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EU Economy Hopes to Drive Up Oil Prices That Slowly Creeping Up Again

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:27

Hopes for steady recovery in the European economy helped lift oil prices nearly 2% in trading on April 13, with Brent trading at $58.84 per barrel.

Bosnia's TPP Gacko Back on Stream After Routine Overhaul

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:14

Bosnian 300 MW thermal power plant (TPP) Gacko was reconnected to the grid on Wednesday after a 42-day regular annual overhaul, local media reported.

Croatian Deputy PM Expects Slight Economic Growth in Q1

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:11

Croatian deputy prime minister Branko Grcic said on Wednesday he expects a slight economic growth in the first quarter of 2015.

Bulgaria's Mini Maritsa Iztok Gets 25.6 Mln Euro Loan

Πεμ, 16 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:09

Bulgarian coal mining complex Mini Maritsa Iztok has signed a 50 million lev ($27.1 million/25.6 million euro) loan agreement with two banks, local media reported.

UNHCR Shock at Latest Deaths on Mediterranean - Rescue Capacity Needed More Urgently Than Ever

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:55

With a new and large-scale boat tragedy reported on the Mediterranean, UNHCR is today appealing afresh to governments across the region to prioritize the saving of lives, including by urgently expanding and upgrading search and rescue capacities.

ECB Dick - Tatorship Pushes Up European Shares

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 19:06

European shares rose Wednesday as European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi gave hints that the bank will bring its stimulus earlier than planned.

Greece Asked for Coherent List of Reforms Before Riga Summit

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 15:48

As Greece is fast approaching the end of April deadline set by the 20 February Eurozone agreement for concluding a new reform plan, EU Commission Vice President, Valdis Dombrovskis noted that Eurogroup ministers will not approve aid payments to Greece on 24 April during their informal meeting in Riga.

TAP Contracts Albanian - Italian JV to Build Access Roads Bridges in Albania

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 15:12

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project company said on Tuesday it has selected a joint venture formed by Albania's Gener 2 and Italy's Sicilsaldo for the construction and rehabilitation of access roads and bridges in Albania.

Serinus Energy to Complete Testing of Romanian Well in Days

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 15:11

Oil and gas exploration company Serinus Energy said on Tuesday testing is currently underway on the Moftinu-1002bis well in Romania, with results expected within the next several days.

Bulgaria's N-Plant Shuts Down Unit for Planned Repairs

Τετ, 15 Απριλίου 2015 - 15:09

The operator of Bulgaria's sole nuclear power plant in Kozloduy said it shut down one of the plant's two 1,000-megawatt (MW) units for planned annual repairs.

New Diplomacy Forges Stronger Energy Ties for the Americas

Τρι, 14 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:35

Energy costs for Central American economies are impeding national development, US PresidentBarack Obamasaid as US and Canadian leaders called for stronger ties in the regional energy sector to help with economic development in the Western Hemisphere.

FYROM’s ELEM Activates Slovenia's Riko 5.6 Mln Euro Guarantees for HPP Project

Τρι, 14 Απριλίου 2015 - 18:27

FYROM state-owned power producer ELEM said on Thursday it has activated bank guarantees worth 5.6 million euro ($6 million) provided by Slovenia's Riko after the company failed to meet its contractual obligations on the construction of a 36.4 MW hydro power plant (HPP), operated by ELEM.