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Four out of five Europeans say they have been affected by extreme weather, according to new research by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and Eurofound. However, different regions face different hazards at varying intensities. More than 85% of people in southern and central-eastern Europe have experienced climate-related disruption, according to the study, from severe outdoor heatwaves to unbearable indoor temperatures. Wildfires and their smoke were reported by 41% of respondents in Greece, 35% in Portugal and 20% in Cyprus, against a European average of just 8%. Currently, southern Europe is battling wildfires, with these extreme weather events forcing thousands of…
The second half of the year rests on a delicate chain of dominoes, according to a new briefing from Oxford Economics, and whether the US-Iran peace agreement holds is the factor that determines how the rest fall. “Its durability will determine whether the global economy gets an energy-driven disinflation tailwind or absorbs a second oil shock,” stated chief global economist Ryan Sweet in the report, calling the deal “the key domino that will determine whether other risks are amplified or dampened”. The consultancy expects the global economy to accelerate, forecasting annualised growth of 3.1% in the second half against an…
For more than three decades, hundreds of people from Greece and abroad have been gathering every summer on the foothills of Mount Olympus to take part in events inspired by ancient Greek tradition and its ritual practices. Litochoro and the Prometheus Grove are meeting points for thousands of visitors seeking deeper knowledge and understanding of Dodekatheism, the worship of the twelve Olympian gods, also known as Greek polytheism. The ceremonies and events are held over four days and organised by Prometheus, the Fire Bringer, a cultural association named after the Titan deity who, according to Greek mythology, stole the sacred…
Published on 08/07/2026 – 9:21 GMT+2 Allies are bracing themselves for a difficult second-day after US President Donald Trump restated his usual insults against NATO countries despite a historic surge in European and Canadian defence spending. Not long after Trump landed yesterday afternoon, he revived his claim from earlier this year that Greenland, the semi-autonomous Arctic territory of Denmark, “should be controlled by the United States.” He went on to criticise Denmark for underinvesting in defence of the island, saying Copenhagan “doesn’t spend money to really help Greenland”, implying it can’t defend the massive island against Russian or Chinese vessels…
Thousands of mourners gathered in Najaf on Wednesday as the funeral procession for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei passed through one of Iraq’s holiest Shiite cities. The video shows crowds surrounding the truck carrying the coffin, with many reaching out to touch the vehicle. Others threw scarves and personal items to attendants, who brushed them against the coffin before returning them to their owners. The practice is widely observed by many Shiite Muslims in Iran and Iraq, who regard objects touched to a coffin as blessed. Najaf is the first stop in Iraq before the funeral moves on to…
Whether you are a man or a woman, and whatever your investment level in skincare is, you have likely noticed that the beauty industry is booming. Skincare products, make-up and anti-ageing serums are all over social media and shops, with the global beauty market expected to reach $590 billion (€516bn) by 2030, according to recent reports. Some of these products, however, might contain microplastics — tiny pieces of plastic that contribute to environmental pollution and whose health effects are currently being studied. But why do microplastics end up in these products? And how are they regulated across the European Union…
The UK is preparing for a clash to rival the Battle of Stamford Bridge, with former friends pitted against each other, echoing drums and lots of vikings, all taking place in an arena. No, we don’t mean Norway vs England in the World Cup on Saturday – we’re talking about the launch of Kynren – The Storied Lands. The UK’s first live-action historical theme park, the new attraction features five major shows and immersive experiences focused on England’s history and myths. Located in Bishop Auckland in County Durham, Kynren started out as an outdoor night show – An Epic Tale…
LONDON — Andy Burnham is determined to put his Northern English identity and experience at the center of his pitch to run the U.K., but he already risks alienating voters in the South, according to a new POLITICO Poll. Even before Burnham takes over as British prime minister, as is expected later this month, research from Public First for POLITICO shows a vast difference in how the former Greater Manchester mayor is seen in Southern and Northern England. While he has an overall net trust rating of +11 percent nationally, this masks a large regional gap. When asked, “Do you…
Published on 08/07/2026 – 8:00 GMT+2 On today’s show: Euronews’ Mared Gwyn reports live from Strasbourg on the latest ruling in Marine Le Pen’s appeal case, before interviewing member of the European Parliament Fabrice Leggeri, from the Patriots from Europe and Le Pen’s party Rassemblement National. Euronews’ Shona Murray reports live from Ankara as NATO leaders gather for the second day of a high-stakes summit. She speaks to Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. Explainer by Jakub Janas: how fake condoms ended up flooding the EU market and what have been the consequences. Latest from the FIFA World Cup: with…
Published on 08/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 As Europe braces itself for another heatwave, demand for holidays in cooler destinations remains a very hot topic in travel right now. First coined by Condé Nast Traveller in its 2024 industry predictions, the “coolcationing” travel trend has since evolved, spinning off into new segments such as “heat-proof holidays”, “reverse seasonality”, and “climate-smart travel”. A spin-off term that’s been trending recently is “alpine summer”, which does not need too much explaining as it simply means spending the hotter months in the mountains rather than at the beach. According to Google Trends data, search interest…