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When work started on Andasol in 2008, it was the largest solar energy plant in the world and its black panels stretched over enough land to cover 70 football pitches in the south of Spain near Granada.Fourteen years later, the 51-hectare plant which produces a total of 495 GW-h of power per year, is embroiled in a multi-million-euro international legal battle between the Spanish government and a series of investors.But this is just one of 51 claims totalling €8 billion that Spain’s left-wing coalition government is fighting against.The coalition government has made championing renewable energy a key policy but faces…

1. Italy gets first far-right leader since World War IIOne of Europe’s most high-profile elections this year was in Italy, where Giorgia Meloni became the country’s first far-right leader since World War II. Meloni’s Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d’Italia) emerged as the biggest party after voters went to the polls in late September.Her party was sworn into government as part of a right-wing coalition with Matteo Salvini’s Northern League (Lega Nord) and Silvio Berlusconi’s Let’s Go Italy (Forza Italia), sparking fears of Euroscepticism in one of the European Union’s founding members.”People thought that Giorgia Meloni would pick a fight with Europe…

2022 will go down as one of the most challenging years in the EU’s history as the bloc grappled with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its humanitarian and financial consequences.These include a deep energy crisis and record inflation. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest stories in the EU this year.Russia’s invasion of UkraineThe EU was quick to condemn Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24 after months of concern about the gathering of tens of thousands of Russian troops on the country’s border.Since then, the EU has repeatedly demanded that Russia cease its military actions in Ukraine and withdraw…

Already planning your 2023 adventures? Whether you’re one of the lucky ones with cash to splash or you’re just dreaming of a luxury escape, these high-end hotels are the inspiration you need.Curated by the experts at LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence, The World’s Best New Luxury Hotels 2022 listed 15 properties – seven of which are in Europe.From rustic Italian hideaways to lavish lakeside retreats, here’s their rundown of this year’s most extravagant European hotel openings.7. Greece: Nobu, Santorini, for coastal calmWith a clifftop, dual-level infinity pool overlooking Santorini’s northeast coast, Nobu is the perfect place to relax and take…

In Euronews’ Uncovering Europe series, we bring you the best original stories from across Europe every weeknight at 7 pm CET.Here’s a look at the top long reads from our original series over the past year.1. Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Why Ukraine’s ‘brave and anti-nationalist’ president is a nightmare for MoscowHe was a multimillionaire comedian, the voice of Paddington Bear and won Dancing with the Stars.After his TV series based around a man who accidentally becomes president became a hit, he founded his own party and was elected president in real life.Now, he’s leading a country being invaded by the second most powerful…

You asked, we answered! Hundreds of Start TODAY members told us they wanted more healthy, balanced meal ideas to help them reach their health goals. This dietitian-designed meal plan gives you the flexibility to enjoy the holidays — all while learning the building blocks of healthy eating. After all, all that walking works up an appetite!Meal planning isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Spend just 10 or 15 minutes mapping out your meals, jot down what you need and head to the store. That’s it. And since the holidays are busy enough, we’ve also got suggestions for streamlining meal prep…

It is far too easy at this time of year to forget fitness and well-being — including stretching.Yet staying fit and limber is critical, no matter the time of year.Patrick Fernandez, a flexologist with StretchLab’s location on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, appeared on “Fox & Friends” recently to share smart tips and stretching ideas for the holiday period and well beyond. ‘MY WORLD HAS CHANGED FOREVER’: OHIO GIRL’S BIG SUCCESS IN BIG APPLE AS A RADIO CITY ROCKETTEThe company offers assisted stretching for its clients via the help of trained exercise coaches.Stretching can help eliminate back pain and other…

Every year I look back at my Product of the Week choices and pick what I think made the most significant impact on my life as the Product of the Year. There were a lot of contenders this year, which I will cover, but I want to lead with why I’m calling out BlackBerry. If you’ve been reading me for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of companies doing the right thing. For instance: Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program shined at the beginning of the pandemic as incredibly useful for getting governments and schools to function while…

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Not many people get to spend a night at the number one rated ski chalet in the whole of the French Alps.Ferme à Jules is invariably fully booked, with winter sports aficionados clamouring to reserve their place at Morzine’s alpine paradise some 12 months in advance.This should come as little surprise to anyone who’s had the pleasure of visiting the place. From the moment I walked through the front door, I was greeted with the kind of service you can only find on television adverts. Wine, smiles and cheese boards were the order of the day. I’d barely had time…