The liquidation of LEO LT, the returning of the VST to the state, the structural transformation of the electricity sector – the Government names core energy activities. The annual report prepared by the Government of Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius points out that the previous Government was implementing the energy strategy that did not comply with the situation.

• April 16, 2010

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that he and Barack Obama have "changed the atmosphere" in Russian-U.S. ties, but demanded more American support on issues from the economy to Afghan drugs.

• April 15, 2010

Russia emerged from a decade of post-Soviet economic and political turmoil to reassert itself as a world power.

• April 15, 2010

Turkey is planning to sell bonds on international markets for the second time in a month as it takes advantage of lower interest costs for emerging markets as economies recover.

• April 14, 2010

Ousted Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev says that he is ready to resign as long as his security is guaranteed. Meanwhile, the head of the security services agrees to guarantee safe passage. The statements may point to a resolution of the tensions that have gripped the country after a bloody uprising

• April 14, 2010

Ousted President Bakiyev addressed supporters in Kyrgyzstan on Monday, the first time he had been seen since fleeing violent protests last week. He warned of "further bloodshed" should his opponents attempt to seize him.

• April 12, 2010

Thousands of mourners attend funeral ceremonies for some of the nearly 80 people killed in an uprising against the president.

• April 10, 2010

The euro rebounds and stocks rise as reports suggest EU leaders have agreed details of a plan to rescue debt-ridden Greece.

• April 10, 2010