Biden planning to ‘maximise pain’ for Russia if it invades Ukraine Exclusive: Washington has asked major gas suppliers, including Qatar, to divert exports to Europe The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022
Also-ran: a dismal year for the UK’s leading airport Plane Talk: I predict Heathrow will never return to top spot in Europe The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022
Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defenses U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would consider personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine, as Western leaders stepped up military preparations and made plans to shield Europe from a potential energy supply shock. Reuters · Jan 25, 2022
Fifa urged to tighten rules on money super-agents make from transfers Fifa should tighten its proposed rules on intermediaries to limit the money made by super-agents, the influential Council of Europe will be told The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022
Macron says Europe is preparing 'common response' in case of Russian aggression France and Germany are ready to pursue dialogue with Russia but if Moscow attacks Ukraine the price will be high, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, speaking at a press conference following talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. France 24 · Jan 25, 2022
Scotland Office agrees to raise issue of direct ferry links to Europe with UK Department for Transport ALBA Party MPs Neale Hanvey and Kenny MacAskill met today (January 25) with the Scotland Office Minister Iain Stewart MP in a renewed push to re-establish direct ferry links from Scotland to mainland Europe. Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2022
Ukraine crisis is reminding Nato why it was formed in the first place As Russian troops mobilise near Ukraine’s border and appear poised to invade, so the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) has assumed its traditional role as a bastion of European defence. That mission – the one for which Nato was founded way back in 1949 – is a short cut to… The Conversation · Jan 25, 2022
US finalizing plans to divert gas to Europe if Russia cuts off supply Officials working with global suppliers to avoid European gas crisis if flow from Russia is cut as Biden says he would consider personal sanctions against Putin The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2022
East Lothian energy super highway will make North Sea a "powerhouse" of Europe The £1.6billion project will see 12km of underground cable bring offshore energy onto land as new link is created between Torness and County Durham Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2022
Infographic: Military capabilities of Russia and Ukraine The threat of conflict looms in Eastern Europe with more than 100,000 Russian troops amassed along the border with Ukrai Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2022
U.S. in talks with energy producers to supply to Europe if Russia invades Ukraine The United States is in talks with major energy-producing countries and companies around the world over a diversion of supplies to Europe if needed in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, senior Biden administration officials said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 25, 2022
‘Enormous consequences’ if Ukraine is invaded, Biden says – as it happened House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will seek re-election – follow the latest politics news The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2022
Bosnia risks entering legal and institutional vacuum -corruption watchdog Bosnia ranks as the third worst country in Europe on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and is at risk of entering a legal and institutional vacuum which could threaten the survival of the state, Transparency International (TI) warned on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 25, 2022
UK calls on European allies to prepare Russia sanctions LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday called on European allies to be ready to introduce a tough sanctions package against Russia if it invades Ukraine, adding that unity in the West would help deter Russian aggression. Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2022 Nord Stream 2: Why Russia’s pipeline to Europe divides the West Germany claims the project is commercial, but the US fears Moscow will use the pipeline to increase leverage in Europe.
Reuters · Jan 25, 2022 UK will not hesitate to toughen sanctions on Russia -Johnson Britain will not hesitate to toughen sanctions on Moscow and will look to contribute to any NATO deployment if Russia invaded Ukraine, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday.
Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022 Boris Johnson warns 'Russian mothers' sons will not come home' if Putin invades Ukraine UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned against a war that would leave Ukraine a 'wasteland' and risk the worst bloodshed since the Second World War after Russia 'put a gun to Ukraine's head'
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022 UK troops will be sent to protect eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine, Boris Johnson says Prime minister hints at deployment to Hungary, telling MPs: ‘Everyone can see the need to fortify Nato’s eastern flank’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022 Tell us about your favourite smaller skiing destination in Europe – you could win a £200 holiday voucher Skiing may have been off the agenda for many in the past two years but we’d still love to hear about lesser known resorts you’ve visited – the best tip wins £200 towards a Sawday’s stay
InsideEVs · Jan 25, 2022 Europe: In 2021 Toyota Significantly Increased Plug-In Car Sales With 32,677 plug-ins sold in 2021 and many new models in the pipeline, Toyota finally is switching towards rechargeable vehicles.
Insider UK · Jan 25, 2022 Europe's largest battery storage facilities set to be built in Scotland The Green Battery Complex is due to be operational in 2024, comprised of two 400 MW facilities
Belfast Live · Jan 25, 2022 Stephen Ferris makes bold claim on Ulster's European prospects Ulster will face holders Toulouse in the last-16 of the European Champions Cup
The Conversation · Jan 25, 2022 The US military presence in Europe has been declining for 30 years – the current crisis in Ukraine may reverse that trend Up to 8,500 U.S. troops could soon be heading to Eastern Europe – bolstering an American military presence in the continent that has been in decline since the end of the Cold War.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022 German business confidence perks up after 6-month decline A closely watched survey shows that business confidence in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, has picked up unexpectedly after a six-month slide
Reuters · Jan 25, 2022 Kremlin says watching U.S. actions over Ukraine with great concern Russia said on Tuesday it was watching with great concern after the United States put 8,500 troops on alert to be ready to deploy to Europe in case of an escalation in the Ukraine crisis.