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Greece Blocks the Adoption of a Common Resolution on Russia

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 19:34

Greece blocked the adoption of a common resolution on Russia at the level of thepermanentrepresentatives to EU preparing the resolution for this afternoon's extraordinary meeting of Foreign Ministers.

EU Plans to Fight Online Terrorist Propaganda

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 19:34

The EU is planning to take steps to tackle terrorist use of the internet to gain support and publicity. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos says the EU intends to "enhance existing cooperation with the Internet industry and to strengthen the commitment of social media platforms to reduce illegal content online."

Shell Cuts Spending But Pursues Arctic

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 19:22

Feeling the pinch of the sharp crude oil price drop,energy giant Royal Dutch Shell said on January 29 that it plans to cut spending by $15 billion.

Saudi Arabia Cannot Kill US Shale Production

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 19:16

The collapse in crude oil pricewas increased by the Saudi-led OPECdecision to maintain production in the face of an emerging glut of supply. It is no secret that Riyadh wanted to knock out higher-cost production, with the obvious target the US shale industry which, after increasing US oil production by about a third in four years, was reducing the oil market share of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Slovenia's ELES Awards Contracts to Three Local Cos for Electrotechnical Equipment

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 18:28

Slovenian state-owned power transmission system operator ELES has awarded four contracts to three local firms for the procurement of electrotechnical equipment worth a total of 604,000 euro ($683,000), a notice in the European Union’s procurement journal showed on Wednesday.

Bosnia’s Federation Sees 2015 Power Output Topping 9,450 GWh

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 18:25

The government of Bosnia’s Muslim-Croat Federation said on Wednesday it sees domestic electricity output at 9,459.6 GWh in 2015, while power consumption is seen at 9,279.9 GWh.

Romania's Oil Terminal Signs Services Deal With Petrotel Lukoil Refinery

Πεμ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 18:21

Romanian cargo handling companyOil Terminal, said on Wednesday it has signed a deal estimated at 33.6million lei ($8.6 million/7.5 million euro) with local refinery Petrotel Lukoil forservices to be provided by the terminal in 2015.

First EU - Greece Clash Over Ukraine

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 16:05

Greece objects to the Statement of the Heads of State or Government published today by the European Council and is accusing the Council as well as EEAS and Federica Mogherini for proceeding without Greece's consent, just minutes after the new Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras took office in Athens.

Greece Might Block Fresh EU Sanctions Against Russia

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:54

No decision on new sanctions against Russia will be taken at the extraordinaryEU Foreign Affairs Council on Thursday.

Greece Does Not Agree With Spirit of Sanction Against Russia Dpt. Foreign Minister

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:46

“We do not agree with the spirit of the sanctions against Russia, which has adverse repercussions not only in agriculture as far as the economy of our country is concerned, but also more generally," Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs Nikos Chountis said in an interview with ANA-MPA, the semi-official Greek news agency.

Bosnia’s 11-Mo Electricity Output Totals 13,312 GWh

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:12

Bosnia’s net electricity output totalled 13,312 GW in the first eleven months of 2014, data of the country's statistics office indicated on Tuesday.

Romanian Antitrust Body Fines Four Drilling Cos for Rigging Romgaz Tenders

Τετ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2015 - 15:10

Romania's competition council said on Tuesday it has fined four local drilling companies a combined 13 million lei ($3.3 million/2.9 million euro) for agreeing beforehand on bids to be placed in tenders organised by state-controlled natural gas producer Romgaz.