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Merkel Queen - Varoufakis and Tsipras Kings of Google Search Trends

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:45

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.

Racism in Europe: The Greece and Norway Cases

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:45

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

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

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 19:24

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.

Croatia's Luka Rijeka Partners to Woo Oil Gas Exploration Cos

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 17:40

Croatian sea port operator Luka Rijeka, said on Monday it has initiated an alliance of local companies from the port, ship-building and maritime sectors to offer a comprehensive range of services to oil and gas platform operators and exploration firms in the Adriatic Sea.

Chevron Gives Up Shale Gas Exploration Ops in Romania

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 17:37

U.S. group Chevron Corp on Monday confirmed reports that it has given up itsshale gasexploration operations in Romania in order topursueother investment opportunities.

AES ContoGlobal Owe Bulgaria΄s Mini Maritsa Iztok Total 87 Mln Euro

Τρι, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 17:33

US companies AES and ContourGlobal, which operate two thermal power plants (TPPs) in Bulgaria, owe state-owned mining complex Mini Maritsa Iztok a combined 140 - 170 million levs ($81 - 99 million/72 - 87 million euro) in overdue payments, Bulgaria's energy minister said.

European Investment Bank Awards Loans of €77 Bn

Δευ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 16:15

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 - 16:14

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 - 15:58

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.

Romania 's Transelectrica Plans to Invest 283 Mln Lei (64 Mln Euro) in 2015

Δευ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 15:51

Romanian power grid operator Transelectrica, said it plans investments worth about 283 million lei($72 million/64million euro) this year, mainly in grid upgrades and expansion, IT andtelecommunications.

Serbia Energy Community Agree on Srbijagas Unbundling

Δευ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 15:48

The Serbian government and the Energy Community,a Vienna-based international energy policy organization, have agreed on an action plan for the unbundling of state-owned gas monopoly Srbijagas, the Energy Community said on Friday.

Bosnia’s 2014 Gross Electricity Production Drops 7.6% on Lower Hydro Output

Δευ, 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 15:46

Bosnia’s gross electricity output fell 7.6% to 15,680 GWh in 2014 when the country grappled with the fallout from heavy floods, data of the country's statistics office indicated on Friday.

No Discount: SOCAR Open to Selling TAP Stake to Greece

Παρ, 20 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 - 18:54

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.