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Southern Europe swelters as 40-degree heatwave threatens health

Intense heat continues to scorch southern Europe this week - with health officials warning people to stay sheltered and hydrated.

Moments

Around the maypole: What it’s like to celebrate midsummer in Sweden

In 2024, Midsummer Eve falls on 21 June and there are celebrations throughout the whole weekend.

Climate

Weather forecasters warn Europe could be in for hottest summer ever

“One thing that is a massive, undeniable factor that cannot be ignored is that we are constantly breaking heat records,” says one forecaster.

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What employers can do to make your summer less stressful

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The summer season can add to workplace woes for parents and those with caring responsibilities.

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Blockbuster preview: What are this summer's unmissable movies?

Join us as we chronologically go through the next three months to give you the lowdown on the films you shouldn't miss out on this summer.

Travel News

These European destinations have the cleanest water to swim in

Most of Europe's bathing waters, ranging from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, are of outstanding quality for swimming.

Business

Travel chaos warning as Boeing safety crisis leads to plane shortage

Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays and safety issues could mean that several airlines might have to cancel flights or push back their summer schedules as many are struggling to secure enough aircraft for the peak season.

Moments

These European music festivals are half the price of the UK’s

Escape the UK’s muddy and expensive festivals for these cheaper alternatives in Europe.

Destinations

Spain, Portugal, Italy: Where are Europe’s best beaches?

Spain was the ultimate summer holiday destination with 28 per cent of Europe’s best beaches.

The Road To Green

How clean is the water you swam in this summer?

In partnership with The European Commission

As global temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever that we have blue spaces to cool off. But are we looking after our seas, lakes and rivers as we should?

Climate

This summer was officially the hottest on record

‘Climate breakdown has begun’, warns UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Moments

Why Greeks are giving up on the beach this summer

Cost, crowds and climate change: Why I swapped Greek beaches for mountains this year.

Destinations

Norway in summer? Extreme heat is changing how people travel in Europe

Heatwaves in southern Europe are causing travellers to seek out cooler destinations this summer.

Spain

Sunbed wars: Costa chaos as tourists fight for a place by the pool

Hotels say without sunbed controls 'it would be a jungle' as tourists compete for prime locations at hotels all along the Spanish coast.

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Spain sweltering in third heatwave of the summer

Meteorologists in Spain say they expect the extreme heat to last until Friday at the earliest, in the country's third heatwave this summer.

Earth News

Spain introduces water restrictions as reservoirs run dry

A drought emergency has been declared in some parts of Catalonia where people are being urged to reduce their water consumption.

Destinations

Why are Barcelona's restaurants turning away solo diners?

Local people are becoming increasingly frustrated by restaurants looking to maximise profits from tourists during the busy summer season.

World News

Flying north for summer? How heatwaves are changing European holidays

Does the classic Mediterranean summer holiday have a future?

Culture news

What is a 'tomato girl' summer and how can I have one?

Thanks to Gen Z and TikTok, we have yet another aesthetic trend on our hands - 'tomato girl'. It's not about worshipping at the altar of the top notch fruit but instead embracing the idea of an Italian summer, by any means possible.

Culture news

A guide to office dressing in a heatwave

This July has been one of the hottest on record - and the summer's not over yet. Euronews Culture spoke to fashion experts to get their advice on how to look professional in the office when it's almost too hot to function and we're sharing their knowledge with you.