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Russia halts gas supplies to Germany
In a statement, Gazprom indicated it had discovered "oil leaks" in a turbine during a planned three-day maintenance operation.
Why Russia drives European and British gas prices
The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports gas from Russia to Germany will undergo maintenance from Aug.31 - Sept.
EU plans emergency action to halt energy price rise
Energy ministers from EU member states will hold urgent talks in Brussels on September 9.
European shares drop as policymakers seek to tame hot inflation
European shares dropped on Monday, while bond yields surged as comments from central bank policymakers heightened fears of aggressive measures to stamp out inflation amid rising risks of a recession.
Europeans cross borders to get monkeypox vaccine
The virus, which is rarely fatal but can cause extremely painful lesions, has overwhelmingly affected men who have sex with men, some of whom have sought to swiftly get vaccinated.
Ukraine Station Strike Toll Climbs As EU Vows Accountability
Ukraine station strike toll climbs as EU vows accountability
Migrants Face Abuse In Libya After EU-backed Interceptions
Migrants face abuse in Libya after EU-backed interceptions
Germany, Canada partner on transatlantic hydrogen trade
In a joint declaration, Trudeau and Scholz outlined plans to "kickstart the hydrogen economy and to create a transatlantic supply chain for hydrogen."
British tourists to pay extra charges to visit their favourite travel destinations
British citizens planning to holiday in countries like Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain, France and Portugal will have to shell out more money than usual.
UK sees biggest rise in foreign workers since COVID-19 pandemic
Britain recorded its biggest rise in foreign workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year to June, driven overwhelmingly by workers from outside the European Union, official figures showed on Tuesday.
EU working to increase economic, security ties in Pacific
The European Union is working to boost its presence in the Pacific through economic ties and new security commitments as geostrategic competition in the region intensifies.
Delay in issuing post-Brexit ID cards puts Portugal's border agency under spotlight
Portugal's border agency SEF has faced criticism for delays in issuing post-Brexit ID cards to thousands of British nationals in the country, putting the spotlight on a structural problem that has affected various other migrant communities for years.
Russian anger after EU court upholds ban on RT
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg threw out an appeal from state-owned RT France against a broadcast ban.
Call for max working temperature cap after EU heatwave deaths
While a handful of member states have legislation limiting working hours in excessive heat, the thresholds vary and many nations have no nationwide heat limits.
EU launches new legal moves against UK over N. Ireland
Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government last month unveiled legislation to unilaterally change trading terms for the politically-fraught British province.
N.Macedonia Weathers Bruising Path To Uncertain EU Future
N.Macedonia weathers bruising path to uncertain EU future
Asia tries to bounce, tense week ahead for EU
Asian shares inched higher on Monday following a much-needed bounce on Wall Street, but nerves are stretched ahead of a near-certain rate hike in Europe and another round of corporate earnings reports.
EU Edges Closer To Ending 'Too-big-to-fail' Banks By 2024
The European Union's body for dismantling failed banks said on Wednesday it would ratchet up pressure on lenders over the coming months to bolster their defences so that none remain "too big to fail" by January 2024.
EU backs global law pact which could partly plug UK legal gap
The European Union on Tuesday signed up to a new international treaty for recognising and enforcing civil and commercial court rulings among its signatories to reduce costly cross-border litigation.
World reacts to Boris Johnson's downfall
While the European Commission publicly dodged commenting about the political upheaval in the UK, others in Brussels' orbit let loose.
EU Plans Investment In World's Tallest Dam To Dent Russia's Energy Clout
The European Union plans to become the top investor in the world's tallest dam in Tajikistan, EU officials told Reuters, in a move aimed at helping Central Asia cut its reliance on Russian energy and part of EU's answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
EU's Green Gas And Nuclear Investment Rules Head For Final Vote
The EU's plan to label investments in gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly faces a final vote on Wednesday when European lawmakers decide whether to accept or reject proposals that have divided governments and investors.
Galvanisers wanted: Post-Brexit worker shortages strain UK employers
British manufacturing firm Corbetts the Galvanizers used to rely on a stream of workers from Poland and Romania to fill its shop floor, where steel is dipped into a long vat of molten zinc at temperatures of around 450?C (842?F).
EU agrees rulebook for 'Wild West' crypto markets
The European Union on Thursday reached a provisional deal on the world's first set of comprehensive rules to regulate what one lawmaker called the "Wild West" crypto market.
EU's Takuba Anti-terror Force Quits Junta-controlled Mali
EU's Takuba anti-terror force quits junta-controlled Mali
EU seeks open talks on N.Ireland, not pre-set UK outcome -official
The European Commission is willing to negotiate trading arrangements for Northern Ireland with Britain, but only if talks are constructive and do not resume with an outcome already set by London, a top EU official said on Wednesday.
Fresh transport strikes hit UK, mainland Europe
Britain, like much of Europe, is suffering from rocketing inflation and stagnant economic growth, raising the prospect of a summer of strikes across the continent.
G7 touts $600 bn global infrastructure plan to rival China
Unlike China's state-run BRI initiative, the proposed G7 funding would depend largely on private companies being willing to commit to massive investments and is therefore not guaranteed.
EU Top Diplomat Bids To 'Reverse Tensions' On Surprise Iran Visit
EU top diplomat bids to 'reverse tensions' on surprise Iran visit
Analysis-UK's Brexit woes threaten another flagship policy: levelling-up
Dashed hopes, so far at least, that Brexit would tilt Britain's economy towards growth driven by trade and investment are threatening another of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's flagship policies: "levelling up" the regions outside of London.