http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:17:04 +0200 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:17:04 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/france-bans-alcohol-at-fete-de-la-musique-as-heatwave-grips-europe http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/france-bans-alcohol-at-fete-de-la-musique-as-heatwave-grips-europe Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:07:31 +0200 Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/spain-faces-first-major-heatwave-of-the-year-highs-up-to-45c-from-monday http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/spain-faces-first-major-heatwave-of-the-year-highs-up-to-45c-from-monday Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:27:24 +0200 A mass of warm air from Africa will hit Spain and France from this Saturday until Tuesday 23 June, with temperatures in some areas possibly exceeding 40°C. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/severe-drought-energy-shortages-and-food-insecurity-what-el-nino-could-mean-for-europe-thi http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/severe-drought-energy-shortages-and-food-insecurity-what-el-nino-could-mean-for-europe-thi Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:06 +0200 This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/intense-heat-on-the-way-but-no-alarmism-ipma-rejects-exaggerated-forecasts http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/intense-heat-on-the-way-but-no-alarmism-ipma-rejects-exaggerated-forecasts Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:32:12 +0200 Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/this-isnt-just-another-hot-week-europe-to-swelter-in-40c-with-experts-warning-of-hidden-da http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/this-isnt-just-another-hot-week-europe-to-swelter-in-40c-with-experts-warning-of-hidden-da Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:43:58 +0200 Experts are warning about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/mysterious-atlantic-cold-blob-the-only-place-on-earth-that-keeps-getting-colder http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/mysterious-atlantic-cold-blob-the-only-place-on-earth-that-keeps-getting-colder Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:33:56 +0200 Climate puzzle: a new study probes the only place on Earth that has cooled in recent years, linking the 'Cold Blob' mainly to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, AMOC. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/frances-education-minister-says-exams-should-be-held-at-cooler-times-of-day-as-extreme-hea http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/frances-education-minister-says-exams-should-be-held-at-cooler-times-of-day-as-extreme-hea Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:13:26 +0200 Baccalaureate 2026 is in session today – but exam timing could look very different in the future. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/italys-cinque-terre-coastline-could-be-hit-by-13-metre-waves-by-2150-as-sea-levels-rise http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/italys-cinque-terre-coastline-could-be-hit-by-13-metre-waves-by-2150-as-sea-levels-rise Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/northern-spain-wildfire-burns-330-hectares-and-forces-evacuations http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/northern-spain-wildfire-burns-330-hectares-and-forces-evacuations Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:45:50 +0200 The wildfire that broke out on Friday in Herbón, in Padrón (A Coruña), remains active and has already burnt some 330 hectares. The authorities have declared a level-2 alert and around ten homes remain evacuated. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/a-huge-anomaly-antarctica-records-winter-temperatures-20c-warmer-than-normal http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/a-huge-anomaly-antarctica-records-winter-temperatures-20c-warmer-than-normal Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:27 +0200 The new heat record comes amid a prolonged heatwave that has seen maximum daily temperatures above zero degrees for three consecutive weeks. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/one-of-the-strongest-since-1950-what-is-el-nino-and-why-does-it-matter http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/one-of-the-strongest-since-1950-what-is-el-nino-and-why-does-it-matter Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:28:39 +0200 Forecasters say a newly formed El Niño could become one of the strongest on record since 1950. The climate pattern can influence temperatures, storms, droughts and floods worldwide, with impacts varying from region to region. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/el-nino-is-here-and-scientists-fear-itll-be-big-bad-and-costly-with-heat-floods-droughts-f http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/el-nino-is-here-and-scientists-fear-itll-be-big-bad-and-costly-with-heat-floods-droughts-f Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:47:20 +0200 NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/mid-summer-heat-returns-to-spain-this-weekend-with-july-like-temperatures http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/mid-summer-heat-returns-to-spain-this-weekend-with-july-like-temperatures Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:17:03 +0200 Temperatures will rise across Spain on Friday, reaching July-like levels. An easterly wind will batter the Strait with orange alerts and storms inland on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/hungarys-third-largest-lake-is-disappearing-can-experts-save-it-before-its-too-late http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/hungarys-third-largest-lake-is-disappearing-can-experts-save-it-before-its-too-late Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:42 +0200 The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall and decades of water mismanagement. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/france-adds-157000-hectares-of-protected-forest-as-nature-preserves-face-pressure-elsewher http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/france-adds-157000-hectares-of-protected-forest-as-nature-preserves-face-pressure-elsewher Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:02:53 +0200 France aims to protect an additional 250,000 hectares of forest by 2030, including 180,000 hectares in French Guiana. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/world-will-cross-15c-warming-limit-by-2030-if-emissions-continue-at-current-rate-report http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/world-will-cross-15c-warming-limit-by-2030-if-emissions-continue-at-current-rate-report Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:44 +0200 The rate of human-induced warming remains at an all-time high, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change report. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/heatwaves-are-killing-tens-of-thousands-in-india-officials-are-barely-counting-them http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/heatwaves-are-killing-tens-of-thousands-in-india-officials-are-barely-counting-them Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0200 Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/worried-about-the-next-heatwave-how-southern-europeans-keep-their-homes-cool-without-air-c http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/07/worried-about-the-next-heatwave-how-southern-europeans-keep-their-homes-cool-without-air-c Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:02:42 +0200 I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/heat-map-shows-most-of-spain-in-intense-heat-how-much-will-temperatures-rise-where-you-liv http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/06/heat-map-shows-most-of-spain-in-intense-heat-how-much-will-temperatures-rise-where-you-liv Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:39:33 +0200 Settled weather will dominate most of Spain this weekend, with rain confined to the north and the Pyrenees as temperatures rise sharply; next week the south could approach 38°C. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/extreme-heat-is-reaching-europes-most-northern-cities-these-mayors-are-determined-to-solve http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/extreme-heat-is-reaching-europes-most-northern-cities-these-mayors-are-determined-to-solve Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:51:19 +0200 From Athens to Oulu, European mayors are among 50 worldwide teaming up to protect citizens against extreme heat. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/france-accused-of-climate-denial-as-green-funding-quietly-shrinks-following-blistering-hea http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/france-accused-of-climate-denial-as-green-funding-quietly-shrinks-following-blistering-hea Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:15 +0200 France’s green party leader Marine Tondelier has dubbed the government “incompetent” as attention turns to its flagship climate fund. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/the-dark-side-of-the-2026-world-cup-more-flights-more-emissions-more-climate-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/the-dark-side-of-the-2026-world-cup-more-flights-more-emissions-more-climate-crisis Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:31:40 +0200 A report warns that the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico could produce twice the emissions of previous editions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/el-nino-almost-everywhere-will-face-above-average-summer-temperatures-wmo-warns http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/02/el-nino-almost-everywhere-will-face-above-average-summer-temperatures-wmo-warns Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:36 +0200 El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon but its effects are worse because of climate change. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/31/climate-change-is-fuelling-large-marble-sized-hailstones-and-europe-isnt-immune http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/31/climate-change-is-fuelling-large-marble-sized-hailstones-and-europe-isnt-immune Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:10 +0200 Europe suffers huge economic losses due to hailstorms, but climate experts warn that rising temperatures is only making them bigger and more damaging. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/30/clean-energy-saved-eu-51-billion-in-2025-by-cutting-fossil-fuel-imports-as-solar-leads-the http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/30/clean-energy-saved-eu-51-billion-in-2025-by-cutting-fossil-fuel-imports-as-solar-leads-the Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:53 +0200 Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/air-conditioning-is-overheating-our-energy-systems-are-there-alternatives-for-staying-cool http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/air-conditioning-is-overheating-our-energy-systems-are-there-alternatives-for-staying-cool Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:21 +0200 Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/climate-shocks-are-pushing-gazas-fragile-systems-closer-to-collapse-warns-humanitarian-exp http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/29/climate-shocks-are-pushing-gazas-fragile-systems-closer-to-collapse-warns-humanitarian-exp Fri, 29 May 2026 05:30:18 +0200 Climate adaptation should become an integrated part of aid efforts, as the cost of conflict and global warming collide, according to one expert. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/strong-el-nino-may-stretch-to-2028-as-un-warns-climate-change-to-smash-heat-records-in-nex http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/strong-el-nino-may-stretch-to-2028-as-un-warns-climate-change-to-smash-heat-records-in-nex Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:52 +0200 Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/heat-dome-turns-may-into-august-in-spain-temperatures-near-40c http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/heat-dome-turns-may-into-august-in-spain-temperatures-near-40c Thu, 28 May 2026 09:18:24 +0200 An anticyclonic ridge from North Africa traps hot air over western Europe. Badajoz hits 38 ºC, Santander keeps breaking records, France counts deaths. This is no blip but the new normal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/eu-powerhouses-like-germany-on-track-to-miss-2030-emissions-goal-while-spain-may-smash-its http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/eu-powerhouses-like-germany-on-track-to-miss-2030-emissions-goal-while-spain-may-smash-its Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:26 +0200 Time is running out for EU powerhouses to change their ways, or risk missing legally-binding commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/record-heat-has-fingerprints-of-climate-change-all-over-it-what-can-europe-expect-this-sum http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/record-heat-has-fingerprints-of-climate-change-all-over-it-what-can-europe-expect-this-sum Wed, 27 May 2026 12:02:23 +0200 "The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/what-is-an-urban-heat-island-heres-why-cities-are-so-much-hotter-than-the-countryside http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/what-is-an-urban-heat-island-heres-why-cities-are-so-much-hotter-than-the-countryside Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:43 +0200 This deadly phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/britons-flock-to-beaches-and-pools-as-uk-breaks-may-heat-record http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/britons-flock-to-beaches-and-pools-as-uk-breaks-may-heat-record Tue, 26 May 2026 16:16:29 +0200 Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/spain-unveils-climate-social-plan-with-9-billion-for-energy-transition http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/spain-unveils-climate-social-plan-with-9-billion-for-energy-transition Mon, 25 May 2026 15:59:03 +0200 The plan, which the government hopes to submit to Brussels before the end of the year, is built on two pillars: access to “decent, efficient” housing and the promotion of “sustainable, affordable” mobility. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/is-hantavirus-a-threat-to-europe-climate-change-and-habitat-destruction-are-increasing-the http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/23/is-hantavirus-a-threat-to-europe-climate-change-and-habitat-destruction-are-increasing-the Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:18 +0200 Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/weather-in-spain-expected-to-hit-38c-as-heatwaves-start-earlier-than-ever http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/weather-in-spain-expected-to-hit-38c-as-heatwaves-start-earlier-than-ever Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:09 +0200 Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/worst-case-global-warming-projection-cut-by-1c-as-cheap-solar-and-wind-slash-emissions http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/worst-case-global-warming-projection-cut-by-1c-as-cheap-solar-and-wind-slash-emissions Tue, 19 May 2026 07:01:40 +0200 Cheap renewables are lowering predicted 2100 temperatures – but warming could still be catastrophic. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/are-solar-panel-prices-about-to-surge-why-now-might-be-the-perfect-time-to-invest http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/are-solar-panel-prices-about-to-surge-why-now-might-be-the-perfect-time-to-invest Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:19 +0200 Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe? http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/germany-spain-france-and-portugal-miss-out-on-top-10-most-climate-resilient-capitals-full- http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/15/germany-spain-france-and-portugal-miss-out-on-top-10-most-climate-resilient-capitals-full- Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:10 +0200 Europe has been identified as the planet’s fastest-warming continent, underlining the ‘urgency’ to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resilience. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/hazardous-heat-could-put-world-cup-players-health-and-performance-at-risk-report-warns http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/hazardous-heat-could-put-world-cup-players-health-and-performance-at-risk-report-warns Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:42 +0200 Climate scientists are calling on FIFA and fans “to realise that there is no aspect of society not affected by climate change”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/from-record-heat-to-floods-and-drought-whats-in-store-if-a-super-el-nino-hits-this-year http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/from-record-heat-to-floods-and-drought-whats-in-store-if-a-super-el-nino-hits-this-year Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:44 +0200 Climate scientists warn that the strongest El Niño on record could hit later this year but it is "not the reason to freak out". http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/private-jets-flocking-to-cannes-branded-obscene-as-fuel-crisis-sparks-food-shortage-fears http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/private-jets-flocking-to-cannes-branded-obscene-as-fuel-crisis-sparks-food-shortage-fears Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:24 +0200 More than 700 private flights flew to and from Cannes Film Festival for last year’s star-studded event, burning two million litres of fuel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/the-race-to-unlock-superhot-geothermal-energy-is-heating-up-heres-why-it-matters http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/the-race-to-unlock-superhot-geothermal-energy-is-heating-up-heres-why-it-matters Mon, 11 May 2026 08:01:44 +0200 Harnessing the power of just one per cent of superhot rocks could provide more than eight times the current global electricity generation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/10/spains-climate-shelters-could-save-thousands-of-lives-why-is-the-rest-of-europe-lagging-be http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/10/spains-climate-shelters-could-save-thousands-of-lives-why-is-the-rest-of-europe-lagging-be Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:35 +0200 Climate shelters are becoming "critical components” of urban strategies as heat deaths in Europe continue to rise. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/hungary-drought-deepens-as-the-great-plain-turns-dusty-and-rivers-dry-up http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/hungary-drought-deepens-as-the-great-plain-turns-dusty-and-rivers-dry-up Sat, 09 May 2026 15:10:50 +0200 The drought situation in Hungary is becoming increasingly worrying due to the persistent lack of rainfall. One year of the last five years' rainfall is missing. The situation is most severe in the Great Plain. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/triple-whammy-of-climate-chaos-why-antarcticas-sea-ice-collapse-is-no-longer-a-mystery http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/triple-whammy-of-climate-chaos-why-antarcticas-sea-ice-collapse-is-no-longer-a-mystery Sat, 09 May 2026 08:03:23 +0200 Between 2002 and 2020, Antarctica lost roughly 149 billion metric tonnes of ice each year, according to NASA. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/round-the-clock-renewables-new-report-says-clean-energy-now-challenges-fossil-fuels-on-pri http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/round-the-clock-renewables-new-report-says-clean-energy-now-challenges-fossil-fuels-on-pri Fri, 08 May 2026 08:01:34 +0200 The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/el-nino-looms-near-record-sea-temperatures-in-april-raise-fears-of-more-global-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/08/el-nino-looms-near-record-sea-temperatures-in-april-raise-fears-of-more-global-heat Fri, 08 May 2026 04:01:18 +0200 The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/david-attenborough-effect-meet-the-wildlife-artists-inspired-by-the-legendary-broadcaster http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/david-attenborough-effect-meet-the-wildlife-artists-inspired-by-the-legendary-broadcaster Thu, 07 May 2026 09:15:39 +0200 As David Attenborough turns 100, Euronews Earth explores the real-life impacts of his extraordinary career. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/significantly-lower-energy-bills-how-do-solar-batteries-work-and-are-they-worth-the-invest http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/significantly-lower-energy-bills-how-do-solar-batteries-work-and-are-they-worth-the-invest Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:06 +0200 As Europeans scramble to install rooftop solar panels or even plug-in alternatives, the need for battery storage systems continues to grow.