The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Europe considering proposals to allow navigation fees in strait of Hormuz

Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory as US officials urge Iran to make public guarantee of safe passage for shipping

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Russia's diesel export ban deepens global supply crunch

Russia's diesel export ban has significantly impacted global energy markets. This action exacerbated existing fuel shortages and drove prices higher worldwide. European gasoil futures reached record highs against Brent crude oil. The United States also saw diesel futures jump substantially on Wednesday. These events highlight the interconnectedness of global oil…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Behind History’s Craze When Being Bigger Was The Height Of Fashion And Women Stuffed Dresses To Appear Larger

Historians revealed how fuller figures, padded dresses, and round stomachs once defined beauty across Europe.

Bored Panda · Jul 10

Exclusive: ‘Big mistake to believe we're off the hook in Europe and beyond,’ IEA tells Euronews

If the Strait of Hormuz is closed indefinitely, Europe and the rest of the world will face dire consequences, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

Euronews · Jul 10

Exclusive: ‘More grids, more electricity, less fossil fuels,’ energy leaders tell Euronews

Making electricity cheaper than fossil fuels is essential to improve energy security and cut dependence on imported fossil fuels, top energy officials told Euronews.

Euronews · Jul 10

Bankruptcy boom: Businesses going broke in Europe's biggest economy

Germany faces a widespread corporate insolvency crisis impacting numerous sectors. High energy costs and industrial decline are major contributing factors to this trend. Small and medium-sized businesses are disproportionately affected by these economic pressures. Structural issues like high taxes and bureaucracy also hinder competitiveness. Government reforms aim to address these…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Blaze's affordable Super Pocket handheld has been hit with a price hike due to AI component demand, despite absorbing "rising costs across manufacturing, components, and freight for as long as possible"

Blaze has announced a price hike for its Super Pocket handheld and Evercade cartridges in the UK and Europe, and AI demand for memory and storage is to blame.

GamesRadar · Jul 10

Sunbed wars and music bans: Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer

To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Europe’s beaches this summer.

Euronews · Jul 10

Switzerland converted military tunnels in the Alps into gold vaults during World War II, hiding its reserves beneath solid rock as Europe descended into war

Switzerland moved its gold reserves into Alpine vaults before World War II. A military ammunition depot became a secure underground treasury for national assets. This decentralization expanded storage capacity and reduced urban risks during the war. The Alps became an integral part of Switzerland's financial infrastructure and defense. New research…

The Times of India · Jul 10

France and Britain spent six years tunnelling beneath the English Channel until both sides met 40 metres below the seabed in 1990, creating a 50.5-kilometre rail link between Britain and Europe.

The Channel Tunnel, a major engineering feat, linked Britain and mainland Europe. This project culminated on December 1, 1990, after years of digging. Engineers used advanced surveying and laser guidance for precise alignment underground. The tunnel now provides a reliable transport route regardless of sea conditions. It significantly changed transportation…

The Times of India · Jul 10