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Green 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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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,

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.

Green 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.

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.

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.

Tech News

Norway’s energy paradox: Oil and gas vs climate ambitions

Norway wants to be a leader in fighting climate change but has a legacy as a leader in oil and gas and more of it is needed since the energy crisis.

World News

OPEC sticks to policy of reducing oil output

The Group often acts to change the supply and demand of oil, in order to control market prices and ensure high revenues for its members. But it says it's ready to meet at any time to “address market developments if necessary.”

Green News

Fuel prices have forced us to use energy more efficiently, IEA says

There’s still a way to go, however, if the world is to reach emissions targets by 2050 the International Energy Agency warns.