By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
France's First Ebola Patient, a Humanitarian Doctor, Discharged After Recovery
France's first Ebola patient, a humanitarian doctor, has recovered and been discharged after two negative PCR tests. He arrived from the DRC
Spain and Italy Deploy Firefighting Aid to Portugal as Heatwave Fuels Blazes
Portugal has activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism, receiving 118 firefighters and 45 vehicles from Spain, plus two Canadair wat
Spain and Italy Send Firefighting Aircraft to Portugal as Wildfires Spread
Portugal has requested international assistance as wildfires, intensified by a heatwave, threaten communities. Spain and Italy have responde
New Bear-Dog Species Discovered in Catalonia from 15.9 Million Years Ago
A skull unearthed in the 1990s in Els Casots, Catalonia, has been identified as a new species of bear-dog, Paludocyon moyasolai. The medium-
159-Million-Year-Old Bear-Dog Skull Unearthed in Catalonia Rewrites Miocene Carnivore History
A skull discovered 30 years ago at Els Casots near Barcelona has been identified as a new species of bear-dog, Paludocyon moyasolai. The fin
Spain's Second Heatwave of Summer 2026: Nine Regions Under Alert as Temperatures Near 42°C
Spain's meteorological agency Aemet has activated orange alerts across nine regions as a second summer heatwave pushes temperatures to 42°C
Spain's Second Summer Heatwave: Nine Regions Under Alert as Temperatures Near 42°C
Spain's second summer heatwave has prompted orange alerts across nine regions, with highs near 42°C expected in Andalucía, Extremadura, and
Spain's 2026 Wildfire Season: 50,000 Hectares Burned, Cantabria Worst Hit
Nearly 50,000 hectares have burned in Spain this year, with Cantabria the hardest-hit region. June was the most destructive month, and 14 la
Spain's 2026 Wildfire Season: 50,000 Hectares Burned, Cantabria Worst Hit
Nearly 50,000 hectares have burned in Spain's 2026 wildfire season. Cantabria is the worst-affected region, and June was the most destructiv
Men Six Times More Likely to Hit the Wall in Marathons, Berlin Study Finds
Men are up to six times more likely than women to 'hit the wall' during marathons, according to a study of 873,334 Berlin Marathon finishers
El Niño's Rapid Intensification Poses Indirect Risks for Europe This Autumn
The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño will intensify through September, increasing heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall wor
Costa Brava Wildfire Burns 750 Hectares, Confines 12,000 as Tramontane Wind Fans Flames
A wildfire in Girona province has burned 750 hectares and forced 12,000 residents to stay indoors. The blaze, driven by strong tramontane wi