Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects European metal industry from unfair competitors
Europe’s steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe’s heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission – and presents a rescue plan.…
EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium. Read More
Norway’s Princess Ingrid makes state visit debut at palace dinner
A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to mark the state visit of Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason. Read more…
Dialogue: Impossible – What action movie clichés need to end?
The new Mission: Impossible adventure is heading to Cannes next month, but there’s one line of dialogue in the trailer that worries us… Read More
You’ll need to book via app to visit these spectacular beaches in Sardinia this summer
Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer. Read More
Russia launches large-scale drone strikes on Kharkiv and Kramatorsk
Russia carried out a major drone assault on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday evening, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, local officials said. Read more…
US academic faces years in prison in Thailand for allegedly insulting monarchy
Paul Chambers, a political science lecturer at Thailand’s Naresuan University, rejects the charges. Read more at Read More
Lego says new factory in Vietnam will make toys without without adding emissions to the atmosphere
It is hoped that the factory’s 12,400 solar panels and energy storage system will help set a precedent for more sustainable manufacturing in Vietnam.Read More
Germany’s CDU and SPD reach coalition deal, paving way for new leadership
The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon. Read More
UK defence industry calls for quick security pact with Brussels to access EU money
One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers. Read More