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– Concentrations of carbon dioxide and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2025, the World Meteorological Organization said on October 27. The globally averaged surface concentration of CO2 rose to 426.8 parts per million. That

– Two storms swept across northern Europe over the weekend, killing a man in Scotland and cutting power to more than 150,000 homes on Sunday. Storms Boelo and Austen passed through the region within 24 hours of each other, according

– According to Eurostat, fuel costs for private transportation within the European Union escalated by 31.4% in September 2026 compared to the same month last year. This marked the most significant rise over the previous three months. During July, annual

– The European Commission has designated 77 initiatives focused on net-zero technology to receive €3.4 billion from the Innovation Fund. On October 19, the Commission revealed the outcomes of the fund’s call for net-zero innovations. These funds are derived from

– On October 16, the European Commission announced a new initiative aimed at combating human trafficking within the EU. This announcement coincides with EU Anti-Trafficking Day on October 18. Official figures indicate that over 20,000 victims were recorded in 2023

– The European Union has introduced a new information alert into the Schengen Information System aimed at bolstering efforts against terrorism and organized crime. Effective from October 15, this update allows for the immediate availability of data from third countries

– U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine had reached a consensus to cease assaults on each other’s energy facilities. Trump declared the “energy ceasefire” on Sunday, stating it was effective immediately. He did not specify any terms,

President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that Russia has consented to ship millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to the United States following a highly productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This move, designed specifically to ease extraordinary

European leaders are organizing a pivotal European Union summit aimed at addressing macroeconomic strains and the mounting geopolitical crises. Official planning documents specify that the event will take place in mid-October in Brussels, with discussions centered on how military conflicts

– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed establishing a more unified approach for collective energy purchasing across the European Union as the bloc faces significantly increased fuel prices. She explained that a new task force would consolidate