Vestas CEO Says EU Prevents Mergers Needed to Compete Globally

Europe’s wind turbine makers would be better able to compete globally if regulators in Brussels allowed more consolidation, according to the chief executive officer of Vestas Wind Systems A/S.

By William Mathis

Putin just showed the world how afraid he is of his own people

Barring the only anti-war party from the ballot shows the hollowness of Kremlin propaganda.

By Vladimir Kara-Murza

UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds

Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities Repeated debilitating heatwaves this summer are likely to have cost the UK economy more than £4bn in lost economic output by the end of July, new analysis shows. Green thinktank Verdant had suggested June’s unseasonally hot weather had an economic cost of £2.36bn. Updating its assessment to include last month’s high temperatures, it finds a £4.4bn hit...

By Heather Stewart Economics editor

Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels

If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind 'wherever necessary', says Putin.

Putin in military uniform issues fresh threats to the West – video

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has arrived on Sakhalin Island to observe the final stage of Russian Pacific Fleet exercises, declare that Russia faces threats in the region and issue a fresh round of threats.

By Iryna Balachuk

EU waste packaging rules: Why small businesses are worried

The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and "forever chemicals." Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape.

Putin warns of retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial ships

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of its commercial vessels, describing them as “piracy.” Speaking on a visit to a Russian warship that was taking part in a naval exercise in the Pacific, Putin described the Western moves to detain vessels linked to Russia as a breach of international maritime law. “It’s nothing but piracy and robbery,” Putin said. “If this is done, we will be forced to respond in kind.” He added that the Russian respons...

By Associated Press

Putin threatens to seize European ships

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation over the West’s seizure of commercial vessels. Speaking aboard a Russian warship, Putin described the measures targeting Russia as an act of piracy and robbery. France 24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle shares further insights.

By FRANCE24

Ukraine destroys missile system protecting Putin’s $1bn Black Sea palace

An anti-missile launch pad was left ‘ablaze and sputtering for three hours’, according to Ukraine’s military

By Maira Butt

Majority of young Serbians want EU membership

A total of 53.1% of young people in Serbia support accession to the European Union, while 26.9% oppose membership and 19.9% are undecided, according t

Accel deepens Europe presence with $800M raise

'Will respond in kind': Putin's warning to Europe over seizure of Russian ships

Putin stated that Moscow will be "forced to respond in kind" if any other attacks occur, stating that European ships will be seized.

Western allies are about to fail Ukraine, again

The lack of Western support is giving Putin reason to fight on, and Russia is acquiring a significant new advantage in being able to strike any Ukrainian target.

Putin Threatens Retaliation if Europe Seizes Russian Ships

The warning follows the EU’s adoption of a mechanism allowing member states to confiscate and sell Russian oil carried aboard shadow fleet vessels.

Putin threatens to seize European ships wherever Russia ‘deems necessary’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would respond in kind to the seizure of Russian vessels by European Union countries, speaking during a visit to Pacific Fleet exercises in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Moscow to respond in kind to Europe seizing Russian merchant ships, Putin says - The Kyiv Independent

Moscow to respond in kind to Europe seizing Russian merchant ships, Putin says  The Kyiv Independent

Expert: European forests at the threshold of major changes

The loss of forest biomass in Europe has accelerated in recent years, with natural disturbances linked to climate change, particularly droughts and the damage they cause, playing an increasingly significant role, a new study found.

Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to seize European ships in retaliation for EU plans to sell cargo from Russian ‘shadow fleet’ vessels. Read more Read More: https://punchng.com/putin-threatens-retaliatory-seizures-of-european-ships/

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Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships

Several European companies have intercepted ships carrying Russian oil in contravention of European sanctions targeting the vital revenue source. The post Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Putin “gifted” Trump an American prisoner: What lies behind his gift and…why now?

Robert Gilman was released after reports that he was close to death - Sky News sees an attempt to reestablish closer ties with the White House as pressure on Russia mounts The post Putin “gifted” Trump an American prisoner: What lies behind his gift and…why now? appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Lithuania is getting ready for EU Council presidency - LRT

Lithuania is getting ready for EU Council presidency  LRT

Romania seeks EU support to manage electricity shortage and extend coal power use

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