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Solar and storage: Europe’s response to energy crises
Solar power and battery storage are becoming central to Europe’s energy security, resilience and long-term economic stability.
Xpeng eyes European factory as VW seeks to offload spare capacity
Xpeng is exploring European factory options with Volkswagen as Chinese EV makers expand production beyond domestic markets.
This hidden Greek beach has just been named the best in Europe
Fteri Beach on Kefalonia has been named Europe’s best beach and ranked second worldwide for 2026.
Siemens expands rail technology arm with Italian deal
Siemens is expanding its rail diagnostics and signalling business through a major acquisition of Italy’s MERMEC technology operations.
New routes put Europe’s rail revival back on track
New rail services linking London, Scotland, Switzerland and Berlin highlight growing demand for affordable cross-border train travel.
Parked electric cars could help power island ferries in German trial
A German trial will use parked electric cars as temporary batteries to help power island ferry charging systems.
UK billionaire count falls as wealthy quit Britain, Sunday Times Rich List shows
The Sunday Times Rich List shows Britain’s billionaire numbers falling as wealthy residents relocate overseas amid tax changes.
Macron unveils £20bn Africa push as France strikes new Kenya deals
France announces €23bn Africa investment package and major Kenya infrastructure deals as Macron deepens strategic continental partnerships.
Italy draws global tech investors as Europe races to build its own champions
Global investors gathered in Bologna as Italy’s technology sector expands across AI, cybersecurity, robotics, cloud and autonomous driving.
Opel turns to Chinese EV technology for new European-built SUV
Opel will use Chinese EV technology from Leapmotor in a new European-built electric SUV planned for launch by 2028.
Japan and Luxembourg deepen space ties as lunar race gathers pace
Japan and Luxembourg deepen space cooperation through ispace-EUROPE visit, focusing on lunar exploration and rover development.
Meet the Earth Prize-winning teenager tackling the world’s microplastic crisis
Teen inventor Arya Satheesh wins Earth Prize for Eco Purge, a biodegradable plastic tackling microplastic pollution globally.
Starmer fights for future as he moves to nationalise British Steel
Keir Starmer unveils plans to nationalise British Steel and protect Scunthorpe amid mounting political pressure.
Bluebird returns to Coniston 59 years after Campbell’s fatal crash
Bluebird returns to Coniston Water 59 years after Donald Campbell’s fatal crash, with restored trials attracting thousands of spectators.
Pentagon reopens Moon mystery in huge UFO files release
Pentagon UFO files have revived debate over unexplained Apollo mission sightings and mysterious objects photographed near the Moon.
De Niro’s Nobu heads to the country with first rural hotel in Rutland
Nobu Hospitality is launching its first countryside retreat in Rutland with luxury rooms, dining, spa facilities and branded residences.
Tourist wins €900 after ‘sunbed wars’ ruined Greek holiday
A tourist won compensation after daily sunbed battles at a Greek resort left his family without loungers.
Europe Day warning to China as EU says ties must be ‘rebalanced’
The EU warned China that growing trade imbalances and market barriers are straining economic relations between both sides.
Germany opens door to Indian startups with Berlin launch
Berlin’s new initiative aims to help Indian startups expand into Germany and wider European innovation and business markets.
‘Lost’ zip design could give space exploration a lift
MIT revives Y-zipper design, turning flexible materials into strong structures for space, robotics, and real-world applications.
Three property trade bodies merge to create stronger lobbying voice for landlords and investors
Three UK property bodies merge to form Real Estate: UK, creating a stronger unified lobbying voice for investors and landlords.
