Gazprom and OMV have been discussing the impact the new EU Gas Directive might have on the construction of Nord Stream 2.

Danmark and the US are most likely further delaying the construction of the German-Russian pipeline Nord Stream 2.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday called on citizens nationwide to travel to the capital Caracas for a protest against socialist President Nicolas Maduro, as the country’s worst blackout in decades dragged on for a third day.

The German old-fashioned lens manufacturer Meyer, established in 1896, admitted to copying the products of Russian and Chinese companies.

Various signs indicate that banks in the euro-zone are preparing for a new severe financial crisis.

Russia and Luxembourg want to set up a new Investment Vehicle.

Italy might become the first G7-country to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Chinese carmakers feel the pain of heavy losses. With a surprise price reduction, Tesla is pushing for its market share in the Chinese domestic market.

The US is ending the preferential trade treatment for India and Turkey.

Saudi Arabia said on Monday it was too early to restore diplomatic ties with Syria or reinstate Damascus to the Arab League without progress on a political process to end the eight-year-old war.