Grybauskaite calls for a pause in construction of nuclear plant in Lithuania
President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite praised this government's efforts in reforming the energy sector, but due to unfavourable international situation she called for a pause in attempts of building a new nuclear power plant in Lithuania
Turkey's first nuclear power plant to cost 20 bln USD
Turkey's first nuclear power plant, expected to be licensed by the end of 2011, would cost around 20 billion U.S. dollars, local media reported Wednesday.
Senate argues merits of nuclear treaty with Russia
President Barack Obama took a step toward a major foreign policy accomplishment as the Senate began debate on a U.S.-Russia nuclear pact.
Ukraine's Tymoshenko questioned over corruption
Prosecutors in Ukraine have opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, she said Wednesday, accusing them of a "political witch hunt."
India seeks communication, telecom security pact with US
India is exploring a communications and telecoms security pact with United States, that will enable both countries share and standardize procedures to evaluate mobile phone networks, cooperate on encryption details and put in place a mechanisms to check softwares before it is used.
Belarus nuclear power plant 'worries' Lithuania
Plans by Belarus to build a nuclear power plant 50 kilometres away from Vilnius are a worry for Lithuania, the country's foreign minister, Audronius Ažubalis, told EurActiv in an exclusive interview.
Bulgaria to Have New Rennewable Energy Act
Bulgaria's new Renewable Energy source act will be ready in two weeks, the country's Energy Minister has stated.
Turkmens Open New Gas Export Market After Agreement on Trans-Afghan Pipe
Turkmenistan has moved closer to opening another market for its natural gas reserves after signing an agreement for a pipeline to India via Afghanistan.
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