The whole issue is closed. The final compromise satisfies about 90, or even 95 percent of our demands. The Czech republic will not veto the VAT deal.

The Czech Republic is ready to advise Macedonia on the road to EU.

But if that sum is not enough, we will seek alternative resources. I think that we will also turn to the European Union.

The currently falling water levels in some places can't be anything other than the calm before the real storm.

The law is a compromise. It will harm no one and make many happy.

The compromise could be 700,000 barrels but the actual production increase could be around 400,000. At 1 million extra barrels prices may be drawn lower but at 500,000 prices could hit $40.