Europe’s e-waste could yield over 1 million tons of critical materials
Europe’s “urban mine” of electronic waste now contains 1 million tons of critical raw materials (CRMs) annually. It…
As cocoa production in Liberia fosters mass deforestation, campaigners urge Europe to act
ADVERTISEMENT Producing cocoa takes a major toll on the environment. Farmers will often clear tropical forests to plant…
Brits warned of ‘global shortfall’ that could make holidays more expensive
According to the Future of Work in Travel and Tourism report from the World Travel and Tourism Council,…
Europe’s top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy is holding up better than expected in the face of U.S. President…
EU employment reaches highest level since 2005 at the end of last year
Published on 21/04/2025 – 7:20 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The EU employment rate reached its highest level on record in…
Eurozone consumers cut spending on tariff fears, shun US goods: ECB
Consumers in the eurozone have altered their consumption habits in anticipation of U.S. tariffs, moving away from American…
European Commission doubles financial support to Greenland to gain influence in the Arctic
ADVERTISEMENT It’s a strong signal that speaks volumes about Europe’s ambitions in the Arctic region. Last week, the…
Does Germany need to work harder? Its government seems to think so
A study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development reports that Germans work the least among its…
What is exascale computing? The fastest supercomputer coming to Europe that will unlock AI
ADVERTISEMENT Europe is about to unveil its first supercomputer of the exascale class on Friday. The machine, powered…
Putin says Russia does not oppose Ukraine joining EU, but NATO membership ‘unacceptable’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union, and that…
Forget 40 hours: The Dutch get their work done in just 32 hours a week—and women made it possible
Ever since the pandemic, American workers have clung to their remote schedules for as long as possible as…
Donald Trump’s Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin highlights America’s erratic diplomacy
There’s been a certain surreal quality to the reporting and analysis leading up to the summit in Alaska…