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Bulgarian prosecutors: No indictments after Belene-linked raid

September 23, 2013February 11, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Belene, energy

Bulgaria’s prosecutor’s office said on September 23 that it has not pressed charges, at this stage, in its investigation of

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian prosecutors raid offices as part of Belene investigation

September 20, 2013February 11, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Belene, energy

Bulgarian prosecutors and law enforcement raided 17 properties in four Bulgarian cities and towns on September 20 as part of

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Business 

Azerbaijan signs deals to sell Shah Deniz gas to European consumers

September 20, 2013September 20, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff energy

The consortium developing the Shah Deniz 2 gas field on Azerbaijan’s shelf in the Caspian Sea signed contracts to sell

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Europe 

Romanian court rejects local councils’ decision to ban shale gas prospecting

September 18, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, Romania

A decision by several local councils in the Vaslui County to ban exploration and exploitation of shale gas within their

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Europe 

Romania hints at foreign interests behind anti gold mining and shale gas protests

September 18, 2013February 11, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, Romania

Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta said on September 17 2013 that he has information that foreign interests are seeking to

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Bulgaria 

CEZ Bulgaria announces electricity service interruptions in Sofia until September 25

August 26, 2013February 11, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Sofia

Electricity distribution company CEZ Bulgaria said on August 26 that ongoing work on a new 110kV line in Sofia could

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Europe 

Cypriot-Israeli gas synergy ‘mutually beneficial’

August 9, 2013August 9, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Cyprus, energy

The official invitation by President Anastasiades to the Israeli government to use the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility that will

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian utilities regulator approves second electricity prices cut this year

July 30, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (SEWRC) said that it approved the proposed electricity price cuts that will go

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Business 

Privatization plan of Greek Public Power Corporation unveiled

July 26, 2013July 26, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, Greece

The Greek government has unveiled details of a plan to privatize the Public Power Corporation. The privatization is part of

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