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Northern Europe and Canada Unite for Peace in Ukraine
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Northern European countries and Canada issued a joint statement in which they call for a just peace in Ukraine, increased pressure on Russia’s military-economic potential, and the return of illegally abducted...

Research | Fewer families with children, more off-peak travel - Southern Europe in focus
New analysis by Capital Economics shows that the increase in the number of adults with children is contributing to the gradual strengthening of off-peak vacations. Travelers without family commitments take advantage of lower prices and choose to...

Dog scandals in central Europe: From poisoning claims to killing plots
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Last week, the Czech election campaign was shaken by an unusual scandal involving Margita Balaštíková, a politician from Andrej Babiš’s ANO party. A secret...

Why Putin’s Russia spooks Western Europe
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Southern Europe burning, nearly all of Spain at risk of wildfires
Spain will deploy an additional 500 soldiers to fight raging wildfires that have scorched vast stretches of parched woodland during a prolonged heatwave, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Sunday. The reinforcements bring the total number of...

Record number of electric vehicles registered in Western Europe in last quarter
A record number of electric vehicles were registered in Western Europe between April and June as more affordable battery-powered cars came onto the market, a new study shows. Nearly 600,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) hit the road in the last...

Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers return from Central Europe Deployment
WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES 08.16.2025 WARNER ROBINS, Ga. – More than 55 Soldiers of the Georgia Army National Guard’s 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion returned home August 16, 2025, following a nine-month deployment to Poland...

From Sliema to Lisbon: Office Space Trends Driving Southern Europe’s Work Culture
Cities like Sliema in Malta and Lisbon in Portugal are no longer niche choices—they are at the centre of shifting office space dynamics driven by hybrid work adoption, sustainability goals, and a workforce that values flexibility without...

Estonia's choice: Accept 79 refugees, send experts to southern Europe or pay fine
EU member states last year agreed on a new migration package under which the European Commission plans to redistribute up to 30,000 refugees, principally from the Middle East and North Africa and who have applied for international protection,...

Spain deploys military to battle 20 major wildfires across country as heat wave ravages southern Europe
VILLARDEVÓS — Scorching heat hampered efforts to contain 20 major wildfires across Spain on Sunday, prompting the government to deploy an additional 500 troops from the military emergency unit to support firefighting operations. In the...

Record number of EVs registered in western Europe across last quarter
A record number of electric cars were registered in western Europe between April and June, as more affordable battery-powered cars came to market, according to new research. Nearly 600,000 battery electric vehicles (BEV) hit the roads in the last...

Southern Europe battles deadly wildfires amid heatwave
MADRID, Aug 16 – Southern Europe faced dozens of dangerous wildfires on Saturday as a heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C, killing at least four people and burning vast areas of land. Spain reported 14 major blazes, with three dead including...

Former mayor dies trying to save town from wildfires sweeping southern Europe
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A former mayor in Portugal has died while battling wildfires that continue to sweep across southern Europe, also affecting Spain and...

Massive Wildfire Displacement Across Southern Europe Amid Rising Climate Crisis 2025
Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain, and Portugal due to extreme wildfires fueled by heatwaves. The wildfire displacement crisis highlights urgent climate threats in Southern Europe. Related: Wildfires Ravage Europe in Worldwide Heatwaves...

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe
Published on 16/08/2025 - 15:29 GMT+2 •Updated 16:31 Wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe amid an ongoing heatwave that has challenged efforts to contain the blazes, while temperatures are set to climb over the weekend. Spain is...

From Spain to Greece, Why This Year's Wildfires Are Hitting Southern Europe Harder Than Ever
Local residents and volunteers try to put out a wildfire in Larouco, northwestern Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar) Wildfires continue to sweep through southern Europe, with Spain, Portugal, and Greece battling some of the...

Death toll climbs as wildfires rage across southern Europe
Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey are still working to control wildfires that have been burning for weeks. With hot and dry conditions expected to persist, the ongoing efforts to contain the fires are facing significant...

Wildfires rage across Southern Europe amid record heat
Southern Europe is facing a devastating wave of wildfires as record-breaking temperatures scorch the region, forcing evacuations, claiming lives, and prompting multiple arson arrests. Spain has emerged as the epicenter, with temperatures...

Northern Europe’s infrastructure strained as heat waves grow hotter and more frequent
A July heat wave that scorched Norway, Sweden, and Finland was made 10 times more likely and 2°C hotter by human-caused climate change, researchers say, stressing how warming is reshaping even the coldest parts of Europe. Louise Guillot reports...

Valor Mortis will see Ghostrunner's creators give Napoleonic era Europe the soulslike treatment in 2026
Valor Mortis, a soulslike set during Napoleon's 19th century conquest of Eastern Europe, has been revealed by Ghostrunner devs One More Level during Gamescom Opening Night Live's preshow. It's set for release in 2026. Yep, if you're a fan of games...