Latvian president reassures on nuke power
A reassuring word about the dangers posed to the U.S. and Europe by radiation from Japan came from an unlikely source Sunday _ the president of a Baltic Sea nation who, as a young Red Army medic, witnessed firsthand the horrors of the world's worst nuclear accident.
Uzbekistan to hold elections to self governing bodies
The Council of Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan (the Upper House of the parliament) adopted a resolution on the holding of elections of aksakals and their advisors to self governing bodies in May-June 2011.
Ukraine to start gas transportation system upgrade in summer
The first stage of a program to modernize Ukraine's gas transportation system with international participation will be launched in June, Energy and Coal Industry Minister Yuriy Boyko said.
Fears hit EU nuclear plans, boost gas prospects
Japan's nuclear crisis will speed the elimination of nuclear power from some European countries and render many planned projects too risky, ultimately increasing Europe's dependence on gas.
Japan Disaster Pressures Asia Prices
Japan's natural and nuclear disasters could worsen an inflation problem already looming over Asia's fast-growing economies.
Bulgaria has potential to attract Azerbaijani investors
It is in Azerbaijan’s interest to develop cooperation with Bulgaria not only in the energy sector, but also in the sectors of agriculture, education and healthcare, where Bulgaria has broad experience, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador in Sofia Emil Kerimov told journalists, Standart newspaper reported
IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant
The U.N. nuclear watchdog suggested Japan consider widening an evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant as French President Nicolas Sarkozy was due to arrive on Thursday, the first leader to visit since a devastating earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.
Gold Mining in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a land-locked country in Central Asia, and was once a member of the former Soviet Union. The country hosts impressive mineral reserves, including gold, copper, molybdenum, silver, zinc and uranium. The mineral sector has been the country's main economic engine, its most significant resource being gold.
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