In a spin: Storm Martinho turns Portugal’s turbines to break wind power records
According to energy company REN, wind production on Wednesday reached historic highs and supplied 56% of the country’s total electricity consumption. Read More
Brussels rebrands ‘Rearm Europe’ plan after backlash from leaders of Italy and Spain
The new term, “Readiness 2030,” is a direct response to the complaints voiced by Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez in recent days. Read More
Who are the EU’s top iron and steel trade partners?
Turkey and the US are the biggest export partners. Read More
European airlines see shares flying low as Heathrow chaos continues
The major European carriers saw their share prices decline after the region’s busiest airport had to temporarily close on Friday. Read More
Google says value of news to ad business ‘vastly overestimated’ after EU test
The results are in for a test Google carried out in eight European countries. Read More
Thousands gather in Iraq’s Kurdish region to celebrate Nowruz festival
Celebrations filled Iraq’s Kurdish region on Thursday as people gathered to mark Nowruz, the festival that welcomes spring and the start of a new year. Read more at Read More
Stash the cash: How burying money cost Portugal millions of euros in the last decade
Citizens hide money in case of emergency situations. In 2024, authorities recovered a record €1.7 million in banknotes that were not fit for circulation. Read More
Large Russian drone attack hits Ukraine’s Odesa
The strike came shortly before a visit from Czech Republic President Peter Pavel — who committed further aid to Ukraine’s war-torn regions. Read More
Germany’s upper house clears historic defence spending bill
The package, which will allow for a large increase in military expenditure, passed through the Bundesrat despite objections from several smaller parties. Read more at Read More
British rapper Stormzy to receive honorary degree from the university of Cambridge
The rapper already has a long relationship with the university. In 2018, he launched a scholarship programme to support Black students. Read More