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EU's climate funds risk being used for dirty projects, experts say

Scientific experts and civil society organisations criticised the European Commission's decision to consider gas pipelines eligible for EU climate funding for the development of hydrogen infrastructure. Critics say it's greenwashing and expensive.

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EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure

European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

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Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen

The European Commission has unveiled its plan to connect Europe’s cities faster, aiming to open up remote regions and boost the economy. The first lines are expected to be running by 2030, with more to follow by 2040.

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EU companies risk falling behind on AI, study says

Fewer than one in five IT leaders are making AI their top investment priority, according to a survey in seven EU countries.

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Ukraine faces difficult winter amid Russian strikes, EBRD chief says

Kyiv was "well prepared" for winter "a few days ago" before a barrage of Russian strikes targeted oil and gas facilities, Odile Renaud-Basso said.

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High-speed train links for travel to European cities gets under way

The High Speed Rail Network is expected to be completed in 20 years and a European study estimates the cost of implementation will be €546 billion.

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Brazil passes controversial bill that weakens environmental law

Critics have called it "by far the worst piece of legislation” ever from an environmental standpoint.

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Companies warn against introducing mandatory fees in telecom plans

The European Commission is expected to present the Digital Networks Act in December.

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AIIB at 10: A decade of development and the road ahead

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.

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Marking a decade of development: What's next for the AIIB at 10?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) kicks off its annual meeting on Tuesday in Beijing, but why is it important for Europe?

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Norway introduces tourist tax to tackle overtourism surge

A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024.

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How climate resilience projects are paying off around the world

The 320 climate projects analysed were found to have potential yields of about €1 trillion in projected returns over a decade.

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Diversifying from Russia, China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet

The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China cast a long shadow.

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BusinessEurope: Why Europe’s economy is on a make-or-break knife-edge

Boosting competitiveness in the face of weak growth and tariff threats is now a matter of urgency, says business chief.

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€70 billion a year investment needed on infrastructure, says E.ON

“If our competitiveness hinges on having the cheapest energy prices in the world, we have a problem,” E.ON’s CEO tells The Big Question.

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Fact check: Are solar farms really ‘torn to shreds’ by storms?

No power infrastructure is immune from extreme weather, but solar has some advantages and means to improve.

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US government releases guidelines for AI in critical infrastructure

The framework recommends that AI developers evaluate potentially dangerous capabilities in their products.

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Why the Baltic is the most vulnerable to subsea sabotage attacks

In the second part of a series on subsea cables, we look at how Baltic Sea states are dealing with increased threats of Russian interference in their backyard.

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Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation.

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NATO launches new €7m facilities at military base in Latvia

The brigade is set to conduct its first large-scale field training exercise in November and demonstrate its integration into the NATO higher command structure. Full combat readiness is projected for 2026.