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Presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran made statements for the press Political and military events

2016-02-28 14:07:41
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Baku, February 23, AZERTAC Following a ceremony of signing documents, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani have made statements for the press. Statement by President Ilham Aliyev: -

‘We are 5,000 signatures away from saving Caspian Seal’ Ecosystem

2016-02-28 14:11:06
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TEHRAN — “We are 5,000 signatures away from banning hunting Caspian Seal,” said Mohammad Darvish, an official with the Department of Environment. “As specified by the United Nations

Legal Status of Caspian Sea Legal Issues

2016-02-28 22:33:33
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Legal Status of Caspian Sea Introduction The Caspian Sea is the biggest enclosed body of water on Earth, having an even larger area than that of the American Great Lakes or that of Lake Victoria in East Africa. The length of the

International Law and Concers of the Caspian Sea Region Legal Issues

2016-02-28 22:28:17
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Introduction The tragedy of the commons dates all the back to Aristotle. It is the story of humans depleting and destroying the free gifts of the world. There have been many incidences of other commons being destroyed like, the Black Sea,

Caspian Sea Region: Legal Issues Legal Issues

2016-02-29 18:24:56
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CASPIAN SEA ISSUES Questions surrounding the legal status of the Caspian Sea have hindered--but not stopped--further development of the Sea's mineral resources. Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the independence of three new countries

Heavy: Caspian Turtles Are Polluted by Toxic Lead, Mercury and Cadmium Ecosystem

2016-02-29 19:45:01
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Two and a half years ago Iran sent out a pretty serious warning to the people living along the Caspian Sea: don’t swim or bathe in its waters. The sea, officials said, is heavily polluted with crude oil

BP to select areas for drilling in shallow waters of Caspian Sea Energy

2016-02-29 23:14:48
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BP Azerbaijan, which is the operator of the Shallow Water Absheron Peninsula (SWAP) Contract Area, has published the report on the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the 3D seismic survey within the contract area. The 3D seismic

Turkmenistan's resort city to host regional workshop Environment

2016-02-29 23:18:44
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The workshop entitled "Caspian Sea - Sustainable Development and Management" will be held in Turkmenistan's resort city Avaza March 7-18, the Turkmen government said Feb. 27. The purpose of the workshop is to further develop the cooperation of the

Iran calls for reconsideration of Nabucco gas pipeline Energy

2016-03-02 18:39:30
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By Farhad Daneshvar – Trend: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has called on to reconsider the eliminated Nabucco West project. “Proposal for the Nabucco gas pipeline was partially eliminated after imposing sanctions against Iran and now with the

The Caspian Sea: A Quest for Environmental Security Legal Issues

2016-03-06 22:08:58
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The Caspian Sea: A Quest for Environmental Security This volume is based on the presentations and deliberations of an Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) "Caspian Sea: A Quest for Environmental Security" that was held on March 15-19, 1999, in Venice (Italy). The

Aquatic Invasions in the Black, Caspian, and Mediterranean Seas Legal Issues

2016-03-06 22:16:04
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Aquatic Invasions in the Black, Caspian, and Mediterranean Seas The present volume contains the presentations of a NATO advanced Research Workshop (ARW) entitled “The invasion of the Black, Mediterranean and Caspian Seas by the American Ctenophore, Mnemiopsis leidyi Agassiz: a multidisciplinary

Once more on the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline Energy

2016-03-08 22:51:08
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Diplomatic attention has intensified on the project of the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCGP) while both obstacles to and incentives for its realization increase. Turkmenistan's commitment to the project may be inferred from the finally completed construction of its East-West Pipeline

FAO acknowledges contract with JAICA to revitalize Lake Orumiyeh Environment

2016-03-10 00:26:51
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Tehran, March 9, IRNA – FAO Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to the Economic Cooperation Organization Serge Nakouzi on Wednesday acknowledged a contract with Japan International Cooperation Agency to revitalize Lake Orumiyeh. The plan

4th Global Forum in Baku opens Political and military events

2016-03-10 15:31:17
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The 4th Global Baku Forum titled 'Towards a Multipolar World' has started in Baku today. Its opening is attended by the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and the vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation,

The Political Consequences Of Iran And Azerbaijan’s Energy Agreements Political and military events

2016-03-11 14:14:01
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On February 23, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited Tehran, where he met with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani. Notably, the two presidents signed 11 memoranda of understanding (MoU) across several areas of cooperation, including energy, the economy and transport (IRNA,

Keppel FELS to deliver fifth accommodation vessel to Floatel Energy

2016-03-11 14:21:21
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Keppel FELS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is on track to deliver a fifth high-specification accommodation semisubmersible (semi) to Floatel International Ltd (Floatel) on time, on budget and with a perfect safety record.

Challenges and opportunities for managing the Caspian Hyrcanian Forests Environment

2016-03-14 13:11:49
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Farnaz Heidari TEHRAN — Human-induced warming of the climate is expected to continue throughout the 21st century and beyond. Our climate is influenced significantly by changes in atmospheric

Iran finalizes studies for transferring Caspian Sea water to central country Environment

2016-03-14 15:13:26
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By Fatih Karimov - Trend: Primary studies of a project to carry water from the Caspian Sea to central Iran are concluded, Hamid Chitchian, Iran’s energy minister said. The project will be implemented after coordination with the Environment Protection Organization, Chitchian said,

THE LEGAL REGIME OF THE CASPIAN SEA: VIEWS OF THE LITTORAL STATES Legal Issues

2016-03-14 15:21:53
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by Farid Rauf oglu Shafiyev The Caspian Sea is the largest closed water body in the world and is surrounded by five states--Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan. It has an area of 440,000 square kilometers with an ultra-depth of 1,025

Past Penalties Deter Investors From Post-Sanctions Iran Investment

2016-03-20 22:37:46
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Iran will receive only a fraction of the $500 billion it needs to modernize its infrastructure because foreign banks are still unwilling to risk penalties from the U.S. Treasury, a major domestic construction company said. “The projects are there, they are

Transportation Of Compressed Natural Gas Across Caspian Sea: Pros And Cons – Analysis Energy

2016-03-22 16:25:47
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By Prof. Dr. Rovshan Ibrahimov* Dr. Vassilios Sitaras recently published a policy brief for CCEE titled “Transporting Gas Across the Caspian: A New Option”, proposing an alternative method for delivering natural gas from Turkmenistan across the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan and

Topaz Energy and Marine Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2015 Energy

2016-03-22 16:38:50
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Dubai, UAE - Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2015 (in the following referred to as "the period"). Business Highlights · Net Profit for the period was US$

Innovative power management solution links five oil rigs from single source Energy

2016-03-22 16:45:51
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Siemens UK & Ireland has helped develop an innovative and integrated power management system based upon its SIMATIC PCS 7 platform, which has been specified for use on a collection of five oil rigs situated in the Caspian Sea. Extreme operating

“Controlled Chaos” as an Instrument of Geopolitical Warfare and “Color Revolutions” Political and military events

2016-03-26 10:58:24
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Nowadays, a variety of means are being used in order to implement and extend the “controlled chaos” in the national economies and societies in the geopolitical struggle. The actor, who is using the tool, is maintaining the “controlled chaos” within

Topaz reports 63% decline in 2015 profit Energy

2016-03-28 01:13:31
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Profit at Topaz Energy and Marine dropped by 63 per cent last year, as it suffered from the oil price-driven industry slump. The Dubai-headquartered shipping company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Muscat-listed Renaissance Services, yesterday reported a drop of

Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) - Offshore Marine Support Services Investment

2016-03-28 01:15:38
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Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) is a world-class marine company, supporting oil and gas (O&G) offshore exploration, development and production activities for more than ten years. Core services include offshore safety standby, firefighting, supply, ice breaking and ice management, towing, offshore accommodation,

Litre Meter supplies CFF flowmeters to Shah Deniz fields Energy

2016-03-28 01:18:18
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UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter has supplied a large range of its popular VFF flowmeters for the Shah Deniz gas fields located in the Caspian Sea off Azerbaijan. The orders called for various specifications of meter, which were configured and

Greece sees TAP as major investment, significant geopolitical tool Energy

2016-03-29 00:36:08
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The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, a part of the Azerbaijan-initiated giant Southern Gas Corridor, is not just a major investment for Greece, but also a significant geopolitical tool for this country. Such a remark was made by TAP's country Manager for Greece, Rikard

WB to discuss Absheron lakes clean up Environment

2016-03-29 17:05:25
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Trend: The World Bank’s (WB) Board of Directors will discuss the “Absheron Lakes Cleanup and Rehabilitation” project on July 18, 2017, said the WB. The estimated cost of the project is $100 million, $85 million of which are

Topaz Energy and Marine Net $ 20.8m Profit Investment

2016-03-29 17:05:04
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Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2015. Business Highlights * Net Profit for the period was US$ 20.8m before exceptional items, impairment charge

Baku to host Int'l Food Industry Expo Investment

2016-03-30 02:08:25
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WorldFood Azerbaijan 2016, one of the most important and significant events in the region’s food industry, will take place from May 19-21 at Baku Expo Center. Over the years, the exhibition has established itself as a leading event in

Technical Announcement: USGS Assesses 39–54 Billion Metric Tons of Undiscovered Potash Resources in Central Asia Energy

2016-03-30 02:26:43
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The Central Asia Salt Basin of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan has the potential to contain between 39 and 54 billion metric tons of undiscovered potash resources, according to a global mineral resource assessment led by the U.S. Geological Survey

Why the Caviar-Producing American Paddlefish Is a Symbol of Luxury and Scarcity Fishing

2016-04-01 00:55:08
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Ever since relations between the United States and Iran grew strained after the Iranian revolution in 1979, as a nation, we have had limited access to the Caspian Sea, the sturgeon fish that reside there, and the roe contained in

Officials discuss offshore drilling regulations at Baku meeting Legal Issues

2016-04-01 00:58:23
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Maritime and transport officials, as well as representatives of the shipping industry, from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan today concluded a two-day seminar organised in the Azerbaijani capital Baku by the EU-funded transport programme TRACECA. The meeting discussed international regulations for

Aspen Institute Romania organized Bucharest Forum-Keystone Projects Investment

2016-04-01 01:20:01
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Aspen Institute Romania organized Bucharest Forum-Keystone Projects initiative dovetails with Romania long term economic and territorial development strategy, centered on designing concrete measures and projects that support the capacity of urban centers to generate growth and competitiveness. Bucharest Forum / Keystone

Astrakhan Shipbuilding Production Association delivers third tugboat of Project 35 Investment

2016-04-04 23:33:47
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Astrakhan Shipbuilding Production Association delivers third tugboat of Project 35 Astrakhan based shipyard, the Astrakhan Shipbuilding Production Association (ASPO, part of United Shipbuilding Corporation) has delivered the third tugboat of Project 35, the Jupiter, says press center of Caspian

“Convention on Caspian Sea status to serve for co-op of littoral states” Legal Issues

2016-04-05 16:38:00
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Speedy signing of the convention on the status of the Caspian Sea will contribute to cooperation of the littoral states, Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov said Apr.5. He made the remarks during the meeting of the special working group for

Legal status of Caspian Sea back on agenda Legal Issues

2016-04-06 23:33:02
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Baku hosted the next meeting of the special working group created at the level of deputy ministers to develop a convention on a legal status of the Caspian Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov, addressing the session on April

What I'm Learning From Walking 21,000 Miles Around the World Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-04-06 23:51:26
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By Paul Salopek My intercontinental ramble, called the Out of Eden Walk, is a storytelling project that aims to retrace the footsteps of the first anatomically modern humans who migrated out of Africa back in the Stone Age. I am plodding

Caspian Pipelines Safe for Now as War Risk Returns to Caucasus Energy

2016-04-07 23:31:54
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The resurgence of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenians poses little immediate risk to the key pipelines that link European markets to the Caspian Sea, according to analysts from London to Washington. In a region where risk is the norm, “these sorts

Fishing for vital company knowledge Fishing

2016-04-07 23:35:26
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Fishing for vital company knowledge Large building projects are delayed by all sorts of issues — money, employees who lack the right skills, public sentiment. But sometimes it is fish spawn, or great-crested newts. The deliverer of such bad news might

Caspian Sea littoral states eye economic cooperation Investment

2016-04-09 23:07:05
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Caspian Sea littoral states eye economic cooperation Trend: Deputy foreign ministers of the Caspian Sea littoral states have discussed expansion of economic cooperation at a meeting in Baku, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said. The Islamic Republic of Iran believes in the

Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Investment

2016-04-09 23:16:34
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Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Russian experts comment on the prospects for the realization of Iran's ambitious 'trans-Iranian' canal, which would run from the Caspian Sea to the Persian

Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Legal Issues

2016-04-09 23:32:02
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Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif voiced a hope for completion of work over the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea this year. "We hope we’ll

Turkmenistan advancing on South Asian gas market Energy

2016-04-09 23:39:08
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Turkmenistan advancing on South Asian gas market Trend: Despite skepticism of some experts regarding the progress of construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, which dates back to 2010, the deal started rolling. The State Concern 'Turkmengaz',

OIC Summit should send signals of unity to world Political and military events

2016-04-11 20:09:30
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OIC Summit should send signals of unity to world Hassan Rouhani has said upcoming Istanbul Summit of the OIC should communicate to the world signals of unity among the member states. President Rouhani and his Kazakh counterpart

Tehran and its 2,000 tourist spots Tourism

2016-04-11 20:18:07
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Tehran and its 2,000 tourist spots Deputy of Tehran Municipality says the Iranian capital has over 2,000 tourist attractions that will take 35 days time to visit all of them. Tehran was first chosen as the capital

Int'l Caspian Oil&Gas; Expo scheduled for June Energy

2016-04-12 23:54:56
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Int'l Caspian Oil&Gas Expo scheduled for June Caspian Oil&Gas 2016, the 23rd international exhibition and conference, the largest energy sector event in the Caspian region, will take place from 1-4 June 2016 at Baku Expo Center. As a recognised international platform

Kazakhstan Expects Eurasia Caspian Exploration Project Decision by Summer Energy

2016-04-15 17:11:52
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Kazakhstan Expects Eurasia Caspian Exploration Project Decision by Summer Kazakhstan hopes to actively participate in the exploration potential "Eurasia" project in terms of data provision, Kazakh Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said Thursday. ASTANA (Sputnik) – Kazakhstan expects to receive

Azerbaijan invites U.S. companies to Baku-based FTZ Investment

2016-07-10 14:08:20
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Azerbaijan invites U.S. companies to Baku-based FTZ Azerbaijan has invited the U.S. Agency for International Development and other organizations to participate in the establishment of a free trade zone in the Alat settlement of Baku. Azerbaijan's Economy and Industry Minister Shahin

Russia: A Global Energy Powerhouse That’s Much More Than a Petro-State Energy

2016-04-15 17:56:58
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Russia: A Global Energy Powerhouse That’s Much More Than a Petro-State Russia is not what you think. Most discussion about its energy influence has focused on oil and gas, particularly gas. Russia can be described, and is routinely described,

BP, its partners invest in Azerbaijan Energy

2016-04-15 18:10:47
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BP, its partners invest almost $60B in Azerbaijan Trend: The British BP company together with its partners on development of the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli and Shah Deniz oil and gas fields invested in Azerbaijan over $58 billion over the period of more than 20-year

ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas Energy

2016-04-17 23:06:30
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ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas The oil price slide since mid-2014 has severely constrained economic growth and investment in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) & Caspian region. Despite this, regional governments nevertheless expect an improved market climate &

Why do we need to save the tiger? Ecosystem

2016-04-17 23:11:55
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Why do we need to save the tiger? The natural population of these beautiful felines that we are used to seeing under captivity is disintegrating slowly. Tigers are among the most endangered animals on earth. The natural population of

Caspian tiger Ecosystem

2016-04-17 23:15:00
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The Caspian tiger (Panthera tigris virgata), also known as the Hyrcanian tiger, the Mazandaran tiger, the Persian tiger and the Turan tiger, is an extinct tiger subspecies that had been recorded in the wild until the early 1970s, and formerly

Master of its domains Investment

2016-04-18 22:23:57
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Master of its domains Much is made about the importance of oil to the Russian economy, but Russia is a global energy powerhouse that’s much more than a petro-state By Scott L Montgomery Russia is not what you think. Most

Turkmenistan keen to become major exporter of chemicals Energy

2016-04-18 22:49:48
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Turkmenistan keen to become major exporter of chemicals Turkmenistan can become a powerful industrial power and a major exporter of chemical products, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. The construction of a gas chemical complex on the Caspian Sea shore, exactly in

Turkmenistan-EU joint project on energy efficiency Energy

2016-04-18 22:54:21
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Turkmenistan-EU joint project on energy efficiency Turkmenistan and the European Union have launched a joint project on the implementation of strategies for sustainable development in Turkmenistan to help the country in the rational use of natural resources and energy, newspaper

Iran, Kazakhstan’s Speakers Meet in Moscow Political and military events

2016-04-20 07:59:06
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Iran, Kazakhstan’s Speakers Meet in Moscow Senior Iranian and Kazakh legislators on Tuesday held a meeting on the sidelines of the first session of Eurasian parliamentary speakers in the Russian capital, Moscow. At the meeting, Speaker of Iran’s parliament

Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour Legal Issues

2016-04-20 13:43:55
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Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour An issue of transit and provision of assistance to

Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian Energy

2016-04-20 13:57:52
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Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian About the company: Iteca

Why Iran is building up its defenses Political and military events

2016-04-21 19:23:57
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Why Iran is building up its defenses Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined the necessity of developing Iran’s defense power in an article published on Wednesday. Nearly three years ago, the newly elected Iranian president called for

Craze for LNG Energy

2016-04-23 18:51:40
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Craze for LNG Pricing policy of only one man, John D. Rockefeller, led to a decrease in the cost of kerosene in the US oil products' market of the late 19th century from 26 cents to eight cents per gallon

Caspian-Persian Gulf Channel Project under Consideration by Russia and Caspian States Investment

2016-04-24 21:33:54
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Caspian-Persian Gulf Channel Project under Consideration by Russia and Caspian States By the end of 2016, Iran intends to begin construction of a navigable water channel of approximately 600 km in length that will link the

Singapore to assist Baku in introducing new technologies in Free Trade Zone Investment

2016-04-25 19:07:10
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Singapore to assist Baku in introducing new technologies in Free Trade Zone Baku International Sea Trade Port and Singapore’s SMRT International and Ectivise Solutions signed a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation on April 25. The document, which was inked by

LUKOIL drives in risers at Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea Energy

2016-04-25 19:21:58
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LUKOIL drives in risers at Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea LUKOIL says it commenced driving in of marine risers at V. Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea. This operation precedes drilling of development wells. Risers, required

Iran emphasizes regional, int'l cooperation to protect marine environment Legal Issues

2016-04-25 19:44:52
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Iran emphasizes regional, int'l cooperation to protect marine environment Marine Environment Deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization said that Iran emphasizes regional and international cooperation to protect marine environment of the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Parvin Farshchi

Natural Gas and the ‘Lesser’ Caspians: How New Players Might be Good for Everyone Energy

2016-04-28 12:08:36
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Energy: what was once a largely single-resource/two-state controlled industry has given way to other resources of significance. In turn, this has also given rise to other states as major players in the arena. Given the increased need for energy among

Port of Baku to introduce new technological solutions from Singapore Investment

2016-04-28 12:21:18
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“Baku International Sea Trade Port” CJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in Singapore with SMRT International Pte Ltd and Ectivise Solutions Pte Ltd to enhance the operational effectiveness of the new Port of Baku in Azerbaijan.

In the Footsteps of the Old Silk Road Traders Investment

2016-05-01 22:40:16
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In the Footsteps of the Old Silk Road Traders JUDY WOODRUFF: Now an update from a man we first met out on a walk. Hari recently caught up with him. HARI SREENIVASAN: Last fall,

Nazarbayev Signs Law to Promote Green Economy Development Legal Issues

2016-05-02 23:20:13
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Nazarbayev Signs Law to Promote Green Economy Development Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the law “On introducing amendments and addenda to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on the transition to green economy,” reported the Akorda on April 28. The amendments seek to

How to Judge the New Generation of Caviar Fishing

2016-05-07 20:40:05
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How to Judge the New Generation of Caviar Have a hankering for caviar? A decade ago, buying the black pearls was straightforward. Whether Russian or Iranian, almost all sturgeon eggs came from the Caspian Sea, and even novices knew that beluga

Iran, Turkmenistan must boost anti-terror fight: Rouhani Political and military events

2016-05-09 00:23:23
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Turkmenistan need to strengthen cooperation in a bid to help establish regional peace and stability and fight terrorism, extremism and drugs trafficking. “The Islamic Republic of Iran always stands by Turkmenistan’s nation and government

A grand but faulty vision for Iran's water problems Hydrology

2016-05-09 23:58:03
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A grand but faulty vision for Iran's water problems A grand vision of eliminating water scarcity looks attractive for tens of millions of people in the desert cities of central Iran worried about drought. Ambitious water transfer projects

Turkmenistan and Iran seek wider cooperation Political and military events

2016-05-10 00:06:36
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Turkmenistan and Iran seek wider cooperation TEHRAN (TCA) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Turkmenistan need to strengthen cooperation in establishing regional peace and stability and fighting terrorism, extremism and drugs trafficking, Iran’s PressTV news agency reported.

No Way Out Ecosystem

2016-05-10 20:15:59
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No Way Out The fate of the Caspian seal may have been decided ﬁve million years ago. The smallest earless seal on Earth, Pusa caspica, is the only mammal in the Caspian Sea. It is atop the aquatic food chain in this

EU eyes Turkmenistan as potential gas supplier Energy

2016-05-12 15:27:50
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EU eyes Turkmenistan as potential gas supplier European countries view hydrocarbon-rich Turkmenistan as one of the main suppliers of natural gas. The remark was made by Head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat Ivo Petrov during the meeting with Turkmen President

Intl. rail expo, conference kick off Investment

2016-05-16 19:46:05
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Intl. rail expo, conference kick off The 4th International Exhibition of Rail Transportation, Related Industries and Equipment of Iran, dubbed RAILEXPO 2016, and the first international conference titled “Rail-Ports and Rail-Oil” opened in Tehran on Sunday. Representatives

Norway in talks on Iran oil field development, report claims Energy

2016-05-17 13:28:08
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Norway in talks on Iran oil field development, report claims TEHRAN, Iran – Khazar Exploration and Production Co. (KEPCO) is discussing potential investments with Norwegian companies in the Sardar-e Jangal oil field in the Iranian sector of

Turkmenistan presents huge sea projects at IMO meeting Investment

2016-05-19 00:59:56
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Turkmenistan presents huge sea projects at IMO meeting Turkmenistan publicized its plans on creating international transit transport corridors within the framework of the 96th meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee,

IRGC Firm Says Ready to Carry Out Caspian Water Transfer Project Investment

2016-05-25 16:23:37
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IRGC Firm Says Ready to Carry Out Caspian Water Transfer Project Khatam al-Anbia Construction Base, a conglomerate belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), expressed readiness to embark on a project on channeling water from the Caspian Sea

Ashgabat believes Turkmen gas supplies will reach Europe Energy

2016-05-27 14:21:12
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Ashgabat believes Turkmen gas supplies will reach Europe Turkmenistan has great potential for the partnership with the European Union regarding its gas supplies to Europe, said Myratgeldi Meredov, Turkmen Minister of Oil and Gas during the International Gas Congress held

Russia and NATO: The return of the Cold War model of confrontation Political and military events

2016-05-27 14:43:25
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Russia and NATO: The return of the Cold War model of confrontation RD Interview: Russia’s Ambassador to NATO, Alexander Grushko, explains why we should expect a worsening trend in Russia-NATO relations as long as European security is viewed in Cold

Turkmenistan concerned over Caspian Sea ecological state Environment

2016-05-29 23:45:57
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Turkmenistan concerned over Caspian Sea ecological state Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, during his visit to Avaza tourist zone located in the east side of the Caspian Sea, mentioned that the environmental conditions of the Caspian Sea and protection of its

Iran, UNEP sign joint action plan for regional cooperation Environment

2016-05-30 00:18:28
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Iran, UNEP sign joint action plan for regional cooperation Iran and the United Nations Environment Program on Friday signed a joint action plan to thwart degradation of environment and disposal of chemical wastes. The document was signed by

Traces of extinction Ecosystem

2016-06-01 01:45:23
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Traces of extinction Tigers used to occur across Asia as far west as Turkey. Isolated populations of tigers developed into eight different subspecies. Three generations ago, the tiger ranged from the Caucasus and Turkey through the southern Caspian region

President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition 2016 Energy

2016-06-04 14:09:43
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President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition 2016 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of the 23rd International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference and the 6th

Zarif, Nalbandian highlight economic ties Political and military events

2016-06-06 12:13:50
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Zarif, Nalbandian highlight economic ties Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has told his Armenian counterpart Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Republic of Azerbaijan. Mohammad Javad Zarif and Edward Nalbandian met and discussed bilateral and regional issues

Moscow to host meeting of working group on Caspian Sea’s legal status Legal Issues

2016-06-07 09:11:48
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Moscow to host meeting of working group on Caspian Sea’s legal status Moscow will on June 8-10 host a meeting of the ad hoc working group, tasked to develop a convention on the Caspian Sea's legal status, Hikmet Hajiyev, Azerbaijani

Formula One Prepares For First Race In Azerbaijan Tourism

2016-06-08 09:39:46
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Formula One Prepares For First Race In Azerbaijan On June 19, the Formula One circus will travel to Baku, a city in Azerbaijan situated on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Why? Because the government is paying Bernie Ecclestone a

Caspian Sea littoral states meeting kicks off in Moscow Legal Issues

2016-06-09 10:18:38
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Caspian Sea littoral states meeting kicks off in Moscow The 3-day meeting of deputy foreign ministers of five Caspian Sea littoral states kicked off on Wednesday at Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow. Participants from Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and

Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy ıssues ınstallation permit for TAP Environment

2016-06-09 10:43:10
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Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy ıssues ınstallation permit for TAP The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has announced that it has granted Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) its Installation Permit for Greece. Together with the Installation Act, secured

Iran at the Crossroads of The Eurasian Land-Bridge Political and military events

2016-06-11 01:16:33
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Iran at the Crossroads of The Eurasian Land-Bridge May 27—With the recent historic visit to Tehran of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, for the first time in nearly 40 years, Iran has the opportunity to resume

Caspian Sea littoral states meeting ends in Moscow Legal Issues

2016-06-11 01:24:36
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Caspian Sea littoral states meeting ends in Moscow Deputy Foreign Ministers of five littoral states of Caspian Sea by signing final statement of the 45th meeting of special working group to compile context of legal regime convention of

Foreign company to assist in creation of Baku FTZ Investment

2016-06-13 13:00:15
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Foreign company to assist in creation of Baku FTZ A foreign company will be involved in the project on creation of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in the territory of the Baku International Sea Trade Port located in Azerbaijan's Alat

Shifting Conflict and Security Dynamics in the Caucasus: The Role of Regional Powers Political and military events

2016-06-14 11:14:14
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Shifting Conflict and Security Dynamics in the Caucasus: The Role of Regional Powers By Neil J Melvin, Ekaterina Klimenko for Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) As Neil Melvin and Ekaterina Klimenko see it, the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh is arguably

Focus on Caucasian pit viper Ecosystem

2016-06-20 14:28:35
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Focus on Caucasian pit viper Vipers are the most efficient poisonous snakes of all. Their long fangs can inject venom deep into a victim. The venom acts mainly on the blood and muscles of the prey. Vipers usually have

Navy planning to extend presence to Atlantic waters Political and military events

2016-06-20 15:08:13
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Navy planning to extend presence to Atlantic waters Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy commander said the presence in the Atlantic Ocean, according to international laws and regulations, is naval forces’ agenda this year. Speaking among reporters on

DP World considers further Kazakhstan investment in Silk Road push Investment

2016-06-22 13:37:50
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DP World considers further Kazakhstan investment in Silk Road push DP World continued its search for investment opportunities along the China-Europe Silk Road with a meeting between the company’s chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and President of

India and SCO Political and military events

2016-06-22 13:50:25
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India and SCO India Has More Hoops to Jump for SCO Membership “I convey our deep sense of gratitude to the members of the SCO for accepting India as a full member,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told leaders of the Shanghai

Where additional volumes of newly discovered Turkmen gas head for? Energy

2016-06-24 15:43:42
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Where additional volumes of newly discovered Turkmen gas head for? Turkmenistan has discovered new commercial flows of natural gas as a result of lately conducted 3D seismic survey, particularly in the area where the country’s largest gas field Galkynysh is

Russian Defense Ministry to deploy Arctic radar in 2017 Political and military events

2016-06-28 17:54:43
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Russian Defense Ministry to deploy Arctic radar in 2017 In 2017, the national Defense Ministry will receive several Podsolnukh (Sunflower) beyond-the-horizon radar units from RTI and deploy one of them in the Arctic region, Interfax reports. "In 2017, the Russian Defense

Invasive Species Could Creep into Armstrong Waters Ecosystem

2016-06-28 17:57:18
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Invasive Species Could Creep into Armstrong Waters by Jonathan Weaver Boaters traveling along the Allegheny River or traveling to places like Pymatuming State Park in Crawford County this Summer should heed warning: there could be invasive species traveling with you. Biologist Sara Stahlman,

‘Tehran, Ashgabat after huge goods-for-energy barter’ Energy

2016-07-09 14:45:36
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An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan have envisioned a $30bn barter deal in their economic exchange. The deal allows for Iranian goods and services to be bartered for Turkmenistan’s natural gas, the official IRNA news agency quoted

Iran and Turkmenistan implementing goods-for-energy barter Energy

2016-06-30 11:53:03
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TEHRAN (TCA) — An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan are pursuing a $30 billion goods-for-energy barter deal to take place in the course of the next 10 years, Iran’s PressTV news agency reported. The deal

Schneider Electric holds workshop at Baku Higher Oil School

2016-07-02 23:49:36
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On June 28, Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) and Schneider Electric started a three day workshop on Contemporary Standards of Process Safety for SOCAR management, engineers and technical employees. During the three separate workshop sessions, the presentations will be made

UNDP, Iran’s Labor Ministry to begin fresh round of coop. Political and military events

2016-07-05 07:42:32
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TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – UNDP deputy representative in Tehran met with Iranian deputy labor minister calling for a new round of cooperation between the two sides. The ex-Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Iran Balasubramaniam Murali,

IDEA holds next environmental campaign Environment

2016-07-10 16:15:36
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IDEA Public Union, which is aimed at promoting public awareness of environmental issues, organized another beneficial campaign in the country. This time the public union focused on cleaning the largest river in Transcaucasia -- the Kura, which is of great importance

Iran to attend Caspian Sea littoral states meeting in Astana Legal Issues

2016-07-11 14:27:00
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Iran to attend Caspian Sea littoral states meeting in Astana Foreign ministers of five Caspian Sea littoral states including Iran will gather in the Kazakh capital for a two-day meeting on July 12-13 to discuss the legal

IDEA holds next environmental campaign Environment

2016-07-11 14:39:08
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IDEA holds next environmental campaign IDEA Public Union, which is aimed at promoting public awareness of environmental issues, organized another beneficial campaign in the country. This time the public union focused on cleaning the largest river in Transcaucasia -- the Kura,

Turki's participation at MKO gathering ‘impolitic’ Political and military events

2016-07-14 14:11:46
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Turki's participation at MKO gathering ‘impolitic’ Iran’s FM Zarif said participation of Saudi former spy chief Turki al-Faisal at the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) gathering in Paris shows the incompetence of such people who tie their future to

Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of Caspian Sea Political and military events

2016-07-16 10:43:18
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Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13% share of Caspian Sea Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of the Caspian Sea, Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said, Fars news agency reported July 15. He didn’t

Vladimir Putin’s 'extinct' leopards reintroduced to Russia's Black Sea mountains Ecosystem

2016-07-16 10:45:13
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Vladimir Putin’s 'extinct' leopards reintroduced to Russia's Black Sea mountains Russian conservationists released three leopards into the North Caucasus mountains on Friday, in the first ever attempt to reintroduce a big cat

Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" Political and military events

2016-07-16 10:53:24
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Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" The meeting of presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran will be held in the first decade of August. A senior fellow at the Center for the Study of the Middle

DP World chief Sultan bin Sulayem on growth in India, Iran and prospects around the world Political and military events

2016-07-16 10:57:06
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DP World chief Sultan bin Sulayem on growth in India, Iran and prospects around the world The ports operator DP World says that it remains positive on the medium- and long-term outlook for the

Seeking the Prophet: On a spiritual quest through Iran History

2016-07-16 22:59:22
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Seeking the Prophet: On a spiritual quest through Iran Two years ago, when I travelled the Silk Route from China to Georgia, we paused at Azerbaijan. The city of Baku took me by surprise. It blended modern Dubai with an ancient

Iranian scholars to attend int'l conference in Russia science

2016-07-17 18:34:43
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Iranian scholars to attend int'l conference in Russia The 5th International Conference on Modern Research in Management, Economics and Accounting is to be held in the presence of the father of management science of Iran Mahdi Alvani and Professor

T-90 + pic Political and military events

2016-07-18 11:35:39
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T-90 The T-90 is a third-generation Russian battle tank that entered service in 1993. The tank is a modern variation of the T-72B and incorporates many features found on the T-80U. Originally called the T-72BU, but later renamed

Persian leopards set to make roaring comeback in Russia's Western Caucasus Ecosystem

2016-07-18 11:52:27
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Persian leopards set to make roaring comeback in Russia's Western Caucasus Researchers released three Persian leopards into the Russian wilderness today in the first-ever attempt to reintroduce the species into the wild. The animals are expected to become the founders of

Russia approves granting loans to Bangladesh, Iran for construction of NPP, TPP Investment

2016-07-18 12:05:15
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Russia approves granting loans to Bangladesh, Iran for construction of NPP, TPP In mid-December 2015, Rosatom received a general contract for construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, which may be worth around $12.65 according to estimates of some western

Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-07-18 12:53:34
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Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries The Ossetians are a people of the central Caucasus who speak an Iranian/Iranic language called Ossetian. The primary dialects of Ossetian are Iron and Digor. In the present day, their homeland is divided into North Ossetia

Caspian Energy Grid – London Launch Energy

2016-07-20 12:57:07
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Caspian Energy Grid – London Launch The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water by area and the resources to be found around in and under the Caspian Sea have been disputed for millennia. The issues

Transgaz, Azeri state company SOCAR sign memorandum of understanding Energy

2016-07-21 22:44:30
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Transgaz, Azeri state company SOCAR sign memorandum of understanding Transgaz has signed a memorandum of agreement with The State Oil Company

Caspian Energy Grid (CEG) - a Plan B for the region Energy

2016-07-25 00:14:06
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Caspian Energy Grid (CEG) - a Plan B for the region Since my mother is an Azeri, Azerbaijan is literally in my blood. In fact the Islamic Republic of Iran views the people of Azerbaijan as brothers rather

Georgia and Turkey look to build HPP on river Mtkvari Energy

2016-07-28 22:54:24
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Georgia and Turkey look to build HPP on river Mtkvari Georgia and Turkey are jointly looking at ways to deepen energy cooperation and build a hydroelectric power plant on the river Mtkvari, which originates in Turkey then runs eastward

Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Energy

2016-07-28 23:11:13
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Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Azerbaijan produced about 9.363bn m³ of commercial gas in the first half of this year, down 8.8% year-on-year, of which BP-operated fields counted 71.6%, a top energy official told NGE. BP is the operator of the Caspian Sea’s

EBRD Considers TAP Funding Energy

2016-07-28 23:20:56
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EBRD Considers TAP Funding The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has confirmed that it started talks to provide direct financing of €500mn and attract €1bn from banks for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which will bring Azeri gas from

Iran’s oil minister to mull oil, gas co-op with Azerbaijan Energy

2016-08-07 00:20:47
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Iran’s oil minister to mull oil, gas co-op with Azerbaijan Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh will visit Baku Aug. 7 to discuss the cooperation in oil and gas sector with Azerbaijani officials. Zanganeh, who will accompany Iranian president Hassan Rouhani

Official calls for intl. measures to solve Aras River's pollution Environment

2016-08-07 00:27:24
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Official calls for intl. measures to solve Aras River's pollution The MD of Iran’s Aras Free Zone slammed the international inactivity in reacting to one of Iran’s neighbors polluting the Aras River. “International blind eye to

Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Political and military events

2016-08-07 23:17:10
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Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has told a press conference in Baku Iran has welcomed intermediation in Nagorno-Karabagh to help Republic of Azerbaijan solve the conflict with Armenia. President Rouhani is

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan presidents to attend summit in Baku Political and military events

2016-08-07 23:28:21
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Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan presidents to attend summit in Baku Iranian President Hassan Rouhani plans to take part in a summit with his Russian and Azeri counterparts in Baku, Azerbaijan, says Rouhani's deputy chief of staff for communications and information. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Rouhani

On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran Ecosystem

2016-08-07 23:33:14
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On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran “The Birds of Iran” is an important landmark and the best avian reference so far. Only 5,000 copies of the book were produced at the time (1975) and they had

Baku meeting to kick-start Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan trilateral ties Political and military events

2016-08-09 01:35:21
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Baku meeting to kick-start Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan trilateral ties President Rouhani said the Monday meeting in Baku aimed at promoting Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan relations will meet the interests of the three countries as well as the whole region. President Rouhani

Oil and Gas Drilling Threatens Little-Known but Unique Seal Environment

2016-08-10 15:09:58
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Oil and Gas Drilling Threatens Little-Known but Unique Seal The 20th century was not kind to the Caspian seal. About 100 years ago, an estimated 1 million of these four-foot-long marine mammals swam the waters of the Caspian Sea, the world’s

Map of seismic risks in Azerbaijan to be developed soon Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-08-10 16:09:26
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Map of seismic risks in Azerbaijan to be developed soon The Republican Seismic Survey Center (RSSC) at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) will soon sign a contract with the Geological Survey of Germany on implementation of the zoning

August 12 marks Day of Caspian Sea cultural

2016-08-13 15:17:48
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August 12 marks Day of Caspian Sea August 12 marks the Day of the Caspian Sea, the largest land-locked body of water on earth. The Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, also known as

Russia holds tender for Iran power plant job Energy

2016-08-20 16:31:17
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Russia holds tender for Iran power plant job Russia has announced a tender for the development of a key thermal power plant in Iran thus taking the project it was awarded last year one more step toward materialization. Russia’s media

TAP: plus 700 line pipes reach Alexandroupoli port Energy

2016-08-22 12:02:30
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TAP: 700+ line pipes reach Alexandroupoli port 700+ line pipes to be used for the construction of TAP`s section in Greece have reached the port of Alexandroupoli, Azertac reported, The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) will transport Caspian natural gas to Europe. Connecting

Inter-basin transfer last solution to water shortage: environment official Environment

2016-08-22 12:07:39
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Inter-basin transfer last solution to water shortage: environment official Inter-basin transfer must be the last resort to solve water shortage, the deputy for marine environment of the Department of Environment (DoE) said on Sunday. Inter-basin transfer didn’t prove to

Through Russia, with love: Why I rowed Europe's longest river to get to a wedding Tourism

2016-08-24 07:21:56
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Through Russia, with love: Why I rowed Europe's longest river to get to a wedding After an idyllic childhood in rural Dorset, travel author Thom Wheeler and his near-neighbour, playmate and

Turkey and the Energy Transit Question Energy

2016-08-24 07:31:35
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Turkey and the Energy Transit Question For foreign and security policy analysts, pipelines tend to be the entry point into the world of energy. Pipelines create dependencies between countries, pipelines stay for decades, and pipelines have a highly symbolic political value. In

Iran Now Eyeing Sukhoi Jets After Success With Russian S-300s Political and military events

2016-08-29 16:34:21
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Iran Now Eyeing Sukhoi Jets After Success With Russian S-300s Iran feels safe with the S-300 air defense systems and its own analogue, the Bavar 373, and is now mulling the purchase of Sukhoi jets from Russia for its air force,

Iran pursues rail link to Caucasus states Investment

2016-08-29 16:41:04
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Iran pursues rail link to Caucasus states Deputy road minister has announced that Qazvin-Rasht railroad, upon completion, will connect Iran to Caucasus countries. Ali Nourzad, Iran's Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development, deemed Qazvin-Rasht railway as

Iran, Italy to coop. on Tehran-Chalus highway Investment

2016-09-03 12:54:23
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Iran, Italy to coop. on Tehran-Chalus highway Deputy road minister has announced Iran’s collaboration with an Italian company for the architectural design of Tehran-Chalus highway. Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the Italian company responsible for

Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Political and military events

2016-09-03 12:59:28
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Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Since July 15 failed coup in Turkey, Iranian FM Zarif embarked on a visit to Ankara to hold close consultation with Turkish officials on the Syrian crisis since its outbreak some five years ago.

Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau Political and military events

2016-09-03 14:15:15
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Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau The Caspian and Black seas regions international conference, designed to address efficient logistics in the countries with the participation of Caspian and Black sea regions representatives, took place Aug. 24-25 in

Why the future of the Russian oil and gas industry is in the Caspian Energy

2016-09-16 22:22:53
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Why the future of the Russian oil and gas industry is in the Caspian Russia’s leading energy companies are now eyeing the Caspian Sea as a source of high-volume, high-quality hydrocarbon reserves. The Caspian

BP reset one of main producing platform in Caspian Sea Energy

2016-09-16 22:25:17
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BP reset one of main producing platform in Caspian Sea BP as operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field development project reset one of the main producing platform in the Caspian Sea. BP Azerbaijan informs that on 11 September the planned maintenance

Treasuring and preserving our shared natural heritage Environment

2016-09-16 22:31:43
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Treasuring and preserving our shared natural heritage Our long term well-being depends on protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the biodiversity we share. This common natural heritage binds together the United States, Azerbaijan, and countries around

Shell launches robot for hazardous environments science

2016-09-16 22:33:16
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Shell launches robot for hazardous environments Sensabot, the first resident mobile robot certified to work in difficult and hostile industrial facilities, has been launched by Shell Shell will send semiautonomous Rover vehicles to a desert island in Kazakhstan’s Kashagan development, which

IDEA holds clean up event to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Environment

2016-09-19 15:57:56
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IDEA holds clean up event to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day IDEA Campaign and Tamiz Shahar JSC held another cleanup event on Buzovna beach to celebrate the International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 17. Conducted as part of the UN’s program - The

Gas Pipelines Threaten EU Climate Goals, Critics Contend Environment

2016-09-24 14:35:57
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Gas Pipelines Threaten EU Climate Goals, Critics Contend Civil society campaigners have accused the European Union of pouring unprecedented amounts of state aid into a huge energy project that runs counter to its own climate change objectives. Critics say funding the construction

Caspian terns discovered nesting 1,000 miles farther to the north than ever recorded in Alaska Ecosystem

2016-09-24 14:43:14
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Caspian terns discovered nesting 1,000 miles farther to the north than ever recorded in Alaska In the late summer of 2016, a field team monitored Caspian tern chicks through to fledging in Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Alaska. This discovery

Iran to host IASP innovation conf. in 2018 science

2016-09-24 14:58:09
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Iran to host IASP innovation conf. in 2018 Iran will host the largest global innovation conference, IASP, in 2018, director general of Office for Technology announced on Friday. Khosro Piri, director general of Office for Technology at the Science,

Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Political and military events

2016-09-27 23:56:59
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Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Turkey needs to preserve the existing business volumes in established markets like Russia and the Middle East and expand in markets that offer relatively safer business environments such as Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and

Seismic hazard in Baku to be assessed Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-10-07 09:29:47
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Seismic hazard in Baku to be assessed An intensive civil and industrial construction, a rapid growth of population, land and water instabilities and the lack of public awareness regarding seismic hazard contribute to growing vulnerability of the Baku city to

Brown bear, cub sighted in Kordkuy Ecosystem

2016-10-13 09:17:15
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Brown bear, cub sighted in Kordkuy Two environmental patrol officers have recorded video of a female brown bear and her cub in Kordkuy. Two environmental patrol officers who were on mission in forests of Kordkuy, in Golestan

Mazhilis Approves Law on LEU Bank in Kazakhstan Energy

2016-11-19 09:25:30
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis (lower chamber of Parliament) approved Nov. 2 the draft law “On ratification of the agreement between the Kazakh government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on establishing the low-enriched uranium (LEU) bank in

Turkmenistan strategy is to develop constructive partnership in the Caspian Sea Investment

2016-11-24 10:54:17
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IIKSS - During the session of the cabinet of Ministers on November 18, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that development of mutually beneficial partnership with neighbouring countries including with Caspian states is one of the priority directions of foreign

Turkmenistan artificially farms sturgeons Fishing

2016-11-26 09:47:15
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan artificially farms sturgeon which will contribute to the conservation of the unique biodiversity of the Caspian Sea, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” reported. An important role in this will play a fish-breeding complex, built in the

Ashgabat to discuss water management issues in Central Asia Environment

2016-12-05 09:07:22
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IIKSS - The 69th meeting of the Interstate Coordination Water Commission of Central Asia (ICWC) is planned to be held in Ashgabat December 19, the Turkmen government said in a message. According to the message, the agenda includes

Saudi agency to offer $500 mn loan for TAPI project Energy

2016-12-06 08:46:34
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IIKSS - Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Development Bank had agreed to provide USD 500 million loan to part-finance the USD 15 billion Turkmenistan-Afghanistan- Pakistan-India (TAPI) natural gas pipeline project. "An agreement to provide for the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Development of alternative energy in Kazakhstan Energy

2016-12-06 11:56:39
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan develops alternative energy, actively applying new technologies which allow rational use of natural resources. For instance, the first wind farm is successfully operating in Akmola region. Since the launch, the farm generated 193 million kilowatts

Turkmenistan builds artificial island in Caspian Sea Tourism

2016-12-07 10:24:48
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IIKSS - A group of specialists have conducted an environmental monitoring on the underlying platform, built for an artificial island southeast of the Caspian Sea, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. "The island is rapidly overgrown with saline grasses,

Sweden determined to bolster ties with Iran Political and military events

2016-12-11 09:31:20
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IIKSS - Sweden’s State Secretary Hans Dahlgren, at a meeting with Iran’s Presidential Chief of Staff Mohammad Nahavandian, said Stockholm had political determination to expand multilateral ties with Tehran. During the joint meeting in the Swedish capital, Iran’s

till no deal between Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan on Kapaz field Energy

2016-12-13 09:09:03
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have not yet reached a full understanding on the Kapaz field, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov told reporters in Baku Dec. 12. Bilateral talks and consultations on this issue are being held

Turkmenistan’s economic growth slowing down — IMF Investment

2016-12-14 09:45:56
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan’s economic growth has slowed down as a result of external factors, although domestic non-hydrocarbon growth has been supported by credit and structural policies in support of diversification, Mr. Martin Sommer, head of an International Monetary

New modern fuel filling station in Mary Energy

2016-12-22 12:25:38
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IIKSS - A new modern fuel filling station of the Wekilbazar oil products enterprise is supplied with the efficient fire-control system and up-to-date equipment. The capacity of the new filling station is 1,500 motor vehicles per day. There

EBRD helps Turkmen packaging company launch new products Investment

2016-12-22 12:48:41
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IIKSS - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is deepening its support for the private sector in Turkmenistan by arranging a US$ 1 million loan Intizar Yurek, a leading packaging company in the country. The loan

Turkmenistan-UNDP joint project focuses on the improvement of the efficiency of water management and agricultural production in drought-prone areas Agriculture

2016-12-27 09:10:14
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IIKSS - A two-day seminar under the project “Supporting climate resilient livelihoods in agricultural communities in drought-prone areas of Turkmenistan” implemented by the State Committee on Environment Protection and Land Resources of Turkmenistan jointly with the United Nations

Azerbaijan eyes AZAL fleet renewal, Euro expansion by 2020 Investment

2017-01-04 10:12:04
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IIKSS - The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has issued a suite of Strategic Road Maps which will see AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines' ageing aircraft fleet updated, airport infrastructure upgraded, and direct flights to Europe doubled. The comprehensive set

Russia to send business mission to Azerbaijan Investment

2017-01-11 09:38:34
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IIKSS - A business mission representing Russia’s South Urals Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SUCCI) will pay a visit to Azerbaijan in June 2017. The visit is expected to enhance the relations between the entrepreneurs of the two

The Head of the State meets the Coast Guard during his trip in Balkan Velayat Political and military events

2017-01-19 10:17:35
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IIKSS - President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived to marine border guard post Hazar. Having received reprt form the commander of the post, President of Turkmenistan, Supre Commander of the Armed Forces Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov went to Coast Guard

Turkmenistan aims to eliminate consequences of Aral Sea crisis Ecosystem

2017-01-22 08:56:36
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan’s activity within its chairmanship at the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) will focus on the fight against the consequences of the Aral Sea crisis and prevention of ecosystems’ degradation in the Aral

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reviews the situation n Ahal velayat Investment

2017-02-05 11:08:33
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IIKSS - During the trip of the Head of Turkmen State, special attention was paid to the issues of social and economic development of the region, realization of adopted state programmes including in industrial sector and agricultural sphere.

Iran welcomes deepening ties with EU Investment

2017-02-15 08:07:46
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IIKSS- President Hassan Rouhani has said Iran would stay committed to its obligations under any deal as long as others do not breach it. “The Islamic Republic of Iran will stay committed to its obligations as long as

Iran unveils Tous marine outboard gasoline engine Political and military events

2017-02-15 08:24:25
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IIKSS- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has unveiled a marine outboard gasoline engine dubbed Tous through an official ceremony in Tehran. Addressing the ceremony on Tuesday, Dehqan said the marine engine was totally designed and manufactured

How Russia Doubled Non-Energy Exports to Iran in 2016 Investment

2017-02-20 09:46:08
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IIKSS - With all the expectations that Russian businesses had about Iran after the lifting of American sanctions, the 60% growth in Russia-Iran trade from $1.2 billion in 2015 to almost $2 billion in 2016 can hardly be

Turkmenistan names its new representative to IFAS Environment

2017-02-27 13:16:58
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IIKSS- Under a decree of the Turkmen president, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Rejep Bazarov has been appointed as member of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS). Turkmenistan will chair the International Fund for Saving

Azerbaijan, Qatar sign 6 documents Investment

2017-03-01 12:40:09
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IIKSS- A ceremony to sign documents between Azerbaijan and Qatar has been held with participation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Qatari Minister

Iran means business Investment

2017-03-01 12:41:47
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IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and

Iran means business Investment

2017-03-01 12:41:47
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IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and

Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment

2017-03-07 13:51:14
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IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March

Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment

2017-03-07 13:53:20
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IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March

Turkmenistan hosting seminar on Caspian Sea issues Investment

2017-03-09 14:16:16
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IIKSS-The International Ocean Institute (IOI) with the support of Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry and the State Enterprise on Caspian Sea Issues under the President of Turkmenistan is holding a seminar in Avaza, titled “Caspian Sea – sustainable development and

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Pakistan is interested in intensifying cooperation with Turkmenistan and early completion of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain made a statement at a meeting with his Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Hussein arrived to Dushanbe to participate in the forum

Kazakhstan to allocate $69 million to develop areas surrounding Almaty Investment

2018-06-23 10:07:46
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Kazakhstan will allocate 23.6 billion tenge (US$69.38 million) to develop the areas around Almaty until 2020, Minister of National Economy Timur Suleimenov announced during a recent government meeting. Development of the Almaty agglomeration that occupies 9,400 square kilometres is

Turkmenistan adopts law on state regulation of agricultural development Agriculture

2018-06-11 14:18:34
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The Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan of the sixth convocation has approved and adopted the draft law "On state regulation of development of agriculture”, said a message from the Turkmen government. The new law defines the legal, economic, social and

The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea Legal Issues

2018-10-10 11:34:08
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The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) - While arguing

Environmentalists keep under control oil fields in Turkmen shores of Caspian Sea Environment

2018-06-07 15:17:55
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Oil fields, oil bases and oil refineries located in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea and on the coast area are under the supervision of Turkmenistan's environmental organizations, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. The inspection is carried out

Russia's first sea-borne nuclear power plant arrives in Arctic Energy

2018-05-23 13:47:32
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MOSCOW - Russia’s first-floating nuclear power plant arrived in the Arctic port of Murmansk over the weekend in preparation for its maiden mission, providing electricity to an isolated Russian town across the Bering Strait from Alaska.

US exit from nuclear deal driving Russia, Iran closer Political and military events

2018-05-19 13:38:25
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Russia appears to be taking a long-haul approach to economic relations with Iran, one based on patience and building a solid base for cooperation. When Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Moscow on May 14,

Inverted dreams of cowboys (analysis of fluctuations in political weight and government weight of the United States of America) Political and military events

2017-05-17 15:40:25
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Inverted dreams of cowboys (analysis of fluctuations in political weight and government weight of the United States of America) IIKSS – Recently, we again observed the arrival of Republicans to power in the US and based on

China’s strategy in the Caucasus Investment

2017-04-09 02:40:07
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IIKSS- When leaders of Azerbaijan and Georgia took part in a session titled “The Silk Road Effect” at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, they were predictably eager to promote the importance of the China-led Silk Road

Doc on Caspian tiger warns of breaching nature’s rules Ecosystem

2017-03-25 02:17:00
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IIKSS- A new documentary directed by Iranian filmmaker Jamshid Mojaddadi about the Caspian tiger has warned about breaching the rules of nature. He has recently completed shooting the documentary “Scarlet Lion” (“Qezel Shir”) in northern Iran where the

Caspian Sea littoral countries consider sustainable use of region’s resources Ecosystem

2017-03-20 09:13:33
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IIKSS- Avaza National Tourist Zone hosted international training seminar Caspian Sea – sustainable development and management co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Enterprise on the Caspian Sea Issues, and the International Ocean Institute (IOI). As

Iran: Rohani Highlights Relations And Projects With Azerbaijan Political and military events

2017-03-14 14:17:41
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IIKSS- Iran’s President Rouhani described relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan friendly and strategic. “Relations between the two countries has been developing since three years ago with regard to political ties and

Turkmenistan hosting seminar on Caspian Sea issues Investment

2017-03-09 14:16:16
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IIKSS-The International Ocean Institute (IOI) with the support of Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry and the State Enterprise on Caspian Sea Issues under the President of Turkmenistan is holding a seminar in Avaza, titled “Caspian Sea – sustainable development and

Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment

2017-03-07 13:53:20
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IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March

Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment

2017-03-07 13:51:14
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IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March

Iran means business Investment

2017-03-01 12:41:47
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IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and

Iran means business Investment

2017-03-01 12:41:47
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IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and

Azerbaijan, Qatar sign 6 documents Investment

2017-03-01 12:40:09
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IIKSS- A ceremony to sign documents between Azerbaijan and Qatar has been held with participation of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Qatari Minister

Turkmenistan names its new representative to IFAS Environment

2017-02-27 13:16:58
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IIKSS- Under a decree of the Turkmen president, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Rejep Bazarov has been appointed as member of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS). Turkmenistan will chair the International Fund for Saving

How Russia Doubled Non-Energy Exports to Iran in 2016 Investment

2017-02-20 09:46:08
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IIKSS - With all the expectations that Russian businesses had about Iran after the lifting of American sanctions, the 60% growth in Russia-Iran trade from $1.2 billion in 2015 to almost $2 billion in 2016 can hardly be

Iran unveils Tous marine outboard gasoline engine Political and military events

2017-02-15 08:24:25
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IIKSS- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has unveiled a marine outboard gasoline engine dubbed Tous through an official ceremony in Tehran. Addressing the ceremony on Tuesday, Dehqan said the marine engine was totally designed and manufactured

Iran welcomes deepening ties with EU Investment

2017-02-15 08:07:46
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IIKSS- President Hassan Rouhani has said Iran would stay committed to its obligations under any deal as long as others do not breach it. “The Islamic Republic of Iran will stay committed to its obligations as long as

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reviews the situation n Ahal velayat Investment

2017-02-05 11:08:33
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IIKSS - During the trip of the Head of Turkmen State, special attention was paid to the issues of social and economic development of the region, realization of adopted state programmes including in industrial sector and agricultural sphere.

Turkmenistan aims to eliminate consequences of Aral Sea crisis Ecosystem

2017-01-22 08:56:36
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan’s activity within its chairmanship at the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) will focus on the fight against the consequences of the Aral Sea crisis and prevention of ecosystems’ degradation in the Aral

The Head of the State meets the Coast Guard during his trip in Balkan Velayat Political and military events

2017-01-19 10:17:35
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IIKSS - President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived to marine border guard post Hazar. Having received reprt form the commander of the post, President of Turkmenistan, Supre Commander of the Armed Forces Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov went to Coast Guard

Russia to send business mission to Azerbaijan Investment

2017-01-11 09:38:34
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IIKSS - A business mission representing Russia’s South Urals Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SUCCI) will pay a visit to Azerbaijan in June 2017. The visit is expected to enhance the relations between the entrepreneurs of the two

Azerbaijan eyes AZAL fleet renewal, Euro expansion by 2020 Investment

2017-01-04 10:12:04
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IIKSS - The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has issued a suite of Strategic Road Maps which will see AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines' ageing aircraft fleet updated, airport infrastructure upgraded, and direct flights to Europe doubled. The comprehensive set

Turkmenistan-UNDP joint project focuses on the improvement of the efficiency of water management and agricultural production in drought-prone areas Agriculture

2016-12-27 09:10:14
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IIKSS - A two-day seminar under the project “Supporting climate resilient livelihoods in agricultural communities in drought-prone areas of Turkmenistan” implemented by the State Committee on Environment Protection and Land Resources of Turkmenistan jointly with the United Nations

EBRD helps Turkmen packaging company launch new products Investment

2016-12-22 12:48:41
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IIKSS - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is deepening its support for the private sector in Turkmenistan by arranging a US$ 1 million loan Intizar Yurek, a leading packaging company in the country. The loan

New modern fuel filling station in Mary Energy

2016-12-22 12:25:38
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IIKSS - A new modern fuel filling station of the Wekilbazar oil products enterprise is supplied with the efficient fire-control system and up-to-date equipment. The capacity of the new filling station is 1,500 motor vehicles per day. There

Turkmenistan’s economic growth slowing down — IMF Investment

2016-12-14 09:45:56
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan’s economic growth has slowed down as a result of external factors, although domestic non-hydrocarbon growth has been supported by credit and structural policies in support of diversification, Mr. Martin Sommer, head of an International Monetary

till no deal between Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan on Kapaz field Energy

2016-12-13 09:09:03
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have not yet reached a full understanding on the Kapaz field, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov told reporters in Baku Dec. 12. Bilateral talks and consultations on this issue are being held

Sweden determined to bolster ties with Iran Political and military events

2016-12-11 09:31:20
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IIKSS - Sweden’s State Secretary Hans Dahlgren, at a meeting with Iran’s Presidential Chief of Staff Mohammad Nahavandian, said Stockholm had political determination to expand multilateral ties with Tehran. During the joint meeting in the Swedish capital, Iran’s

Turkmenistan builds artificial island in Caspian Sea Tourism

2016-12-07 10:24:48
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IIKSS - A group of specialists have conducted an environmental monitoring on the underlying platform, built for an artificial island southeast of the Caspian Sea, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. "The island is rapidly overgrown with saline grasses,

Development of alternative energy in Kazakhstan Energy

2016-12-06 11:56:39
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan develops alternative energy, actively applying new technologies which allow rational use of natural resources. For instance, the first wind farm is successfully operating in Akmola region. Since the launch, the farm generated 193 million kilowatts

Saudi agency to offer $500 mn loan for TAPI project Energy

2016-12-06 08:46:34
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IIKSS - Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Development Bank had agreed to provide USD 500 million loan to part-finance the USD 15 billion Turkmenistan-Afghanistan- Pakistan-India (TAPI) natural gas pipeline project. "An agreement to provide for the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Ashgabat to discuss water management issues in Central Asia Environment

2016-12-05 09:07:22
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IIKSS - The 69th meeting of the Interstate Coordination Water Commission of Central Asia (ICWC) is planned to be held in Ashgabat December 19, the Turkmen government said in a message. According to the message, the agenda includes

Turkmenistan artificially farms sturgeons Fishing

2016-11-26 09:47:15
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan artificially farms sturgeon which will contribute to the conservation of the unique biodiversity of the Caspian Sea, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” reported. An important role in this will play a fish-breeding complex, built in the

Turkmenistan strategy is to develop constructive partnership in the Caspian Sea Investment

2016-11-24 10:54:17
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IIKSS - During the session of the cabinet of Ministers on November 18, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that development of mutually beneficial partnership with neighbouring countries including with Caspian states is one of the priority directions of foreign

Mazhilis Approves Law on LEU Bank in Kazakhstan Energy

2016-11-19 09:25:30
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis (lower chamber of Parliament) approved Nov. 2 the draft law “On ratification of the agreement between the Kazakh government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on establishing the low-enriched uranium (LEU) bank in

Brown bear, cub sighted in Kordkuy Ecosystem

2016-10-13 09:17:15
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Brown bear, cub sighted in Kordkuy Two environmental patrol officers have recorded video of a female brown bear and her cub in Kordkuy. Two environmental patrol officers who were on mission in forests of Kordkuy, in Golestan

Seismic hazard in Baku to be assessed Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-10-07 09:29:47
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Seismic hazard in Baku to be assessed An intensive civil and industrial construction, a rapid growth of population, land and water instabilities and the lack of public awareness regarding seismic hazard contribute to growing vulnerability of the Baku city to

Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Political and military events

2016-09-27 23:56:59
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Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Turkey needs to preserve the existing business volumes in established markets like Russia and the Middle East and expand in markets that offer relatively safer business environments such as Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and

Iran to host IASP innovation conf. in 2018 science

2016-09-24 14:58:09
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Iran to host IASP innovation conf. in 2018 Iran will host the largest global innovation conference, IASP, in 2018, director general of Office for Technology announced on Friday. Khosro Piri, director general of Office for Technology at the Science,

Caspian terns discovered nesting 1,000 miles farther to the north than ever recorded in Alaska Ecosystem

2016-09-24 14:43:14
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Caspian terns discovered nesting 1,000 miles farther to the north than ever recorded in Alaska In the late summer of 2016, a field team monitored Caspian tern chicks through to fledging in Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Alaska. This discovery

Gas Pipelines Threaten EU Climate Goals, Critics Contend Environment

2016-09-24 14:35:57
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Gas Pipelines Threaten EU Climate Goals, Critics Contend Civil society campaigners have accused the European Union of pouring unprecedented amounts of state aid into a huge energy project that runs counter to its own climate change objectives. Critics say funding the construction

IDEA holds clean up event to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Environment

2016-09-19 15:57:56
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IDEA holds clean up event to celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day IDEA Campaign and Tamiz Shahar JSC held another cleanup event on Buzovna beach to celebrate the International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 17. Conducted as part of the UN’s program - The

Shell launches robot for hazardous environments science

2016-09-16 22:33:16
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Shell launches robot for hazardous environments Sensabot, the first resident mobile robot certified to work in difficult and hostile industrial facilities, has been launched by Shell Shell will send semiautonomous Rover vehicles to a desert island in Kazakhstan’s Kashagan development, which

Treasuring and preserving our shared natural heritage Environment

2016-09-16 22:31:43
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Treasuring and preserving our shared natural heritage Our long term well-being depends on protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the biodiversity we share. This common natural heritage binds together the United States, Azerbaijan, and countries around

BP reset one of main producing platform in Caspian Sea Energy

2016-09-16 22:25:17
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BP reset one of main producing platform in Caspian Sea BP as operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field development project reset one of the main producing platform in the Caspian Sea. BP Azerbaijan informs that on 11 September the planned maintenance

Why the future of the Russian oil and gas industry is in the Caspian Energy

2016-09-16 22:22:53
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Why the future of the Russian oil and gas industry is in the Caspian Russia’s leading energy companies are now eyeing the Caspian Sea as a source of high-volume, high-quality hydrocarbon reserves. The Caspian

Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau Political and military events

2016-09-03 14:15:15
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Challenges and Prospects of International Transport Routes Discussed in Aktau The Caspian and Black seas regions international conference, designed to address efficient logistics in the countries with the participation of Caspian and Black sea regions representatives, took place Aug. 24-25 in

Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Political and military events

2016-09-03 12:59:28
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Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Since July 15 failed coup in Turkey, Iranian FM Zarif embarked on a visit to Ankara to hold close consultation with Turkish officials on the Syrian crisis since its outbreak some five years ago.

Iran, Italy to coop. on Tehran-Chalus highway Investment

2016-09-03 12:54:23
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Iran, Italy to coop. on Tehran-Chalus highway Deputy road minister has announced Iran’s collaboration with an Italian company for the architectural design of Tehran-Chalus highway. Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the Italian company responsible for

Iran pursues rail link to Caucasus states Investment

2016-08-29 16:41:04
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Iran pursues rail link to Caucasus states Deputy road minister has announced that Qazvin-Rasht railroad, upon completion, will connect Iran to Caucasus countries. Ali Nourzad, Iran's Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development, deemed Qazvin-Rasht railway as

Iran Now Eyeing Sukhoi Jets After Success With Russian S-300s Political and military events

2016-08-29 16:34:21
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Iran Now Eyeing Sukhoi Jets After Success With Russian S-300s Iran feels safe with the S-300 air defense systems and its own analogue, the Bavar 373, and is now mulling the purchase of Sukhoi jets from Russia for its air force,

Turkey and the Energy Transit Question Energy

2016-08-24 07:31:35
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Turkey and the Energy Transit Question For foreign and security policy analysts, pipelines tend to be the entry point into the world of energy. Pipelines create dependencies between countries, pipelines stay for decades, and pipelines have a highly symbolic political value. In

Through Russia, with love: Why I rowed Europe's longest river to get to a wedding Tourism

2016-08-24 07:21:56
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Through Russia, with love: Why I rowed Europe's longest river to get to a wedding After an idyllic childhood in rural Dorset, travel author Thom Wheeler and his near-neighbour, playmate and

Inter-basin transfer last solution to water shortage: environment official Environment

2016-08-22 12:07:39
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Inter-basin transfer last solution to water shortage: environment official Inter-basin transfer must be the last resort to solve water shortage, the deputy for marine environment of the Department of Environment (DoE) said on Sunday. Inter-basin transfer didn’t prove to

TAP: plus 700 line pipes reach Alexandroupoli port Energy

2016-08-22 12:02:30
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TAP: 700+ line pipes reach Alexandroupoli port 700+ line pipes to be used for the construction of TAP`s section in Greece have reached the port of Alexandroupoli, Azertac reported, The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) will transport Caspian natural gas to Europe. Connecting

Russia holds tender for Iran power plant job Energy

2016-08-20 16:31:17
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Russia holds tender for Iran power plant job Russia has announced a tender for the development of a key thermal power plant in Iran thus taking the project it was awarded last year one more step toward materialization. Russia’s media

August 12 marks Day of Caspian Sea cultural

2016-08-13 15:17:48
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August 12 marks Day of Caspian Sea August 12 marks the Day of the Caspian Sea, the largest land-locked body of water on earth. The Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, also known as

Map of seismic risks in Azerbaijan to be developed soon Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-08-10 16:09:26
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Map of seismic risks in Azerbaijan to be developed soon The Republican Seismic Survey Center (RSSC) at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) will soon sign a contract with the Geological Survey of Germany on implementation of the zoning

Oil and Gas Drilling Threatens Little-Known but Unique Seal Environment

2016-08-10 15:09:58
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Oil and Gas Drilling Threatens Little-Known but Unique Seal The 20th century was not kind to the Caspian seal. About 100 years ago, an estimated 1 million of these four-foot-long marine mammals swam the waters of the Caspian Sea, the world’s

Baku meeting to kick-start Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan trilateral ties Political and military events

2016-08-09 01:35:21
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Baku meeting to kick-start Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan trilateral ties President Rouhani said the Monday meeting in Baku aimed at promoting Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan relations will meet the interests of the three countries as well as the whole region. President Rouhani

On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran Ecosystem

2016-08-07 23:33:14
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On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran “The Birds of Iran” is an important landmark and the best avian reference so far. Only 5,000 copies of the book were produced at the time (1975) and they had

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan presidents to attend summit in Baku Political and military events

2016-08-07 23:28:21
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Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan presidents to attend summit in Baku Iranian President Hassan Rouhani plans to take part in a summit with his Russian and Azeri counterparts in Baku, Azerbaijan, says Rouhani's deputy chief of staff for communications and information. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Rouhani

Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Political and military events

2016-08-07 23:17:10
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Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has told a press conference in Baku Iran has welcomed intermediation in Nagorno-Karabagh to help Republic of Azerbaijan solve the conflict with Armenia. President Rouhani is

Official calls for intl. measures to solve Aras River's pollution Environment

2016-08-07 00:27:24
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Official calls for intl. measures to solve Aras River's pollution The MD of Iran’s Aras Free Zone slammed the international inactivity in reacting to one of Iran’s neighbors polluting the Aras River. “International blind eye to

Iran’s oil minister to mull oil, gas co-op with Azerbaijan Energy

2016-08-07 00:20:47
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Iran’s oil minister to mull oil, gas co-op with Azerbaijan Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh will visit Baku Aug. 7 to discuss the cooperation in oil and gas sector with Azerbaijani officials. Zanganeh, who will accompany Iranian president Hassan Rouhani

EBRD Considers TAP Funding Energy

2016-07-28 23:20:56
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EBRD Considers TAP Funding The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has confirmed that it started talks to provide direct financing of €500mn and attract €1bn from banks for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which will bring Azeri gas from

Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Energy

2016-07-28 23:11:13
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Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Azerbaijan produced about 9.363bn m³ of commercial gas in the first half of this year, down 8.8% year-on-year, of which BP-operated fields counted 71.6%, a top energy official told NGE. BP is the operator of the Caspian Sea’s

Georgia and Turkey look to build HPP on river Mtkvari Energy

2016-07-28 22:54:24
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Georgia and Turkey look to build HPP on river Mtkvari Georgia and Turkey are jointly looking at ways to deepen energy cooperation and build a hydroelectric power plant on the river Mtkvari, which originates in Turkey then runs eastward

Caspian Energy Grid (CEG) - a Plan B for the region Energy

2016-07-25 00:14:06
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Caspian Energy Grid (CEG) - a Plan B for the region Since my mother is an Azeri, Azerbaijan is literally in my blood. In fact the Islamic Republic of Iran views the people of Azerbaijan as brothers rather

Transgaz, Azeri state company SOCAR sign memorandum of understanding Energy

2016-07-21 22:44:30
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Transgaz, Azeri state company SOCAR sign memorandum of understanding Transgaz has signed a memorandum of agreement with The State Oil Company

Caspian Energy Grid – London Launch Energy

2016-07-20 12:57:07
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Caspian Energy Grid – London Launch The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed body of water by area and the resources to be found around in and under the Caspian Sea have been disputed for millennia. The issues

Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-07-18 12:53:34
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Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries The Ossetians are a people of the central Caucasus who speak an Iranian/Iranic language called Ossetian. The primary dialects of Ossetian are Iron and Digor. In the present day, their homeland is divided into North Ossetia

Russia approves granting loans to Bangladesh, Iran for construction of NPP, TPP Investment

2016-07-18 12:05:15
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Russia approves granting loans to Bangladesh, Iran for construction of NPP, TPP In mid-December 2015, Rosatom received a general contract for construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, which may be worth around $12.65 according to estimates of some western

Persian leopards set to make roaring comeback in Russia's Western Caucasus Ecosystem

2016-07-18 11:52:27
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Persian leopards set to make roaring comeback in Russia's Western Caucasus Researchers released three Persian leopards into the Russian wilderness today in the first-ever attempt to reintroduce the species into the wild. The animals are expected to become the founders of

T-90 + pic Political and military events

2016-07-18 11:35:39
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T-90 The T-90 is a third-generation Russian battle tank that entered service in 1993. The tank is a modern variation of the T-72B and incorporates many features found on the T-80U. Originally called the T-72BU, but later renamed

Iranian scholars to attend int'l conference in Russia science

2016-07-17 18:34:43
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Iranian scholars to attend int'l conference in Russia The 5th International Conference on Modern Research in Management, Economics and Accounting is to be held in the presence of the father of management science of Iran Mahdi Alvani and Professor

Seeking the Prophet: On a spiritual quest through Iran History

2016-07-16 22:59:22
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Seeking the Prophet: On a spiritual quest through Iran Two years ago, when I travelled the Silk Route from China to Georgia, we paused at Azerbaijan. The city of Baku took me by surprise. It blended modern Dubai with an ancient

DP World chief Sultan bin Sulayem on growth in India, Iran and prospects around the world Political and military events

2016-07-16 10:57:06
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DP World chief Sultan bin Sulayem on growth in India, Iran and prospects around the world The ports operator DP World says that it remains positive on the medium- and long-term outlook for the

Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" Political and military events

2016-07-16 10:53:24
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Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" The meeting of presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran will be held in the first decade of August. A senior fellow at the Center for the Study of the Middle

Vladimir Putin’s 'extinct' leopards reintroduced to Russia's Black Sea mountains Ecosystem

2016-07-16 10:45:13
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Vladimir Putin’s 'extinct' leopards reintroduced to Russia's Black Sea mountains Russian conservationists released three leopards into the North Caucasus mountains on Friday, in the first ever attempt to reintroduce a big cat

Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of Caspian Sea Political and military events

2016-07-16 10:43:18
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Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13% share of Caspian Sea Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of the Caspian Sea, Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said, Fars news agency reported July 15. He didn’t

Turki's participation at MKO gathering ‘impolitic’ Political and military events

2016-07-14 14:11:46
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Turki's participation at MKO gathering ‘impolitic’ Iran’s FM Zarif said participation of Saudi former spy chief Turki al-Faisal at the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) gathering in Paris shows the incompetence of such people who tie their future to

IDEA holds next environmental campaign Environment

2016-07-11 14:39:08
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IDEA holds next environmental campaign IDEA Public Union, which is aimed at promoting public awareness of environmental issues, organized another beneficial campaign in the country. This time the public union focused on cleaning the largest river in Transcaucasia -- the Kura,

Iran to attend Caspian Sea littoral states meeting in Astana Legal Issues

2016-07-11 14:27:00
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Iran to attend Caspian Sea littoral states meeting in Astana Foreign ministers of five Caspian Sea littoral states including Iran will gather in the Kazakh capital for a two-day meeting on July 12-13 to discuss the legal

IDEA holds next environmental campaign Environment

2016-07-10 16:15:36
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IDEA Public Union, which is aimed at promoting public awareness of environmental issues, organized another beneficial campaign in the country. This time the public union focused on cleaning the largest river in Transcaucasia -- the Kura, which is of great importance

UNDP, Iran’s Labor Ministry to begin fresh round of coop. Political and military events

2016-07-05 07:42:32
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TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – UNDP deputy representative in Tehran met with Iranian deputy labor minister calling for a new round of cooperation between the two sides. The ex-Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Iran Balasubramaniam Murali,

Schneider Electric holds workshop at Baku Higher Oil School

2016-07-02 23:49:36
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On June 28, Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) and Schneider Electric started a three day workshop on Contemporary Standards of Process Safety for SOCAR management, engineers and technical employees. During the three separate workshop sessions, the presentations will be made

Iran and Turkmenistan implementing goods-for-energy barter Energy

2016-06-30 11:53:03
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TEHRAN (TCA) — An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan are pursuing a $30 billion goods-for-energy barter deal to take place in the course of the next 10 years, Iran’s PressTV news agency reported. The deal

‘Tehran, Ashgabat after huge goods-for-energy barter’ Energy

2016-07-09 14:45:36
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An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan have envisioned a $30bn barter deal in their economic exchange. The deal allows for Iranian goods and services to be bartered for Turkmenistan’s natural gas, the official IRNA news agency quoted

Invasive Species Could Creep into Armstrong Waters Ecosystem

2016-06-28 17:57:18
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Invasive Species Could Creep into Armstrong Waters by Jonathan Weaver Boaters traveling along the Allegheny River or traveling to places like Pymatuming State Park in Crawford County this Summer should heed warning: there could be invasive species traveling with you. Biologist Sara Stahlman,

Russian Defense Ministry to deploy Arctic radar in 2017 Political and military events

2016-06-28 17:54:43
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Russian Defense Ministry to deploy Arctic radar in 2017 In 2017, the national Defense Ministry will receive several Podsolnukh (Sunflower) beyond-the-horizon radar units from RTI and deploy one of them in the Arctic region, Interfax reports. "In 2017, the Russian Defense

Where additional volumes of newly discovered Turkmen gas head for? Energy

2016-06-24 15:43:42
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Where additional volumes of newly discovered Turkmen gas head for? Turkmenistan has discovered new commercial flows of natural gas as a result of lately conducted 3D seismic survey, particularly in the area where the country’s largest gas field Galkynysh is

India and SCO Political and military events

2016-06-22 13:50:25
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India and SCO India Has More Hoops to Jump for SCO Membership “I convey our deep sense of gratitude to the members of the SCO for accepting India as a full member,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told leaders of the Shanghai

DP World considers further Kazakhstan investment in Silk Road push Investment

2016-06-22 13:37:50
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DP World considers further Kazakhstan investment in Silk Road push DP World continued its search for investment opportunities along the China-Europe Silk Road with a meeting between the company’s chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and President of

Navy planning to extend presence to Atlantic waters Political and military events

2016-06-20 15:08:13
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Navy planning to extend presence to Atlantic waters Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy commander said the presence in the Atlantic Ocean, according to international laws and regulations, is naval forces’ agenda this year. Speaking among reporters on

Focus on Caucasian pit viper Ecosystem

2016-06-20 14:28:35
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Focus on Caucasian pit viper Vipers are the most efficient poisonous snakes of all. Their long fangs can inject venom deep into a victim. The venom acts mainly on the blood and muscles of the prey. Vipers usually have

Shifting Conflict and Security Dynamics in the Caucasus: The Role of Regional Powers Political and military events

2016-06-14 11:14:14
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Shifting Conflict and Security Dynamics in the Caucasus: The Role of Regional Powers By Neil J Melvin, Ekaterina Klimenko for Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) As Neil Melvin and Ekaterina Klimenko see it, the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh is arguably

Foreign company to assist in creation of Baku FTZ Investment

2016-06-13 13:00:15
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Foreign company to assist in creation of Baku FTZ A foreign company will be involved in the project on creation of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in the territory of the Baku International Sea Trade Port located in Azerbaijan's Alat

Caspian Sea littoral states meeting ends in Moscow Legal Issues

2016-06-11 01:24:36
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Caspian Sea littoral states meeting ends in Moscow Deputy Foreign Ministers of five littoral states of Caspian Sea by signing final statement of the 45th meeting of special working group to compile context of legal regime convention of

Iran at the Crossroads of The Eurasian Land-Bridge Political and military events

2016-06-11 01:16:33
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Iran at the Crossroads of The Eurasian Land-Bridge May 27—With the recent historic visit to Tehran of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, for the first time in nearly 40 years, Iran has the opportunity to resume

Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy ıssues ınstallation permit for TAP Environment

2016-06-09 10:43:10
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Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy ıssues ınstallation permit for TAP The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has announced that it has granted Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) its Installation Permit for Greece. Together with the Installation Act, secured

Caspian Sea littoral states meeting kicks off in Moscow Legal Issues

2016-06-09 10:18:38
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Caspian Sea littoral states meeting kicks off in Moscow The 3-day meeting of deputy foreign ministers of five Caspian Sea littoral states kicked off on Wednesday at Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow. Participants from Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and

Formula One Prepares For First Race In Azerbaijan Tourism

2016-06-08 09:39:46
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Formula One Prepares For First Race In Azerbaijan On June 19, the Formula One circus will travel to Baku, a city in Azerbaijan situated on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Why? Because the government is paying Bernie Ecclestone a

Moscow to host meeting of working group on Caspian Sea’s legal status Legal Issues

2016-06-07 09:11:48
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Moscow to host meeting of working group on Caspian Sea’s legal status Moscow will on June 8-10 host a meeting of the ad hoc working group, tasked to develop a convention on the Caspian Sea's legal status, Hikmet Hajiyev, Azerbaijani

Zarif, Nalbandian highlight economic ties Political and military events

2016-06-06 12:13:50
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Zarif, Nalbandian highlight economic ties Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has told his Armenian counterpart Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Republic of Azerbaijan. Mohammad Javad Zarif and Edward Nalbandian met and discussed bilateral and regional issues

President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition 2016 Energy

2016-06-04 14:09:43
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President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition 2016 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of the 23rd International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference and the 6th

Traces of extinction Ecosystem

2016-06-01 01:45:23
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Traces of extinction Tigers used to occur across Asia as far west as Turkey. Isolated populations of tigers developed into eight different subspecies. Three generations ago, the tiger ranged from the Caucasus and Turkey through the southern Caspian region

Iran, UNEP sign joint action plan for regional cooperation Environment

2016-05-30 00:18:28
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Iran, UNEP sign joint action plan for regional cooperation Iran and the United Nations Environment Program on Friday signed a joint action plan to thwart degradation of environment and disposal of chemical wastes. The document was signed by

Turkmenistan concerned over Caspian Sea ecological state Environment

2016-05-29 23:45:57
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Turkmenistan concerned over Caspian Sea ecological state Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, during his visit to Avaza tourist zone located in the east side of the Caspian Sea, mentioned that the environmental conditions of the Caspian Sea and protection of its

Russia and NATO: The return of the Cold War model of confrontation Political and military events

2016-05-27 14:43:25
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Russia and NATO: The return of the Cold War model of confrontation RD Interview: Russia’s Ambassador to NATO, Alexander Grushko, explains why we should expect a worsening trend in Russia-NATO relations as long as European security is viewed in Cold

Ashgabat believes Turkmen gas supplies will reach Europe Energy

2016-05-27 14:21:12
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Ashgabat believes Turkmen gas supplies will reach Europe Turkmenistan has great potential for the partnership with the European Union regarding its gas supplies to Europe, said Myratgeldi Meredov, Turkmen Minister of Oil and Gas during the International Gas Congress held

IRGC Firm Says Ready to Carry Out Caspian Water Transfer Project Investment

2016-05-25 16:23:37
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IRGC Firm Says Ready to Carry Out Caspian Water Transfer Project Khatam al-Anbia Construction Base, a conglomerate belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), expressed readiness to embark on a project on channeling water from the Caspian Sea

Turkmenistan presents huge sea projects at IMO meeting Investment

2016-05-19 00:59:56
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Turkmenistan presents huge sea projects at IMO meeting Turkmenistan publicized its plans on creating international transit transport corridors within the framework of the 96th meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee,

Norway in talks on Iran oil field development, report claims Energy

2016-05-17 13:28:08
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Norway in talks on Iran oil field development, report claims TEHRAN, Iran – Khazar Exploration and Production Co. (KEPCO) is discussing potential investments with Norwegian companies in the Sardar-e Jangal oil field in the Iranian sector of

Intl. rail expo, conference kick off Investment

2016-05-16 19:46:05
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Intl. rail expo, conference kick off The 4th International Exhibition of Rail Transportation, Related Industries and Equipment of Iran, dubbed RAILEXPO 2016, and the first international conference titled “Rail-Ports and Rail-Oil” opened in Tehran on Sunday. Representatives

EU eyes Turkmenistan as potential gas supplier Energy

2016-05-12 15:27:50
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EU eyes Turkmenistan as potential gas supplier European countries view hydrocarbon-rich Turkmenistan as one of the main suppliers of natural gas. The remark was made by Head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat Ivo Petrov during the meeting with Turkmen President

No Way Out Ecosystem

2016-05-10 20:15:59
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No Way Out The fate of the Caspian seal may have been decided ﬁve million years ago. The smallest earless seal on Earth, Pusa caspica, is the only mammal in the Caspian Sea. It is atop the aquatic food chain in this

Turkmenistan and Iran seek wider cooperation Political and military events

2016-05-10 00:06:36
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Turkmenistan and Iran seek wider cooperation TEHRAN (TCA) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Turkmenistan need to strengthen cooperation in establishing regional peace and stability and fighting terrorism, extremism and drugs trafficking, Iran’s PressTV news agency reported.

A grand but faulty vision for Iran's water problems Hydrology

2016-05-09 23:58:03
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A grand but faulty vision for Iran's water problems A grand vision of eliminating water scarcity looks attractive for tens of millions of people in the desert cities of central Iran worried about drought. Ambitious water transfer projects

Iran, Turkmenistan must boost anti-terror fight: Rouhani Political and military events

2016-05-09 00:23:23
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Turkmenistan need to strengthen cooperation in a bid to help establish regional peace and stability and fight terrorism, extremism and drugs trafficking. “The Islamic Republic of Iran always stands by Turkmenistan’s nation and government

How to Judge the New Generation of Caviar Fishing

2016-05-07 20:40:05
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How to Judge the New Generation of Caviar Have a hankering for caviar? A decade ago, buying the black pearls was straightforward. Whether Russian or Iranian, almost all sturgeon eggs came from the Caspian Sea, and even novices knew that beluga

Nazarbayev Signs Law to Promote Green Economy Development Legal Issues

2016-05-02 23:20:13
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Nazarbayev Signs Law to Promote Green Economy Development Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the law “On introducing amendments and addenda to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on the transition to green economy,” reported the Akorda on April 28. The amendments seek to

In the Footsteps of the Old Silk Road Traders Investment

2016-05-01 22:40:16
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In the Footsteps of the Old Silk Road Traders JUDY WOODRUFF: Now an update from a man we first met out on a walk. Hari recently caught up with him. HARI SREENIVASAN: Last fall,

Port of Baku to introduce new technological solutions from Singapore Investment

2016-04-28 12:21:18
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“Baku International Sea Trade Port” CJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in Singapore with SMRT International Pte Ltd and Ectivise Solutions Pte Ltd to enhance the operational effectiveness of the new Port of Baku in Azerbaijan.

Natural Gas and the ‘Lesser’ Caspians: How New Players Might be Good for Everyone Energy

2016-04-28 12:08:36
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Energy: what was once a largely single-resource/two-state controlled industry has given way to other resources of significance. In turn, this has also given rise to other states as major players in the arena. Given the increased need for energy among

Iran emphasizes regional, int'l cooperation to protect marine environment Legal Issues

2016-04-25 19:44:52
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Iran emphasizes regional, int'l cooperation to protect marine environment Marine Environment Deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization said that Iran emphasizes regional and international cooperation to protect marine environment of the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. Parvin Farshchi

LUKOIL drives in risers at Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea Energy

2016-04-25 19:21:58
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LUKOIL drives in risers at Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea LUKOIL says it commenced driving in of marine risers at V. Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea. This operation precedes drilling of development wells. Risers, required

Singapore to assist Baku in introducing new technologies in Free Trade Zone Investment

2016-04-25 19:07:10
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Singapore to assist Baku in introducing new technologies in Free Trade Zone Baku International Sea Trade Port and Singapore’s SMRT International and Ectivise Solutions signed a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation on April 25. The document, which was inked by

Caspian-Persian Gulf Channel Project under Consideration by Russia and Caspian States Investment

2016-04-24 21:33:54
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Caspian-Persian Gulf Channel Project under Consideration by Russia and Caspian States By the end of 2016, Iran intends to begin construction of a navigable water channel of approximately 600 km in length that will link the

Craze for LNG Energy

2016-04-23 18:51:40
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Craze for LNG Pricing policy of only one man, John D. Rockefeller, led to a decrease in the cost of kerosene in the US oil products' market of the late 19th century from 26 cents to eight cents per gallon

Why Iran is building up its defenses Political and military events

2016-04-21 19:23:57
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Why Iran is building up its defenses Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined the necessity of developing Iran’s defense power in an article published on Wednesday. Nearly three years ago, the newly elected Iranian president called for

Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian Energy

2016-04-20 13:57:52
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Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian About the company: Iteca

Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour Legal Issues

2016-04-20 13:43:55
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Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour An issue of transit and provision of assistance to

Iran, Kazakhstan’s Speakers Meet in Moscow Political and military events

2016-04-20 07:59:06
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Iran, Kazakhstan’s Speakers Meet in Moscow Senior Iranian and Kazakh legislators on Tuesday held a meeting on the sidelines of the first session of Eurasian parliamentary speakers in the Russian capital, Moscow. At the meeting, Speaker of Iran’s parliament

Turkmenistan-EU joint project on energy efficiency Energy

2016-04-18 22:54:21
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Turkmenistan-EU joint project on energy efficiency Turkmenistan and the European Union have launched a joint project on the implementation of strategies for sustainable development in Turkmenistan to help the country in the rational use of natural resources and energy, newspaper

Turkmenistan keen to become major exporter of chemicals Energy

2016-04-18 22:49:48
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Turkmenistan keen to become major exporter of chemicals Turkmenistan can become a powerful industrial power and a major exporter of chemical products, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. The construction of a gas chemical complex on the Caspian Sea shore, exactly in

Master of its domains Investment

2016-04-18 22:23:57
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Master of its domains Much is made about the importance of oil to the Russian economy, but Russia is a global energy powerhouse that’s much more than a petro-state By Scott L Montgomery Russia is not what you think. Most

Caspian tiger Ecosystem

2016-04-17 23:15:00
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The Caspian tiger (Panthera tigris virgata), also known as the Hyrcanian tiger, the Mazandaran tiger, the Persian tiger and the Turan tiger, is an extinct tiger subspecies that had been recorded in the wild until the early 1970s, and formerly

Why do we need to save the tiger? Ecosystem

2016-04-17 23:11:55
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Why do we need to save the tiger? The natural population of these beautiful felines that we are used to seeing under captivity is disintegrating slowly. Tigers are among the most endangered animals on earth. The natural population of

ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas Energy

2016-04-17 23:06:30
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ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas The oil price slide since mid-2014 has severely constrained economic growth and investment in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) & Caspian region. Despite this, regional governments nevertheless expect an improved market climate &

BP, its partners invest in Azerbaijan Energy

2016-04-15 18:10:47
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BP, its partners invest almost $60B in Azerbaijan Trend: The British BP company together with its partners on development of the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli and Shah Deniz oil and gas fields invested in Azerbaijan over $58 billion over the period of more than 20-year

Russia: A Global Energy Powerhouse That’s Much More Than a Petro-State Energy

2016-04-15 17:56:58
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Russia: A Global Energy Powerhouse That’s Much More Than a Petro-State Russia is not what you think. Most discussion about its energy influence has focused on oil and gas, particularly gas. Russia can be described, and is routinely described,

Azerbaijan invites U.S. companies to Baku-based FTZ Investment

2016-07-10 14:08:20
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Azerbaijan invites U.S. companies to Baku-based FTZ Azerbaijan has invited the U.S. Agency for International Development and other organizations to participate in the establishment of a free trade zone in the Alat settlement of Baku. Azerbaijan's Economy and Industry Minister Shahin

Kazakhstan Expects Eurasia Caspian Exploration Project Decision by Summer Energy

2016-04-15 17:11:52
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Kazakhstan Expects Eurasia Caspian Exploration Project Decision by Summer Kazakhstan hopes to actively participate in the exploration potential "Eurasia" project in terms of data provision, Kazakh Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said Thursday. ASTANA (Sputnik) – Kazakhstan expects to receive

Int'l Caspian Oil&Gas; Expo scheduled for June Energy

2016-04-12 23:54:56
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Int'l Caspian Oil&Gas Expo scheduled for June Caspian Oil&Gas 2016, the 23rd international exhibition and conference, the largest energy sector event in the Caspian region, will take place from 1-4 June 2016 at Baku Expo Center. As a recognised international platform

Tehran and its 2,000 tourist spots Tourism

2016-04-11 20:18:07
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Tehran and its 2,000 tourist spots Deputy of Tehran Municipality says the Iranian capital has over 2,000 tourist attractions that will take 35 days time to visit all of them. Tehran was first chosen as the capital

OIC Summit should send signals of unity to world Political and military events

2016-04-11 20:09:30
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OIC Summit should send signals of unity to world Hassan Rouhani has said upcoming Istanbul Summit of the OIC should communicate to the world signals of unity among the member states. President Rouhani and his Kazakh counterpart

Turkmenistan advancing on South Asian gas market Energy

2016-04-09 23:39:08
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Turkmenistan advancing on South Asian gas market Trend: Despite skepticism of some experts regarding the progress of construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, which dates back to 2010, the deal started rolling. The State Concern 'Turkmengaz',

Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Legal Issues

2016-04-09 23:32:02
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Iranian FM hopes for early completion of work on Caspian status convention Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif voiced a hope for completion of work over the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea this year. "We hope we’ll

Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Investment

2016-04-09 23:16:34
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Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Russian experts comment on the prospects for the realization of Iran's ambitious 'trans-Iranian' canal, which would run from the Caspian Sea to the Persian

Caspian Sea littoral states eye economic cooperation Investment

2016-04-09 23:07:05
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Caspian Sea littoral states eye economic cooperation Trend: Deputy foreign ministers of the Caspian Sea littoral states have discussed expansion of economic cooperation at a meeting in Baku, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said. The Islamic Republic of Iran believes in the

Fishing for vital company knowledge Fishing

2016-04-07 23:35:26
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Fishing for vital company knowledge Large building projects are delayed by all sorts of issues — money, employees who lack the right skills, public sentiment. But sometimes it is fish spawn, or great-crested newts. The deliverer of such bad news might

Caspian Pipelines Safe for Now as War Risk Returns to Caucasus Energy

2016-04-07 23:31:54
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The resurgence of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenians poses little immediate risk to the key pipelines that link European markets to the Caspian Sea, according to analysts from London to Washington. In a region where risk is the norm, “these sorts

What I'm Learning From Walking 21,000 Miles Around the World Caspian geography and anthropology

2016-04-06 23:51:26
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By Paul Salopek My intercontinental ramble, called the Out of Eden Walk, is a storytelling project that aims to retrace the footsteps of the first anatomically modern humans who migrated out of Africa back in the Stone Age. I am plodding

Legal status of Caspian Sea back on agenda Legal Issues

2016-04-06 23:33:02
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Baku hosted the next meeting of the special working group created at the level of deputy ministers to develop a convention on a legal status of the Caspian Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov, addressing the session on April

“Convention on Caspian Sea status to serve for co-op of littoral states” Legal Issues

2016-04-05 16:38:00
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Speedy signing of the convention on the status of the Caspian Sea will contribute to cooperation of the littoral states, Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov said Apr.5. He made the remarks during the meeting of the special working group for

Astrakhan Shipbuilding Production Association delivers third tugboat of Project 35 Investment

2016-04-04 23:33:47
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Astrakhan Shipbuilding Production Association delivers third tugboat of Project 35 Astrakhan based shipyard, the Astrakhan Shipbuilding Production Association (ASPO, part of United Shipbuilding Corporation) has delivered the third tugboat of Project 35, the Jupiter, says press center of Caspian

Aspen Institute Romania organized Bucharest Forum-Keystone Projects Investment

2016-04-01 01:20:01
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Aspen Institute Romania organized Bucharest Forum-Keystone Projects initiative dovetails with Romania long term economic and territorial development strategy, centered on designing concrete measures and projects that support the capacity of urban centers to generate growth and competitiveness. Bucharest Forum / Keystone

Officials discuss offshore drilling regulations at Baku meeting Legal Issues

2016-04-01 00:58:23
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Maritime and transport officials, as well as representatives of the shipping industry, from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan today concluded a two-day seminar organised in the Azerbaijani capital Baku by the EU-funded transport programme TRACECA. The meeting discussed international regulations for

Why the Caviar-Producing American Paddlefish Is a Symbol of Luxury and Scarcity Fishing

2016-04-01 00:55:08
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Ever since relations between the United States and Iran grew strained after the Iranian revolution in 1979, as a nation, we have had limited access to the Caspian Sea, the sturgeon fish that reside there, and the roe contained in

Technical Announcement: USGS Assesses 39–54 Billion Metric Tons of Undiscovered Potash Resources in Central Asia Energy

2016-03-30 02:26:43
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The Central Asia Salt Basin of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan has the potential to contain between 39 and 54 billion metric tons of undiscovered potash resources, according to a global mineral resource assessment led by the U.S. Geological Survey

Baku to host Int'l Food Industry Expo Investment

2016-03-30 02:08:25
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WorldFood Azerbaijan 2016, one of the most important and significant events in the region’s food industry, will take place from May 19-21 at Baku Expo Center. Over the years, the exhibition has established itself as a leading event in

Topaz Energy and Marine Net $ 20.8m Profit Investment

2016-03-29 17:05:04
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Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2015. Business Highlights * Net Profit for the period was US$ 20.8m before exceptional items, impairment charge

WB to discuss Absheron lakes clean up Environment

2016-03-29 17:05:25
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Trend: The World Bank’s (WB) Board of Directors will discuss the “Absheron Lakes Cleanup and Rehabilitation” project on July 18, 2017, said the WB. The estimated cost of the project is $100 million, $85 million of which are

Greece sees TAP as major investment, significant geopolitical tool Energy

2016-03-29 00:36:08
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The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, a part of the Azerbaijan-initiated giant Southern Gas Corridor, is not just a major investment for Greece, but also a significant geopolitical tool for this country. Such a remark was made by TAP's country Manager for Greece, Rikard

Litre Meter supplies CFF flowmeters to Shah Deniz fields Energy

2016-03-28 01:18:18
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UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter has supplied a large range of its popular VFF flowmeters for the Shah Deniz gas fields located in the Caspian Sea off Azerbaijan. The orders called for various specifications of meter, which were configured and

Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) - Offshore Marine Support Services Investment

2016-03-28 01:15:38
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Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) is a world-class marine company, supporting oil and gas (O&G) offshore exploration, development and production activities for more than ten years. Core services include offshore safety standby, firefighting, supply, ice breaking and ice management, towing, offshore accommodation,

Topaz reports 63% decline in 2015 profit Energy

2016-03-28 01:13:31
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Profit at Topaz Energy and Marine dropped by 63 per cent last year, as it suffered from the oil price-driven industry slump. The Dubai-headquartered shipping company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Muscat-listed Renaissance Services, yesterday reported a drop of

“Controlled Chaos” as an Instrument of Geopolitical Warfare and “Color Revolutions” Political and military events

2016-03-26 10:58:24
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Nowadays, a variety of means are being used in order to implement and extend the “controlled chaos” in the national economies and societies in the geopolitical struggle. The actor, who is using the tool, is maintaining the “controlled chaos” within

Innovative power management solution links five oil rigs from single source Energy

2016-03-22 16:45:51
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Siemens UK & Ireland has helped develop an innovative and integrated power management system based upon its SIMATIC PCS 7 platform, which has been specified for use on a collection of five oil rigs situated in the Caspian Sea. Extreme operating

Topaz Energy and Marine Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2015 Energy

2016-03-22 16:38:50
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Dubai, UAE - Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2015 (in the following referred to as "the period"). Business Highlights · Net Profit for the period was US$

Transportation Of Compressed Natural Gas Across Caspian Sea: Pros And Cons – Analysis Energy

2016-03-22 16:25:47
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By Prof. Dr. Rovshan Ibrahimov* Dr. Vassilios Sitaras recently published a policy brief for CCEE titled “Transporting Gas Across the Caspian: A New Option”, proposing an alternative method for delivering natural gas from Turkmenistan across the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan and

Past Penalties Deter Investors From Post-Sanctions Iran Investment

2016-03-20 22:37:46
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Iran will receive only a fraction of the $500 billion it needs to modernize its infrastructure because foreign banks are still unwilling to risk penalties from the U.S. Treasury, a major domestic construction company said. “The projects are there, they are

THE LEGAL REGIME OF THE CASPIAN SEA: VIEWS OF THE LITTORAL STATES Legal Issues

2016-03-14 15:21:53
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by Farid Rauf oglu Shafiyev The Caspian Sea is the largest closed water body in the world and is surrounded by five states--Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan. It has an area of 440,000 square kilometers with an ultra-depth of 1,025

Iran finalizes studies for transferring Caspian Sea water to central country Environment

2016-03-14 15:13:26
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By Fatih Karimov - Trend: Primary studies of a project to carry water from the Caspian Sea to central Iran are concluded, Hamid Chitchian, Iran’s energy minister said. The project will be implemented after coordination with the Environment Protection Organization, Chitchian said,

Challenges and opportunities for managing the Caspian Hyrcanian Forests Environment

2016-03-14 13:11:49
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Farnaz Heidari TEHRAN — Human-induced warming of the climate is expected to continue throughout the 21st century and beyond. Our climate is influenced significantly by changes in atmospheric

Keppel FELS to deliver fifth accommodation vessel to Floatel Energy

2016-03-11 14:21:21
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Keppel FELS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) is on track to deliver a fifth high-specification accommodation semisubmersible (semi) to Floatel International Ltd (Floatel) on time, on budget and with a perfect safety record.

The Political Consequences Of Iran And Azerbaijan’s Energy Agreements Political and military events

2016-03-11 14:14:01
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On February 23, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev visited Tehran, where he met with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani. Notably, the two presidents signed 11 memoranda of understanding (MoU) across several areas of cooperation, including energy, the economy and transport (IRNA,

4th Global Forum in Baku opens Political and military events

2016-03-10 15:31:17
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The 4th Global Baku Forum titled 'Towards a Multipolar World' has started in Baku today. Its opening is attended by the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and the vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation,

FAO acknowledges contract with JAICA to revitalize Lake Orumiyeh Environment

2016-03-10 00:26:51
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Tehran, March 9, IRNA – FAO Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to the Economic Cooperation Organization Serge Nakouzi on Wednesday acknowledged a contract with Japan International Cooperation Agency to revitalize Lake Orumiyeh. The plan

Once more on the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline Energy

2016-03-08 22:51:08
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Diplomatic attention has intensified on the project of the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCGP) while both obstacles to and incentives for its realization increase. Turkmenistan's commitment to the project may be inferred from the finally completed construction of its East-West Pipeline

Aquatic Invasions in the Black, Caspian, and Mediterranean Seas Legal Issues

2016-03-06 22:16:04
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Aquatic Invasions in the Black, Caspian, and Mediterranean Seas The present volume contains the presentations of a NATO advanced Research Workshop (ARW) entitled “The invasion of the Black, Mediterranean and Caspian Seas by the American Ctenophore, Mnemiopsis leidyi Agassiz: a multidisciplinary

The Caspian Sea: A Quest for Environmental Security Legal Issues

2016-03-06 22:08:58
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The Caspian Sea: A Quest for Environmental Security This volume is based on the presentations and deliberations of an Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) "Caspian Sea: A Quest for Environmental Security" that was held on March 15-19, 1999, in Venice (Italy). The

Iran calls for reconsideration of Nabucco gas pipeline Energy

2016-03-02 18:39:30
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By Farhad Daneshvar – Trend: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has called on to reconsider the eliminated Nabucco West project. “Proposal for the Nabucco gas pipeline was partially eliminated after imposing sanctions against Iran and now with the

Turkmenistan's resort city to host regional workshop Environment

2016-02-29 23:18:44
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The workshop entitled "Caspian Sea - Sustainable Development and Management" will be held in Turkmenistan's resort city Avaza March 7-18, the Turkmen government said Feb. 27. The purpose of the workshop is to further develop the cooperation of the

BP to select areas for drilling in shallow waters of Caspian Sea Energy

2016-02-29 23:14:48
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BP Azerbaijan, which is the operator of the Shallow Water Absheron Peninsula (SWAP) Contract Area, has published the report on the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the 3D seismic survey within the contract area. The 3D seismic

Heavy: Caspian Turtles Are Polluted by Toxic Lead, Mercury and Cadmium Ecosystem

2016-02-29 19:45:01
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Two and a half years ago Iran sent out a pretty serious warning to the people living along the Caspian Sea: don’t swim or bathe in its waters. The sea, officials said, is heavily polluted with crude oil

Caspian Sea Region: Legal Issues Legal Issues

2016-02-29 18:24:56
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CASPIAN SEA ISSUES Questions surrounding the legal status of the Caspian Sea have hindered--but not stopped--further development of the Sea's mineral resources. Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the independence of three new countries

International Law and Concers of the Caspian Sea Region Legal Issues

2016-02-28 22:28:17
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Introduction The tragedy of the commons dates all the back to Aristotle. It is the story of humans depleting and destroying the free gifts of the world. There have been many incidences of other commons being destroyed like, the Black Sea,

Legal Status of Caspian Sea Legal Issues

2016-02-28 22:33:33
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Legal Status of Caspian Sea Introduction The Caspian Sea is the biggest enclosed body of water on Earth, having an even larger area than that of the American Great Lakes or that of Lake Victoria in East Africa. The length of the

‘We are 5,000 signatures away from saving Caspian Seal’ Ecosystem

2016-02-28 14:11:06
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TEHRAN — “We are 5,000 signatures away from banning hunting Caspian Seal,” said Mohammad Darvish, an official with the Department of Environment. “As specified by the United Nations

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran made statements for the press Political and military events

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Baku, February 23, AZERTAC Following a ceremony of signing documents, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani have made statements for the press. Statement by President Ilham Aliyev: -