Strong support for Iran's economy by China and Russia
The Russian -Iranian relationship lies very much in the development of international issues elsewhere in the world. At the moment, Russia and Iran have a mutual need to maintain their relationship and to play up its importance in order to protect the territorial status and exertinfluence with other neighbouring states.
Bulgaria Hopes to Get Belene Nuclear Plant Consultant by Sept
The Bulgarian Energy Holding is expected to pick a consultant to help it decide how to proceed and attract new investors for the planned Belene nuclear power plant by September, the energy minister has said.
Dash for Gas Raises Environmental Worries
American politicians often extol natural gas as abundant, cleaner-burning than other fossil fuels, and domestically produced, unlike Middle Eastern oil. But the process of extracting it is raising concerns among people with wells in their backyards.
Polish FM on tour of Caucasus and Central Asia
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski leaves Poland on Monday for a tour of Georgia, Armenia and Kazakhstan.
Bulgarian PM Upbeat about South Stream Pipeline Profits
Bulgaria stands to benefit a lot from the construction of the South Stream gas transit pipeline, according to Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
Court annuls key Turkish reforms
Turkey's Constitutional Court annuls key parts of government-backed constitutional reforms.
Prime Minister Putin promised development of a oil center project in Chechnya
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin unveiled ambitious development goals for the volatile North Caucasus on Tuesday, promising 400,000 new jobs, an oil center in Chechnya and ski resorts stretching from the Black to the Caspian seas
Turkey's president looks beyond European myopia
Peering out of his aircraft window at the energy-rich lands of Central Asia 35,000 feet (10,000 metres) below, President Abdullah Gul wondered how opponents of Turkey's bid for EU membership could fail to see the big picture.
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