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Netherlands

Gas production in Groningen field to end in October, Dutch gov't says

The gas wells will remain open for a further year, however, in case of a particularly cold winter. After that, 60 years of gas extraction in the province of Groningen will cease altogether.

23/06/2023

France

Village near west coast of France evacuated after tremors

A 5.8 magnitude tremor hit at around 6.30 pm on Friday, forcing the 500 or so residents of La Laigne to evacuate as cracks appeared in many houses.

17/06/2023

Green News

A dormant supervolcano in Italy is in an ‘extremely dangerous’ state

The volcano last erupted in 1538 but is now at a greater risk of rupture than ever.

16/06/2023

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to the Philippines after volcanic activity?

More than 13,000 people have left the volcano’s vicinity, as officials say its alert level is likely to stay high for some time.

12/06/2023

World News

5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Romania and neighbouring countries

According to officials, there was some damage to infrastructure but no casualties so far.

08/06/2023

Haiti

Four dead and dozens injured after 4.9 magnitude quake hits Haiti

A deadly earthquake in Haiti killed at least four people on Tuesday, just days after flooding killed at least 51 people in the country,

07/06/2023

Turkey

Turkey once again goes to the polls on Sunday in a tight election

As Turkey's election goes to a run-off on Sunday, 28 May, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is hoping voters in the southern earthquake region will endorse his moderate Islamic message and give him the edge in the poll.

25/05/2023

French Polynesia

Earthquake sends New Caledonia residents scrambling to higher ground

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake some 300km off the coast of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning as local residents ran for safety.

19/05/2023

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Archaeologists in Pompeii find skeletons from Vesuvius eruption

The two skeletons believed to be men at least 55 years old were found in the Casti Amanti, or House of Chaste Lovers, beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material.

16/05/2023

Turkey

Could voters in Turkey's quake-stricken areas affect election results?

The elections are taking place just three months after the 7.8-magnitude earthquakes struck southern Turkey, killing more than 50,000 people and leaving millions of others homeless and living in temporary accommodation.

12/05/2023

Turkey

"It's been the darkest day of my life" - Euronews journalists on the earthquake in Turkey

According to the most recent reports, the death toll has surpassed 57,000 people.

27/04/2023

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WATCH: Mexicans hold earthquake drills amid fears it could become 'reality'

In Mexico, most earthquakes originate in the Pacific Ocean and as the sound of an alarm can travel faster than a seismic wave, it has given way to the development of an alert system in the centre of the country.

20/04/2023

Turkey

Survivors of the Turkey-Syria quakes say they live in constant fear

Some barely sleep. Others fear spending time indoors. And many more have developed a profound fear of the mountains that had been their source of well-being.

10/04/2023

World News

Turkey Antakya earthquake: Victims doubt President Erdogan's pledge to

Victims express scepticism over President Erdogan's pledge to rebuild the entire disaster zone by the start of next year.

06/04/2023

World News

At least 13 people dead after earthquake rocks Pakistan, Afghanistan

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake was felt across huge swathes of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India on Tuesday night, forcing people to spend the night outside.

22/03/2023

Europe News

€7 billion in aid is pledged by EU & international partners

The European Union and its international partners gathered in Brussels on Monday seeking to raise money for Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake.

20/03/2023

Republic of Ecuador

Strong earthquake hits Ecuador and Peru, killing at least 14 people

The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about 6.8 that was centered just off the Pacific Coast.

19/03/2023

Turkey

Turkey earthquake: Lawyers race to glean evidence of building errors

The race to preserve evidence of destroyed ‘earthquake-proof’ buildings in Turkey begins as pressure mounts on contractors and the government to provide answers

12/03/2023

Green News

Syria and Turkey earthquakes: Volunteers scour ruins for injured pets

This Syrian volunteer travels 100 km a day in search of animals lost amid the rubble.

01/03/2023

Climate

Why is this holy town in India being swallowed by the earth?

For months, the roughly 20,000 residents in Joshimath, in the Himalayas have watched the earth slowly swallow their community.

27/02/2023