Europe
Earliest-ever heatwave in Greece closes Athens Acropolis
The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of the day as the season's...
‘Flying taxis’ to be tested during Paris Olympics: minister
France's transport minister says so-called "flying taxis" would be authorised for use on an experimental basis during the Paris Olympics.
Ford says to cut 1,600 more jobs at Valencia factory
Like other automakers, Ford has decided to shift to electric vehicles, which requires massive investments in developing new technologies and retooling factories.
Europe’s automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality
The European Commission's decision to slap tariffs on imported Chinese EVs could have far-reaching effects for European automakers, as a possible trade war...
Eni’s Plenitude ready to list when market conditions are there, CEO says
Plenitude, the renewable business of Italian energy company Eni, is ready to list on the Milan bourse as soon as market conditions allow,...
Campaigners hail UK Green Party for ‘grasping reality’ of climate crisis
The Green Party has “grasped the reality” of the climate crisis, environmental groups have said as many welcomed its new manifesto
French renewable energy sector says far-right victory risks trouble for industry
The French renewable energy sector is bracing for a sharp slowdown in wind and solar projects if the far-right wins a majority in...
Tesla reported to police in Sweden over alleged illegal electrical work
US EV manufacturer Tesla has been reported to police in Sweden accused of performing electrical installation work without the necessary registration
Scottish Lib Dems vow to ‘seize economic opportunities of net zero now’
The Scottish Liberal Democrats would put tackling climate change “at the heart of a new industrial strategy”, deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain has announced
Why does Switzerland’s rebuff of European climate ruling matter?
Switzerland's lower house parliament has voted to reject a landmark court ruling ordering the country to do more to combat global warming
