and makes suggestions for policymakers. The lead author, Emily Sinnot spoke to New Europe.

Greece Revives WW2 German Reparations

Τετ, 11 Μαρτίου 2015 - 19:06

One day after Greece's prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, raised the question of WWII German reparations saying that his country has never been fully compensated by Germany, the Greek Justice Minister said today he is ready to authorise confiscation of German assets in Greece in implementation of an old Supreme Court decision for the compensation for victims of Nazi atrocities.

Greece and Germany in Cold War

Τετ, 11 Μαρτίου 2015 - 17:58

Yesterday (March 10) German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble made an unusually tough statement on Greece, indicating that Greece must fulfill all its obligations stemming from the memorandum of understanding (signed by the previous government) in order to get the next installment paid.

Greece Rebuffed by EU Creditors: Stop Wasting Time

Τρι, 10 Μαρτίου 2015 - 19:25

Greece's European creditors told Athens to stop wasting time and flesh out starting Wednesday its proposals for economic reforms, which are crucial to releasing vital funds to assure financial survival.

The Lazarus Pipeline: Borisov Hopes to Bring Nabucco Back to Life

Δευ, 9 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:15

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said the Balkan country will ask the European Commission to revive the Nabucco-West gas pipeline project on its territory.

Greece the Eurogroup and the Impasse

Δευ, 9 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:06

One and a half months after the Greek election on the 25th of January, the Greek government has a clear understanding of its problem. WhenSyriza won the election, it had no idea of the cash flow problem the country would be shortly facing. Now it does.

Kashagan To Resume Oil Production After Pipe Replacement

Παρ, 6 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:13

Despite setbacks with launch of oil production at Kashagan, the government of Kazakhstan is optimistic that the project will work and will significantly increase oil production.

Pipeline Across the Adriatic Sea Gains Momentum

Πεμ, 5 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:34

ATHENS - The consortium planning a new natural gas pipeline for the European market across Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea to Italy said contractors are invited to bid on offshore construction work.

No Diabolical Plan Against Greece Says Juncker

Πεμ, 5 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:22

"There has been no diabolical plan of Spain and Portugal to derail the Greek government”, said European Commission president, Jean Claude Juncker, according to the Spanish newspaper, El Pais.

EU Wants an Agenda on Migration

Τετ, 4 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:26

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 - 18:26

Angela Merkel refused to speculate on whetherGreececould count on a third aid package from itseuro zonepartners after Athens had completed its existing bailout programme.

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 - 17:00

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.

Mogherini Prefers Macedonia - Hahn Sticks to FYROM - One Would Think That Protocol is Strict on These Matters...

Τετ, 4 Μαρτίου 2015 - 16:37

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.

Moscow - Kiev Reach One - Month Gas Deal but Risks Remain

Τρι, 3 Μαρτίου 2015 - 15:04

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.