By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
EU Pledges Additional €5 Million to Combat Ebola in Eastern DR Congo
The European Union has committed an extra €5 million to strengthen Ebola testing and surveillance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. T
Nine EU States Push Back Against Mandatory Green Fleet Quotas
A coalition of nine EU member states, led by Poland, is challenging the European Commission's proposal to mandate electric vehicle quotas fo
First Underwater Video of Great White Shark in Mediterranean Captured During Ghost Net Cleanup
Technical divers recorded the first known underwater video of an adult great white shark in the Mediterranean during a ghost net removal mis
Longevity Medicine in Spain: Adding Life and Energy to Our Years
Spain's life expectancy reaches 84 years, but quality of life in old age often lags. Doctors and researchers are advancing preventive longev
Oak Processionary Caterpillars Paralyze Berlin Neighbourhoods, Elderly Trapped Indoors
Oak processionary caterpillars have infested parts of Berlin, forcing closures of sports facilities and green spaces. Elderly residents in J
How Southern Europe Keeps Cool Without Air Conditioning: Lessons for a Warming Continent
Southern Europeans have long relied on passive cooling techniques to survive heatwaves without air conditioning. From closed shutters to dam
Ebola Cases Surpass 470 in Central Africa as WHO Warns of Potential Record Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 471 confirmed cases, with 84 deaths. The WHO warns it could be
Spain Braces for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Near 40°C
Most of Spain will experience intense heat this weekend, with temperatures reaching 38°C in the Guadalquivir valley. The heatwave follows th
EU Fossil Fuel Imports Drop Since Iran War, but Germany, Italy, Belgium Buck Trend
EU LNG imports dropped 1.2% since the Iran war began, but Germany, Italy, and Belgium increased theirs. Renewables saved €12.8 billion, yet
Northern Lights Expected Over Germany This Weekend: Best Viewing Tips
The US NOAA has forecast a G3 geomagnetic storm that may bring the northern lights to Germany, especially in the north and along the coasts.
Nosferatu Spider Spreads Along Baltic Coast: What to Know About Bites
The Nosferatu spider, native to the Mediterranean, has spread across Germany and is now common on the Baltic Sea islands of Rügen and Usedom
Nosferatu Spider Reaches Baltic Coast: What to Do If Bitten
The Nosferatu spider, tracked by Germany's NABU, has spread to the Baltic islands of Rügen and Usedom. Its bite is painful but not medically