EU Passes Belarus Sanctions
The European Union passed a series of stringent sanctions against Belarus this morning amid growing anger from the international community over the former Soviet republic’s increasingly pariah status.
China to Create Economic Zones Near Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
China plans to create two economic zones along its border with Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
$3.5 Billion to Update Ukraine's Gas Lines
It would cost at least $3.5 billion to update the natural gas transmission network through Ukraine, an official at state utility Naftogaz said from Kiev.
China to Set Up Free Trade Zones With Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
China is planning to establish two free trade zones in regions bordering Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Chinese ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Wan Kaiwan was quoted as saying by the Kyrgyz 24.kg news agency on Monday.
International Energy Agency appeals to Russia: please join us
Director of oil consumers' organisation makes bold invitation to major producer in bid to settle dispute over responsibility for high fuel prices
U.S. ambassador: we support Lithuania's national energy independence strategy
The U.S. Westinghouse Electric Company wants to invest in the Visaginas nuclear power plant because America supports Lithuania's aspirations to gain energy independence, U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne Derse said.
Brussels urges Bulgaria to comply with three EU directives
The European Commission has urged Bulgaria to implement the bloc's directive on waste management, ensure full compliance with the rules on public procurement contracts and promote the use of energy efficient vehicles.
Bulgaria seeks new delay for Belene nuclear deal
Bulgaria has asked Russia to give it until October, an additional three months, to decide whether or not to go ahead with its Belene nuclear power project, Economy and Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Friday
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