By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Helsinki backs fossil fuel ad ban, but contracts may delay it until 2035
Helsinki's city council has voted in favor of exploring a ban on fossil fuel advertising. Existing contracts could delay implementation unti
Zaragoza named European Green Capital 2028; Spain dominates awards
Zaragoza has been named European Green Capital 2028, winning €600,000 for its climate resilience and green infrastructure. Benidorm and Esta
Hungary's 2026 drought worst in 126 years, weather service confirms
Hungary's 2026 drought is the most severe in 126 years, with the driest summer since 1901 and record-low Danube levels. Groundwater shortage
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026: record 10,000 entries from 112 countries
More than 10,000 photographs from 112 countries were entered in the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a record for the competition. Forty i
Graphene sensors map stroke damage in real time, Spanish-led team finds
Graphene sensors recorded spreading cortical depolarisations in mice with unprecedented detail, distinguishing healthy, at-risk and severely
El Niño's Pacific Heat Could Disturb Europe's Polar Vortex This Winter
Equatorial Pacific sea surface temperatures have already broken records for an El Niño year, and the event has yet to peak. Scientists warn
Community-led projects across Europe rethink men's mental health support
Across Europe, community-driven campaigns are tackling men's mental health in everyday spaces. From barbershops in London to nature-based pr
France's groundwater reserves remain critically low as autumn recharge stalls
As of 1 October, 66% of France's groundwater monitoring points are below seasonal norms, and 81% of levels are still declining. The autumn r
Plague's lingering threat: what a Siberian death means for Spain
A researcher's death in Siberia has put plague back in the spotlight. Spain has seen no local cases for decades, but the bacterium persists
WHO: Two-thirds of young Europeans faced childhood adversity
More than two-thirds of young Europeans have experienced childhood adversity, from domestic violence to parental death. Those with four or m
UK banknotes to feature puffins, owls, bees and hedgehogs
Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will appear on new UK banknotes. The designs follow a public vote wit
October skies: How to catch the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers
The Draconid meteor shower peaks on 8-9 October, visible right after dusk. Later, the Orionids and Southern Taurids offer more chances, with