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Is the energy crisis bringing workers back to offices?

We take a look at how rising energy prices are pushing remote workers to return to the office and save on their home energy bills.

Europe News

Spain and France announce new deal to build underwater gas pipeline

The leaders said the previous MidCat pipeline project across the Pyrenees would be abandoned.

Europe News

EU leaders make progress on 'roadmap' to address energy crisis

EU countries agreed to continue working on voluntary joint purchases of gas and a new price benchmark by 2023 among other measures.

Norway

Norway on alert after drone sightings near key infrastructure

It comes amid numerous reported drone sightings near offshore oil and gas platforms and other Norwegian infrastructure in recent months.

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Europe News

EU Summit: Leaders meet to hash out new measures to curb gas prices

Discussions will focus on capping gas prices, joint purchases, solidarity rules and common financing to tackle the energy crisis.

Europe News

Europe should learn from COVID to find common crisis response - Costa

"When we tackled COVID, we came together. We gave a common response and that helped us to overcome this crisis," Portugal's prime minister told Euronews.

Earth News

French farmers cover crops with solar panels to battle energy crisis

In the midst of the energy crisis gripping France, this farmer is using his land in innovative ways to produce electricity.

Home

Are these floating 'powerships' the answer to Europe’s energy crisis?

It’s been floated that these seaborne power plants from Turkey could help Europe fill the Russian energy supply gap.

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French strike pits workers against government as inflation bites

Tens of thousands of French workers took to the streets across the country Tuesday, striking for pay hikes that keep up with rising inflation. The industrial action came after weeks of walkouts that hobbled oil refineries at home.

Sweden

Explosions in September 'destroyed 50 metres' of Nord Stream pipeline

Underwater videos filmed by a drone on Monday show that over 50 metres of the pipeline are either missing or buried, and long tears can be observed on the seabed leading up to the burst pipe.

Europe News

EU proposes joint gas purchasing and 'dynamic' cap to curb prices

The new emergency measures also include joint purchases of gas and automatic solidarity rules to cope with potential shortages.

Earth News

Pivot to wind and solar power has saved the EU €11bn

New research shows that it's not just the climate that benefits from the green energy transition.

Germany

Scholz extends nuclear power plants' lifespan in 'snub' to Greens

The German chancellor has decided that all three of the country's nuclear power plants will stay open until mid-April 2023.

Europe News

Brussels plans 'dynamic' cap to contain volatility in gas prices

The gas cap will apply to the transactions taking place at the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF), Europe's leading trading hub.

Travel News

Rising bills won’t stop Brits from travelling, report reveals

Brits are tightening budgets amid the Europe’s cost of living crisis, but they aren’t ready to give up travel just yet.

My Europe Series

‘Saves me from using gas’: Europeans turn to wood in energy crisis

There has been an “unprecedented surge” in consumer demand for firewood, pellets, and the various sawmill residues used for burning.

Earth News

Out of this world: Floating solar farm could power a million homes

As Europe struggles through the energy crisis, some scientists are looking to space.

Euronews Witness

Czech voters turn to the far-right for answers to the energy crisis

The far-right SPD party has been gaining support in the Czech Republic as the cost of living soars, pushing many into poverty.

Europe News

EU still split on gas cap as Germany and the Netherlands oppose

The European Commission will work over the weekend to ensure broader support for the gas cap before making a formal proposal.

Earth News

War in Ukraine a ‘blessing’ for climate, says UN weather chief

Petteri Taalas says the war in Ukraine will accelerate our transition to renewable energy.