Sunday’s approval of constitutional reforms in a nationwide referendum indicates the Turkish nation’s will to live in a freer and more democratic environment in compliance with European Union standards, according to the country’s foreign minister.

• Date: 14.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 14.09.2010  |  External Relations  |  from hurriyetdailynews.com

Belarus has scheduled a presidential election for December 19. Incumbent Alexander Lukashenko, whom Washington dubs "Europe's last dictator" is widely expected to seek a fourth term.

• Date: 14.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 14.09.2010  |  Markets  |  from Deutsche Welle

Meanwhile, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin also showed up noticeably during a recent inspection tour of the Far East region as an indication of the resolve of the Russian central authorities to attach importance to the region's development.

• Date: 14.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 14.09.2010  |  External Relations  |  from People's Daily

The president of Kazakhstan is expected to discuss with his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday the resumption of Kazakh oil transit via Ukraine to Europe.

• Date: 14.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 14.09.2010  |  Energy  |  from rian.ru

India's new nuclear liability law has been a disappointment in the US but it is faring no better with Russia, a country with which India's civil nuclear cooperation deal extends way beyond just supply of reactors. In fact, Moscow is now looking for an "official clarification" from the government on the law, recently passed by Parliament, which leaves a window open for making suppliers of raw material and equipment liable for damages in case of an accident.

• Date: 13.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 13.09.2010  |  Energy  |  from timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Paralyzing attacks on a vulnerable nation's web-connected electronic command, control and information systems are now a fact of life in our cyber-dependent world. Estonia and Georgia became victims of that modern menace in 2007 and 2008 when critical government systems were taken down by anonymous hackers who probably worked for Russia. The Georgia attacks coincided with a Russian invasion.

• Date: 13.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 13.09.2010  |  External Relations  |  from postandcourier.com

Steel prices in China rose this week, with the steel supply expected to tighten after a large number of steel mills were ordered to cut or shut down production as part of a Chinese government's efficiency drive.

• Date: 13.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 13.09.2010  |  Energy  |  from pr-inside.com

Wildfires returned to Russia, sweeping through several villages in Siberia and burning down more than 400 homes.

• Date: 09.09.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.09.2010  |  Markets  |  from telegraph.co.uk