Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering ahead and why?
Category: 3. Europe
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Petrol or electric? EVs are becoming more popular than fuel-powered cars in Europe
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Russia wants to continue war in Ukraine, Polish secretary of state tells Euronews
Ignacy Niemczycki warned that “Russia is not negotiating with goodwill right now” despite ongoing peace talks.
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Why the Milano–Cortina Olympics matter in a world drifting toward conflict
As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged – not only to respect the Olympic Truce – but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
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Steven Spielberg confirms EGOT status after winning first Grammy
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Steven Spielberg has won his first ever Grammy, officially confirming his EGOT status.
EGOT is the illustrious status achieved by a rarified group of…
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EU-INC: Can Europe become the new Silicon Valley?
Startups and companies find it hard to expand across the EU because they must follow 27 sets of rules. Operating in more countries increases costs. Differences in tax systems, laws, and regulations also make it harder to attract investors.
The solution? A de facto “28th regime”, the…
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Women are more sceptical of AI than men. New research suggests why that may be
Why are women more sceptical of AI than men? Risk aversion and exposure could have something to do with it, a new study finds.
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Nuclear power production increased by 4.8% in 2024
In 2024, 12 EU countries with nuclear electricity production generated 649 524 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, an increase of 4.8% compared with 2023. This was the second consecutive year with a rise since the 2022 decrease (609 255 GWh). Nuclear power plants accounted for 23.3% of…
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Podcast: Making sense of transport with new glossary
In the latest episode of Eurostat’s Stats in a Wrap podcast, we discuss the latest changes in the transport sector and why having a common glossary for transport statistics matters.
The host Jonathan Elliott is joined by four experts on transport statistics: Eurostat’s
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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Samurais, home invasion horrors and funny art – here’s what to look out for in Europe this week.
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Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says
Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for ‘European preference’ and Weber says EU needs a plan for its ‘mutual assistance clause.’
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