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Russia's weaponization of natural gas could backfire by destroying demand for it

In December 2006, The Economist magazine published a cover drawing of Russian president Vladimir Putin, dressed like a 1930s gangster in a dark suit and fedora hat, under the headline “Don’t Mess with Russia.” Putin held a gasoline nozzle, gripping it like a machine gun. The target presumably was Europe,…

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2022

Frontex chief offers to resign over pushback claims

The European Commission and a German Interior Ministry spokesperson say that the head of the European Union’s border agency has offered to resign after allegations that they agency was involved in illegal pushbacks of migrants

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Is Giga Berlin Tesla's Ticket To Taking Back EV Market Share In Europe?

As EVs take hold of the larger auto market, Tesla trails in sales across Europe by a somewhat narrow margin. However, Giga Berlin may give Tesla an advantage.

InsideEVs · Apr 29, 2022

Vladimir Putin could declare new world war in days, says UK defence secretary

Ben Wallace says he 'would not be surprised' if Russia's leader sparked mass mobilisation

Nottingham Post · Apr 29, 2022

Eurozone inflation hits new high as growth slows amid Ukraine war

Ukraine war takes toll on European economies using the euro as inflation reaches record levels and output weakens.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022

Magna Clocks 5% Sales Decline In Q1; Cuts FY22 Outlook

Magna International Inc (NYSE:MGA) (TSX:MG) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 5.3%, to $9.64 billion, beating the consensus of $9.31 billion. Global light vehicle production growth was down 7%, primarily driven by a 16% decrease in Europe. Body Exteriors & Structures segment sales grew 1.3% Y/Y, Power & Vision fell 3.5%,…

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022

More than 3,000 people lost in sea crossings to Europe in 2021 -UN

More than 3,000 refugees, migrants and asylum seekers died or went missing last year while trying to reach Europe via Mediterranean and Atlantic sea routes, a U.N. refugee agency report showed on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

Wheel I Never: Europes Oldest Stone Age Cart Tracks Found

Sets of tracks were uncovered in a cemetery near Kiel, Germany, dating to the 3,400 years to the Stone Age Neolithic period.

Zenger · Apr 29, 2022

Lebanon Army Says Thwarts Fresh Migrant Trafficking Attempt

Lebanon's military on Friday said it has detained five people in the northern city of Tripoli as they prepared to smuggle 85 migrants by boat to Europe. The announcement came days after a boat carrying more than 60 migrants capsized on April 23 off the coast of Tripoli. Seven bodies…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022

Volkswagen Aims To Install 8,000 EV Fast-Charging Spots In Europe By 2024

Volkswagen Group (OTC: VWAGY) said on Thursday it plans to install up to 8,000 fast charging points for electric vehicles across Europe in partnership with the U.K.-based oil major BP Plc (OTC: BPAQF).

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022