http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:27:58 +0200 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:27:58 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/el-nino-could-unleash-ocean-heat-that-sends-2026-into-record-breaking-territory http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/el-nino-could-unleash-ocean-heat-that-sends-2026-into-record-breaking-territory Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:27:47 +0200 This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/europes-hydropower-nears-all-time-low-as-summer-drought-worsens-is-gas-the-only-backup http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/europes-hydropower-nears-all-time-low-as-summer-drought-worsens-is-gas-the-only-backup Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:01:08 +0200 “We are simply missing one-third of the water volume that our hydropower plants would normally process.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/aemet-issues-alerts-in-six-regions-and-red-warning-in-gran-canaria-for-extreme-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/aemet-issues-alerts-in-six-regions-and-red-warning-in-gran-canaria-for-extreme-heat Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:22:58 +0200 Spain's meteorological agency Aemet also warns of storms and heavy rain in Catalonia and Aragon, and keeps heat alerts in place for several regions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/danube-dries-in-heat-skeleton-of-giant-mammoth-uncovered-in-bulgaria http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/danube-dries-in-heat-skeleton-of-giant-mammoth-uncovered-in-bulgaria Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:25 +0200 Record-low water levels have exposed the bones of a large mammoth in the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo in Bulgaria. Experts believe it is a woolly mammoth. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/wildfires-var-department-once-again-facing-the-flames http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/wildfires-var-department-once-again-facing-the-flames Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:23:06 +0200 Fanned by the mistral and extreme heat, the blaze swept through 1,000 hectares in six hours; 2,500 people were evacuated near the Gros Bessillon massif and the village of Correns is now completely cut off. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/five-wildfires-still-burn-in-turkey-as-risk-extends-into-next-week http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/five-wildfires-still-burn-in-turkey-as-risk-extends-into-next-week Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:04:56 +0200 Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/danube-drought-exposes-everything-from-shipwrecks-to-centuries-old-projectiles http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/danube-drought-exposes-everything-from-shipwrecks-to-centuries-old-projectiles Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:31:31 +0200 Experts at the Matthias Corvinus Museum in Visegrád must still examine the stone ball to confirm if it is a catapult projectile, but it could well be a historic find. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/behind-europes-mega-fires-would-france-and-spain-still-be-ablaze-if-it-werent-for-climate- http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/behind-europes-mega-fires-would-france-and-spain-still-be-ablaze-if-it-werent-for-climate- Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:11:07 +0200 Climate change made recent fire-prone conditions at least twice as likely in southwestern France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain, new analysis shows. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/sixth-generation-wildfires-why-they-are-more-dangerous-and-how-to-fight-them http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/sixth-generation-wildfires-why-they-are-more-dangerous-and-how-to-fight-them Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:01:58 +0200 Fires like those burning for a week in France and Spain are so intense they often make direct firefighting impossible, marking a new pattern driven by climate change that calls for a tailored response. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/spanish-government-approves-scientific-panel-to-tackle-climate-change http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/spanish-government-approves-scientific-panel-to-tackle-climate-change Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:47:48 +0200 The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of an expert body to produce independent reports guiding public policy on climate change. Recruitment will open this summer and the panel is due to start work in the autumn. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/france-wildfire-residents-douse-embers-with-water-after-blaze-destroys-170-homes-in-le-por http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/france-wildfire-residents-douse-embers-with-water-after-blaze-destroys-170-homes-in-le-por Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:28:36 +0200 Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as recovery begins. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/europe-warned-of-warmer-than-normal-august-whats-driving-blistering-temperatures http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/europe-warned-of-warmer-than-normal-august-whats-driving-blistering-temperatures Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:50 +0200 "The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.” http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/24/spains-galicia-region-bets-big-on-ai-and-satellites-to-prevent-summer-megafires http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/24/spains-galicia-region-bets-big-on-ai-and-satellites-to-prevent-summer-megafires Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:37:22 +0200 Galicia is rolling out AI-powered cameras and satellites to detect wildfires within minutes, hoping to avoid a repeat of last August's devastating wildfire destruction. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/spanish-coastline-in-unprecedented-fragility-areas-most-threatened-by-climate-change http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/spanish-coastline-in-unprecedented-fragility-areas-most-threatened-by-climate-change Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:52:31 +0200 Greenpeace warns that urban development and climate change have pushed Spain's coastline to breaking point and urges a shift from beach regeneration models to nature-based solutions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/what-is-climate-gentrification-why-house-prices-are-rising-outside-of-europes-city-centres http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/what-is-climate-gentrification-why-house-prices-are-rising-outside-of-europes-city-centres Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:02:42 +0200 Extreme heat is not only making cities less liveable; it’s also reshaping who can afford to live where. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/scorching-dry-summers-heat-rather-than-lack-of-rain-is-now-to-blame-for-europes-droughts http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/scorching-dry-summers-heat-rather-than-lack-of-rain-is-now-to-blame-for-europes-droughts Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:01:53 +0200 “This isn’t just a crisis for farmers, it’s a crisis that trickles down to Europe’s most vulnerable,” says researcher Merel Laauwen. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/it-will-get-worse-worlds-second-coldest-capital-faces-record-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/it-will-get-worse-worlds-second-coldest-capital-faces-record-heat Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:57:10 +0200 Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/world-cup-stadiums-were-built-for-yesterdays-climate-should-the-games-be-moved http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/world-cup-stadiums-were-built-for-yesterdays-climate-should-the-games-be-moved Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:33 +0200 Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/spain-faces-hottest-week-of-summer-with-temperatures-up-to-45c-next-week http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/spain-faces-hottest-week-of-summer-with-temperatures-up-to-45c-next-week Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:59 +0200 Spain's Met Office Aemet says from Tuesday the country will face its third summer heatwave, with highs up to 45°C, as major wildfires rage in Zaragoza and Guadalajara. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/summer-keeps-snapping-back-meteorologist-explains-persistent-heatwave-pattern http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/summer-keeps-snapping-back-meteorologist-explains-persistent-heatwave-pattern Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:08:39 +0200 After a brief cool spell, Germany may already be heading for the next heatwave. Meteorologists are tracking a stubborn pattern: as soon as the heat eases, high pressure quickly builds again. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/discounted-tickets-for-world-cup-and-popstar-gigs-could-cut-climate-costs-of-mega-events http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/discounted-tickets-for-world-cup-and-popstar-gigs-could-cut-climate-costs-of-mega-events Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:57:23 +0200 The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated emissions equal to some countries’ annual output, with fan travel being the biggest driver. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/why-your-heat-pump-isnt-saving-you-money-and-what-could-change-that http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/why-your-heat-pump-isnt-saving-you-money-and-what-could-change-that Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:02:19 +0200 The right mix of energy upgrades saved houses as much as €1,150 annually, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/no-power-for-hours-what-its-like-living-in-one-of-the-worlds-hottest-towns-with-48c-days http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/no-power-for-hours-what-its-like-living-in-one-of-the-worlds-hottest-towns-with-48c-days Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:53:51 +0200 Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/i-associate-them-with-a-day-off-tokyo-workers-encouraged-to-wear-shorts-to-work-to-save-on http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/i-associate-them-with-a-day-off-tokyo-workers-encouraged-to-wear-shorts-to-work-to-save-on Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:05 +0200 People in Japan - where many workers are forced to wear suits to work - are divided over whether shorts are appropriate for work, with one saying, “I just don't think hairy legs look very neat”. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/15/hot-nights-are-stealing-peoples-sleep-researchers-say http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/15/hot-nights-are-stealing-peoples-sleep-researchers-say Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:58:02 +0200 Rising night-time temperatures driven by climate change are quietly eating into people's sleep worldwide, with the average person now losing over 50 hours a year, a new analysis has found. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/our-national-lung-frances-nature-paradise-saved-by-firefighters-but-recovery-could-take-30 http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/our-national-lung-frances-nature-paradise-saved-by-firefighters-but-recovery-could-take-30 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:57 +0200 The forest hosted a UNESCO conference in 1948 that led to the creation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s first global environmental union. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/summer-skiers-head-to-melting-glacier-as-heatwave-grips-france http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/summer-skiers-head-to-melting-glacier-as-heatwave-grips-france Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:30:11 +0200 Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/why-eurostars-new-celestia-trains-are-being-upgraded-to-survive-europes-hotter-future http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/13/why-eurostars-new-celestia-trains-are-being-upgraded-to-survive-europes-hotter-future Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:43:16 +0200 As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/11/i-froze-my-pyjamas-what-europeans-can-do-to-cool-down-without-air-con-and-what-actually-wo http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/11/i-froze-my-pyjamas-what-europeans-can-do-to-cool-down-without-air-con-and-what-actually-wo Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:16 +0200 TikTok tells me that freezing my pjs will provide much-needed relief from extreme heat. I need other options… http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/sweeping-victory-for-europe-as-15-nations-top-climate-scoreboard-see-the-full-list http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/sweeping-victory-for-europe-as-15-nations-top-climate-scoreboard-see-the-full-list Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:28:11 +0200 Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/worried-investors-and-negative-electricity-prices-has-spains-solar-boom-really-turned-bust http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/worried-investors-and-negative-electricity-prices-has-spains-solar-boom-really-turned-bust Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story? http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/quite-reliable-weather-proverb-how-harsh-summer-heat-hits-people-and-animals-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/quite-reliable-weather-proverb-how-harsh-summer-heat-hits-people-and-animals-this-summer Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:05:37 +0200 10 July is a little-known day of farming weather lore, said to forecast conditions and further heat in the weeks ahead. Why do meteorologists see this “Seven Brothers Day” as fairly reliable? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/brussels-eyes-200bn-in-savings-by-electrifying-europes-economy-draft-reveals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/brussels-eyes-200bn-in-savings-by-electrifying-europes-economy-draft-reveals Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:37:19 +0200 While earlier EU climate strategies focused primarily on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the forthcoming electrification plan recasts the issue as one of economic competitiveness, highlighting its potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, according to a document seen by Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/who-in-europe-is-the-most-affected-by-extreme-heatwaves http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/who-in-europe-is-the-most-affected-by-extreme-heatwaves Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:14:14 +0200 Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent? http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/more-deadly-heat-is-on-the-way-can-europes-waterways-cool-us-down-and-replace-air-con http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/more-deadly-heat-is-on-the-way-can-europes-waterways-cool-us-down-and-replace-air-con Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:30:26 +0200 “District cooling offers clear benefits for cities aiming to safeguard public health and cut emissions.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/spain-prepares-for-heatwave-temperatures-up-to-44c-by-tuesday http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/spain-prepares-for-heatwave-temperatures-up-to-44c-by-tuesday Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:01:44 +0200 Spain’s national meteorological agency has issued orange alerts across much of the country for the summer’s second heatwave, with temperatures of 42–44 ºC expected from Sunday to Tuesday in several regions. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/spain-and-italy-send-firefighting-resources-to-portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/spain-and-italy-send-firefighting-resources-to-portugal Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:32:42 +0200 Heat has reached Portugal and with it the fires, with the Vouzela blaze now the main worry for authorities and locals. Their call for help has brought international teams. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/spain-hits-42c-nine-regions-on-alert-for-extreme-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/spain-hits-42c-nine-regions-on-alert-for-extreme-heat Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:05:22 +0200 Spain's weather service has extended a special heatwave alert, the summer's second, with orange warnings and highs near 42°C in Andalucía, Extremadura and the Tagus valley this weekend. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/el-nino-to-strengthen-rapidly-and-fuel-extreme-weather-when-will-europe-face-its-wrath http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/el-nino-to-strengthen-rapidly-and-fuel-extreme-weather-when-will-europe-face-its-wrath Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:20 +0200 Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/us-democrats-urge-brussels-to-stick-to-methane-rules http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/us-democrats-urge-brussels-to-stick-to-methane-rules Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:53:19 +0200 US lawmakers have presented a united front in defence of predictable market rules, arguing that any rollback of methane regulations would send a damaging signal to global investors who have already invested in CO2 emissions monitoring technologies. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/heatwave-leaves-europe-with-thousands-of-excess-deaths http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/heatwave-leaves-europe-with-thousands-of-excess-deaths Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:39:44 +0200 Preliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster preparedness for future heatwaves. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/france-records-nearly-30-increase-in-deaths-during-junes-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/03/france-records-nearly-30-increase-in-deaths-during-junes-heatwave Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:05:36 +0200 The number of deaths rose most sharply in the Île-de-France region, up 62.8%. A similar surge was also reported in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/iberian-oven-fires-up-again-up-to-42c-in-spain-this-weekend http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/iberian-oven-fires-up-again-up-to-42c-in-spain-this-weekend Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:54:00 +0200 Extremadura and Andalusia are under orange heat alerts, with temperatures of 40ºC to 42ºC expected. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/brussels-pivots-from-climate-mitigation-to-adaptation-as-heatwaves-expose-vulnerabilities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/03/brussels-pivots-from-climate-mitigation-to-adaptation-as-heatwaves-expose-vulnerabilities Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:30 +0200 After a brutal heatwave killed 1,300 people in western Europe, the European Commission has pledged to step up climate adaptation efforts – but part of the burden was shifted to local and regional governments. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/heat-in-portugal-fires-have-already-mobilised-over-1000-firefighters http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/heat-in-portugal-fires-have-already-mobilised-over-1000-firefighters Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:01:50 +0200 From midnight to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1,995 responders and hundreds of assets tackled rural fires on the mainland; Civil Protection reports 62 incidents. The Vouzela fire remains active in a “complex area”, worrying the authorities. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/brussels-supports-air-conditioningbut-not-as-the-main-answer http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/brussels-supports-air-conditioningbut-not-as-the-main-answer Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:49:07 +0200 Cooling Europe's cities will require a combination of measures, with air conditioning serving as just one element of a broader climate adaptation strategy, one EU official said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/england-breaks-record-for-warmest-june-since-records-began-met-office-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/england-breaks-record-for-warmest-june-since-records-began-met-office-says Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:01:21 +0200 Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/epp-pushes-to-soften-eu-carbon-market-reforms-in-bid-to-shield-industry http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/epp-pushes-to-soften-eu-carbon-market-reforms-in-bid-to-shield-industry Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:54:54 +0200 The largest political group in the European Parliament has urged the Commission to extend free carbon allowances for some industry sectors beyond 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/spain-records-second-hottest-june-on-record-with-nearly-900-heat-related-deaths http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/spain-records-second-hottest-june-on-record-with-nearly-900-heat-related-deaths Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:40:23 +0200 Spain's meteorological agency Aemet has branded June "extremely hot", the second-warmest since 1961. The heat is estimated to have caused about 900 deaths, according to the MoMo monitoring system. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/record-high-ocean-heat-could-fuel-sea-level-rise-and-extreme-weather-on-land http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/record-high-ocean-heat-could-fuel-sea-level-rise-and-extreme-weather-on-land Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:01:55 +0200 New Copernicus data reveals that daily global sea surface temperatures have broken records for the time of year.