World EU Energy Commissioner: "we need a price cap for Russian gas" Spiralling inflation, an unhealthy dependence on Russian energy, and the risk of power cuts. The EU Commission faces one of its toughest winters on record. Energy Commissioner, Kadri Simson wants a price cap on Russian gas and urgers households to do what they can to save energy. 23/09/2022
Euronews Witness Europe's energy crisis and the multi-billion euro buried treasure Could Gronnigen's multi-billion hidden treasure be the answer to Europe's looming energy crisis? Extraction on gas fields has been put on hold by the government due to 2100 recorded earthquakes which have severely damaged houses. 23/09/2022
Art Feeling the pinch: French museums adapt to exploding energy costs Some of France's most famous museums and cinemas are changing how they use energy as costs soar to avoid raising ticket prices or shutting up shop, 23/09/2022
Earth News ‘Warm spaces’ are being set up to help vulnerable Brits through winter Martin Lewis has helped advise on how UK libraries, councils and others can provide for people facing unfeasible energy bills. 23/09/2022
Italy Fierce local opposition in Tuscan town to floating LNG Terminal More than half of the local residents, including the Mayor of Tuscan town, Piombino, are fiercely opposed to a floating LNG Terminal. The plan was to try and meet Italy's energy needs and reduce dependency on Russia, but is now at risk over fears of economic and environmental impact. 22/09/2022
Travel News French ski resorts may slow down gondolas to cut their energy bills For many avid skiers, carving up snow is a chance to leave your cares at a lower altitude, but the energy crisis is biting in the mountains too. 22/09/2022
Europe News Thousands protest in Brussels over cost of living crisis Ten thousand people took to the streets of Brussels on Wednesday to protest against rising food and gas prices and unaffordable energy bills. 21/09/2022
Culture news More than three-quarters of UK bars are facing financial run A flash poll by the Night Time Industries Association has found that nearly 50% of night-time venues in the UK are barely breaking even, while a further 25% are losing money. 21/09/2022
Europe News Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs 20/09/2022
Economy EU should be 'very careful' about capping gas prices: German minister In an interview with Euronews, Anna Lührmann said an EU-wide price cap on gas imports could endanger the bloc's security of supply. 20/09/2022
Europe News NGOs launch legal action against EU over 'nuclear & gas greenwashing' The NGOs argue that the inclusion of gas and nuclear in the EU Taxonomy violates the European Climate Law and the bloc's obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement. 19/09/2022
Greece 1373km long undersea cable will bring Egypt's 'green energy' to Europe The project is expected to be completed in 7 to 8 years as Europe attempts to sever ties with Russian fossil fuels. 17/09/2022
My Europe Series Europe's week: SOTU takes centre stage and media freedom law proposed Ursula von der Leyen gave her annual address to MEPs on Wednesday, with her remarks focusing on the war in Ukraine, anti-Russian sanctions, and the economic fallout from Russia's aggression. 16/09/2022
Russia Moscow announces 'replacement' gas pipeline to Nord Stream 2 Russia's energy minister announced on Thursday that Nord Stream 2 will be "replaced" by an alternative gas pipeline to China. 16/09/2022
The Cube Swiss police investigate fake online ad campaign about energy wasting The unofficial posters urged citizens to report their neighbours if they overheat their homes this coming winter. 15/09/2022
Earth News EU looks to raise €140bn from windfall tax on energy firms The plan is part of long-awaited emergency measures to tackle the soaring cost of electricity before winter. 15/09/2022
Europe News Brussels unveils measures to capture energy profits but delays gas cap The European Commission is still studying the potential risks of a broad cap on all gas imports entering the bloc. 14/09/2022
Europe Decoded State of the Union: von der Leyen's hour long speech in a word cloud What were the words used most frequently in Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech? 14/09/2022
Europe News EU energy plans to raise €140B to protect households - von der Leyen The Commission chief told Euronews that the EU's energy crisis plans will help member states to protect citizens. 14/09/2022
Earth News More Brits refuse to pay despite Truss’s €2,900 energy bills freeze Almost 200,000 people have so far signed up to the Don't Pay movement, as UK energy bills soar by 97% in a year. 14/09/2022