Europe

European nations' energy dependency on Gulf remains high

European nations' energy dependency on Gulf remains high

Greece leads European countries with 36% energy dependency on Gulf region as escalating Middle East tensions threaten critical shipments and impact major economies including Italy, France, Germany

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EU Commission urges member states to shield vulnerable households, make electricity affordable
25.03.2026

EU Commission urges member states to shield vulnerable households, make electricity affordable

Energy commissioner calls for electricity to be taxed less than fossil fuels

Germany’s Merz: Ending Iran war key to controlling oil prices
25.03.2026

Germany’s Merz: Ending Iran war key to controlling oil prices

Berlin, partners doing everything ‘to persuade the US and Israel to seek a diplomatic solution,’ says Merz

Europe stockpiles 'very empty' as EU unveils fast-track defense fund: Defense commissioner
25.03.2026

Europe stockpiles 'very empty' as EU unveils fast-track defense fund: Defense commissioner

Bloc introduces AGILE program to rapidly move disruptive defense technologies from lab to field

UK hospital delayed reporting meningitis outbreak by 2 days: Report
25.03.2026

UK hospital delayed reporting meningitis outbreak by 2 days: Report

'Delaying reporting a case is indefensible,' says expert in infectious disease at University of East Anglia

Germany slams Israeli threats to annex southern Lebanon
25.03.2026

Germany slams Israeli threats to annex southern Lebanon

‘Annexation of Lebanese territory by Israel would, of course, be contrary to international law and would not be accepted by federal government,’ says Foreign Ministry