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What lessons can be learned from Spain and Portugal's power outage?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the world must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040 to meet climate targets and support energy security.

29/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Which formats do online buyers prefer the most for their books?

Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have the highest shares of residents buying printed books, magazines or newspapers online.

29/04/2025

Health news

NGOs warn of Big Pharma’s influence on EU drug reform

Several major organisations are suspicious that recent lobbying efforts by pharmaceutical companies could sway the upcoming EU pharmaceutical reform talks in favour of innovation arguments at the expense of patient access.

29/04/2025

Europeans' Stories

War 3.0: Europe’s smart defence challenge

In the light of the war in Ukraine, Europe is seeking to adapt to new forms of conflict taking place far from the traditional frontlines.

29/04/2025

Germany

Power outage in Spain and Portugal: How well prepared is Germany?

A widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal paralysed the countries' infrastructure for several hours. How well prepared is Germany to handle a similar emergency?

29/04/2025

Europe News

Who are the Italian cardinals in the race to be the next pope?

In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable.

29/04/2025

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Cardinals meet under media spotlight ahead of conclave

Cardinals gathered at the Vatican on Tuesday ahead of next week's conclave to elect a new pope, following Monday’s announcement of the schedule.

29/04/2025

Earth News

Did wind and solar really make Spain's power grid more vulnerable?

Investigations are ongoing into what went wrong with the electricity system, which impacted some 60 million people.

29/04/2025

EuroVerify

Iberian blackout sparks spread of false theories online

With the lights now coming back on in the Iberian Peninsula, Euroverify fact-checks some of the false claims that circulated during Monday's unprecedented blackout.

29/04/2025

Art

Child damages Mark Rothko painting estimated at €50m in Dutch museum

A painting by American artist Mark Rothko, valued at up to €50 million, has been damaged by a child at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.

29/04/2025

Ocean

Industries find hidden worth in oyster shells and old fishing nets

In partnership with the European Commission

From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure.

29/04/2025

Ocean

Meet the French professor turning oyster shells into eco-concrete

In partnership with the European Commission

French researchers are turning discarded oyster shells into eco-friendly concrete with significantly lower CO₂ emissions. Currently being tested along the French Atlantic coast, this material could replace scarce sand and gravel while supporting marine life.

29/04/2025

Europe News

European People's Party officials elected as Valencia congress ends

Annual congress of the party representing the largest cohort in the European Parliament met in Spanish city blighted by flood six months ago.

29/04/2025

World News

What's behind the rise in European car ramming attacks?

After a car drove into a crowd in Vancouver, killing 11 people, we look at previous incidents where cars have been used as weapons in Europe.

29/04/2025

Business

Deutsche Bank posts robust results boosted by asset management

Higher growth in major divisions such as private banking and investment banking also contributed significantly to Deutsche Bank’s strong performance in the first quarter.

29/04/2025

Europe News

French justice minister wants to make prisoners pay for jail time

The announcement follows a series of violent attacks that targeted prisons and prison guards over a two-week period in April.

29/04/2025

World News

Child killed in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk as troops advance

As Russian troops advance near the border with Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk governor issued an evacuation order for four villages in the region's east.

29/04/2025

Culture news

A 500-year-old medieval shipwreck has been discovered in Barcelona

The remains of the Spanish vessel were discovered more than five metres below sea level at the site of a former fish market and could unlock fascinating new medieval maritime secrets.

29/04/2025

Health news

How Spain and Portugal’s health workers adapted to power outages

Doctors and pharmacists across the region raced to keep critical medicines cold and decipher handwritten prescriptions. Then they waited.

29/04/2025

Europe News

EU Commission seeks to bridge generation gap with 'fairness index'

As part of its upcoming 2026 Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, the European Commission is developing an Index of Intergenerational Solidarity to measure how well countries are protecting the future of younger and future generations.

29/04/2025

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Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula

Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a widespread blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.

29/04/2025

Europe News

Valencians physically, emotionally exhausted six months on from floods

Valencians process historical outage whilst marking six months since the DANA floods that took the lives of 227 people.

29/04/2025

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Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal

Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and ATMs.

29/04/2025

Business

BP sees major downturn as gas trading and refining divisions lag

BP's CEO has reassured investors that BP will be watching market volatility and will be focusing on strengthening its balance sheet to improve shareholder value in the long-run.

29/04/2025

Europe News

Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court

The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns.

29/04/2025

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Hundreds mourn Khudia family killed in Kyiv missile strike

The Khudia family, killed as they slept during a missile strike on Kyiv, were laid to rest on Monday as hundreds came to pay their respects.

29/04/2025