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Europe in Motion

Energy Sovereignty Index: Which EU countries rely most on imports?

Most EU countries still have a long way to go in achieving energy independence, but the bloc excels in cleanliness and efficiency.

Markets

Church urges El Salvador's president to keep ban on gold mining

The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country's water resources from contamination.

Business

Thyssenkrupp plans to cut total of 11,000 jobs in troubled steel unit

Germany's largest steelmaker is proposing to cut 5,000 jobs from the workforce and outsource another 6,000 as it seeks to cut staff costs by around 10%.

Azerbaijan

How could Baku and Brussels align on gas supplies to the EU?

Baku wants more EU investments and commitments to its natural gas potential as it looks for more fossil energy revenues to finance its ambitions to become the renewable energy leader of Eurasia. Meanwhile, Brussels' gas goals are not enough.

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Markets

Winter is coming: Volatile energy prices set to return in Europe

Rising natural gas prices and increasing uncertainty are set to dominate Europe's energy outlook for the coming winter.

Business

Shell wins landmark climate case - what does it mean for investors?

The current court decision does not mean that the oil giant will turn away from its green targets, but it will mean Shell can continue its present level of drilling.

Business

Czech power company CEZ sees profits hit by lower earnings in trading

The Czech power company CEZ recently signed a deal with Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR to develop and build small modular nuclear reactors. The company attributed the fall in profits to lower earnings in trading and mining.

Business

Rolls-Royce pulls the plug on electric flying taxi project

Aerospace and engineering group Rolls-Royce has shut down plans for an electric flying taxi business almost three years after the Spirit of Innovation broke the electric air speed record by recording a 345.4mph flight.

Azerbaijan

Euroviews. View from Baku: We must wash away division at COP29

Azerbaijan aims only for one washing at COP: to scrub away the divisions that lie between countries. Hikmet Hajiyev writes.

Markets

What investors need to know about markets and the US election

The US election could significantly impact financial markets, influencing currencies, stocks, and commodities. Here are some potential market reactions to different election outcomes.

Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

Green News

UK and Australia embark on new climate and energy partnership

It comes after Pacific leaders called on both countries to do more to tackle the climate crisis.

Europe in Motion

EU green exports grow on all fronts but trade-off remains negative

The block's exports of wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels saw substantial growth between 2022 and 2023, but a more balanced import-export trade-off is still a long way to go, new Eurostat data shows.

Mobility

This French start-up can convert your car into a hybrid EV in a day

The company's kit can convert old petrol cars into electric hybrids in just one day. But experts say retrofitting old cars isn't the catch-all solution.

Mobility

Paris Motor Show 2024: The unexpected new tech on display this year

We take a look at the less publicised tech that’s on display at the Paris Motor Show at the Porte de Versailles expo centre this week.

Green News

Risk experts name climate change as biggest concern

Climate change topped the poll for the third year in a row.

Business

Financing the EU's green transition: Who foots the bill?

Around €40 trillion worth of economic activity is moderately or highly dependent on nature - according to the World Economic Forum. A shift towards greener energy sources is necessary, but how do we get there?

Economy

Electric vehicles clog busy Belgian port as demand slumps

With a slowdown in demand for EVs, hundreds sit idle in a busy Belgian port's car park, waiting for buyers and drivers.

Green News

Green recovery funds misapplied, unassessed according to EU auditors

Spending overestimation on climate projects and miscount of actual sums spent in EU countries flagged by the latest report from the European Court of Auditors.

Europe News

The Draghi EU competitiveness report - the reactions

Mario Draghi’s anticipated report received mixed reactions, with green groups accusing him of 'dismissing the ecological crisis' and the finance industry acclaiming the bulky report’s call for 'massive investment' amid austerity fears.