Bulgarian Nuclear Plant among Safest in Europe
The management of the Nuclear Regulatory Agency presented Thursday Bulgaria's national report on stress tests at the Nuclear Power Plant, NPP, "Kozloduy" and for the NPP "Belene" project.
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan sign contract for gas supply in 2012
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan signed a contract to supply natural gas to Tajikistan in 2012 on Thursday, a source in Uzbek government told Trend.
Iran backs Russian stance on nuclear dispute
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday that he backs Moscow's efforts to resolve the dispute over Tehran's nuclear drive diplomatically, the Kremlin said.
India, Saudi Arabia for strategic energy cooperation
Anand Sharma with Saudi Trade Minister New Delhi, Jan 4 : India and Saudi Arabia have decided to promote bilateral investment and joint ventures for boosting trade as well as services between the two countries.
Problems arise in US-Russian disarmament talks
Differences between the US and Russia over the follow-up to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty that expires on December 5 are greater than previously disclosed, Russia media reported Thursday.
Belarus restricts internet access
A new law in Belarus will restrict access to foreign websites and force internet clubs and cafes to report users visiting sites registered abroad.
Iran: France urges Europe to impose oil embargo on Iran
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé (pictured) has urged European countries to agree to an oil embargo on Iran by the end of January, saying he has “no doubt” Tehran is pursuing the development of nuclear arms.
Russia, Ukraine arm-wrestling over pipelines
In a sign of mounting Russian pressure on Ukraine to share its pipeline network, Gazprom's chief executive has warned that procrastination in talks would result in a bad deal for Kyiv as construction of a competing pipeline would lead to a price slump.
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