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A conference of the European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan underlined in Helsinki the need for the European Union (EU) to provide the energy industry with “a predictable and coherent frame” for investments towards clean […]

At least two people died and severe damages were registered in Italy’s lagoon city of Venice, following the highest water tide since 1960s, local authorities said on Wednesday. Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro filed a request […]

Northern Italian canal city of Venice is facing its first significant flood of the current rainy season, as the highest water level in the recent months is expected on Tuesday. Citing the latest Italian National […]

Drivers in Ireland will have to leave a minimum one metre distance overtaking space for cyclists after a new legislation will come into effect in the country at midnight on Monday night. Those who violate […]

Postal workers in Finland will go on a major strike for two weeks, which could cause delays in letter deliveries, national conciliator Vuokko Piekkala announced on Thursday. Workers who transport, handle and deliver the mails […]

The Czech economy is projected to grow at a slower pace next year, the Ministry of Finance and the Czech National Bank (CNB) said on Thursday. In its latest forcast, the Ministry of Fiance lowered […]

German technology giant Siemens is planning to raise its dividend by 0.10 euros to 3.90 euros per share for fiscal year 2019, the company announced on Thursday while presenting its 4th quarter results. “The weakening […]

A cruise ship carrying more than 1,000 passengers was stranded just outside of Stockholm on Wednesday evening, Swedish news SVT reported. The ship, Princess Anastasia, became stranded near the island of Lidingo, east of Stockholm, […]