Russian war slowing growth and hiking inflation, European Commission warns Body revises economic forecast and says outlook for EU and eurozone heavily dependent on course of war The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
Gas disruption due to Ukraine war could trigger Europe recession, IMF warns Head of IMF urges wealthier countries to provide support to poorer nations as millions at risk of hunger The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Macron's Bastille Day interview: Russia 'will use gas as a weapon of war' France needs to mobilise to prepare for the probable scenario of energy shortages this autumn because Russia is using cuts in supplies to Europe as a weapon in its war with Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. France 24 · Jul 14, 2022
Europe could face energy rationing as ‘really tough winter’ looms, Shell boss warns Ben van Beurden says Ukraine war fallout means big rise in bills and possible need to ration supplies The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
2023 Honda ZR-V Debuts In Japan Looking Familiar, Coming To Europe Next Year It's basically North America's HR-V, but with hybrid power. Motor1 · Jul 14, 2022
'Feta' is Greek, EU top court says in snub to Denmark Greece on Thursday scored a win in its fight to protect their right to the term 'Feta' as Europe's top court reprimanded Denmark for not blocking local companies from using the name for sales outside the European Union. Reuters · Jul 14, 2022
Scorching 45C heatwave sparks wildfires across Europe Campers fled in their droves while locals grabbed their pets and ran from their homes as a 45C heatwave sparked huge wildfires that threatened to engulf Europe. Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022
‘The fires are still not under control’: Blazes continue to rage across Europe Fires happening in France, Spain, Portugal and Croatia The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Extreme heatwaves are here to stay in the UK. It’s time for us to adapt Britain’s first 40C day will happen sooner or later, but there is still time to stop such temperatures becoming regular events, says climate scientist Vikki Thompson The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
Russia's war to keep hitting EU economy, push up inflation European Union expects Russia’s war in Ukraine to wreak havoc with the economic recovery for the foreseeable future through lower annual growth and record-high inflation The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Watchdog reprimands EU executive for failing to share Von der Leyen texts European Commission ‘gave no good reason’ why its president’s messages with Pfizer were not released The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
Western Europe Heatwave to Peak in Spain The heatwave sweeping across southwestern Europe is expected to peak Thursday in Spain, with blistering temperatures already fueling wildfires across the Iberian Peninsula and France. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022
France Nods to Ukraine in Bastille Day Military Parade Paris's traditional Bastille Day military parade on Thursday is a salute to Ukraine, and to France's eastern European allies who are among guests of honor, officials said. French troops deployed close to Ukraine since the Russian assault in February have a special place at the event, attended by President Emmanuel… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022
European parliament votes to ban ‘fly shooting’ fishing in part of Channel Campaigners hail step towards end of practice in French territorial waters that has had ‘devastating’ effect on local fishers The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022 Scorching heatwave sparks more than a dozen devastating wildfires across Europe More than 6,000 people were evacuated from campsites in south-west France and major motorways have been blocked by authorities in Portugal as fires disrupt tourists' holidays
AAP · Jul 14, 2022 NSW pair accused of posting drugs A NSW couple imported thousands of cannabis seeds from Europe and North America then sold them around Australia, police say.
Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2022 Soda Brands Are About to Get Possessive of Their Trash A fight is brewing over who gets first dibs on the plastic drinks bottles that consumers throw away.
RideApart · Jul 13, 2022 Take A Look Inside A Yamaha Motorcycle Factory In France Here's a unique peek behind the curtain at how some of your favorite Yamaha motorcycles and scooters come together in one European factory.
Reuters · Jul 13, 2022 Gas won't make EU's next Russian sanctions package, Czech leader says The European Union is preparing a seventh package of sanctions against Moscow but it is already clear that it will not curb imports of Russian gas as too many member states can't adjust quickly enough, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala told Reuters.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 Europe's upgraded Vega space launcher makes inaugural flight The European Space Agency is celebrating the first flight of its Vega-C rocket designed to provide more bang for customers’ buck in the increasingly competitive business of launching satellites into orbit
Reuters · Jul 13, 2022 Lithuania will allow sanctioned Russian goods trade to Kaliningrad European Union member Lithuania will adhere to the EU executive's advice that sanctioned Russian goods can transit to the Kaliningrad exclave, its Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022 The Guardian view on Europe’s energy crisis: facing down Putin will not come cheap Editorial: Governments will need to spend big to protect vulnerable people this winter
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022 Wildfires wreak havoc across Europe amid deadly heatwave Wildfires have been raging through parts of Europe, with thousands of firefighters tackling blazes amid a heatwave gripping the continent.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 EXPLAINER: What's the impact of euro parity with the dollar? The euro is hovering close to parity with the dollar, falling to its lowest level in 20 years and even briefly touching a one-to-one exchange rate with the U.S. currency this week
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 Hungary declares 'energy emergency' over threat of shortages Hungary’s government has declared an “energy emergency” in response to supply disruptions and skyrocketing energy prices in Europe