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Brussels Emergency Talks on Russian Gas for Ukraine

Δευ, 2 Μαρτίου 2015 - 18:06

Russia and Ukraine's energy ministers are holding emergency talks inBrusselsas Russian gas giant Gazprom threatens to cut off deliveries to Ukraine for lack of payment.

EFSF Gives Greece 4 Month MFFA Extension

Παρ, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:31

The Board of Directors of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) today decided to amend the Master Financial Assistance Facility Agreement (MFFA) for Greece to extend the availability of EFSF funds for Greece by four months. Instead of expiring on 28 February 2015, the MFFA now expires on 30 June 2015. The amended MFFA will be signed by EFSF CEO Klaus Regling and the Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.

542 Yes - 32 No Bundestag Passes Greek Extension

Παρ, 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:22

The Bundestag voted overwhelmingly in favour of the four-month extension of the Greek bailout. Of 587 votes cast,542 "yes", 32 "no" and 13 abstentions.

ECB: 12 Billion Euros Flee Greek Banks in January

Πεμ, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:32

Deposit flight from Greek Banks played a significant role in Greece's acceptance of a bailout extension, last week in the Eurogroup.

Russian Military Could Protect Interests in Arctic

Πεμ, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:28

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said his country may consider protecting its national interests in the resources-rich Arctic with military means if necessary.

Je t' Aime Moi Non Plus: Commission Tough on Greece Soft on France

Πεμ, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 15:21

The European Commission gaveFranceuntil 2017 to get its budget deficit below an EU-imposed limit, sparing Paris a fine and giving it a new two-year grace period after it missed a second deadline to puts its finances in order.

Extension Agreement Stirs Controversy in Germany and Greece

Πεμ, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 15:16

While the extension of the Greek bailout programme is stirring controversy, both in Athens and in Berlin, it is expected to be approved both by the German Bundestag and by the Greek Parliament.

EU s Garbled Energy Union Plan

Τετ, 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 15:32

For lack of a political union, EU wants an energy union, but how to stimulate solidarity and trust at EU level? How to convince membersstates to trust each other in front of future energy disturbances?

Racism in Europe: The Greece and Norway Cases

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:43

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) today published its reports onGreeceandNorwayanalysing new developments and outstanding issues, and providing recommendations to the authorities.

Merkel Queen - Varoufakis and Tsipras Kings of Google Search Trends

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:34

With the new Greek government negotiating at the ever-important Eurogroup and European Council meetings in January and February, we examined Google search volume for the most important figures.

Eurogroup Approves Greece's Draft of Reforms - See the Documents

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:22

After approval by the three institutions previously grouped as the “troika” (European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund), the Eurogroup today endorsed thelist of reforms Athens proposed to get a 4-month extension to its bailout, which would keep the country afloat.

European Investment Bank Awards Loans of €77 Bn

Δευ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 16:14

The European Investment Bank (EIB)is ahead of schedule to deliver €180 billion of loans to increase investment.

People's Revolt - Europe Μust Εvolve from Αusterity to Development

Δευ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 16:13

This is the moment for Europe. It can either keep a failed policy or develop a new one, based on its core principles that have been quietly forgotten over the last decade of indecisiveness and lethargy.

Global Oil Producers Eye Kazakhstan’s Eurasia Project

Δευ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 15:57

Despite the fall in world oil prices and the new global crisis, the largest oil companies are expressing the interest Kazakhstan’s Eurasia Project, Baltabek Kuandykov, general coordinator of the project, told New Europe in an interview.

No Discount: SOCAR Open to Selling TAP Stake to Greece

Παρ, 20 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:53

Azeri state oil company SOCAR has said it is willing in principle to sell a portion of its holdings in the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project to Greek entities.

Putin Willing to Exhume South Stream for EU

Παρ, 20 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:48

For the European Commission it is paramount to have adialogue with the EU Member States from Central East and Southeast Europe, a Commission spokesperson told New Europe on February 19, asked if the Commission was open to Russian President VladimirPutin’s offer to discuss with theEUalternative options to South Stream, including an extension ofthe planned Turkish Stream pipeline to Bulgaria and Hungary.