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Gas crisis: Germans rush to stock up on coal for winter warmth

Gas crisis: Germans rush to stock up on coal for winter warmth

Ecotech

These Italian villages cut their bills by producing their own energy

With energy bills set to double in the next year, people are looking for new ways to reclaim power.

Climate

Shocking photos show impact of drought on Europe’s life-giving rivers

From the Loire to the Danube, dried-out rivers are jeopardising Europe's trade, transport, energy and wildlife.

Europe News

EU embargo on Russian coal comes into force

Imports of Russian coal are no longer allowed into the European Union.

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Business

German glass bottle producer for Gucci and L'Oréal faces shutdown

German glass bottle producer Heinz-Glas is heavily dependent on gas. The age-old industry now faces a potential shutdown as the country scrambles to ration reserves in a bid to survive the winter months.

Europe Decoded

Watch: Here's how the price of electricity is set in the EU

The price of electricity varies widely depending on the energy source used to generate it.

Europe News

Inflation in Netherlands above 10% for first time in nearly 47 years

Inflation in the Netherlands rose to above ten per cent for the first time since 1975 last month, the country's statistics agency said on Thursday.

United Kingdom

Campaign to stop paying energy bills gathers pace in the UK

"It’s time for a societal change where the culture of massive profits off the back of poverty ends," says Don't Pay UK member Kary, who is refusing to pay her energy bill this October.

Germany

Powered by poo: German energy plant makes biogas from manure

With Germany scrambling to find alternatives to Russian natural gas, an energy plant in Zerbsk is producing biogas made from chicken and cow manure.

Europe News

Scholz 'calls Putin's bluff' over turbine at centre of gas dispute

According to the German leader, a turbine needed for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that Gazprom says is not ready, is in fact ready and can be delivered to Russia.

Moldova

Moldova's ex-president seeks snap elections as gas prices soar

Pro-Russian opposition leader Igor Dodon has called for immediate elections, after an announcement that gas prices in Moldova rose by 47% last month.

Germany

Sales of electric heaters soar in Germany amid winter gas crisis fears

Germany is heavily reliant on Russian gas imports and Berlin fears supplies will be cut this winter over the war in Ukraine.

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Energy savings: How EU governments plan to cut their consumption

The EU must cut its consumption of gas to survive the coming winter as Russia progressively turns off the tap. We asked governments what they will do to reduce their own energy bills.

Spain

Controversy as Spain bans air conditioning from dropping below 27°C

It's part of measures to slash energy consumption and reduce dependency on Russian gas.

Earth News

Spain: Shops must keep doors shut and limit air con to save energy

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new package of energy saving measures last week.

Hungary

'Hungary will have enough': Orban to strike gas deal with Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday he expects to agree a new gas deal with Russia this summer.

Earth News

What is the EU doing to save energy as a gas crisis looms?

Europe is preparing for the worst case scenario if Russia decides to completely cut gas supplies.

Europe News

Euroviews. Here are the key takeaways from our cost of living crisis debate

Euronews breaks down the key takeaways and highlights from the cost of living crisis debate hosted by correspondent Shona Murray.

Europe News

Millions of Europeans unable to afford holidays, says trade union

A study by the European Trade Union Confederation found that in 2020 nearly 8% of the EU's population did not have enough money to go on vacation for seven days.

Ecotech

Meet the viral parkour group climbing Paris to save the environment

A French parkour collective are swinging around Paris to try and reduce energy consumption in France.