The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater tickets (somewhat) less of a splurge.
Category: Europe
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Europe Braces for a Winter Without Russian Gas
Countries across the continent have taken extraordinary steps to decrease energy use and ramp up supply, moving swiftly away from their longtime primary provider, Russia.
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Eurozone Inflation Reaches 10.7 Percent as Economies Slow Down
The rise in consumer prices hit another record in October, with more than half of the countries that use the euro registering double-digit increases.
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In a German ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ History Has a Starring Role
More gruesome than previous film adaptations of the novel, a new Netflix feature looks to other conflicts past and present.
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With Recession Looming, Big European Economies Still Show Some Growth
Germany surprised economists by expanding in the third quarter, but the French and Spanish economies both slowed down.
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European Central Bank Is Set to Raise Interest Rates Again
Policymakers on Thursday are expected to approve a hefty rate increase to corral prices that have risen “far too high.”
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Why Natural Gas Prices in Europe Are Plunging
A combination of full storage, lower demand and mild weather, among other factors, has eased concerns of a spike in heating and power prices — for now.
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How Finnair’s Huge Bet on Faster Flights to Asia Suddenly Came Undone
When Russia closed its airspace, it upended the decades-long strategy for making Finland a European travel hub to and from the East.
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In the Netherlands, Balancing Energy Security Against Climate Concerns
A central location and web of gas pipelines are helping boost gas imports in the country even as it tries to stick to its clean energy goals.
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Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.