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People have been taking to the streets to demand action.
Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks. Winds of up to 135km (84 miles) an hour were recorded in Argyll and Bute in western Scotland and fallen trees and power cables blocked roads and rail lines across the country. More than 82,000 homes in Britain, nearly 60,000 in France and at least 10,000 in Germany had power cuts inflicted by the passage of storms Boelo and Austen...
Rising energy costs and protests are sharpening European opposition to renewed US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
A Japanese fashion style inspired by historical European clothing is finding a growing following in Europe, where enthusiasts are embracing its elaborate designs and forming communities around their shared passion for lace, frills and intricate outfits. Gothic Lolita, often shortened to “Goth-Loli,” blends elements of European clothing styles with Japanese fashion sensibilities. Japanese brands are now looking to expand their presence in Europe, bringing the style back to the continent that...
China and Europe should jointly introduce a system like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a levy on carbon-intensive imports designed to account for the carbon costs domestic producers face, which “applies against the rest of the world,” the co-chair of a global energy transition organisation says. “The biggest single thing which I would love China to do is to say, ‘We want to join with Europe in a climate club’,” said Adair Turner, co-chair of the Energy Transitions Commission,...
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 23, 2026 — Ukraine ceasefire diplomacy amid renewed strikes; Hungary hosts EU thaw at 1956 commemoration; Poland abortion protests strain coalition; Germany AI ambition and espionage arrest; Italy-Spain border de-escalation. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
As violent protests fuelled partly by the cost-of-living crisis shake parts of Europe, most notably France, analysts say the unrest could add to pressure on European policymakers to take a tougher trade stance towards China. “One could argue that the EU looks weaker, but then one could also argue that there is more of a need to show external strength at a time of such events,” said David Henig, director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the European Centre for International Political...
Shares in Europe’s biggest luxury firms trade at the cheapest levels in more than a decade, with results from Hermès International SCA and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE dashing hopes that an industry slump will end anytime soon.
A escalada dos protestos na França e em outros países europeus, em meio à insatisfação com o custo de vida, é um dos destaques do programa Brasil no Mundo desta quinta-feira (22), às 22h30, na TV Brasil. Nesta edição, os jornalistas Cristina Serra, Jamil Chade e Yan Boechat recebem Eduardo Heleno, doutor em Ciência Política, jornalista e professor da Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), para analisar o cenário de mobilizações sociais e seus desdobramentos políticos e econômicos. O programa também discute os impactos das guerras no Oriente Médio e na Ucrânia sobre a economia internacional, além das pressões do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sobre o governo ucraniano. Outro tema é o agravamento das tensões entre os Houthis e a Arábia Saudita pelo controle de rotas estratégicas na região. Notícias relacionadas:Prêmio TV Brasil Petrobras Para Elas: as 3 melhores laterais-direitas.Agência Brasil e TV Brasil recebem Prêmio Vladimir Herzog.A edição aborda ainda as eleições parlamentares em Israel e seus possíveis desdobramentos para o cenário político do país e para as relações internacionais. O Brasil no Mundo se dedica a discutir, com profundidade e clareza, os grandes acontecimentos internacionais que moldam a política, a economia e a vida cotidiana. Conduzido por Cristina Serra, Jamil Chade e Yan Boechat, o programa combina análises de contexto, explicações acessíveis e entrevistas com especialistas que ajudam a compreender os reflexos do cenário global no Brasil. Cristina Serra atua como jornalista há cerca de 40 anos, tendo trabalhado na Globo por 26 anos, inclusive como correspondente em Nova York. O jornalista Jamil Chade trabalha há duas décadas como correspondente de diversos veículos na sede europeia da Organização das Nações Unidas, em Genebra, período em que contribuiu com BBC, CNN, Guardian e veículos brasileiros. Yan Boechat cobre conflitos internacionais há 20 anos para diversos veículos, como Folha de S.Paulo e O Estado de S. Paulo. Também realizou reportagens na África, no Oriente Médio, na Rússia e na América Latina. A atração já recebeu personalidades como a ministra Marina Silva; o embaixador André Corrêa do Lago, presidente da COP30; o geógrafo Elias Jabbour; e a economista Juliana Furno. Ao vivo e on demand Acompanhe a programação da TV Brasil pelo canal aberto, TV por assinatura e parabólica. Sintonize: https://tvbrasil.ebc.com.br/comosintonizar. Seus programas favoritos estão no TV Brasil Play, pelo site http://tvbrasilplay.com.br ou pelo aplicativo no smartphone. O app pode ser baixado gratuitamente e está disponível para Android e iOS. Assista também pela WebTV: https://tvbrasil.ebc.com.br/webtv. Serviço Brasil no Mundo – quinta-feira (22), às 22h30, na TV Brasil TV Brasil na internet e nas redes sociais Site – https://tvbrasil.ebc.com.br Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tvbrasil YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/tvbrasil X – https://x.com/TVBrasil Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tvbrasil TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@tvbrasil TV Brasil Play – http://tvbrasilplay.com.br
Can Europe continue to sustain one of the world's most ambitious social models while falling increasingly behind its major economic competitors? For Pascal Lamy, former European Commissioner for Trade and former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, this question lies at the heart of the continent's mounting economic and political tensions. Lamy looks beyond the immediate turmoil in France to identify a deeper European predicament: a widening disconnect between the continent's social commitments and its capacity to generate the economic growth needed to sustain them.
Can Europe continue to sustain one of the world's most ambitious social models while falling increasingly behind its major economic competitors? For Pascal Lamy, former European Commissioner for Trade and former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, this question lies at the heart of the continent's mounting economic and political tensions. Lamy looks beyond the immediate turmoil in France to identify a deeper European predicament: a widening disconnect between the continent's social commitments and its capacity to generate the economic growth needed to sustain them.
One in four Europeans has fallen victim to an online scam, from identity fraud to fake romances. The rise of artificial intelligence is ushering in new risks. Minh Nguyen, Chief Product Officer at security solutions provider Entrust, says both online platforms and governments can play a role in protecting consumers and businesses.
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times, based in Berlin. Europe's political centre is confronting a crisis that extends far beyond electoral volatility. From France and Germany to Italy and Spain, mounting economic frustration, generational inequality and declining confidence in established political leadership are reshaping the continent's democratic landscape. "The promises of more economic growth haven't come true," explains Erlanger, describing a continent marked by "a kind of general disgust" and "a sense of drift."
The aid workers from Switzerland and Austria are due to fly home on Thursday, reports say.
Youth-driven protests have been popping up all over Europe: in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Serbia and Greece. The spark here in France was deteriorating conditions in high schools and universities, particularly for students from underprivileged backgrounds. Meanwhile, wages aren't keeping up with inflation. The housing crisis is front and centre in places like Spain and Portugal, while corruption and democratic backsliding have sparked uproar in Albania and Serbia.
The social unrest roiling France is being closely watched for a possible spillover effect beyond the country’s borders that could reshape European politics, Chinese analysts said. The crisis is a major stress test for French politicians as they navigate deep-seated economic and societal tensions in the run-up to the country’s presidential election in April next year, according to the analysts. A critical question was whether the riots would subside quickly or escalate into prolonged instability,...
Europe's long-ruling parties are losing voters to insurgents. We test the claim that courts and cordons keep challengers out, from France and Spain to Germany. The post Why Europe’s Politics Are Breaking, From France to Spain appeared first on The Rio Times.
Europe should work with Beijing to develop shipping through the Arctic rather than trying to advance its transatlantic security alliance by framing China as a threat linked to Russia. That was the assessment of Chinese analysts following the release of the European Union’s Arctic policy on Tuesday. In addition to identifying Russia as its main threat, the policy warns of Beijing’s growing strategic ambitions in the European Arctic through its deepening alignment with Moscow. “With our new...
Argentina's Vaca Muerta offers Europe a new Atlantic LNG source after 2027, yet US LNG will carry the largest share of the replacement burden. The post Can Latin America LNG Replace Russian Gas in Europe? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Times Europe Intelligence Brief, October 21, 2026: EU sanctions stay until the war ends, Russian gas is ruled out and French curfews follow unrest. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, October 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
A recent European Parliament resolution shows the European mainstream is fully embracing an Islamophobic agenda.
Belize has signed with Discover Airlines for a direct flight from Europe, Frankfurt to Belize City from December 2027, costing the country about US$2 million. The post Belize Gets First Direct Flight From Europe appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 20, 2026 — A Russian drone strike kills two children in Kharkiv; Brussels confronts a US$78.5 billion Ukraine funding gap amid debate over frozen assets; France's prime minister blames an ultra-left movement for disorder. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Tuesday, October 20, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The first named storm of this autumn is set to lash the UK and northwest Europe with heavy rain and wind in the coming days, potentially bringing some relief to elevated power prices.
Codelco will charge a record premium of $350 a ton to supply European customers next year, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Rising fuel costs are piling pressure on households, businesses and governments across Europe, fuelling cost-of-living protests and bolstering the far right ahead of elections next year in countries including France, Italy and Poland. Some far-right parties are calling for a return to Russian energy.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says we have a "three-alarm" fire when it comes to diesel and that Europe should be releasing more from its reserves. He speaks to Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern at the Citadel Securities Conference in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)