World

Review of the Year: The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Little did we know how the Russian war in Ukraine would impact on the lives of people living in the world, but eleven months on, everyone is feeling the pinch in their pockets after food and energy prices increased. Euronews takes a look in Review of the Year

23/12/2022

My Europe Series

State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Gas price caps that not everyone agrees on, rising food prices in Belgium, and a lingering MEP scandal: here's what happened this week.

23/12/2022

Earth News

EU approves €28 billion German renewable energy scheme

Some say the multi-billion euro scheme could distort competition in the European Union's single market.

22/12/2022

Earth News

Which EU country installed the most solar power in 2022?

No other energy source is growing as quickly or reliably as solar, a new report reveals.

20/12/2022

Europe News

EU gas use dropped by 20% but some nations failed to reach key target

EU gas consumption dropped by 20% before winter as most countries reach voluntary target

20/12/2022

Europe News

EU green lights first-ever cap for gas prices

The EU's goal is to prevent the record-breaking surge in prices experienced over the summer as countries rushed to fill up storage ahead of winter.

19/12/2022

Economy

Protests and strikes across Europe amid rising inflation

Thousands of protesters rallied against rising inflation and called for higher wages in several European cities on Friday. Backed by several unions, crowds of people marched in Brussels, London and across Italy and France.

16/12/2022

Euronews Witness

In Moscow's crosshairs: Moldova scrambles to stay warm this winter

Moscow is using energy as a weapon against Moldova. Residents there have taken to the streets in the capital Chisinau, to protest against the pro-European government.

15/12/2022

Slovakia

Slovakia's government loses crucial no-confidence vote

Lawmakers voted to oust Eduard Heger's minority coalition, potentially paving the way to early elections.

15/12/2022

United Kingdom

Inside the UK's warm banks where people go to escape the cold

“Knowing that people were out there in the cold, we just couldn't bear it," said Kim Griffiths, a volunteer at the Elim warm bank. "We had to do something.”

15/12/2022

Europe News

Some EU countries are 'very selfish' over energy crisis - Polish PM

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Mateusz Morawiecki discussed the energy crisis, the Ukraine war, sanctions on Russia and the rule of law.

14/12/2022

Money

The Dutch tulip farmer swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining

A greenhouse in the Netherlands is using the heat generated from cryptocurrency mining to partially heat its large premises, saving on its gas bill.

14/12/2022

Europe News

EU strikes deal to break free of its dependence on Russian fossil fuel

The proposal, aimed at strengthening the EU's independence and autonomy in the energy sector, will enter into force at the beginning of the year, pending approval from the EU Council and EU Parliament.

14/12/2022

World News

EU must cut back energy use now to avoid shortages in 2023: IEA

The International Energy Agency has warned that EU could face a shortfall of natural gas next year if countries do not act now

12/12/2022

Ukraine

Bakhmut in ruins as Russia battles on in eastern Ukraine

The battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut continues as maintenance workers in Ukraine's capital race to rescue residents trapped in elevators who are stranded due to power cuts. Meanwhile, an overnight strike on Odesa has left much of the city without power.

11/12/2022

Spain

Calls for flexible gas price cap at EU-Med9 summit

Leaders and representatives from nine Mediterranean and Southern European countries on Friday called on the European Union to come up with a more flexible gas price cap initiative than the recently proposed cap of €220 per megawatt hour,

10/12/2022

Belgium

Belgians' wallets burn to crisp as inflation hits favourite fries

For Belgians who visit their favourite friterie at least once per week, the increase in price -- tied to rising costs of ingredients -- can quickly add up.

09/12/2022

Earth News

Ranked: The European countries with the best and worst home insulation

Feeling the cold in the UK? This data on European housing stock explains why.

09/12/2022

Hungary

Hungary scraps cap on fuel prices amid shortages and long queues

The government has blamed European Union sanctions on Russia for the end of the measure.

07/12/2022

Climate

Europeans' need for air con at home soars by 170% in 40 years

European land temperatures have increased more than the global average, with big consequences for our energy use at home.

06/12/2022