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Landslides and a wall collapse in Dubrovnik-Neretva County on Wednesday caused vehicle damage and traffic disruptions, including reduced lanes on the Adriatic Highway near Dubac.
Heavy rain in Dubrovnik-Neretva…
Category: 3. Europe
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JD Vance will join wife in Greenland but trip scaled back
Laura Gozzi and Ali Abbas AhmadiBBC News
Getty ImagesDenmark has welcomed changes to a Greenland trip by US Vice-President JD Vance and his wife Usha, which has been reduced to a visit of just a US space base.
Earlier this week, it was announced that Usha Vance would spend several days in…
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Berghain? More Berg-nein: Study probes the logic behind Berlin club door policies
A recently published study sheds light on the logic behind the tricky door policy of Berlin’s clubs – especially Berghain. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’ve ever been to Berlin, there’s a chance you’ve been tempted to visit one of the most famous clubs…
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At secret test-flight facility, Ukraine’s drone makers fear Russia ceasefire won’t hold
Abdujalil AbdurasulovBBC News
BBCThe Raybird can fly non-stop more than 1,000km to spy and hit targets deep inside Russia At a secret location away from prying eyes, Ukrainian engineers test a long-range drone called Raybird.
The machine, which looks like a mini plane with wings, is placed on a…
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Denmark breathes sigh of relief (for now) as Trump team scales back Greenland trip – POLITICO
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called the change “a positive development” and a sign that the Americans “have understood the resistance to the U.S. overtures in Greenland.”
“I’m relieved,” Greenlandic MP Aqqalu Clasen Jerimiassen told POLITICO. “I don’t…
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Europe challenged to step up as China’s solar boom powers record renewable energy growth
UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be “Europe’s economic engine-room”.
Installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5 per cent of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or…
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From drunk driving to skipping the seatbelt: Which EU country has the most reckless drivers?
A new study reveals alarming data on the state of driving in Latvia, Austria, and Greece.
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Alibaba joins forces with BMW to work on AI tech for cars in China
The partnership demonstrates Alibaba’s increased focus on AI, while BMW is also seeking to develop competitive products for the Chinese market.
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Desalination and water reuse: The EU and Jordan join forces to tackle water scarcity
With half of the world’s population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.
Half the world’s population is facing…
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From the Red Sea to Amman: Jordan’s major desalination project to reach water resilience
The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.
Freshwater in Jordan depends on limited…
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