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Germany

Eight injured in German oil refinery explosion

Nearly 2,000 people are evacuated from nearby homes as a fire engulfs the Bayernoil facility

01/09/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Eight stories to know about today

In a rush? Here are eight stories from around Europe that you need to know about today, Wednesday, August 29.

29/08/2018

Portugal

Before-and-after satellite pictures reveal extent of Portugal wildfire

These satellite images reveal the extent and damage of a huge wildfire in Portugal’s tourist region of Algarve.

10/08/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Follow our live updates for the key stories in Europe and beyond this morning, Friday, August 10.

10/08/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Follow our live updates on key stories across Europe and beyond.

09/08/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

08/08/2018

Greece

Relatives of Greece fire victims demand answers

Following last month's deadly wildfire in Greece relatives of the victims are demanding answers as to how the rescue operation went so wrong

06/08/2018

Italy

Two dead, dozens injured in Bologna motorway blaze

Two lorries collided on the motorway near Bologna airport in northern Italy on Monday, causing a major explosion and killing at least two people, according to Italian news agency ANSA.

06/08/2018

Portugal

Fire warnings as near-record temperatures hit Europe

Firefighters in Portugal and Spain were on high alert over the weekend as the heatwave continued across Europe

06/08/2018

Portugal

Wildfires threaten Portugal and Spain

Firefighter in Spain and Portugal continued to battle wildfires on Monday after the heatwave parched the landscape

06/08/2018

Portugal

Fires rage for third day in Spain and Portugal

The temperatures may have started to ease from their near- record highs in Portugal but fires has raged for a third day in the south of the country.

05/08/2018

Greece

Greek fire claims 90th victim

An 85-year-old man has died in hospital after being burned in last months fire in the coastal town of Mati in Greece, bringing the number of fatalities to 90

05/08/2018

Portugal

Spain and Portugal struggle to cope with soaring temperatures

Over 700 firefighters are attempting to contain a wildfire in Portugal and a heatwave across Iberia shows little sign of cooling down

04/08/2018

Gaza

Fire balloons prompt Israel to stop Gaza fuel supplies

Israel has halted fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip because of incendiary balloons and kites being launched from the enclave

02/08/2018

Portugal

Fire warning issued as heatwave strikes Spain and Portugal

A heatwave this week across Portugal and Spain has prompted a warning about possible wild fires

01/08/2018

USA

California's wildfires: deadly blaze continues to spread

Firefighters say erratic winds and dry conditions have caused the Carr fire to grow

30/07/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

From the Greek Prime Minister accepting responsibility for the deadly fires to a lost skier from more than 60 years ago being identified.

30/07/2018

Sweden

Sweden tries to put wildfire out ... by dropping a bomb on it

Sweden's air force employed an unusual tactic to try and put out a wildfire — dropping a bomb on it!

26/07/2018

Sweden

Heatwave wreaks havoc across Europe

Many parts of Sweden have seen their driest weather in the May to mid-July period since records began in the 19th century

21/07/2018

Sweden

Data shows Sweden’s wildfire problem is unusual

These figures reflect how Sweden’s current outbreak of wildfires is unusual.

20/07/2018