Enefit begins pilot period for electricity supply to Latvian households
Enefit, the Latvian subsidiary of Estonian energy producer Eesti Energia, has begun a pilot period for electricity supply to Latvian households, taking advantage of the open energy market, the business portal Nozare.lv was informed by Enefit Chairman Aivars Tihane.
'Wild capitalism' destroying habitats in Bulgaria
Environmentalists have called on the EU to take action against widespread destruction of protected natural habitats in Bulgaria caused by the construction of tourist resorts, golf courses and ski slopes, sand and gravel extraction and intensive wood production. Without action, they warn, the situation could be repeated in Romania and future EU member states.
China is Kyrgyzstan's important strategic partner on international arena -- Kyrgyz FM
China is Kyrgyzstan's important strategic partner on the international arena, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbayev said in an interview with Xinhua ahead of his visit to China starting on Wednesday.
Turkish PM defines 'state' of terror talks
Denying claims that the ruling government bargained with a terrorist group to boost support for the upcoming referendum, PM Erdoğan has said any negotiations would go through the state.
Private military firms likely to stay in Iraq, Afghanistan despite criticism
President Hamid Karzai says he wants them out of Afghanistan, while US President Barack Obama is planning to use them in Iraq to supplant withdrawn US combat troops. So how open to abuse are private military companies?
Nabucco Plans Georgian, Iraqi Gas Feeder Pipelines; Avoids Iran
Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH plans to supply the natural-gas transmission route to Europe with links to Turkey’s borders with Georgia and Iraq and has decided against a link to the country’s border with Iran.
Ukrainian president says wants more powers
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich called on Tuesday for constitutional reform that would strengthen his powers and enable him to push through tough economic reform.
Russian Nuclear Reactor Chief Leaves a Puzzle
As Iran began fuelling its first nuclear power plant in the southern city of Bushehr, remarks by the Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom's chief Sergei Kiriyenko that it was a "big international project" continued to puzzle political observers.
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