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Nature

Meet the IT guy who swims to work while cleaning Zürich’s waterways

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Destinations

Ranked: The European countries with the best lakes for safe swimming

The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming.

Health news

Which European countries have the cleanest swimming water?

European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.

Climate

As Hungary’s third-largest lake dries up, ecosystems are at risk

The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall and decades of water mismanagement.

Destinations

The world’s best places for cold-water dips revealed

Travellers are ditching heated pools for icy lakes and wild swims, as a new global ranking reveals the world’s most invigorating cold-water destinations.

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Earth News

The Caspian Sea is shrinking, and ecosystems are paying the price

Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea.

Travel News

Finland, the green country of the midnight sun

Finland changes its skin when summer arrives. The land of snow, northern lights and icy landscapes transforms between June and August into a bright, green and vibrant place, where lakes are alive, cities come alive and the sun refuses to go away.

Earth News

Europe's largest artificial lake landscape is being created in Germany

Eastern Germany's mega complex of artificial lakes created from disused coal mines will reach a new milestone this summer.

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Lake Iznik shoreline retreats 350 meters amid severe drought in Turkey

Lake Iznik's water levels are dropping rapidly due to severe drought and heavy irrigation, with experts warning of irreversible damage without better protection.

Europe News

More than half of EU's waters in poor ecological state – EEA report

EU green leaders warned about the degrading water status following the presentation of the latest environmental report published by the EU environment agency.

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Pump Foil World Cup ends with victories for Lippitsch and Finander

Austria’s Viola Lippitsch was crowned overall champion of the inaugural Pump Foil World Cup at Lakeventure in Ebensee, sealing victory on home waters at 17 years old.

Climate

Argentina’s once stable Perito Moreno Glacier is now melting fast

New data shows Perito Moreno Glacier’s rapid retreat, revealing climate change’s delayed impact on this iconic mass of ice.

Earth News

Athens' reservoirs are now very close to historic lows, study warns

The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity.

Destinations

Follow Pope Leo to this lakeside retreat just 45 minutes from Rome

Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries.

Destinations

Where to find Türkiye’s most spectacular hidden gems

In partnership with GoTürkiye

While Türkiye is well-known for iconic sights such as the Hagia Sophia, the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus, visitors willing to get off the beaten track will find a wealth of lesser-known destinations.

Climate

The environmental cost of Portugal’s olive oil boom

Environmentalists have condemned the unchecked spread of monoculture plantations in Alentejo.

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Lake Constance water level hits historic lows amid drought

Due to prolonged drought and reduced Alpine meltwater, Lake Constance’s water levels have dropped drastically, leaving harbours dry and boating nearly impossible.