http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26:32 +0200 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26:32 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/alpine-glacier-melts-faster-as-second-heatwave-hits-france http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/alpine-glacier-melts-faster-as-second-heatwave-hits-france Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26:17 +0200 The Bossons Glacier in France’s Chamonix Valley is showing fresh signs of rapid retreat as a second heatwave of 2026 grips parts of Europe. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/spain-faces-toughest-day-of-heatwave-red-alerts-and-san-juan-bonfires-cancelled http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/spain-faces-toughest-day-of-heatwave-red-alerts-and-san-juan-bonfires-cancelled Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:08:34 +0200 Five Spanish provinces wake on Tuesday to a red weather alert, with highs near 40°C, as dozens of councils extinguish San Juan bonfires over wildfire fears. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/europes-heatwave-could-trigger-blackouts-which-countries-are-most-exposed http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/europes-heatwave-could-trigger-blackouts-which-countries-are-most-exposed Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:47 +0200 “Record-shattering temperatures are feeding demand for air conditioning and driving surges in demand for electricity.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/heatwave-france-faces-a-historically-hot-day http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/heatwave-france-faces-a-historically-hot-day Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:10:03 +0200 On Monday, the average temperature nationwide reached 29.2°C, making it the third hottest day ever recorded. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/climate-cooperation-must-go-on-despite-us-absence-chinese-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/climate-cooperation-must-go-on-despite-us-absence-chinese-minister-says Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:03:38 +0200 The European Union, Canada and China convened at the annual "Ministerial on Climate Action" to discuss expectations ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/school-closures-alcohol-bans-and-slow-trains-how-europes-heatwave-is-shutting-down-daily-l http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/school-closures-alcohol-bans-and-slow-trains-how-europes-heatwave-is-shutting-down-daily-l Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:44:47 +0200 Temperatures are expected to surge into the high-30s in many places as Europe faces its second heatwave in the space of a month. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/what-are-tropical-nights-inside-the-deadly-phenomenon-hiding-behind-europes-blistering-hea http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/what-are-tropical-nights-inside-the-deadly-phenomenon-hiding-behind-europes-blistering-hea Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:43:01 +0200 Europe’s lack of air-conditioning means it is unprepared for the expected increase in ‘tropical nights’, experts warn. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/europes-heat-pumps-replace-middle-east-gas-imports-twice-over-which-country-is-leading-the http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/europes-heat-pumps-replace-middle-east-gas-imports-twice-over-which-country-is-leading-the Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:24 +0200 A new analysis says that heat pumps avoided a staggering €9.7 billion in import costs alone last year. 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/travel/2026/06/21/this-cave-village-in-france-offers-a-natural-escape-from-extreme-heat http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/this-cave-village-in-france-offers-a-natural-escape-from-extreme-heat Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:14:28 +0200 Residents of the troglodyte village of Trôo say their cave homes remain naturally cool year-round, offering an energy-efficient refuge as heatwaves become more frequent across France. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/from-pompeii-to-evora-invisible-solar-for-heritage-sites http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/19/from-pompeii-to-evora-invisible-solar-for-heritage-sites Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:33 +0200 Unsightly for some, solar panels are now being disguised and designed as ancient Roman tiles to blend into historic city skylines. From Italy to Portugal, Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand. 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/health/2026/06/16/nearly-all-children-are-exposed-to-the-lasting-health-impacts-of-climate-change-unicef-say http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/nearly-all-children-are-exposed-to-the-lasting-health-impacts-of-climate-change-unicef-say Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:42:02 +0200 As the effects of climate change intensify, children around the world are exposed, in varying degrees, to both natural and human-induced hazards that can have a significant impact on their lives. 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/2026/06/14/arctic-on-foot-meet-the-british-artist-turning-a-600km-climate-journey-into-theatre http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/arctic-on-foot-meet-the-british-artist-turning-a-600km-climate-journey-into-theatre Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:01:50 +0200 Bristol-based artist Tom Bailey has spent six weeks immersing himself in a region changing faster than almost anywhere on Earth. 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/rare-coastal-floods-now-12-times-more-likely-human-driven-climate-change-is-a-major-contri http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/rare-coastal-floods-now-12-times-more-likely-human-driven-climate-change-is-a-major-contri Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:02:09 +0200 Since the 1960s, human-caused warming has been the main reason sea levels are rising, new research shows. 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/health/2026/06/11/who-says-europe-must-act-after-200000-preventable-heat-related-deaths http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/who-says-europe-must-act-after-200000-preventable-heat-related-deaths Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:03:33 +0200 Heat kills thousands of Europeans every year, deaths the WHO says could be prevented with the right policies in place. 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/my-europe/2026/06/10/europe-should-evolve-its-carbon-market-not-dilute-it-investors-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/europe-should-evolve-its-carbon-market-not-dilute-it-investors-say Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:50:37 +0200 A group of investors managing €11.4 trillion in funds are advocating for complementary industrial policies such as grids, electrification and clean tech financing, reflecting a broader shift in European climate policy from setting targets toward managing industrial transformation. 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/my-europe/2026/06/09/bogs-almost-like-a-minefield-europes-wetlands-gain-military-importance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/bogs-almost-like-a-minefield-europes-wetlands-gain-military-importance Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:44:22 +0200 Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers. 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/tornado-hail-and-storms-the-weather-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/tornado-hail-and-storms-the-weather-in-germany Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:58:08 +0200 A tornado has swept across Gronau in North Rhine-Westphalia. The German Weather Service is warning of thunderstorms over the weekend. 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/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-scientists-say-heatwave-misinformation-is-fuelling-online-harassment http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-scientists-say-heatwave-misinformation-is-fuelling-online-harassment Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:40:37 +0200 Misleading claims about Europe's record heatwave in May have followed familiar climate-change denial narratives, as scientists say that misinformation can help fuel online hostility. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-change-how-do-heatwaves-affect-pregnancies-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-change-how-do-heatwaves-affect-pregnancies-across-europe Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:42 +0200 As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk? 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/health/2026/05/27/europe-could-become-a-chikungunya-virus-hotspot-as-climate-change-expands-mosquito-habitat http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/europe-could-become-a-chikungunya-virus-hotspot-as-climate-change-expands-mosquito-habitat Wed, 27 May 2026 16:51:07 +0200 As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns.