Turkey is among countries that were invited by Iran on Tuesday to visit key nuclear facilities, officials said, while noting that the invitation was conveyed to Turkey’s permanent representative to the UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna.

• Date: 06.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 06.01.2011  |  Energy  |  from todayszaman.com

At the risk of angering its close ally the US but while safeguarding its own national interests, Turkey has been developing its ties with neighboring Iran while making intense efforts to end a lengthy stalemate between the international community and Tehran over its nuclear ambitions.

• Date: 06.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 06.01.2011  |  Energy  |  from todayszaman.com

The Polish president's visit to Russia on the anniversary of last year's deadly plane crash depends on how the two states proceed with the investigation into causes of the tragedy, an adviser said

• Date: 05.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 05.01.2011  |  External Relations  |  from trend.az

The first leader of independent Belarus is calling for sanctions against his successor, Alexander Lukashenko.  

• Date: 05.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 05.01.2011  |  External Relations  |  from sofiaecho.com

Nine years ago, Namik Tan wrapped up his last tour of duty in Washington as first counselor at the Turkish Embassy and flew back to Ankara. Barely two weeks later, Muslim terrorists drove planes through the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

• Date: 05.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 05.01.2011  |  External Relations  |  from washdiplomat.com

Estonia starts the new year with a new currency and aspirations for greater integration with Europe though the switch, coming after a troublous year for the euro zone and the euro, calls into question the wisdom and timing of Estonia's membership.

• Date: 04.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 04.01.2011  |  External Relations  |  from cri.cn

Iran has invited Russia, China, the European Union and its allies among the Arab and developing world to tour its nuclear sites, in an apparent move to gain support ahead of a new round of talks with six world powers.

• Date: 04.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 04.01.2011  |  Energy  |  from sbs.com.au

Iran will export 70MW of electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan this Iranian year (which ends on March 20).

• Date: 03.01.2011  |  Published on EGF: 03.01.2011  |  Energy  |  from zeenews.com