Europe is taking steps to prepare for a harsh winter in the amidst of an energy crisis. Russia has said that it will not supply gas to Europe till sanctions are lifted in response Germany has decided to keep two nuclear power plants on standby despite having vowed to stop using nuclear energy.

Germany keeps two nuclear reactors on standby amid Europe's energy crisis

After Russia's Gazprom shut North Stream One gas pipeline, deepening Europe's energy crisis, Finland and Sweden have announced plans to offer billions of dollars in liquidity guarantees to power companies in their countries.

Europe Energy Crisis | Sweden, Finland step in to avert Lehman-like situation

After Russia announced last weekend that Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut indefinitely, the Euro on Monday slid below 99 cents for the first time in over 20 years.

After Russia announced last weekend that Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut indefinitely, the Euro on Monday slid below 99 cents for the first time in over 20 years. Reportedly, the major currency of Europe dropped as much as 0.7 per cent to 98.80 US cents on Monday. Meanwhile, Euro Stoxx 50 futures was down 3.3 per cent. “Euro has more downside given the full impact from the indefinite cut in Russia gas supply to Europe is yet to come. No gas means no growth and a hawkish ECB." a banking expert remarked on the situation. Read more: Gazprom's halt of Nord Stream 1 pipeline plunges Europe into a gas crisis Over the weekend, European nations have announced a series of measures to arrest the slide and tackle the burgeoning inflation and cost-of-living crisis. Germany led the pack as its ruling coalition agreed on a $65 billion inflation relief package. This is the third relief package to be doled out by the German government which takes the total to $95 billion. This particular relief package will include tax breaks for energy-intensive companies and cheap public transport for the citizens. Read more: Germany agrees on $65 billion relief package, to include tax breaks and one-off payments As reported extensively by WION, Gazprom, the Russian-state-owned gas company, last Friday announced that the pipeline will not open on Saturday, after the three-day maintenance period that started on August 31. In a statement, Gazprom indicated it had discovered "oil leaks" in a turbine during a planned three-day maintenance operation and that "until it is repaired... the transport of gas via Nord Stream is completely suspended". The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. Despite being against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, the European countries have remained toothless against Moscow which has used its position of dominance to circumvent the sanctions. After the halt, many countries in the 27-nation bloc fear that Russia may not resume the supplies in the foreseeable future as well which could further send Euro into a tailspin. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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World at War | Episode 18: Taiwan shoots down suspected Chinese drone for the first time Ukraine mounts a counter-offensive to retake Kherson Solomon Islands bans all foreign military ships from docking at its port & 32 killed in Tripoli, as Libya edges closer to another civil war Mohammed Saleh gets you an indepth report of the World's biggest warzones of the week in World At War

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Europe is facing an energy crisis and fears mounting that the continent could actually be looking at a pretty tough winter ahead as Gazprom has extended shutdown of gas flow through Nord stream 1. This move comes after G7 nations agreed to impose price cap on Russian oil.

Russia shuts gas supplies indefinitely; Sweden PM warns of 'war winter'

The world's glaciers are melting and human activities are to be blamed. After the industrial revolution, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions have raised temperatures and the poles are currently warming two to three times faster than the world average as a result glaciers are rapidly melting in Europe.

WION Climate Tracker: Decline of the Earth's 'rivers of ice' | Vanishing glaciers threaten Europe

Europe is battling a major energy crisis ahead of winter which has been caused due to shortages from a lack of Russian fuel. Governments are rethinking nuclear power. What can Europe do to fight soaring power bills?

Europe is battling an energy crisis | Can nuclear energy be the saviour?

The European Union has cancelled a 2007 VISA agreement with Russia. Russian citizens will now have to pay more and wait longer to get VISAs from EU member states. Is Europe right in punishing civilians for Putin's war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: EU scraps VISA agreement with Russia

More chaos for European air travelers now as German airline group Lufthansa cancels almost all flights scheduled today with pilots staging protests over pay.

Strike forces Lufthansa to cancel nearly 800 flights to and from main hubs

The coordinated sanctions imposed on Russian oil and gas by the US, Europe and their Pacific allies have led to a historic shift in the direction of the Russian energy flow. China, which already is a huge importer of Russian energy supplies has been soaking up more Russian natural gas as compared to the previous years.

Historic shift in Russian energy flows, becomes China's 4th largest LNG supplier

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday (September 2) that reliability of Russian Nord Stream 1 gas export pipeline was under threat. As reason, he said that only one turbine was operational at the key compressor station. This may send fresh jitters in Europe as the continent approaches winter months with possible energy shortage on the horizon.

Russia is a major natural gas provider of Europe and Nord Stream 1 is one of the major pipelines of supply. The pipeline runs on the bed of the Baltic Sea and goes to Germany.

Russia has been leveraging its position as major energy provider to Europe to gain political benefit especially over Ukraine conflict. The EU has imposed economic sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine on February 24. Russia has been reducing gas supply to Europe to exert political pressure. This may make things hard in Europe especially in the winter months.

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Gas supplies through Nord Stream 1, have dwindled to a fifth of normal capacity and were halted altogether on Wednesday for a three-day maintenance outage due to end on Saturday.

With winter around the corner, European consumers are bracing for huge power bills. Some countries like France have warned that rationing is a possibility.

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The European Union is preparing to take emergency action to reform the electricity market in order to bring galloping prices under control, with energy ministers scheduled to hold extraordinary talks next week.

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Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday (September 2) that reliability of Russian Nord Stream 1 gas export pipeline was under threat. As reason, he said that only one turbine was operational at the key compressor station.

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday (September 2) that reliability of Russian Nord Stream 1 gas export pipeline was under threat. As reason, he said that only one turbine was operational at the key compressor station. This may send fresh jitters in Europe as the continent approaches winter months with possible energy shortage on the horizon. Russia is a major natural gas provider of Europe and Nord Stream 1 is one of the major pipelines of supply. The pipeline runs on the bed of the Baltic Sea and goes to Germany. Russia has been leveraging its position as major energy provider to Europe to gain political benefit especially over Ukraine conflict. The EU has imposed economic sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine on February 24. Russia has been reducing gas supply to Europe to exert political pressure. This may make things hard in Europe especially in the winter months. Watch | Gravitas: EU scraps VISA agreement with Russia × Gas supplies through Nord Stream 1, have dwindled to a fifth of normal capacity and were halted altogether on Wednesday for a three-day maintenance outage due to end on Saturday. With winter around the corner, European consumers are bracing for huge power bills. Some countries like France have warned that rationing is a possibility. Also Read | Poland's envoy Adam Burakowski says India can convince Russia to stop war The European Union is preparing to take emergency action to reform the electricity market in order to bring galloping prices under control, with energy ministers scheduled to hold extraordinary talks next week. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Fresh supply cut looming? Kremlin says Nord Stream 1 reliability is under threat

Poland's Ambassador to India Adam Burakowski has called on New Delhi to convince Moscow that the ongoing war doesn't benefit the country.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February, impacting Europe’s frontline states like Poland, which have been inundated by refugees. Poland, which borders Ukraine, has played a key role in providing humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the country.&nbsp;

Speaking to a group of journalists, ambassador Burakowski said, "India can talk to the other side and convince them that this war is also not in the benefit of Russia. I mean, Russia, doesn't benefit from this war, and Russia can stop this war by withdrawing troops from occupied territories of Ukraine."

India and Russia have close and historical ties, with defence and now energy being the main pillars of the relationship.

The ambassador pointed out that India's foreign policy is of "neutrality, which means, India talks to everyone". Further explaining, he said, "India has dialogue with other countries, there is need of a dialogue and since India has this special relationship with Russia, why not."

Poland foreign minister Zbigniew Rau was in Delhi earlier this year for the Raisina Dialogue and held talks with India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar.

Poland played a key role in the evacuation of Indians, mostly students from Ukraine, when the invasion started. The country helped in the evacuation of around 6,000 Indians and even announced a visa waiver for them as they fled Ukraine.

The ambassador said, "Operation Ganga was an example of good cooperation between India and Poland. Poland provided the possibility to conduct special flights."

India evacuated more than 22,000 of its nationals under Operation Ganga.

The ambassador slammed Russia saying that the country is "using food as a weapon”.

“They are destroying and stealing crops of Ukraine. They are blocking ports, from which Ukraine wants to export grain.”

He further said, "Fortunately, there was an agreement signed on July 22 in Istanbul on the safe transportation of grains and fertilizers from Ukrainian ports to global markets. Just one day after signing the agreement, Russia attacked the port of Odesa which showed intentions of Russia."

He batted for Europe to decouple from Russian energy resources as well.&nbsp;

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Poland's Ambassador to India Adam Burakowski has called on New Delhi to convince Moscow that the ongoing war doesn't benefit the country. Russia invaded Ukraine in February, impacting Europe’s frontline states like Poland, which have been inundated by refugees.

Poland's Ambassador to India Adam Burakowski has called on New Delhi to convince Moscow that the ongoing war doesn't benefit the country. Russia invaded Ukraine in February, impacting Europe’s frontline states like Poland, which have been inundated by refugees. Poland, which borders Ukraine, has played a key role in providing humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the country. Speaking to a group of journalists, ambassador Burakowski said, "India can talk to the other side and convince them that this war is also not in the benefit of Russia. I mean, Russia, doesn't benefit from this war, and Russia can stop this war by withdrawing troops from occupied territories of Ukraine." India and Russia have close and historical ties, with defence and now energy being the main pillars of the relationship. The ambassador pointed out that India's foreign policy is of "neutrality, which means, India talks to everyone". Further explaining, he said, "India has dialogue with other countries, there is need of a dialogue and since India has this special relationship with Russia, why not." Poland foreign minister Zbigniew Rau was in Delhi earlier this year for the Raisina Dialogue and held talks with India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar. Poland played a key role in the evacuation of Indians, mostly students from Ukraine, when the invasion started. The country helped in the evacuation of around 6,000 Indians and even announced a visa waiver for them as they fled Ukraine. The ambassador said, "Operation Ganga was an example of good cooperation between India and Poland. Poland provided the possibility to conduct special flights." India evacuated more than 22,000 of its nationals under Operation Ganga. The ambassador slammed Russia saying that the country is "using food as a weapon”. “They are destroying and stealing crops of Ukraine. They are blocking ports, from which Ukraine wants to export grain.” He further said, "Fortunately, there was an agreement signed on July 22 in Istanbul on the safe transportation of grains and fertilizers from Ukrainian ports to global markets. Just one day after signing the agreement, Russia attacked the port of Odesa which showed intentions of Russia." He batted for Europe to decouple from Russian energy resources as well. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Poland's envoy Adam Burakowski says India can convince Russia to stop war

Russia's Gazprom said on Tuesday that it would fully suspend gas deliveries to major European utility Engie from Thursday in a dispute over contracts, a move which will deepen concerns about Europe's winter energy supply.

Russia's Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Germany, cites 'maintenance work'

The International Atomic Energy Agency team is set to inspect Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia. Ahead of the visit, IAEA head Rafael Grossi said that this is a technical Mission aiming to prevent a nuclear disaster, more in our next report.

IAEA wants permanent presence at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Russia's Gazprom halted gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline citing repair work. How will this shutdown affect Europe's mission to save supplies gas for the winter? Is Putin winning the energy war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia shuts Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Europe

Russia is again halting the supply of natural gas via its Nord Stream 1 pipeline. Moscow says it's only pipeline exporting gas to Europe will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance at a compressor.

Germany warns against Russia's bid to 'weaponise' gas supply

Europe is grappling with Russia's gas supply cuts adding further to its woes. Russian energy giant Gazprom has cut off its gas supplies to Germany while the North Stream one pipeline citing maintenance work.

No gas supply though Nord Stream 1 pipeline, EU chief calls out Russia for 'manipulation'

After weeks of accelerated growth of monkeypox cases across the globe, the epidemic might be slowing down, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Reportedly, the UN agency on Tuesday stated it saw 'encouraging' signs that the epidemic was receding in Europe.

After weeks of accelerated growth of monkeypox cases across the globe, the epidemic might be slowing down, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Reportedly, the UN agency on Tuesday stated it saw 'encouraging' signs that the epidemic was receding in Europe. "There are encouraging early signs, as evidenced in France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, the UK and other countries that the outbreak may be slowing," said Hans Klug, WHO's regional director for Europe. However, to stop people from letting down their guard, Klug also advised that for complete elimination of the virus, more steps were required. "It's going in the right direction. However, to move towards elimination in our region, we need to urgently step up our efforts." he added. According to WHO data, last week saw a steep decline of 21 per cent in the number of new cases reported across the globe. It was the first time that decline had been reported after four consecutive weeks of increase in caseload. A total of 53 countries come under the WHO Europe region, which accounted for more than a third of cases worldwide. WATCH | Monkeypox: Expert tells WION what you must know × As reported by WION, it was last month that WHO, after its emergency committee meeting, declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. The declaration meant that WHO designated the virus outbreak as a significant threat to global health that warranted an international response. “We have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly, through new modes of transmission, about which we understand too little. For all of these reasons, I have decided that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern." WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was quoted as saying at the time. Read more | Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO amid surge in cases The symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, muscle ache, tiredness and swollen lymph nodes. First detected in May, the virus rapidly spread to Europe and the United States. Although there is no specific treatment for the monkeypox virus, the health agencies have recommended antivirals such as tecovirimat to treat it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Monkeypox epidemic may be slowing in Europe: WHO

A day after French PM Elisabeth Borne&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-pm-warns-of-energy-rationing-in-the-winter-511241">warned&nbsp;</a>of energy rationing in the winter,&nbsp;Gazprom has dropped another bomb. Reportedly, the Russian state-owned gas company on Tuesday informed that gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest supplier of gas to households and businesses&nbsp;will be reduced, starting today due to a dispute over contracts.&nbsp;

"There will be&nbsp;a reduction in gas deliveries, starting today, due to a disagreement between the parties on the application of some contracts." Engie informed about Gazprom's notice.&nbsp;

The French company further added that it had put measures in place to brave the reduction in supplies.

"Engie had already secured the volumes necessary to meet its commitments towards its customers and its own requirements, and put in place several measures to significantly reduce any direct financial and physical impacts that could result from an interruption to gas supplies by Gazprom." stated the company in a statement.&nbsp;

However, neither Gazprom nor Engie informed about the nature of the dispute with the former not releasing any statement.&nbsp;

In the aftermath of the announcement, French energy minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher stated that the fresh supply cuts should egg France to fully end its dependence on French supplies.&nbsp;

“Russia is using gas like a war weapon.&nbsp;We must prepare for the worst, a total interruption of deliveries.” said&nbsp;Runacher.

Nord Stream 1 pipeline will close from tomorrow&nbsp;

It is pertinent to note that Gazprom's reduction in the supply comes in the backdrop of the company announcing earlier this month that the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut down for three days for 'routine maintenance', starting tomorrow i.e August 31.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gazproms-halt-of-nord-stream-1-pipeline-plunges-europe-into-a-gas-crisis-509359">&nbsp;Gazprom's halt of Nord Stream 1 pipeline plunges Europe into a gas crisis</a>

The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. Despite being against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, the European countries have remained toothless against Moscow which has used its position of dominance to circumvent the sanctions.&nbsp;

While most European nations are facing soaring prices, very few have capped the prices. Of the major countries, it is France that has put a four per cent cap on gas prices up until the end of the year.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-to-limit-soaring-electricity-rates-next-year-cap-on-prices-to-continue-till-the-end-of-year-510752">&nbsp;France to 'limit' soaring electricity rates next year; cap on prices to continue till the end of year</a>

Moreover, France is only dependent on Russia for 17 per cent of its energy supply. The country is in talks with Algeria&nbsp;to increase gas imports&nbsp;while attempting to fill reserves for the winter which have reportedly reached the 90 per cent mark, according to government data.&nbsp;

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A day after French PM Elisabeth Borne warned of energy rationing in the winter, Gazprom has dropped another bomb. Reportedly, the Russian state-owned gas company on Tuesday informed that gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest supplier of gas to households and businesses will be reduced, starting today due to a dispute over contracts.

A day after French PM Elisabeth Borne warned of energy rationing in the winter, Gazprom has dropped another bomb. Reportedly, the Russian state-owned gas company on Tuesday informed that gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest supplier of gas to households and businesses will be reduced, starting today due to a dispute over contracts. "There will be a reduction in gas deliveries, starting today, due to a disagreement between the parties on the application of some contracts." Engie informed about Gazprom's notice. The French company further added that it had put measures in place to brave the reduction in supplies. "Engie had already secured the volumes necessary to meet its commitments towards its customers and its own requirements, and put in place several measures to significantly reduce any direct financial and physical impacts that could result from an interruption to gas supplies by Gazprom." stated the company in a statement. However, neither Gazprom nor Engie informed about the nature of the dispute with the former not releasing any statement. In the aftermath of the announcement, French energy minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher stated that the fresh supply cuts should egg France to fully end its dependence on French supplies. “Russia is using gas like a war weapon. We must prepare for the worst, a total interruption of deliveries.” said Runacher. Nord Stream 1 pipeline will close from tomorrow It is pertinent to note that Gazprom's reduction in the supply comes in the backdrop of the company announcing earlier this month that the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut down for three days for 'routine maintenance', starting tomorrow i.e August 31. Read more: Gazprom's halt of Nord Stream 1 pipeline plunges Europe into a gas crisis The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. Despite being against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, the European countries have remained toothless against Moscow which has used its position of dominance to circumvent the sanctions. While most European nations are facing soaring prices, very few have capped the prices. Of the major countries, it is France that has put a four per cent cap on gas prices up until the end of the year. Read more: France to 'limit' soaring electricity rates next year; cap on prices to continue till the end of year Moreover, France is only dependent on Russia for 17 per cent of its energy supply. The country is in talks with Algeria to increase gas imports while attempting to fill reserves for the winter which have reportedly reached the 90 per cent mark, according to government data. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Gazprom to reduce gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest gas supplier

Belgium's energy minister says the EU is looking at tough winters ahead if a gas price cap isn't put into place soon. The Belgian minister said gas prices in Europe need to be frozen urgently and added that the link between gas and electricity prices was artificial and needs reform.

EU nations call for energy price cap, Belgian minister warns of tough winters ahead

Believe it or not, Xu Zhixian, a man from China, is riding from Europe to China on horseback, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Monday (August 29).&nbsp;

It's not a medieval-era story, it's reality. SCMP reported that Xu hails from Heze in Shandong province, eastern China and he started his journey earlier this year.&nbsp;

The 32-year-old has been documenting his beautiful journey. he posts videos on his social media account for his followers.&nbsp;

Xu told Ziniu News, "I told my family I wanted to ride on horseback to China, but they didn’t believe me until I bought a horse and started my journey."&nbsp;

Xu started his journey at Lalin in Spain on February 20. He has already reached the Netherlands, which means he has covered a journey of more than 2,500 kilometres so far.&nbsp;

"When someone asked me why, I said there was no reason. I just do it because I want to," Xu was quoted as saying in the report.&nbsp;

The report mentions that Xu had previously only ridden a horse once. A horse seller taught him how to ride before his journey started.&nbsp;

In around three months, they became "good buddies" and the seller even suggested he must take an eight-year-old purebred Arabian white male horse. Xu named that horse, Huihui.&nbsp;

Xu said, "If I went hiking by myself, it would take me six hours to finish 30 kilometres a day. It takes between 10 and 12 hours on the horse because he keeps eating on the way."&nbsp;

Xu mentions another issue he has been facing. He claimed Huihui could be seduced by another horse and "elope".&nbsp;

Xu explained, "He tries to elope with another horse almost every day. He is usually reluctant to move, but whenever he meets another horse, I cannot stop him from running to them, no matter how hard I pull the reins."&nbsp;

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Believe it or not, Xu Zhixian, a man from China, is riding from Europe to China on horseback, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Monday (August 29). It's not a medieval-era story, it's reality. SCMP reported that Xu hails from Heze in Shandong province, eastern China and he started his journey earlier this year. The 32-year-old has been documenting his beautiful journey. he posts videos on his social media account for his followers. Xu told Ziniu News, "I told my family I wanted to ride on horseback to China, but they didn’t believe me until I bought a horse and started my journey." Xu started his journey at Lalin in Spain on February 20. He has already reached the Netherlands, which means he has covered a journey of more than 2,500 kilometres so far. "When someone asked me why, I said there was no reason. I just do it because I want to," Xu was quoted as saying in the report. The report mentions that Xu had previously only ridden a horse once. A horse seller taught him how to ride before his journey started. In around three months, they became "good buddies" and the seller even suggested he must take an eight-year-old purebred Arabian white male horse. Xu named that horse, Huihui. Xu said, "If I went hiking by myself, it would take me six hours to finish 30 kilometres a day. It takes between 10 and 12 hours on the horse because he keeps eating on the way." Xu mentions another issue he has been facing. He claimed Huihui could be seduced by another horse and "elope". Xu explained, "He tries to elope with another horse almost every day. He is usually reluctant to move, but whenever he meets another horse, I cannot stop him from running to them, no matter how hard I pull the reins." International #travel is nothing new in an age of relatively affordable air travel, but imagine journeying all the way from #Europe to #China on horseback. A Chinese man Xu Zhixian began his #intercontinental #journey earlier this year starting at Lalin in #Spain on February 20. pic.twitter.com/8paKSYrcJ2 — HK POTATO (@HKPOTATO4) August 29, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

This man is travelling from Europe to China on horseback, says the animal 'tries to elope with another horse'

Europe is staring at a winter of unrest. Energy prices across the continent have soared over fears that Moscow will halt gas supplies. Governments are making plans to conserve gas among energy intensive industries.

Europe to face shortages of kitchen & toilet paper?

Europe is staring at a winter of unrest as energy prices across the continent of different commodities over fares. Moscow will halt gas supplies. Governments are making plans to conserve Russian gas among energy intensive industries.

Europe: Glass and Paper production affected due to energy crisis

World at War | Episode 17: Russia to unleash 'General Winter' on Europe to win the Ukraine war Turf war between the Taliban & Islamic State Khorasan escalates in Afghanistan Al-Shabab strikes again in the heart of Mogadishu & Myanmar's military generals 'planned' the Rohingya genocide Mohammed Saleh gets you an indepth report of the World's biggest warzones of the week in World At War

World at War | Episode 17: Russia to unleash 'General Winter' on Europe to win the Ukraine war

Europe's energy crisis is getting worse. Electricity bills are soaring, gas reserves are depleting and winter is coming. As the mercury dips, gas and oil consumption is going to pick up but Europe doesn't have enough supplies.

Decoding Europe's efforts to stave off the energy crisis

Dinosaur tracks Sunken Nazi ships Ancient megaliths While rivers are dying of thirst, the #2022droughts have revealed many relics. We investigate them in 'Scorched: Summer of Droughts'

WION WIDEANGLE | Scorched: Summer of droughts

Europe promised to lead the world on climate change. It lectured developing nations for relying on coal. Now the same Europe is conveniently buying coal and restarting coal-fired power plants. What happened to its climate goals? Can it still preach others? Palki Sharma exposes Europe's hypocrisy.

Gravitas Plus: Europe's hypocrisy on fossil fuels

Over 100 world leaders promised to end in reverse deforestation by the year 2030 in the hope that this would stop the conversion of forest biomass into carbon dioxide when forests are destroyed.

WION Climate Tracker: Europe to launch biomass satellite, will probe through forests

Europe is slashing energy consumption as Russia cuts off supplies. Germany has switched off street lights. France plans to ban illuminated billboards. Spain has limited air conditioning at airports. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Lights off in Europe as winter approaches

A UK-built satellite is set to create a 3D map of our planet's forest to measure how much carbon they hold and the satellite will also assess the impact of deforestation. Biomass is the first satellite that will study the world's forests in three dimensions.

WION Climate Tracker: UK launches first satellite to study world's forests

European farmers have reported shockingly low production after record heat waves. Meanwhile agriculture sector is reeling under extremely dry weather. Scientists said that 2022 could be worst drought in 500 years .

WION Climate Tracker: Europe faces record drought; crops fail due to extreme weather

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Germany keeps two nuclear reactors on standby amid Europe's energy crisis

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Euro slips below 99 cents for the first time in over two decades

World at War | Episode 18: Taiwan shoots down suspected Chinese drone for the first time

Russia shuts gas supplies indefinitely; Sweden PM warns of 'war winter'

WION Climate Tracker: Decline of the Earth's 'rivers of ice' | Vanishing glaciers threaten Europe

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Strike forces Lufthansa to cancel nearly 800 flights to and from main hubs

Historic shift in Russian energy flows, becomes China's 4th largest LNG supplier

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Poland's envoy Adam Burakowski says India can convince Russia to stop war

Russia's Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Germany, cites 'maintenance work'

Russia's Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Germany, cites 'maintenance work'

IAEA wants permanent presence at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Gravitas: Russia shuts Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Europe

Germany warns against Russia's bid to 'weaponise' gas supply

No gas supply though Nord Stream 1 pipeline, EU chief calls out Russia for 'manipulation'

Monkeypox epidemic may be slowing in Europe: WHO

Gazprom to reduce gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest gas supplier

EU nations call for energy price cap, Belgian minister warns of tough winters ahead

This man is travelling from Europe to China on horseback, says the animal 'tries to elope with another horse'

Europe to face shortages of kitchen & toilet paper?

Europe: Glass and Paper production affected due to energy crisis