Europe on the brink: the states battling to stave off recession War, drought and Covid have blighted prospects not just in Britain but continent-wide. Which countries are most at risk? The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022
Man in utter disbelief as he's slapped with £77K phone bill after week in Europe A man was left in utter shock as he exceeded roaming charges and faced a jaw-dropping £77k phone bill from phone provider Three - after travelling for seven days across Europe Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022
Worst droughts around the world as nations fail to tackle climate change The United Nations says drought risks becoming 'the next pandemic' if nations fail to take action on water and land management and tackle climate change. Europe is facing its worst drought in 500 years Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022
Iran Deal Tantalizingly Close, but US Faces New Hurdles Last week’s attack on author Salman Rushdie and the indictment of an Iranian national in a plot to kill former national security adviser John Bolton have given the Biden administration new headaches as it attempts to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. A resolution may be… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022
Europe’s Drought Exposes Ancient Stones, World War Two Ships as Waters Fall Weeks of baking drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes fall to levels few can remember, exposing long-submerged treasures - and some unwanted hazards. In Spain, suffering its worst drought in decades, archaeologists have been delighted by the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle dubbed the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022
Greece rid of budget watch but inflation, energy woes bite Greece's close financial oversight by European Union creditors is ending The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022
Global Stocks Mostly Fall amid Central Bank Concerns European and US stocks mostly fell Friday, with investors focused firmly on central bank interest rate hikes as the US dollar rallied. After slumping through the first half of 2022 amid concerns over central bank tightening, stocks have done better since the end of June as investors bet on a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022
‘I am not blaming anyone’: Estonians shrug off 23% inflation Those in Europe’s inflation hotspot remain calm about rising prices, but a lack of government intervention could fuel further increases – and discontent The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022
Europe's drought exposes ancient stones, World War Two ships as waters fall Weeks of baking drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes fall to levels few can remember, exposing long-submerged treasures - and some unwanted hazards. Reuters · Aug 20, 2022
Rangers captain James Tavernier admits he's 'part of the furniture' at Ibrox and makes Champions League pledge JAMES Tavernier has vowed not to rest until Rangers have secured Champions League football and has vowed to improve on his outstanding performances… The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2022
Will Rangers and Hearts progress in Europe and where does Sead Haksabanovic fit in at Celtic? Saturday Jury Our top team discuss all the big Scottish football issues on a weekend when Glasgow takes on Edinburgh in the Scottish Premiership and Rangers facing that huge PSV return leg. Daily Record · Aug 20, 2022
Scotland can become the sustainable energy capital of Europe A FEW weeks ago, a reader asked me to write about Scotland’s massive tidal energy resources. The promise of tapping tidal energy as The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2022
FBI report reveals Angelina Jolie’s version of 2016 altercation with Brad Pitt The details of Angelina Jolie’s report to the FBI about Brad Pitt’s alleged behavior toward her and their kids on a private plane flight home from Europe on Sept. 14, 2016, have come to light thanks to a lawsuit Jolie brought against the federal law enforcement agency. Los Angeles Times · Aug 20, 2022
Map shows how fallout will spread across Europe as Russia plans nuclear plant attack A clip showing the blast radius created by Ukraine's Hydrometeorolofical Institute and shared by a BBC journalist yesterday shows just how much of a disaster is looming with fears of a Russian attack Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022
Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022 James Tavernier addresses Rangers Champions League dream as he lays out key reason behind Ibrox contract pledge The skipper reckons last season's run in Europe let the world know Rangers were back and back for good.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Ukraine hints it was behind a series of strikes in occupied Crimea; the situation at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is perilous; a Russian soldier exposes rot at core of invasion
Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022 UK city gets unwanted title of 'most dangerous in Europe' - and another comes second The UK is home to the 'most dangerous city in Europe' according to a new survey, undertaken by Expatriate Consultancy, based on several sources - and the 26th most dangerous in the world.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 Russia's Gazprom to shut gas pipeline to Europe for 3 days Russia’s state-owned energy company Gazprom says a key pipeline conveying natural gas to Europe will shut down for three days at the end of this month to undergo “routine maintenance.”
Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022 Russia-owned energy firm Gazprom to shut gas pipeline to Europe for three days The firm said the closure of the pipeline was being carried out for "routine maintenance". It comes at a time when gas prices across Europe are surging.
Salon · Aug 19, 2022 Why olive oil is so expensive right now Massive heatwaves across Europe are threatening the global olive oil production — and the cost is staggering
InsideEVs · Aug 19, 2022 VanMoof’s S3 Aluminum Edition Commuter E-Bike Hits The European Market Dutch bicycle maker VanMoof debuts the latest edition of the S3 e-bike in limited-edition Aluminum, which boasts a striking brushed aluminum frame.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022 Brits still get a warm welcome in Europe, despite Brexit Letters: Readers in Britain and Europe on navigating relationships with our continental cousins
The Conversation · Aug 19, 2022 Shelling of Europe's biggest nuclear power plant exposes multiple risks – a nuclear expert tells us what they are Shelling has recently intensified at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, raising international safety concerns. Ukrainian staff continue to operate the massive plant under strict control and stressful conditions.
Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022 Europe recommends cutting monkeypox vaccine dosage as cases rise Europe’s drug regulator has recommended a different injection method and dosage for the monkeypox vaccine to increase the number of available shots as supplies run low and cases rise worldwide.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 EU regulator OKs plan to increase monkeypox vaccine supplies The European Medicines Agency said a smaller dose of the monkeypox vaccine appears to still be effective and can be used to stretch the current supply by five times, echoing a recommendation made earlier this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration