Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 518 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 518th day. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023
European Council Greenlights Chips Act: $47 Billion for Semiconductor Industry EU seeks to double global chip production market share to 20% by 2030 with $47 billion subsidies to manufacturers. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 25, 2023
France, Germany oppose extending Ukraine grain curbs France and Germany on Tuesday opposed a push to extend restrictions on sales of Ukrainian grain exports in five eastern European countries that have enraged Kyiv. Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2023
Europe's strategy to boost its computer chip industry and compete with Asia gets final approval European Union member states have given final approval for the bloc’s master plan to expand semiconductor production The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
EU agriculture ministers meet to discuss vital Ukraine grain exports after Russia nixed deal European Union agriculture ministers are meeting to discuss ways of moving grain vital to global food security out of Ukraine after Russia halted a deal that allowed the exports The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
Spanish Prosecutors Seek Arrest Of Exiled Catalan MEPs Public Prosecutor's Office calls for search, arrest, and imprisonment of Puigdemont and Comín after parliamentary immunity ruling Zenger · Jul 25, 2023
UK accused of unlawful crackdown on visitors from Timor-Leste Family members of East Timorese in UK denied right to visit, as Home Office says too many hoping to work illegally The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
How bad are the wildfires in Greece – and what caused them? A visual guide Fatal heatwave in southern Europe and dry conditions have fuelled spread of fires The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 517 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 517th day. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023
Northern Ireland could lose half its veterinary medicines in Brexit row Requirement for animal medicines to be batch-tested in EU could see products discontinued, BVA warns The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal means more red tape for business, peers warn The prime minister’s Windsor Framework, agreed with Brussels this year, will create ‘more burdensome’ bureaucracy for many firms than the status quo, peers said The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Pyromaniac Rish! torches climate policy while Europe burns PM sees short-term advantage in smothering green policies while studiously ignoring signs of climate collapse The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
‘Islas Malvinas’ and the new battle over the Falklands Rishi Sunak has criticised the European Union for a “regrettable choice of words” after it appeared to endorse the Argentine name for the Falkland Islands, “Islas Malvinas”. The Week · Jul 24, 2023
Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail' A LORDS plot to unilaterally scrap Scottish environmental rules “must be fought tooth and nail”, the SNP’s president has said. The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023
The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023 Global shipping has a new climate strategy – it's vague, obscure and almost noncommittal, but it may be pointing the industry in the right direction The world’s largest shipping companies are starting to update their fleets for a greener future. Maersk received the world’s first dual-fuel methanol container ship in July 2023, and dozens more container ships that can run on alternative fuels are currently on order.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023 2 arrested in Serbia suspected of smuggling Cubans to Spain as part of an international crime group Serbian police said Monday they have arrested two people suspected of smuggling Cubans toward Spain
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 No sign of deal on UK return to EU Horizon science programme Negotiations stalling over London’s request to quit atomic research organisation and for financial rebate
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023 Ryanair profits take off as traffic soars for Easter and Coronation bank holidays CEO Michael O’Leary points to potential lower fares at Christmas due to increased capacity
Motor1 · Jul 24, 2023 In June, People Bought More EVs Than Diesels In Europe For The First Time Ever Self-charging hybrids were also more popular than diesels in June while gasoline remained king.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 Is equity release the best way to buy a house in Sweden a year before we sell in the UK? We are thinking of £150,000, some for decorating, as my husband wants to be nearer his family when he retires
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 Greece ‘at war with fire’ amid chaotic evacuation of tourists from Rhodes Kyriakos Mitsotakis warns parliament that difficult days lie ahead as blazes also rage on islands of Evia and Corfu
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023 Specter of right-wing entering Spanish government fades after inconclusive national election Spain's inconclusive national election has produced one result that will be greeted with relief in European capitals, which like Madrid firmly support the European Union
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023 Share of EU trade for English and Welsh factories falls despite global trade boom Make UK report says post-Brexit structural shift in trade is particularly hurting factories in north-west and West Midlands
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2023 Conservatives set to win Spain election but hung parliament looms Right-wing bloc fails to win an outright majority in Spain’s snap general election, according to preliminary results.
France 24 · Jul 23, 2023 Spain: both parties fail to reach absolute majority needed to form government Spain appears headed for political gridlock after Sunday's inconclusive national elections left parties on both the right and left without a clear path toward forging a new government.