The West is adamant that sanctions on Russia are working. However, Russian Oil continues to make its way to reach Europe indirectly. The sanctions were imposed against Russia in response to the war of aggression against Ukraine. The importers of Russian oil and the global oil market bore the brunt of these sanctions. Nations around the world looked for an alternative. India played a key role in filling the void in the global oil market.

How fuels from Russian oil are getting backdoor entry into Europe via India

Finland has become the 31st member of the NATO security alliance marking a major shift in the security landscape in north-eastern Europe what is the significance of Finland joining NATO and what kind of ramifications will it have on the ongoing war in Ukraine? We decode in this episode.

Finland joins NATO as 31st ally | World News | WION

Apart from Finland, elections are also being held in Europe's Bulgaria and Montenegro. Polls are now open for Presidential elections in Montenegro whereas Bulgaria is holding its fifth parliamentary election in just two years.

Elections being held in Finland, Bulgaria and Montenegro

Europe seems to be on a banning spree earlier, believe it or not, Italy has decided to ban lab-made meat - something which is good for the environment - and now, France interestingly of all things is deciding to ban electric scooters.

Paris to vote on banning electric scooters as 'they are involved in accidents' | WION Fineprint

Over 100 wildfires have been reported in northern Spain. Rising temperatures and unusually dry winter across parts of southern Europe due to climate change are the reason behind the wildfires being reported in Spain. But government officials say majority of wildfires were started by unknown arsonists; whom the region's leader are calling the 'fire terrorists'.

Spain's Asturias ravaged by wildfire

One of the most prominent issues in climate change is water scarcity. Over the years many countries have witnessed a series of droughts. But a recent report has shed light on the growing problem of water scarcity in Europe.

Experts: Water situation in Europe is 'very precarious'

A pioneering auction will be launched by Portugal in the second half of 2023 for rights to put on sale hydrogen that will be injected into the national gas grid, which some perceive as a key step to kickstart the fledgling hydrogen market of Europe.

Portugal to hold Europe's pioneering auction for piped hydrogen

After telling the world to not buy Russian energy, European nations are still importing fossil fuel supplies from Moscow. Do they have the moral right to preach others? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas Plus: Why is Europe still purchasing Russian oil? | Russia-Ukraine War

Serbia and Kosovo failed to sign a landmark agreement on European-backed deal after marathon rounds and negotiations. The deal aimed to normalise relations between the Balkan neighbours despite this the EU foreign policy Chief hailed the progress on resolving the decade-long dispute.

Serbia, Kosovo fail to sign agreement on normalising ties; both nations need to mend ties to join EU

India's Government-run shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) bagged an order for designing and constructing two 'zero-emission' medium-sized container vessels for a European logistics firm Samskip Group.

India's Cochin Shipyard bags $70 million order to build ‘zero-emission’ ships for Europe

The Credit Suisse turmoil resulted in torrid sessions in Europe and the United States overnight. The European Central Bank raised its three policy rates by 50 basis points in its sixth consecutive rate hike and said future moves will depend on incoming data.

ECB pushes through 50 bps rate hike despite market turmoil

Environmental campaigners scored a rare victory n Albania after authorities announced the creation of a national park to protect the Vjosa river, which is one of Europe's largest undammed waterways.

'Historic Moment': Albania's 'Wild River' granted new status | WION Climate Tracker

Luxury retailers in UK's London are concerned that the city is losing its attractiveness when it comes to shopping destination for tourists especially luxury ones from U.S., China, and other parts of the world, including Gulf, who are opting for Paris and Milan.

London fears losing luxury shoppers to Paris as Europe emerges favourite for luxury shopping

Volkswagen has chosen Canada as the location for its first battery cell plant outside of Europe. The move will enable VW cars to access Canadian and US subsidies as the carmaker seeks to localise its electric vehicle production chain in the region.

Volkswagen picks minerals-rich Canada for setting up first battery plant outside Europe

The influx of migrants arriving in Europe is once again blowing into a full-blown crisis. With most of the European nations taking an anti-immigration stance. Migrants are using risky means to seek refuge. They usually try to gain entry through waters on over-crowded and fragile boats.

Migrant influx in Europe is turning into a crisis

The anger is growing among the public over the deadly train collision in Greece. Demonstrations have been held in several cities and towns. At some places, protesters have also clashed with the police.

Europe: Protests in Greece's Athens over deadly train collision which killed 57

Call for action on climate change has caused widespread protests across Europe. Hundreds of climate activists in Italy chanted slogans and demanded the government to act on climate change as global CO2 emissions have reached 0.9%.

Europe: Protests for climate change, activists demand action on carbon emissions

In a first, a climate-related lawsuit has been filed against one of the top banks in Europe. Three nonprofits - Friends of the Earth (Les Amis de la Terre) France, Notre Affaire à Tous and Oxfam France - have sued BNP Paribas over "its massive support to fossil fuels and for its substantial contribution to climate change".

In a first, a climate lawsuit against one of Europe's top banks. Here's why

A first-of-its-kind mapping in Europe has revealed that pollutants known as “forever chemicals” have been found at high levels at thousands of sites across the UK and Europe.

High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found at 17,000 sites across UK and Europe: Report

A research has revealed evidence from a cave in southern France that suggests that use of bow and arrow by humans in Europe started were earlier than expected. The reserach reveals that such a use by modern humans in Europe started some 54,000 years ago.

Humans in Europe used bow and arrow much earlier than previously thought

Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) also known as the Tunisian General Labour Union took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest against President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18).

Tunisia: Govt expels ETUC chief for participating in protests against president’s policies

A UK couple decided to travel for three months across Europe and South America without boarding aeroplanes because of the notorious aviation chaos in 2022. Rick Turner along with his husband Adam Longbottom, both of whom work remotely, decided to go on a months-long vacation trip around Europe and visit the countries they had never seen before.

Couple travels 11 nations through Europe and Brazil, without boarding a flight

In a historic development, lawmakers in Spain on Thursday (February 16) gave final nod to a law that will grant paid medical leaves to women who are suffering from severe period pain.

Historic move: Spain approves ‘menstrual leave’, first such step in entire Europe

China's top diplomat Wang Yi, met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the start of his trip to Europe. The two leaders exchanged views on the Ukraine issue.

Wang Yi, Emmanuel Macron discuss Ukraine war during meeting in Paris

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