Energy is the foundation of modern societies, powering our homes, schools, hospitals, industries and transport. A reliable and sustainable energy supply helps us maintain our quality of life and foster economic growth. But how much do we know about where our energy comes from, how we use it, and what is its impact on the […]
Continue ReadingIt would be “utterly despicable” to allow Russia to gain financially by selling oil and gas to Europe, the Tánaiste has said. The European Union has been phasing out its use of Russian gas and oil following the country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said his country is willing […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Vladimir Putin was caught having a coughing fit in a now-deleted video from the Kremlin. In an outtake from a recorded address for International Women’s Day, the Russian president […]
Continue ReadingTackling the EU housing crisisFirst on the agenda, at 9.00, is a debate with Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen on Parliament’s proposals to address Europe’s housing crisis. Responding to the precarious living conditions currently experienced by millions of Europeans, the recommendations cover key aspects of the crisis, including the need to boost investment, cut […]
Continue ReadingVolkswagen’s profits fell by almost half in 2025. CEO Oliver Blume stated in a letter to shareholders that around 50,000 jobs will be cut across the entire Volkswagen Group in Germany by 2030. More coming soon… …(Read on https://www.watson.ch)
Continue ReadingCol Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
Continue ReadingPublished on 10/03/2026 – 7:54 GMT+1•Updated 8:31 On today’s show: ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Euronews correspondent Aadel Haleem reports from Doha on the latest developments in the US-Israeli Iran war, entering its 11th day today. Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo fills us in on yesterday’s discussions between Eurozone ministers on a potential energy crisis resulting from the […]
Continue ReadingChina’s foreign trade increased significantly more than expected at the beginning of the year. 03/10/2026, 07:0303/10/2026, 07:03 As the customs authority in Beijing announced, exports in January and February increased by 21.8 percent in US dollars compared to the same period last year. The Shanghai cargo port.Image: keystone Analysts had previously only expected an increase […]
Continue ReadingIn view of speculation about a war-related relocation of US military equipment from South Korea to the Middle East, the government in Seoul has expressed concerns. 03/10/2026, 07:0103/10/2026, 07:01 Depending on how the situation develops, US forces in Korea may “send some air defense systems abroad according to their military needs,” President Lee Jae Myung […]
Continue ReadingThe European Parliament will vote soon on a law aiming to increase returns of irregular migrants, also through controversial deportation centers outside the EU, detentions up to two years, and raids on homes that NGOs compare to US style ICE’s methods. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved […]
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