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Ireland Breaking News: European Diplomats Reject G20 Photo With Russia’s Lavrov
European diplomats refused to join a G20 photo with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, highlighting divisions over Ukraine and US-Russia…
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Breaking News: Rising Fuel Prices Put Pressure on Irish Energy Bills This Winter
Rising wholesale oil and gas prices are putting renewed pressure on Irish households as Europe enters winter with…
Europe News
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus Renew Plans to Bring Cypriot Gas to Europe
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus have renewed plans to send Cypriot gas to European markets through Egypt, with possible…
Europe News
EU Renewables Generate More Than Half of Electricity in Second Quarter of 2026
Renewables supplied more than half of EU electricity in Q2 2026, although total renewable generation fell from the…
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European Parliament backs three-year delay to parts of EU methane rules
The European Parliament backs delaying selected EU methane obligations until 2031, setting up further negotiations over energy security…
Europe News
EPP MEP Warns Russian Strikes Could Make Parts of Kyiv Uninhabitable
EPP MEP Pekka Toveri warns Russian strikes could make parts of Kyiv uninhabitable and urges continued EU support…
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France and Qatar Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Macron’s Gulf Visit
Macron’s Qatar visit strengthened France’s energy and security ties, including a gas agreement amid Gulf tensions and pressure…
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UK Approves Drilling at Controversial Jackdaw North Sea Gas Field
The UK has approved drilling at the Jackdaw North Sea gas field, prompting debate over energy security, household…
Europe News
Tankers Reported Ablaze in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Threatens Wider Attacks
Two tankers were reportedly set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatened wider attacks, raising concerns…
Europe News
Qatar Plans Regional Defence Partnership as Energy Disruption Warnings Grow
Qatar is preparing a regional defence partnership while warning that energy and shipping disruptions linked to tensions with…
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Europe Faces a New Era of War, Energy Pressure and Political Uncertainty
Europe faces renewed pressure as Russian attacks on Ukraine, energy insecurity and political tensions challenge governments across the…
Europe News
Solar Driveways and Patios Bring Home Energy Generation Beyond the Roof
Solar driveways and patios are expanding household renewable energy beyond rooftops, but their costs and output depend on…
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Ireland Breaking News: Trump Waives Russia Sanctions as Ukraine Tensions Escalate
Trump’s decision to waive Russia sanctions has intensified tensions with Ukraine and raised fresh questions about US support…
Europe News
Tanker Fire Reported After Mine Strike in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s IRGC says a super tanker carrying over two million barrels of oil caught fire after striking a…
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Zelenskiy Appeals for European Help as Ukraine Faces Russian Winter Assault
Ukraine seeks stronger European support as Russian attacks, financial pressure and winter energy fears create a critical test…
Europe News
EU leaders call for coordinated action as energy prices rise
EU leaders are urging coordinated measures to address soaring energy prices, protect households and industry, and strengthen fuel…
Europe News
US Extends Lukoil Sanctions Waiver for Overseas Operations Until April 2027
The US Treasury has extended a sanctions waiver allowing Lukoil’s overseas service stations and certain Bulgarian transactions to…
Europe News
Iran Conflict Raises Wider Security and Energy Concerns for Europe
The Iran conflict is disrupting shipping near Hormuz and raising concerns for European energy security, diplomacy and global…
Europe News
Tanker Fire Near Strait of Hormuz Raises Fresh Shipping Concerns
A tanker fire near the Strait of Hormuz follows the sinking of two cargo ships, raising fresh questions…
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Ukraine Signals New Escalation in Russia Refinery Strikes
Ukraine says it will resume strikes on Russian refineries as Zelenskiy criticises US intelligence restrictions and Starlink disruptions.