Democrats Demand Clarity over Bulgaria, Russia Energy Talks
The Bulgarian Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have requested a meeting with the Energy Minister Traicho Traikov in order to discuss the energy negotiations between Bulgaria and Russia.
China to build new nuclear power plant: state media
China has approved plans to build a nuclear power plant in the southwestern region of Guangxi, state media reported Monday, as Beijing makes good on a pledge to boost renewable energy sources.
Pakistan defends civilian nuclear cooperation with China
Pakistan on Monday defended its civilian nuclear cooperation with China to build two nuclear reactors and said the plants will be open to the inspection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Russia, Ukraine to consider joint atomic project
Russian and Ukrainian experts will discuss setting up a joint nuclear generation project on Tuesday, Ukraine's major energy company said.
Cold War remnants evident in Russia's influence in Cyprus
Their close relationship is a boon to Russia's trade economy as well as oligarchs looking to stash ill-gotten cash. Ties with Moscow are strengthened by Cypriots' skepticism of the U.S.
World parliaments criticize Israel, Turkey
Representatives of world parliaments criticized Israel, Turkey, Cambodia and 18 other countries for their treatment of lawmakers.
Who will take Turkey into the EU?
U.S. President Barack Obama recently partly blamed the European Union for supposedly driving Turkey away from the West by stalling the country's EU accession.
A Treasure Trove in the Baltic Sea
While environmentalists are sharply opposed to the construction of the new Baltic Sea pipeline, archaeologists are delighted. The massive Nord Stream project to bring natural gas from Russia to Germany has uncovered dozens of shipwrecks and other historic artifacts.
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