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Battery electricity storage installation at Reid Gardner, Nevada

Innovation · Nov 11, 2026At Schuby, a battery to shift renewable electricityAt Schuby, a 238 MWh system is designed to store renewable electricity and feed it back into the grid. Its figures, financing and deployment conditions highlight both the potential and the limits of battery storage.

A yellow Amazon Hub Locker collection point in Tempe, Arizona.

AI · Nov 8, 2026Buying by text with Alexa: how far does Amazon’s agent go?Amazon is rolling out Alexa for Shopping by text in the United States: search, compare and shop in a conversation, initially by invitation. Here’s what the assistant automates and the practical limits of that promise.

The cooling towers at the Cattenom nuclear power station.

Economy · Nov 8, 2026Electricity in France: what does the announced stability for winter cover?In France, the announced stability concerns the regulated electricity tariff and remains subject to a review deadline in February. Here is what it covers, and why it does not guarantee an identical bill for every household.

A Saizeriya restaurant near Takao Station in Tokyo.

Economy · Nov 8, 2026In Japan, raising prices remains a difficult choice despite inflationIn Japan, some companies are reluctant to pass on higher costs, despite inflation being close to 2%. The gap between prices, wages and consumer habits sheds light on this trade-off.

An electric car plugged into a charging point outside the TÜV Rheinland headquarters in Cologne.

Technology · Nov 8, 2026Electric cars: charging changes habits, but not in the same way for everyoneSwitching to electric mainly changes the timing and location of refuelling. Charging at home, at work or at a public charging point: these accounts shed light on different habits, without guaranteeing the same costs or convenience for everyone.

An old Lanz Bulldog tractor at a gathering in Germany in July 2007.

Society · Nov 8, 2026At Koetschette, Dennys Schuler is bringing old tractors back to lifeAt Koetschette, Dennys Schuler’s old tractors are both a business and a passion. Peppange Museum, meanwhile, places them within the wider history of rural work.

The three turrets of Fort Thüngen in Luxembourg, photographed in December 2023.

Culture · Nov 7, 2026Fort Thüngen: the Three Acorns beyond the turretsThe Three Acorns are just one landmark among the layers of Fort Thüngen: a largely preserved underground network, remains and a redoubt rebuilt to nineteenth-century plans.

A calculator resting on euro banknotes, illustrating salary statistics.

Economy · Nov 7, 2026Average annual salary of €85,600 in Luxembourg: what does Eurostat measure?Eurostat puts the average annual full-time adjusted salary in Luxembourg at €85,600 in 2025. This average should be distinguished from net pay and median income.

A motorcyclist and her sports bike, illustrating the two-wheeler market.

Business · Nov 7, 2026Chinese motorcycles in Europe: price isn’t everythingChinese brands are gaining ground in European imports and often offer lower prices. But these figures alone say nothing about the after-sales network or long-term reliability.

A tram travels through Luxembourg city centre.

Society · Nov 7, 2026In Luxembourg, 33% say they have replaced some car journeysIn Luxembourg, 33% of respondents to the EIB’s 2026 survey say they have replaced some individual car journeys with car-sharing, public transport or cycling. The result measures reported journeys, not a lasting abandonment of the car.

Crest tower and town houses above the Drôme.

Living · Nov 6, 2026Housing in the Drôme: why the number of homes is not enoughIn Crest, demand for smaller homes highlights a wider mismatch. Insee data help explain the needs behind the figures.

A Total diesel pump in Saclay, photographed in July 2013.

Business · Nov 6, 2026Diesel: what the advertised €2,15 at TotalEnergies Access meansAccess prices, the network-wide cap and strategic stocks: the announcements cannot be added together. What to check when comparing a fill-up and understanding discounts.