EU proposes stronger safeguards for the steel industry

Global steel overcapacity is continuously increasing, while more and more third countries are closing their markets to imports, often through tariffs, which creates additional risk of trade being diverted to the EU. The current measures will...

EU to halve steel import quotas to preserve domestic industry

EU seeks to push plant capacity usage to more viable 80%. The European Commission proposed on Tuesday cutting tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half and a 50 per cent duty for excess shipments in a bid to preserve viable steelmaking in the...

British steel industry faces ‘existential threat’ from EU tariff hike

Britain’s steelmakers have warned they face “perhaps the biggest crisis” in their history after the European Commission proposed doubling tariffs on steel imports to 50% — a move that could severely restrict access to their most important export...

Icelandic sheep (Shepherd’s Notebook)

(Editor’s note: Susan Schoenian is a retired sheep and goat specialist, Emeritus, with the University of Maryland.) I traveled recently to Iceland and got a glimpse into their unique sheep industry. To start with, there are more sheep in Iceland...

Commission proposes measures to protect EU steel industry from negative impacts of global overcapacity

The Commission has proposed measures aimed at safeguarding the EU steel sector from the adverse effects of global overcapacity, thereby securing the industry’s long-term viability. This initiative aligns with the commitments outlined in the EU...

EU proposes steel industry protections, rattling UK manufacturers

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union proposed Tuesday cutting free-trade quotas by 47% on steel and steel products, effectively adding large tariffs on imports from countries like China, India, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, which said the measures...

Europe Moves to Reinforce Its Steel Industry With Sweeping Tariff Plan, Triggering Alarm in Britain

by Emmanuel Ogbonna The European Union has unveiled a sweeping proposal to slash free-trade quotas on steel and steel products by nearly half, a move that could dramatically reshape the global steel market and deepen tensions with major trading...

EU plan to match Trump steel tariffs spurs ‘existential threat’ to UK steel industry

The EU has announced it will match Donald Trump’s steel tariffs, doubling levies on imports to 50% in a move condemned as “an existential threat” to the industry in the UK. With 80% of British exports going to the EU, the change poses the UK steel...

Women in Parliament: Rising from 40 to 48 — Progress or Political Plateau?

When the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announced the results of the 2025 Parliamentary Elections, one number stood out — 48 women elected to the 229-member National Assembly. Up from 40 in the previous Parliament, it marks an increase of just...

EU to halve steel import quotas to revive domestic industry

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission proposed on Tuesday cutting tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half and a 50% duty for excess shipments in a bid to preserve viable steelmaking in the European Union. Due to rising imports and...

Cape Verde Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Nation Secures Historic First-Ever Spot as Praia Celebrates

Anyone else still recovering from that Cape Verde fever dream? Because the vibes are undefeated. This tiny island nation just sent shockwaves through world football, and all it took was one wild night in Praia, some diaspora hustle, and the single...

Top 7 trusted Crypto cloud mining platforms in 2025: Earn daily passive income with BTC and DOGE

In 2025, cloud mining remains a top choice for earning passive income with Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE), especially for users who lack mining hardware, stable power supply, or technical know-how. Compared to traditional mining rigs, cloud...

Irish fishing industry in crisis as drastic quota cuts threaten thousands of jobs

IRELAND'S fishing industry is sounding the alarm after EU fishing advisors proposed major reductions in key fish quotas for 2026. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), which advises the EU on sustainable fish stock...

The Secrets of Iceland's Geothermal and CCAS Success

The vision for Hellisheiði extends to fostering further innovation. The next stage of development is an innovation hub called Glóð, which translates to ‘glowing embers’. Ingunn Gunnarsdóttir, Leader of Innovation at ON Power, explains the purpose...

Another Budget Airline Just Ended Operations. Does This Foreshadow a Larger Industry Trend?

When Icelandic upstart Play Airlines abruptly shut down operations last week, canceling all flights, the news felt almost anticlimactic. The Reykjavík-based carrier, which launched in 2021 with a kicky red logo and high hopes, had already wound...

Iceland Sets New Climate Targets Under Paris Agreement for 2035

Iceland has unveiled its updated national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement, outlining ambitious new emission reduction goals to be met by 2035. All parties to the agreement must review and update their nationally determined...

Why the BBC’s Shipping Forecast still entrances people after 100 years

Like afternoon tea, red pillar boxes and bracing walks on crisp autumn days, there is something reassuringly British about the Shipping Forecast, broadcast twice a day on Radio 4, and three times at weekends. Dogger; Rockall; Malin; Irish Sea:...

Our Environment: Part 22 – Geothermal Energy

Geothermal is one source of energy that has been explored, and utilized, in recent decades. It is heat which is stored beneath the earth – either in the soil, rocks, or the fluid portion of the mantle. It has been used primarily in heating our...

DUFF MCKAGAN Shares 'Holy Water/I Wanna Be Your Dog' From 'Lighthouse: Live From London' Live Album And Concert Film

Duff McKagan gives another powerful glimpse into his upcoming live album "Lighthouse: Live From London" with the release of the medley "Holy Water/I Wanna Be Your Dog". Fusing "Holy Water" with THE STOOGES' "I Wanna Be Your Dog", the track...

EU’s EES launched with slowdowns and rule violations

Two minutes and 26 seconds — this was the time it took English travel journalist Simon Calder to register for the Entry-Exit System (EES) at the Prague Airport the day that Europe’s new border scheme was finally introduced after years of...