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Germany opens first LNG terminal
AFP, Published on 17/12/2022
» WILHELMSHAVEN, Germany: Germany on Saturday inaugurated its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, built in record time, as the country scrambles to adapt to life without Russian energy.
US Fed expected to slow pace of rate hikes as inflation eases
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» WASHINGTON - US central bankers open the second day of a key policy meeting Wednesday, with mounting anticipation of a smaller hike to its benchmark lending rate as inflation showed signs of easing.
Sunlit Greece seeks to lure Europeans amid winter energy crisis
AFP, Published on 12/12/2022
» ATHENS: With most of Europe struggling with soaring energy costs, Greece has launched an initiative to put its mild winters to good use and attract sun-seeking travellers all year round.
Turkey inflation slows for first time since 2021
AFP, Published on 05/12/2022
» ISTANBUL - Turkey's inflation slowed in November for the first time since May 2021, official data showed on Monday, delivering a boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of next year's election.
Records that tumbled in 2022
AFP, Published on 05/12/2022
» PARIS: From roasting temperatures to rocketing energy prices and millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine, 2022 was a year of extremes.
Germany's Scholz weathers shocks in turbulent first year
AFP, Published on 04/12/2022
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - A war in his backyard, galloping economic crisis, and unhappy partners at home and abroad -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has weathered unprecedented shocks in his first year, while struggling to make a mark on the global stage.
Energy crisis driving climate-friendly power savings
AFP, Published on 02/12/2022
» PARIS: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven countries across the world to boost energy efficiency, creating "huge potential" to tackle high prices, security and climate change, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.
German gas giant takes Gazprom to court over supply halts
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - German energy giant Uniper said Wednesday it was taking Gazprom to an international tribunal over the Russian company's failure to deliver gas, saying it has so far cost them 11.6 billion euros ($12 billion).
Europe stocks, euro rise on elevated eurozone inflation
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» LONDON - European equities and the euro rose Wednesday as eurozone inflation slowed but remained elevated on high energy costs.
Mould and red tape: Ukrainians hosted in UK struggle to find own housing
AFP, Published on 29/11/2022
» LONDON - Viktoriya arrived in the UK in March after fleeing war-torn east Ukraine with her two sons and their cat and dog.