By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Dutch Angler Breaks National Record with 2.49-Metre Catfish on the Waal
Mohammed Massaoudi landed a 2.49-metre catfish in the River Waal near Dodewaard, setting a new Dutch record. The previous holder, Paul Breem
Electrification: The EU's High-Stakes Bet on a Cleaner, Competitive Future
Electrification aims to replace fossil fuels with renewable electricity across transport, buildings, and industry. The EU faces a €1.2 trill
Germany's Renewable Energy Boom Fails to Lower High Electricity Prices
Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar in 2025 than any other EU member, yet household prices remain among the bloc's highes
Donkey Therapy Gains Ground at Paris Psychiatric Hospital
Ville-Evrard hospital near Paris runs France's only donkey therapy unit, treating patients with depression, schizophrenia, and autism. The p
Europe's AC Gap: 68% of EU Homes Lack Cooling as Heatwaves Intensify
Nearly 70% of EU homes have no air conditioning, and 38% of citizens say they cannot afford it. Southern countries like Greece, Portugal, an
Europe's Heatwave Drives Solar Surge, Negative Power Prices, and Grid Strain
Record May temperatures in the UK and France have driven solar output to new highs, leading to negative wholesale electricity prices in seve
EU Slashed Fossil Fuel Imports by €50 Billion in 2025
The EU cut fossil fuel imports by more than €50 billion in 2025. The savings highlight the bloc's progress in renewable energy and reduced d
Suspected Ebola Case in Cagliari Triggers Emergency Protocols
A person in Cagliari, Sardinia, has been hospitalised with suspected Ebola after showing symptoms and recently travelling abroad. Italian au
Amur Tigers Released in Kazakhstan to Revive Extinct Turan Subspecies
Four Amur tigers have been released into Kazakhstan's Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve as part of a long-term reintroduction programme. The initi
Can Fruit Juice Count Toward Europe's 5-a-Day? New Study Weighs In
Europeans average 351g of fruit and vegetables daily, below the WHO's 400g recommendation. A UK study suggests 100% fruit juice or smoothies
Climate Change Drives Larger Hailstones Across Europe, Study Warns
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of large hailstones across Europe by up to 47% by 2100. Hail already costs the continen
Humpback Whale 'Timmy' Hauled Ashore on Danish Island After Months in German Waters
The carcass of Timmy, a humpback whale that spent months in German waters, has been hauled ashore on a Danish island. Experts will conduct a