Category: Europe

Turkey Is Strengthening Its Energy Ties With Russia

The New York Times – Business:
As Moscow seeks new customers for oil, gas and coal, Ankara is a willing buyer as it promotes plans as a regional trading hub.
Out of the Public Eye, a Debate Is Raging Over a Postwar Ukraine Economy

The New York Times – Business:
Beyond the enormous cost of rebuilding the country are difficult and delicate choices about how to best connect the nation to European markets and commerce.
Advice for Europeans: Bundle Up and Get Ready for Outages

The New York Times – Business:
As temperatures drop amid an energy crisis, governments say power blackouts may be necessary to conserve electricity.
Kornel Mundruczo Brings Powerful Imagery to Wagner and Film

The New York Times – Music:
Kornel Mundruczo’s varied career has included the Oscar-nominated movie “Pieces of a Woman,” stage productions across Europe and now, “Lohengrin.”
Meta Fined $275 Million for Breaking E.U. Data Privacy Law

The New York Times – Business:
The penalty, imposed by Irish data regulators, brings European fines against Facebook’s parent company to more than $900 million since last year.
Ukraine’s Allies Struggle to Agree on Plan to Curb Russia’s Oil Revenue

The New York Times – Business:
The policy must be in place before an E.U. embargo on Russian oil imports kicks in on Dec. 5. The talks are set to resume next week.
Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All

The New York Times – Business:
The World Cup in Qatar, which started this week, has been plagued by controversy — and yet companies and countries are tripping over themselves to be part of the show.
Americans Will (Probably) Be Able to Vote in Eurovision Next Year

The New York Times – Music:
For the first time, people in nonparticipating countries will be allowed to vote for their favorite songs. The contest announced changes after it found “voting irregularities” in the 2022 competition.
Europe’s Wind Industry Is Stumbling When It’s Needed Most

The New York Times – Business:
Makers of wind turbines are reporting mounting losses, and fret about losing out to rivals from China, as countries chase ambitious clean energy targets.
Oil Prices Slide as Investors Worry Energy Demand Is Slowing

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. benchmark oil price fell below $80 a barrel on Friday, and gasoline prices in some states are now close to $3 a gallon.
How Europe Decides Who Wins the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
Will Taxing the Windfall Profits of Oil Giants Fix Countries’ Economies?

The New York Times – Business:
Britain is raising a tax on gas and oil producers, and adding a levy on companies that supply electricity — a similar approach to that of other governments chasing revenue.