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Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most?

Nearly half of what European drivers pay for petrol goes to governments. Here are the 10 member states with the heaviest petrol taxes.

Euronews · Sep 22

EU moves to curb energy and water for data centres

The European Commission has unveiled new sustainability rules aimed at monitoring water and energy consumption of energy-hungry data centres - although minimum performance rules will only be introduced in 2027.

Euronews · Sep 21

What is CETA – and why is the EU-Canada trade deal still in limbo?

The EU-Canada trade deal has been provisionally in force since 2017, but ten EU countries have still not ratified it. What is CETA – and why, a decade after it was signed, is it still in limbo?

Euronews · Sep 21

How the Best Casino Sites in the UK Keep Gamers Safe

The UK's regulated gambling market generated £17.5 billion in gross gambling yield in 2025/26, a 4% rise on the year before, a figure that puts into perspective how crowded the field of operators competing for new players has become.

inkl · Sep 21

Brussels to keep ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling despite Norwegian pressure

Euronews has learned that the European Commission will maintain its ban on new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, ahead of the 20 October announcement of its revamped Northern Neighbourhood strategy.

Euronews · Sep 21

What we know (and still don't) about Canada's 'associate membership'

The idea of making Canada the European Union's first "associate member" has caused a furore. Here's what we know and still don't know.

Euronews · Sep 19

EU fuel prices hit records as ECB experts see diesel margins peak in October

EU petrol and diesel prices hit record highs this week, according to the European Commission. Refining margins—the cost of turning crude oil into fuel—are partly to blame, and prices could remain elevated as ECB experts tell Euronews that diesel margins are expected to peak only in October.

Euronews · Sep 19

'At this rate, election will pass by': West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at Mamata Banerjee moving SC over symbol row

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticized Mamata Banerjee's Supreme Court challenge. He suggested elections will pass before her faction can contest the polls. Banerjee moved the Supreme Court over the Election Commission's interim order. The poll panel froze her party's original name and symbol amid a dispute. This development escalates…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

EU waste proposal would ban India from importing bloc's metal scrap

India will face import restrictions on EU metal waste starting May 2027. The European Commission proposed this new law, affecting aluminium scrap shipments. This move follows the Commission abandoning a previous export duty plan on aluminium scrap. Thirty-two non-OECD nations applied for exemptions for non-hazardous waste categories. Exemptions require proof…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Amway and Affiliates Agree to $225 Million Settlement Over Earnings and Recruiting Claims

Amway Corp. and two affiliated groups have agreed to pay $225 million to resolve allegations that people recruited into the multilevel marketing business were misled about potential earnings and pressured to buy products and training that could cost more than they earned.

Clever Dude · Sep 18