Europe in race to secure raw materials critical for energy transition
Critical raw materials including lithium and rare earths are likely to soon be more important than oil and gas, as Europe aims for a zero-carbon future.
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Estonia election analysis: Why the liberals won, the far-right lost, and other key takeaways
The votes are all tallied, the winners declared, and the dust is settling on Estonia's first election since the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is over.
Want to move to Europe? These are the EU countries welcoming the most - and least - new citizens
EU countries granted a record number of citizenships in 2021, new figures show.
How a high school in Estonia has almost achieved carbon neutrality
Põlva in south-eastern Estonia is proud of its flagship public high school the first in the country with a near-zero carbon footprint. Polva Gümnaasium is a European project that offers sustainable energy solutions ranging from the choice of building materials, such as wood, to the way this smart building is run.
Europe's mental health crisis in data: Which country uses the most antidepressants?
Global consumption of antidepressant drugs (AD) has increased dramatically in the last two decades, with Europeans the largest consumers.
Mata hits hat-trick as Sligo snatch points at UCD
Max Mata scored a hat-trick as Sligo Rovers had to twice come from behind for victory at the UCD Bowl.
Alleged war crimes in Ukraine: Estonia's former FM calls for 'special tribunal'
Asked about the pushback by some EU countries against the European Commission's proposals to map Russian assets, he says: "I guess the reasons are more political than technical. I don’t understand why there are some governments and countries in Europe that are still sceptical. I hope that in the very near future we can at least get data from each member state on what kind of Russian assets have been frozen."
Energy crisis: Gas consumption in the EU drops by almost 20%, overshooting 15% target
Gas consumption across the European Union plunged by almost 20% between August and January, reflecting a widespread resolve among households and companies to take matters into their own hands and cushion the impact from skyrocketing bills.