Gas
BUSINESS
Qatar to Brussels: No LNG Without Respect
Brussels' ultimatum to Qatar via it's green rules puts European energy security at a crossroads where moral standards meet economic realities in 2025.
EUROPE
EU Accession: Armenia Takes a Leap of Faith
Armenia moves toward EU membership as parliament backs talks, sparking regional tensions and economic challenges in Eurasia.
EUROPE
A Love Hate Relationship: Bratislava and Kyiv
Relations between former close allies, Slovakia and Ukraine, continue to sour amidst the repercussions of the Ukraine war.
BUSINESS
China and India Refuse Russian Oil Under U.S. Sanctions
U.S. sanctions on Russia's energy sector are starting to bite as Beijing and Delhi consider other sources of oil and gas.
BUSINESS
Shadow Fleet Stranded off the Coast of Germany
The stranding of a Russian oil tanker near Germany highlights the environmental and political risks posed by shadow fleets that operate clandestinely to bypass international sanctions.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.


