The FINANCIAL -- On 26-27 February 2008, the European Commission and the Government of Iraq will hold the fourth round of negotiations for a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) since negotiations started in November 2006.

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, Russia and Serbia signed on February 25 an agreement on implementation of a project to construct a pipeline for the transit of the Russian natural gas through Serbia to the Balkans and on to other European countries.

The FINANCIAL -- WASHINGTON, Films directed by Russian filmmakers received no awards at the 80th annual Academy Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles late on February 24.