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Gazprom's First Annual Loss in Decades Leads to Sale of Holiday Properties
Gazprom, Russia's state-owned energy giant, has announced plans to sell several of its holiday resorts following its first annual loss in nearly 50 years, according to reports from Reuters. The company has listed 14 hotels and resorts for sale, including the Tsaghkadzor Marriott Hotel in Armenia's Valley of Flowers.
Will Navalny be Listed as a Candidate in Russia's Presidential Elections?
The Russian newspaper "Vedomosti" commented on the yesterday's official campaign for the presidential election in March. 23 People who have already said they will fight for the post, the head of state Vladimir Putin, Liberal Democrat leader Vladimir Zhirinovski, co-founder of the Yablokos opposition party Grigoriy Yavlinsky, business ombudsman Boris Titov and TV host Ksenia Sobchak.
Gazprom Worried over Possible Delay in Payment from SE Europe
Russian energy giant Gazprom believes Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Serbia might put off payment for gas, oil and other kinds of fuels or not pay at all, Russian newspaper Vedomosti reports.
The daily cites documents prepared by Gazprom on the occasion of forthcoming Eurobonds issuance.
Crimea 'Could Be Special Economic Zone,' Says Russian PM
Crimea, which joined Russia last week, could become a special economic zone, Russia's Prime Minister said.
With his comments, Dmitry Medvedev confirmed earlier reports by Russian newspaper Vedomosti, which suggested the peninsula would be managed through a separate economic program and even by a "special corporation".