The Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems Laboratory of the Technical University of Crete has released a new handbook focused on the green transition of ports. This manual targets various stakeholders in the port sector, including administrators, local authorities, and the…
New car sales in France fell by 3.2% in 2024, raising concerns about the automotive industry’s future as it faces significant challenges, including a shift to electric vehicles and job losses in major companies. While electric vehicle sales also declined,…
Greece is set to implement a new traffic regulation aimed at lowering speed limits and introducing harsher penalties for traffic violations, following alarming statistics showing 637 traffic fatalities in the past year. The new law, advocated by Deputy Transport Minister…
Chinese budget online retailers Temu and Shein have established themselves in Germany’s e-commerce market, thriving despite a consumer downturn. This growth has raised concerns over unsafe products and regulatory evasion. The EU is contemplating new measures, including extending customs regulations…
As of December 28, 2024, manufacturers in the European Union are required to equip all new mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and cameras, with a USB-C charging port. This regulation aims to reduce electronic waste and save consumers money by…
Norway plans to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by January 1, 2025, significantly ahead of the EU’s goal for CO₂-free cars by 2035. The country’s success in electric mobility is largely due to policies established since…
Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has announced that the country will stop supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the European Union if significant penalties are imposed due to the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This law mandates companies…
By 2025, large vessels of 5,000 GT and above will face heightened operational costs in EU ports due to new regulations, including the expansion of the Emission Trading System (ETS) and the FuelEU Maritime regulation. Shipping companies will need to…
Three Ireland has committed to refunding approximately €3.76 million to around 14,000 customers following a compliance investigation by the Communications Regulator ComReg. The inquiry found that the company failed to properly notify customers about their data allowances while roaming in…
After four years of rising olive oil prices, the market appears to be stabilizing back to 2021 levels, with wholesale prices dropping significantly. In January, the price was €9 per kilogram, and by December, it fell to €5.41. This decline…
Irish fishing representatives have described the EU’s fishing quotas agreement for 2025 as a ‘mixed bag,’ highlighting both positive elements and significant challenges. European Fisheries Ministers reached a compromise aimed at preserving endangered fish stocks while maintaining fishing activities. Despite…
DB Cargo, the freight division of Deutsche Bahn, plans to cut 5,000 jobs by 2029, exceeding previous estimates. This decision is driven by ongoing losses and new EU Commission regulations. CEO Sigrid Nikutta mentioned that much of the reduction will…
