Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster

ByAnka Kir Published on 03/19/2026 – 0:25 GMT+1 The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagazdamaged by a series of explosions, has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for nearly two weeks, causing growing alarm among coastal states and environmental activists. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Moscow claims that the vessel, which belongs to an authorized “shadow fleet”, was […]

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European country plans higher diesel prices for foreigners as fuel tourism leaves stations dry

On 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 Slovakia’s government has approved a resolution permitting service stations to charge higher diesel prices for vehicles with foreign registration plates, in a bid to curb “fuel tourism” amidst a […]

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’48 hours and €100′: EU presents speeded-up business registration law

The European Commission presented a long-awaited set of digital rules on Wednesday, aimed at facilitating the establishment and operation of businesses in Europe by streamlining procedures, reducing costs, and expediting processes. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “With EU Inc., we are making it dramatically easier to start and grow a business all across Europe,” European Commission President Ursula […]

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