EU announces new 2.3B euro agreements package at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled on July 10 a new 2.3 billion euro package of agreements with international and bilateral public financial institutions to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. “It...

France, UK join forces in step toward European nuclear deterrent

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — France and the United Kingdom, Europe’s two nuclear-armed powers, have agreed to coordinate their atomic arsenals in response to major threats against the continent. The decision comes as part of a series of defense...

China’s patience wears thin with EU over medical device row

Political tensions between the European Union and China have grown after the bloc restricted Chinese enterprises and products from participating in public procurement of medical devices, while Beijing launched retaliatory measures. The growing...

 First Half Of 2025: Global Trade Grew $300bn Led By US Imports, EU Exports 

1 LAGOS – Global trade expanded by an estimated $300 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest Global Trade Update by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Report noted that : “Global trade rose...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs Femke Bol: Split Times, Hurdling Technique, Finish Speed & Head-to-Head Stats

In the world of women’s track and field, only two athletes have ever broken the elusive 51-second barrier in the 400m hurdles: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol. Yet for Sydney, the rivalry doesn’t feel personal. “Obviously, Femke is a...

Made Smarter backs 400th technology project, driving £26M digital investment for North West manufacturers

11/07/2025 Made Smarter UK Government-backed programme empowers manufacturers to embrace digital transformation, creating 1,850 new jobs and upskilling 3,300 workers Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME...

Solar had never before been Europe's top energy source, consultants say

EUROPE: KN to launch virtual liquefaction biomethane service at Klaipėda LNG terminal

Details Written by Rhys Berry Published: 10 July 2025 International terminal operator KN Energies has announced it is preparing to introduce a virtual biomethane liquefaction service at the Klaipėda LNG terminal. Login to Read more

Italy's 'ecomafias' are expanding - Legambiente report

Italy's 'ecomafias' expanded their activities last year, when crimes against the environment increased by 14.4% with respect to 2023 to take the total over the 40,000 mark, Legambiente said in a report on Thursday. The environmental association...

EUROPE: EC sets out GHG emission methodology for low carbon energies

Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 10 July 2025 The European Commission has introduced a greenhouse gas (GHG) methodology for low carbon hydrogen and fuels which states that to be considered as low carbon, hydrogen and related...

Solar power, battery storage changing the energy landscape – SRK

RAPIDLY evolving battery electric storage systems (BESS) have added another dimension to the energy mix, giving added value to renewable sources like solar and allowing businesses to be even more creative in developing power solutions that suit...

Italy Industrial Production Falls For First Time In 3 Months

Italy's industrial production declined for the first time in three months in May, the statistical office ISTAT reported Thursday. Industrial output dropped 0.7 percent month-on-month in May, in contrast to the 0.9 percent rise in April. The fall...

Tech's diversity crisis is baking bias into AI systems

What’s the context? With slow progress on improving diversity in the field of AI, focus on education and peer network is needed. Women represent 26% of AI workforce Blacks, Hispanics also underrepresented in AI workforce Built-in viewpoints can...

EU Faces Crossroads on Hydrogen Policy: Renewables Advocates Push Back on ‘Tech-Neutral’ Path

A growing debate is heating up in the European Union over the best path forward for the future of hydrogen production. At the heart of this policy tug-of-war is the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition (RHC), led by Kim Hedegaard from Topsoe Power-to-X...

EU to begin stockpiling essentials over fears of Putin-led WW3

The EU have announced that it is to begin stockpiling essentials such as food, water, fuel and medicine amidst fears of a Putin led invasion of Europe. The European bloc is concerned that the Russian leader could launch an invasion within just...

EUROPE: Value Maritime inks agreement with Euploia to expand representation in Greece

Details Written by Ian Taylor Published: 10 July 2025 Netherlands-based emission-reduction technology company Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with Euploia Drydocks & Services Ltd. through which it aims to strengthen...

Thailand’s Climate Change Law Should Be Fortified Before It is Enacted

Thailand’s Climate Change Act is timely and responsive to public concern, but the current version is a frail gesture addressing a complex problem. Thailand looks set to implement an unprecedented Climate Change Act this year. Though the Thai...

France asks FCAS partners to ‘rethink’ work share on fighter project

PARIS — France proposed to partners Germany and Spain to “rethink” the work share on the Future Combat Air System project in order to stick to a schedule that would see a future fighter enter into service from 2040 onwards, the country’s...

Temasek sees more opportunities in Europe after investing $7.8b last fiscal

Singapore’s state investor Temasek sees growing investment opportunities in Europe as the impact of trade tensions on the economic climate makes some companies more attractive in terms of valuations, a senior executive told Reuters on Thursday. A...

European Research and Innovation Strategy Report 2024-2029

The European Union (EU) recognizes research and innovation (R&I) as fundamental for advancing economic prosperity, industrial competitiveness, and societal well-being. The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) is leading the...