Recession Ireland: European interest rates rising as fuel crisis expected to worsen The move marks the end of an era of low interest rates and steady growth Dublin Live · Jul 21, 2022
EU imposes more sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine invasion The European Union has imposed more sanctions on Russia after the 27 EU member states backed a series of measures that would include gold imports and tighten export controls on some high-technology goods The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
France Says Ready to Work on Reviving Peace Process On his second European stop, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace on Wednesday. Before the start of the two sides’ meetings, the French president warned that violence could erupt at any moment, calling for “action and addressing the deep political causes.” Macron… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022
Liz Truss claims unresolved Brexit row with EU shows she ‘gets stuff done’ Tory candidate says she was wrong to vote Remain and claims ‘portents of doom didn’t happen’ The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
How reliant is Germany – and the rest of Europe – on Russian gas? As Russia reopens Nord Stream pipeline at lower capacity, pressure remains to reduce consumption and dependency on Russia The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022
Italy’s president dissolves parliament, paving way for early elections Italy's President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament on Thursday, triggering a snap election, hours after Prime Minister Mario Draghi handed in his resignation amid a split in his ruling coalition. France 24 · Jul 21, 2022
Russia resumes gas supply to Europe after fears of complete shutdown Gas flows from Nord Stream 1 are expected to account for 30 per cent of the pipeline’s capacity Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022
ECB raises interest rates more than expected to combat inflation – as it happened ECB raises rates by half a point in its first hike in 11 years, UK government finances worsen amid record debt interest costs and Russia resumes limited gas supplies to Europe The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022
Ukrainian Firefighters And Farmers Battle Crop Fires Caused By Russians Bombing Fields The video was obtained from the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine. Zenger · Jul 21, 2022
Russians Show Off Their Air Force Jets Supposedly Bombing Military Targets In Ukraine The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday, July 18. Zenger · Jul 21, 2022
US to Send More Rocket Systems to Ukraine, Moscow Signals Wider War Aims The United States on Wednesday promised to send more precision rocket systems to Kyiv, soon after Moscow signaled it was aiming to seize more Ukrainian territory beyond the eastern industrial region of Donbas. The announcement came as the European Commission called on EU members to slash demand for natural gas… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022
Turkey says Ukraine, Russia agree on deal to resume Black Sea grain exports Ukraine and Russia will sign a deal on Friday to lift a blockade of Black Sea grain exports that has escalated a global food crisis, Ankara said on Thursday after hosting talks between the warring sides. Earlier, Russia reopened its biggest gas pipeline to Germany at less than half normal… France 24 · Jul 21, 2022
Brexit red tape: Bookings of UK musicians at EU’s biggest festivals crash by 45% Exclusive: Figures seen as clear evidence of impact of ‘dud deal’ – now touring has recovered from Covid The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Draghi on brink after coalition partners withdraw backing Italian prime minister set to quit as League, Forza Italia and Five Star say they will boycott confidence vote Financial Times · Jul 20, 2022
Reuters · Jul 20, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy says latest EU sanctions against Russia not enough Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday dismissed as inadequate a seventh round of European Union sanctions against Russia, which is currently being finalized.
Reuters · Jul 20, 2022 EU drops nearly all of its order for Valneva COVID vaccine The European Commission has dropped nearly all of its order of 60 million doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine from French firm Valneva, the EU executive said on Wednesday, in a move that all but wipes out the shot's value for the company. The EU agreed in November last year…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022 Italy’s Mario Draghi expected to resign as prime minister Former European Central Bank chief had failed to secure support from coalition partners in confidence vote
Reuters · Jul 20, 2022 UK's Northern Ireland trade law clears parliament's lower house Legislation allowing Britain to scrap some of the rules on post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland cleared the final stage of its passage through parliament's lower House of Commons on Wednesday and will move to the House of Lords.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022 Liz Truss, a Margaret Thatcher Fan at UK’s Diplomatic Helm Fans of Liz Truss think she is the new Iron Lady. Britain’s foreign secretary is one of the two final contenders to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and prime minister. Some 180,000 party members will be asked to choose either Truss or former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, with…
Motor1 · Jul 20, 2022 After The EU, Australian Territory Moves To Ban New ICE Sales In 2035 The Australian Capital Territory government wants to lead Australia’s transition to EVs.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022 EU Tells Members to Cut Gas Usage amid New Putin Warning The European Union told member states on Wednesday to cut gas usage by 15% until March as an emergency step after President Vladimir Putin warned that Russian supplies sent via the biggest pipeline to Europe could be reduced further and might even stop. Deliveries via Nord Stream 1, which accounts…
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 UK’s scientific policy ‘rudderless’ as government fails to appoint new science minister ‘The government has committed to making the UK a science superpower but the absence of a science minister means any conversations about realising that goal are at risk of stalling’
Manchester Evening News · Jul 20, 2022 What are my rights if my return flight is cancelled while I am on holiday? Passengers are protected under UK law if they are returning on a UK or EU airline, such as EasyJet or Ryanair. Here are the standard rights that must be upheld by carriers.
Belfast Live · Jul 20, 2022 Tory leadership race: What Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have said about Northern Ireland Northern Ireland has not featured heavily by any means in the Tory leadership contest so far
Reuters · Jul 20, 2022 Factbox-Europe's action in case Russian gas supply stops The European Union has set out emergency plans for countries to cut their gas use by 15% until March, warning them that without deep reductions they could struggle for fuel during winter if Russia halts supply.