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– Two storms swept across northern Europe over the weekend, killing a man in Scotland and cutting power to more than 150,000 homes on Sunday. Storms Boelo and Austen passed through the region within 24 hours of each other, according

– According to Eurostat, fuel costs for personal transportation within the European Union increased by 31.4% in September 2026 compared to the same month last year. This marks the most significant jump over the previous three months, with July seeing

– European Commission has approved 77 projects focused on net-zero technologies, granting them a total of €3.4 billion from the Innovation Fund. Announced on October 19, the fund’s net-zero call resulted in allocations funded by revenues from the EU Emissions

– European Commission unveiled a comprehensive new strategy on October 16 aimed at tackling human trafficking across the entire European Union. This initiative precedes EU Anti-Trafficking Day on October 18. Authorities reported over 20,000 victims in 2023 and 2024, marking

– To bolster efforts against terrorism and organized crime, the European Union has integrated a new information alert into the Schengen Information System. Effective from October 15, this update allows real-time sharing of data from third countries and international agencies

– U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to cease hostilities against each other’s energy infrastructure. The president announced the so-called “energy ceasefire” on Sunday, claiming it would begin immediately. No details were provided

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Russian Federation has agreed to supply millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to American consumers following a highly successful telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a move specifically aimed at

European leaders are preparing for a pivotal European Union gathering focused on managing macroeconomic challenges and escalating geopolitical tensions. Official documents outline that the mid-October summit in Brussels will examine how military conflicts influence regional supply chains and volatile energy

– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed establishing a more unified approach to EU energy purchases amid sharply rising fuel prices. She outlined plans for a new task force to consolidate energy demand among member nations and

– Italy has committed €1.55 billion to 59 water infrastructure projects spanning 17 regions through its national recovery strategy. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport finalized the allocation in under four months. This funding supports aqueducts, water networks, and related