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Bean vs. cup: Where is the most expensive takeaway coffee in Europe?

Euronews Business compares coffee pricing across Europe to reveal where customers are getting the best and worst value on their morning brew.

Europe News

What could biggest oil discovery in Poland's history mean for Europe?

Euronews asked analysts if the huge oil and gas deposits discovered under the Baltic Sea offer Europe a chance to be less reliant on Russian energy.

Economy

Asian countries offer to buy more US LNG to stave off harsh tariffs

In a bid to avoid harsh tariffs being imposed, many Asian countries are looking to strike large LNG deals with the US. But could this be disastrous for the clean energy transition?

Focus

Why banks are vital to funding resilient infrastructure worldwide

In partnership with AIIB

From floods to blackouts, the pressure to build climate-ready infrastructure is growing. Development banks are stepping in to bridge the finance gap — but can they move fast enough?

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Business

New gas discovery off Cyprus coast may reduce EU energy dependence

ExxonMobil and its partner, Qatar Energy, have discovered a new natural gas deposit off the coast of Cyprus, a find that bolsters the region's potential as an energy exporter.

Earth News

Polish renewables generate more electricity than coal for first month

Although coal consumption has dropped, oil and gas use has risen and Poland remains the world's fourth highest emitting economy.

Energy Frontiers

Azerbaijan embraces AI and smart grids for energy transformation

In partnership with Azpromo

Fariz Jafarov of Azerbaijan’s C4IR explains how AI, smart grids, and digital innovation are reshaping energy systems and accelerating the country’s shift toward a more sustainable future.

Energy Frontiers

Baku Energy Forum: Can global cooperation deliver climate goals?

In partnership with Azpromo

At the Baku Energy Forum, top energy officials and CEOs addressed the urgent need for multilateral action, investment, and innovation to meet climate goals and triple global renewable energy by 2030.

Europe News

What’s at stake for Europe if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked?

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens?

Economy

Energy in Europe is also at stake as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates further, there is a mounting fear that natural gas fields are going to be targeted — as well as oil shipping routes. Europe’s liquefied natural gas supply would be seriously impacted, along with its economies.

Markets

Israel-Iran conflict fuels best month for energy stocks since 2022

European energy stocks soar as the Israel-Iran conflict drives Brent crude up 20% in June. The EURO STOXX 600 Energy index has gained 8% over the same period, on track for its best month since October 2022.

Europe News

Spain says April's blackout was caused by multiple technical failures

The 28 April outage started shortly after 12:30pm in Spain and lasted through nightfall, disrupting businesses, transport systems, mobile networks, Internet connectivity and other critical infrastructure.

Focus

Baku Energy Week 2025 showcases Azerbaijan’s energy diplomacy, renewables and regional influence

In partnership with Azpromo

Baku Energy Week, marking its 30th year, gathers global energy leaders to discuss Azerbaijan’s ambitious renewable targets, strategic pipelines, and its growing role in regional and global energy security.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan’s rising oil output boosts its role as global producer

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is ramping up oil output, led by increased production at its giant Tengiz oilfield. Now supplying nearly 2% of the world’s crude, the country is becoming a key player in the global energy market.

Europe News

Why nuclear energy is making a comeback across Europe

Belgium has scrapped its nuclear phase-out law, joining a growing number of EU nations reconsidering atomic energy as part of their climate strategies.

Economy

Energy bills across Europe: What share of the cost is made up of tax?

European countries apply different tax policies to consumer energy prices. This leads to significant differences in the share of energy taxes and VAT in electricity and gas bills.

Europe News

Price of power: Does Germany need to return to nuclear?

Germany's new minister of economy wants more natural gas power stations and electricity subsidies. But is that enough to boost the economy?

Economy

UK inflation jumps to highest in over a year on rising energy bills

Inflation in the UK rose to its highest level in over a year in April, driven by a wave of higher household bills, including energy and water, according to official figures released on Wednesday.

Business

Schneider Electric: Grid digitisation key to EU energy resilience

As the first-ever EU-UK summit takes place this week, investing in grid modernisation is among one of the many topics that Schneider Electric would like addressed as it has become more important than ever for the EU to boost its energy profile and protect itself against outages.

Europe News

Spain identifies power failure 'ground zero' in Iberian blackout probe

The government is rigorously investigating the incident that saw Spain and Portugal grind to a halt in late April, the Spanish energy minister said.

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