By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Portuguese man o' war stings close Basque beaches as Spain issues guidance
Portuguese man o' war have appeared in large numbers off northern Spain, forcing temporary beach closures in the Basque Country and Cantabri
Alsace farmers bet on pulses as drought reshapes agriculture
Faced with recurring heatwaves, four farmers near Strasbourg have switched to drought-resistant pulses. Their cooperative, Graines d'Alsace,
Europe heatwave: Italy on red alert, Austria sets record
Italy placed all 27 monitored cities under its highest heat alert. Austria recorded its hottest day ever at 41.2°C. The heat is disrupting n
Record-low Danube strands boats and exposes sandbanks in Serbia
The Danube in Serbia has hit a record low, stranding boats and exposing sandbanks. River traffic is disrupted, and authorities are monitorin
El Niño and ocean heat could push 2026 into record-breaking warmth
Forecasts point to a powerful El Niño that could release pent-up ocean heat, making 2026 a record-breaking year. Climate scientists say huma
West Nile virus surges in Greece and Italy as Europe reports rising cases
Greece has recorded 65 West Nile virus cases since spring, with six deaths, all in patients over 65. Italy leads Europe with 94 cases, and t
Paks restart nears as Danube recovery eases Hungary's power fears
Danube water levels are recovering, raising hopes for a swift restart of Hungary's Paks nuclear plant. Prime Minister Péter Magyar reports l
Germany's oldest tree: 1,100-year-old yew found in the Allgäu
A yew tree on a remote Alpine meadow in the Allgäu is estimated to be around 1,100 years old, making it Germany's oldest known tree. It surp
EU shifts wildfire strategy from response to prevention
The EU is overhauling its wildfire strategy, prioritizing prevention over response after record-breaking seasons. New funding and tools aim
Amur tiger returns to Kazakhstan's wild after 70-year absence
Kazakhstan has released a female Amur tiger named Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve. It is the first tiger to roam the country's wil
Basque screening halves colon cancer deaths in major study
A 21-year study in Spain's Basque Country found that a colorectal cancer screening programme cut deaths by 50% among people aged 50-69. The
Kazakhstan releases first tiger into wild 70 years after local extinction
A female Amur tiger named Umit has been released into Kazakhstan's Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, the first such release in over 70 years. The