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Prices for EUROPE GAS rise due to higher demand and lower LNG exports
Dutch and British wholesale gas rates rose slightly Monday morning due to higher demand and lower LNG terminal send-out. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub increased by 0.27 euros, to 32.35 Euro per...

Guayaquil port raid highlights cocaine trafficking threat to Europe
Posted on September 8, 2025 Guayaquil, Ecuador (Ports Europe) September 8, 2025 – Ecuadorian police have arrested four people, including a minor, accused of carrying out an armed attack on the facilities of the Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil...

Planning A Romantic Getaway? These 5 Gorgeous European River Towns Feel Too Good To Be Real
Home Destination Planning A Romantic Getaway These Gorgeous European River Towns Feel Too Good To Be Real From cobbled lanes beside quiet canals to candlelit dinners with riverside views, these 5 European river towns blend romance and old-world...

The Hidden Gems Of The European Alps: A Journey Through Quaint Villages And River Valleys
Home Destination The Hidden Gems Of The European Alps A Journey Through Quaint Villages And River Valleys Tucked away from tourist trails, the European Alps hide breathtaking villages and lush river valleys that feel like scenes from a fairy tale....

Indian Summer brings rodeo to Flanders: ‘Unique in Europe with 4,500 visitors’
Last weekend rodeo event Indian Summer took place at the Gipsy Horses Ranch in Voortkapel, a hamlet of Westerlo (Antwerp Province). The 4,500 tickets to the event that is quite unique in Belgium were sold out in record time. Many foreign rodeo...

US To Double ESTA Fee For Europeans
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Nationals from 41 countries - including all EU member states - are required to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) when visiting the US for up to 90 days. Starting at the end of...

The ”la Caixa” Foundation and the European Social Fund allocate 27 million euros to youth employability
Three calls for proposals to promote inclusion Fundación ”la Caixa”: believing in order to transform The ”la Caixa” Foundation has selected 52 projects from social organisations through the “More Youth Employment” call for proposals, to which it...

Potato Europe 2025 draws international attention in Lelystad
The international potato event Potato Europe took place at the Wageningen University & Research (WUR) site in Lelystad on 3 and 4 September 2025. The tents were in place, the paths were laid out, and the 25-hectare harvesting field was prepared...

Navigating the European Accessibility Act 2025: a Strategic Guide For Businesses
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) 2025 will establish clear, unified accessibility rules for digital products and services. The directive, which takes effect on June 28, 2025, aims to remove barriers for people with disabilities and functional...

Anantara Spa and ELEMIS join forces to redefine European spa excellence
Anantara Spa, celebrated for its refined wellness experiences that honour authentic cultural traditions, has announced a new partnership with award-winning British skincare brand ELEMIS. Together, they will bring ELEMIS’ high-performance...

Aer Lingus: Growth on transatlantic and European network delivers a Q2 2025 operating profit of 135m. euros
Aer Lingus posts 35m. euros Q2 profit, expands North American network, and unveils major mobile app upgrade to enhance customer experience. Aer Lingus had an operating profit of 35 million euros for the second quarter of 2025, representing a...

Backpack expands as regulated perpetuals exchange in Europe FTX EU acquisition
Bitcoin derivatives trading platform Backpack EU has officially launched its regulated crypto derivatives platform in Europe. The move follows months of preparation, regulatory approvals, and the company’s acquisition of FTX EU, the European arm...

Serbia and the Balkans: Three Centuries of Embrace with Europe
A new book on the relations between Serbia and Europe has just appeared. Entitled Serbia and the Balkans: Three Centuries of Embrace with Europe the collection of papers is a sinthesis of three-year project entitled “Cultural Transfer...

As Poland builds Europe's largest army, Russia’s ongoing war reveals its gaps
Soldiers from the Military University of Technology (WAT) carry the flags of the European Union, Poland, and NATO during the Armed Forces Day parade in Warsaw, Poland, on Aug. 15, 2025. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Spurred by...

Car makers debut new EVs, affordable models in Munich
Automakers debut new EVs, affordable models at Munich car show Major automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show today, unveiling new EVs and lower-cost models as Europe's car sector fights crises ranging from tariff hikes to...

Is Europe Preparing for War Against Russia or Against Own Populations?
Defense spending by EU member states is now projected to reach 381 billion euros this year, up over last year’s record of 343 billion. Despite all the money being burned at the altar of Project Ukraine, sober analysts conclude that European...
War clouds over Europe as NATO fortifies, sends troops as Russian strike on US firm and tariffs on India signal no end
War clouds are thickening over Europe as diplomatic overtures to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict falter, and NATO members brace for the worst. US President Donald Trump himself has ruled out the possibility of an imminent ceasefire, declaring that...

August 2025's top 10 European tech deals you need to know about
In August, European tech companies secured €3.2 billion across 189 deals, reflecting a 66 per cent drop in investment volume and 47 per cent fewer deals compared to July 2025. Despite this month-on-month slowdown, the market showed far greater...
Russia hits British Council in Ukraine, Germany revives conscription, Europe dragging the world back to age of wars
Russia carried out a fresh attack on the British Council building in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, in what is widely viewed by the west is a clear message of hostility from President Vladimir Putin. The assault targeted both the British Council...
‘Nobody forces you to buy from India’: Jaishankar slams accusations of US, Europe on oil purchase by Bharat from Russia
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar sharply slammed the United States and the European Union over its repeated accusations on India for purchasing the Russian crude oil and claiming that India is gaining disproportionate profit from the...