Russia launches world's 1st nuclear fuel bank of low enriched uranium
The world's first nuclear fuel bank of low enriched uranium (LEU) was officially launched in Russia on Friday, which aspiring nations could use for nuclear reactors instead of making it themselves.
Belarus looks east and west as presidential elections approach
Russia has been putting the squeeze on Belarus, trying to get a foothold in the Belarusan economy, and presidential elections there this Sunday could prove to be a significant moment in that quest.
Turkmenistan, Iran to hold energy talks in Tehran
Turkmen delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Baymurad Hojamuhammedov will discuss issues of cooperation in oil and gas industry in Tehran (Iran) on Saturday, the official Turkmen source said.
Oil, gas and much more drive Ukraine, Kazakhstan relations
There are at least three things most people know about Kazakhstan, even if its name blends with many other “stan” countries in Central Asia: The film “Borat,” oil and gas and the world’s largest space launch center.
Lithuanian top officials will visit Azerbaijan
Lithuania intends to develop cooperation with Azerbaijan during its OSCE chairmanship.
Yanukovych: Ukraine and Latvia need joint logistics centers
"Ukraine is carrying out major reforms, which will provide important support for business activities in our country," emphasized visiting Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych at yesterday's Latvian-Ukrainian Business Forum.
Grybauskaite calls for a pause in construction of nuclear plant in Lithuania
President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite praised this government's efforts in reforming the energy sector, but due to unfavourable international situation she called for a pause in attempts of building a new nuclear power plant in Lithuania
Turkey's first nuclear power plant to cost 20 bln USD
Turkey's first nuclear power plant, expected to be licensed by the end of 2011, would cost around 20 billion U.S. dollars, local media reported Wednesday.
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