Balkan Energy Future

References

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    Charles Coe: "Bosphorus Bypass Options", FSU Oil and Gas Monitor, 27.04.05, accessed on Intertanko website, http://www.intertanko.com/tankernews/artikkel.asp?id=8956
    Kathimerini: "Pipeline deal near end?" 10.03.2005 http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_economy_4858498_10/03/2005_53912 Ivan Vatahov: "Pipeline Interests – But what benefit to Bulgaria?" 02.05 2005 http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/pipeline-interests/id_11247/catid_23
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  65. More information at: http://www.irn.org/programs/greenhouse/pdf/12Reasons.pdf
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  68. NPP Kozloduy webpage, http://www.kznpp.org/eng/main.php?cont=1