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Rosneft to Take Over Itera Completely
Russian oil producer Rosneft has taken over gas corporation Itera completely and now wants to compete against energy giant Gazprom.
July 2, 2013
Snowden Applies For Asylum in Austria
Former US intelligence official Edward Snowden has applied for asylum in several countries, among them Austria, according to WikiLeaks.
July 2, 2013
Putin Offers Snowden Right to Stay
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered fugitive IT specialist Edward Snowden a right to stay as long as he will not further harm the US.
July 1, 2013
Rosneft to Supply China Over 25 Years
Russia’s Rosneft agreed to double oil supplies to China, in a deal worth $ 270bn.
June 24, 2013
Russia: Putin Changes Personnel at Ministry of Economics
In the light of the menancing recession, Russian president Vladimir Putin has reorganized the leaders of economic policy-makers.
June 24, 2013
Russia to Improve Relations to China
Russia turns its back on Europe and starts focusing on Asia instead in regard to oil export.
June 21, 2013
Macedonia to Join South Stream Pipeline Project
Contracts will be signed next week in St. Peterburg.
June 12, 2013
Russia: Gazprom Looking for Alternative Markets
After 40 years of a surge in revenues, Russian energy giant Gazprom has to face turbulent times in Europe.
June 3, 2013
Rosneft to Take Over Itera
According to a newspaper report, Rosneft intends to take over Russia’s second biggest gas supplier Itera for around € 2.3bn.
May 28, 2013
Czech Republic: Russia to Offer Significant Investments in Return for Temelin Tender
Czech Prime Minister Necas emphasized on the transparency of the decision.
May 28, 2013
Serbia to Receive Russian Support in South Stream Project
Russia to provide € 1.7bn for construction of South Stream gas pipeline project in Serbia.
May 27, 2013
Rosneft: Ambitious Plans
Russion oil producer intends to increase its shareholder value by 60 % in the next two years.
April 26, 2013
Putin: Stimulus Package for Russian Economy
Because of the present stagnation Putin demands a stimulus package for Russian economy.
April 22, 2013
Gazprom to Be Joined By Shell
Russian energy giant Gazprom and British-Dutch oil producer Shell announced cooperation.
April 9, 2013
Russia to Contribute to Cyprus Aid-Package
President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will contribute to rescue-package for Cyprus.
April 8, 2013
Cyprus: Finance Minister Steps Down
According to reports by the media, Finance Minister of Cyprus, Michael Sarris will be replaced.
April 2, 2013
Medvedev Vexed Over EU
In case the government will not come to conclusion how to generate the required money (€ 5.8bn), the ECB will cut off the money supply for Cyprus’ ramshackle banks.
March 25, 2013
Russia Wants Berezovsky’s Heritage
After the death of Kremlin critic Boris Berezovsky, Russia wants to grab the former entreprenuer’s assets.
March 25, 2013
Exiled Russian Tycoon Boris Berezovsky Found Dead
Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has died, it was reported today. The exiled businessman, who last year lost a multibillion-pound High Court fight with Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, was found dead at his home in Surrey.
March 23, 2013
Russia Enhances Oil Supply to China
Experts describe the dealings as a community of purpose rather than a sign of improved relations.
March 23, 2013
Cyprus: Negotiations About “Plan B“ Today
After days of negotiations in Moscow, Cyprian Finance Minister had to return empty-handed. Talks about “plan B” will continue today.
March 22, 2013
Medvedev: Harsh Criticism For EU At Conference in Poland
At a two day’s international press convention for EU journalists, Russian Prime Minister Medvedev has highlighted the improved political and economic interaction between Russia and Poland. However, he critized the EU on its Cyprus-politics.
March 21, 2013
Cyprus: No Hope in Sight Yet
It is still uncertain if an agreement with Russia about the sale of gas fields can be found. President of the EU commission has joined the talks in Moscow.
March 20, 2013
Cyprus Appeals for Help to Russia
In a vote on Tuesday the government has decided not to use the private money of Cyprus‘ citizens to help bail out the banks. After the rejection, the EU aid package is now off. Cyprus hopes rest on Russia at this point.
March 20, 2013
Russia: Former Economy Minister To Become New Governor Of Central Bank
Former economy minister Elvira Nabiullina will take over the post of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) Governor.
March 14, 2013
Novomatic Returns to Russia
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer intends to cooperate with a Russian casino operator after it had to pull out of the country in 2009.
May 23, 2011
Putin: Gas pipeline Nabucco with "little chance of success"
Putin gives the competition project of the South Stream gas pipeline little chance of being realized, because as of now, Nabucco has no suppliers.
September 8, 2010
