Russia warns against 'catastrophic' Iran strike
Russia has warned a strike against Iran could have "catastrophic" consequences and urged leaders not to rush into any conclusions after this week's failed mission by UN nuclear experts.
Europe rises on Greek hopes; Asia mostly up
European stock markets rose yesterday on confidence that a new bailout for Greece will finally be approved while sentiment got a boost from the latest Chinese move to ease credit.
Swedbank expects inflation to grow in Estonia
Consumer prices increased by 0.7% in January in Estonia compared to the previous month. Swedish bank Swedbank experts forecast that the inflation would continue growth in coming months, albeit, at a slower pace. The bank predicts that the price index would decrease in Lithuania in 2012, Swedbank said in a statement.
Bulgaria Renews Electricity Exports
Bulgaria is set to renew on Tuesday its electricity exports that it stopped due to the severe winter conditions in the country.
US-North Korea hold talks for first time since Kim Jong-un
The US is looking for signs the new leader is ready to stop the country's nuclear programme and return to international negotiations, known as the six-party talks, analysts say.
Russia offers Ukraine 10 pct gas discount
Russia has offered Ukraine a 10 percent discount on gas supplies on the condition that Kiev scraps plans to drastically cut its imports, Kommersant Ukraine newspaper reported on Monday, citing a source close to the talks.
Kyrgyz, Russian presidents to discuss cooperation
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev will pay a working visit to Russia on Feb.23-25, Russian presidential press-service reported on Monday.
Azerbaijan’s essential role in future EU energy security
“There needs to be a significant Azerbaijani gas supply to Europe, and that will enhance European energy security and position Azerbaijan as a major player in the international arena”
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