Category: Europe

Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
After Record-Breaking Summer Start, Europe Braces for New Heat Wave

The New York Times – On the Runway:
High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Monday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.
What to Know About Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Where to See It and How to Watch Safely

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We’re answering some questions about the solar eclipse on Aug. 12, and providing a place for you to ask more of them.
China’s Export Boom Rolls On Despite Trade Backlash

The New York Times – Business:
China’s factories are finding eager buyers abroad even as weak consumer spending and a prolonged property slump weigh on growth at home.
Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe

The New York Times – Business:
The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
Migrant Crisis Reveals Vast Differences Between Ceuta and Its Moroccan Neighbor

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest chapter in their story.
Wildfire Smoke and Airport Chaos: My Summer Vacation From Hell

The New York Times – Business:
Used to chronicling other people’s vacation disasters, a travel reporter faced the new normal on her own long-awaited family trip.
Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years

The New York Times – Business:
The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
Europe Is Caught Between Low Gas Reserves and Rising Prices From Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses.
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.

The New York Times – Travel:
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.
Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal Cities

The New York Times – Travel:
From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.
EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush

The New York Times – Business:
E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long lines and missed flights. Summer travelers beware.