Energy crisis: UK households worst hit in western Europe, finds IMF Heavy reliance on gas is behind price surge, with the impact on poorest households also the worst in Europe The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022
Sweet or Not? German Farmer Trials Solar Roofs for Orchard It’s picking season at Christian Nachtwey’s organic orchard in western Germany and laborers are loading their carts with ripe red Elstar apples, ready to be shipped to European supermarkets. But Nachtwey’s farm is also reaping a second harvest: Many of the apple trees grow beneath solar panels that have been… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 1, 2022
UN figures show how cocaine starts off at €1,500 per kilo in Colombia and reaches €60,000 per kilo by the time it gets to Ireland Today we unveil the scale of the profits available to traffickers moving cocaine into Ireland Irish Mirror · Sep 1, 2022
Experts optimistic as monkeypox infections slow in Europe, US More than 50,000 monkeypox cases have been recorded in the global outbreak, World Health Organization figures show – though transmission is slowing in Europe and the United States. Radio France Internationale · Sep 1, 2022
Lazada ready for push into Europe Lazada is preparing to make its first foray into Europe, building on the success of the Alibaba-owned e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, as it seeks to take on rivals such as Amazon.com and Zalando. Bangkok Post · Sep 1, 2022
UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant despite fighting Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of waging attacks near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant just as a team of U.N. inspectors were heading to visit it The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Chelsea’s defence used to be a strength. They need Wesley Fofana to make it one again Chelsea need their new £70m defender to hit the ground running as they look to rediscover the solidity that made them the best team in Europe just 15 months ago The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Vinicius in Celtic confession as Real Madrid superstar sends ominous warning to Champions League rivals The Brazilian will line up in Glasgow next Tuesday when the kings of Europe face the Scottish champions. Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022
7 transfer deadline day deals Chelsea could complete including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Chelsea have been one of Europe’s biggest spenders under Todd Boehly during the current transfer window and could yet seal a number of big-money deals before Thursday evening’s deadline Daily Mirror · Sep 1, 2022
Russia’s Conspiracy-Theory Factory Is Swaying a Brand-New Audience RT is banned in the US and Europe—but winning friends in the developing world. Businessweek · Sep 1, 2022
Sweet or not? German farmer trials solar roofs for orchard Solar installations on arable land are becoming increasingly popular in Europe and North America, as farmers seek to make the most of their land and establish a second source of revenue The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
IAEA experts 'not going anywhere' after reaching Ukraine nuclear plant The U.N. nuclear agency chief said his experts were staying put after they crossed on Thursday into Russian-held territory in Ukraine and reached Europe's biggest nuclear power plant, where both sides warn of potential catastrophe. Reuters · Sep 1, 2022
Examining Luka Doncic’s potential to overtake Dirk Nowitzki as European basketball’s GOAT COLOGNE, Germany — Luka Doncic isn’t often considered the opening act for a grander, more prominent show to follow. Tribune News Service · Sep 1, 2022
Westfield Santa Anita sells for $537.5 million, the biggest mall sale in years Westfield Santa Anita mall in Arcadia, California, has changed hands in one of the most expensive mall sales in years as its Paris-based owner moves to unload its U.S. properties and retrench in Europe. Los Angeles Times · Aug 31, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 Brendan Rodgers only wants early Premier League transfer deadline if European divisions follow suit Leicester have been unsettled by Wesley Fofana’s transfer to Chelsea.
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022 New 'hydrogen alliance' offers Canada an opportunity to export ammonia to Europe A recently announced export agreement between Canada and Germany offers Canada an opportunity to export hydrogen to Europe.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022 Gazprom to pay Kremlin £8.6bn after record profits Politicians wait to see whether Russia switches back on Nord Stream 1 gas supply to Europe
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022 Mikhail Gorbachev: five things you need to know Mikhail Gorbachev was a voice of sanity in a crazy cold war world, and his death marks the end of a particular era in 20th century history. During his time as leader of the Soviet Union (1985-1991), Gorbachev brought about enormous change in Russian politics and society, in international relations,…
WEKU · Aug 31, 2022 What inspectors will look for at Ukraine's war-damaged Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant The international atomic watchdog has been to some of the world's toughest locations, but nothing quite like Europe's largest nuclear power plant in an active war zone.
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022 How Russia is using gas as a political tool to win support for the Ukraine war Russia is using its dominance of the European oil and gas market, where it accounts for 40% of EU gas consumption, to attempt to reduce support for Ukraine.
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022 Energy crisis: why the UK will be at the mercy of international gas prices for years to come The UK is trying to ensure households and businesses have enough energy this winter by turning to international markets buoyed by booming US liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, and reinstating retired storage capabilities. But the impact of Russia’s recent decision to switch off its Nord Stream 1 pipeline has proven…
Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022 European transfer news: Ben Brereton Diaz 'wanted by quartet' as PSG busy before deadline EUROPEAN TRANSFER ROUND-UP: With deadline day approaching managers from the big clubs around the continent are still attempting to strengthen their squads for the campaign ahead
Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2022 Iran delivers European ‘peace initiative’ on Ukraine to Russia Iran says it received the proposal from a European leader, but refuses to name the official.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 How Mikhail Gorbachev saw his life’s legacy destroyed under Vladimir Putin Wrecking what Gorbachev sought to achieve has made Russia more vulnerable, as Kim Sengupta explains
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 Russia halts gas supplies to Germany as France warns of winter rationing and power cuts Paris mulls rationing as Europe’s energy crisis deepens