Europe
Lower housebuyers’ bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs, UK ministers urged
The 'Sunshine Bill,' a U.K. private member's bill would would bake into law a standard for newbuilds to come with solar panels on...
China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in H1 2025
William Li, Nio's CEO, told reporters in Guangzhou that the company will work with local partners on the sale and service of the...
France’s most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream
The Flamanville 3 European Pressurized Reactor in Normandy started providing electricity to French homes at 11.48 am Saturday.
VW, union agree to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany, avert strikes
Volkswagen strikes deal with unions, avoiding mass strikes; plans 35,000 job cuts, cost reductions, and future investments.
Volunteers battle to clear spilled oil on Russia’s Black Sea coast
Volunteers battle to clean Russia's Black Sea coast after a tanker spill, called an ecological disaster, contaminates 45+ hectares.
‘Dark lull’ in German energy transition sparks political debate
As Germany heads to elections, winter weather's impact on green energy has spiked electricity prices, fueling political debate.
Slovak PM Fico warns of gas crisis without Ukraine transit route
Ukraine has repeatedly said it would not continue a gas transit deal with Russia as the two countries are at war.
EU ready to strengthen ties with US, focus on energy sector
Trump said that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States
Starmer backs changes to nature protection rules to boost building
Keir Starmer backs easing rules aimed at protecting nature that have been blamed for hampering major building projects.
