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Energy prices in Europe remain at a record high due to sanctions on Russian oil and reduced gas supplies. Electricity prices hovered around 218 euros per kilowatt hour on the exchanges this June, compared to 74 euros one year ago. And inflation also remains high in the Eurozone at 8.6 percent. Europe's press worries about what the situation will be in the autumn and winter.

Italy is in shock after a glacier tragedy in the Dolomites. Seven people died when an avalanche of ice, snow and rock broke off from just under the summit of the Marmolada, the highest mountain in the range, on Sunday. Eight people were injured and many are still missing. The press blames climate change and negligence.

For many holidaymakers, the long-awaited first summer of travel after the Covid pandemic has begun with long queues, missing luggage and cancelled flights. In many cases the problems are due to staff shortages or strikes at low-cost airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet. Europe's press discusses ways out of the crisis.

Europe's press is still discussing the results of the Nato summit in Madrid, which ended on 30 June. According to the Alliance's new Strategic Concept Russia is no longer considered a partner but a common threat. The members also agreed on expansion to the north, billions for rearmament and the strengthening of the eastern flank. What does this revival of Nato portend?