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Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told the press that negotiations for the resumption of gas supplies to Ukraine will depend on the proposals of Kiev. "Everything will depend on what will be proposed by Ukrainian colleagues, and in this sense, for all I know," Naftogaz "and" Gazprom "are in contact," said when asked about resumption of gas supplies.

Formerly the CEO "Gazprom" Alexey Miller declared that the company had received the request of "Naftogaz" to resume gas supplies from Russia to Ukraine in the second half of 2016 until April 2017. The "Naftogaz" answer is that it has offered to " Gazprom "to sign a supplementary agreement to the contract for the supply of gas in the next three quarters, economically reasonable considering the price level" less transportation hub. "

The day of the referendum for the Brexit is running and the latest survey, conducted by the Institute for Independent Orb, sees the Eurosceptics ahead by 10 percentage points: 55% of British voters believe that Britain should leave the EU compared to 45% who want to remain. It is one of the widest margins of advantage for the campaign Leave newly registered.

Axpo, the Aargau power company, recorded a sharp drop in profits for the first half year 2015/2016, which ended in March, net profit amounted to 350 million francs, a -18%. Revenue fell by almost 5% to 3.04 billion. The statement today indicates that the company has continued to suffer the repercussions of low energy prices in the wholesale.

Change of ownership for the brand of candy Rossana: the Nestlé Group has signed a preliminary agreement for the sale to Fida, an Italian company with headquarters in Asti, the business unit relating to the Rossana brand candies, Fluxes, Glacia, Fruttallegre, lemoncella and cloves. Nestlé, according to a joint statement, has chosen the proposal submitted by Fida, Asti company established in 1973 which operates exclusively in the candy industry.

The US giant telecom Verizon Communications would plan to submit a bid in the second round of 3 billion US dollars for the core business of the Internet Yahoo, according to the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. According to the newspaper of the Big Apple, Verizon would have to meet the Monday deadline for the second round of bids.

The British authorities are investigating against Credit Suisse and the Russian group VTB in the granting of loans for several hundred million dollars to companies with ties in Mozambique, which would be served in particular to the acquisition of war material. This was reported by "Wall Street Journal", which adds that transactions comprise receivables of $ 622 million (613 million francs) for combat equipment, 535 million for the construction of ships and 850 million for the fishing fleet.

Interest rates will remain at current levels or lower for an extended period and the quantitative easing program will last at least until March 2017. This was stated by President of the ECB Mario Draghi stating that the Q and will last as long as there will be a correction significant inflation and that stimuli have rebalanced the risks and the economy is gradually advancing.

The ECB, Draghi added, will not hesitate to act if necessary. And it recalled that the low rates are a symptom of a weak economy and that they are the right fit for restoring growth. In addition, the ECB will use all the instruments available within the framework of its mandate if necessary.

It had been known for months and yesterday the Bank of England has officially unveiled the design of the new 5-pounds banknotes that will come into circulation from September 13.

On one side appears the irreplaceable face of Queen Elizabeth, and on the other that of the statesman Winston Churchill, selected to replace Elizabeth Fry, nineteenth-century reform of the penitentiary system in the United Kingdom.