By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Spain Overhauls Medical Residency Conditions Amid Ongoing Protests
Spain's health ministry has unveiled a draft bill overhauling the framework statute for medical residents. The proposal aims to improve work
Severe Storms Claim Two Lives in Austria and Romania After Heatwave
Two people have died after severe storms struck Austria and Romania. Bucharest experienced significant flooding, damaging buildings and vehi
World Cup 2026: Heat Disparities Threaten European Teams' Performance
New analysis shows heat stress is unevenly affecting World Cup teams, with Portugal, Spain, and Brazil facing over 66% chance of impaired pe
Portugal Issues Red Alert for Lisbon and Three Other Districts as Extreme Heat Persists
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has raised red alerts for Lisbon, Setúbal, Coimbra, and Leiria from Thursday through
Chilean Recluse Spider Discovered in Porto, First Record in Iberia
The Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) has been discovered in Porto, the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers
Spain's Second-Hottest June on Record Linked to Nearly 900 Excess Deaths
Spain's second-hottest June on record saw average temperatures 3.2°C above normal. Nearly 900 excess deaths were linked to the heat, with ov
Drone Captures Lava Rivers Flowing from Mount Etna Eruption
A drone has captured footage of bright orange lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. The eruption, one of the most active in
Europe's Air Quality Improves Steadily Despite Pollution Hotspots and Wildfire Risks
Emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides have fallen by 3-5% per year since 2015 across the EU. Transport remains the only sector emitting m
Record Ocean Heat Threatens Europe with Sea Level Rise and Extreme Weather
Global sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.0°C on 21 June, beating previous highs. The warming, driven by climate change and El Niñ
Transhumance Returns to the French Alps as Ancient Practice Sees Revival
The annual transhumance festival has returned to Le Collet d’Allevard in the French Alps, guiding flocks to high pastures. This centuries-ol
French National Assembly Passes Assisted Dying Bill After Senate Rejection
The French National Assembly voted 295-232 in favor of an assisted dying bill, overriding a previous Senate rejection. The legislation grant
Europe's Second Heatwave Tests the EU Green Deal's Summer Readiness
Europe braces for a second heatwave in two weeks, exposing gaps in the EU Green Deal's climate adaptation. The debate over air conditioning