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Chefchaouen battles forest fires as heat waves intensify across Morocco

Authorities in Chefchaouen province are grappling with the aftermath of a large-scale forest fire that devastated extensive woodland in the Dardara and Bab Taza areas. Despite containing the initial blaze, new outbreaks have been reported this week, keeping emergency teams on high alert. Fouad Assali,......

‘Dry storms’ and heat bursts intensify Spain’s wildfire crisis

Unseen forces behind Spain’s worsening wildfires Spain is battling an alarming surge in wildfires this summer, fueled by extreme heatwaves and drought conditions. However, experts are now highlighting the growing impact of a lesser-known weather phenomenon: "dry storms." These storms,......

Pakistan’s deadly floods claim 337 lives as rescue efforts continue

Severe monsoon floods devastate Pakistan Northwestern Pakistan is grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods that have claimed at least 337 lives, with dozens still reported missing, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The disaster, fueled by torrential rains......

Spain’s prime minister calls for a national pact to combat climate emergency

Spain is grappling with severe wildfires, fueled by a three-week heatwave, that have devastated its northwestern and western regions. The worst-hit areas—Galicia, Castile and León, Asturias, and Extremadura—have called for military assistance to contain the blazes. Over 70,000 hectares......

Authorities contain Chefchaouen wildfire amid challenging conditions

Firefighting teams have successfully contained a wildfire that erupted on Tuesday in Derdara Forest, located in the province of Chefchaouen. The operation, which mobilized nearly 450 personnel, faced harsh weather conditions, including high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity. Coordinated response......

Chefchaouen: Suspect arrested in massive Bab Taza forest fire

The Royal Gendarmerie in Morocco’s Chefchaouen province has arrested a man suspected of involvement in the devastating forest fire that swept through the Bab Taza area, destroying vast stretches of vegetation. According to judicial sources, the suspect was taken into custody on the orders of the......

Wildfires force evacuations in Greece as heatwave fuels destruction

Firefighters in Greece are battling relentless wildfires for a second consecutive day, with flames threatening villages, towns, and tourist hotspots near Patras and on the islands of Chios and Zakynthos. Thousands of residents and tourists have been evacuated as the fires, stoked by scorching temperatures,......

Wildfires in Spain claim second life as thousands evacuated in heatwave

Spain is battling devastating wildfires amid a relentless heatwave, with a second fatality reported on Tuesday in the León region. Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as the fires continue to spread across the northwestern parts of the country. Fatalities and evacuations The......

Spain declares national pre-emergency phase as wildfires rage

Government activates emergency response amid severe wildfires Spain’s government has declared a pre-emergency phase under the General State Emergency Plan (PLEGEM) as wildfires sweep across multiple regions. The Interior Ministry announced the activation early Tuesday, August 12, amid escalating......

Amsterdam nightclub scheme sparks debate between heritage and housing needs

Amsterdam, known for its vibrant alternative nightlife, is currently at the center of a heated debate following plans to build a new multi-storey building housing a nightclub, café, and apartments. This project, called the Institute for Night Culture (INC), has been approved by the Netherlands’......

Historic wildfire in Aude threatens resurgence amid heatwave

The largest wildfire in France in decades remains under close surveillance, with more than 1,050 firefighters on alert as rising temperatures could reignite the flames that devastated the southern Aude region earlier this week. Fire under control but not fully extinguished Although the fire was contained......

Four Barbary lion cubs born in Czech zoo as Morocco advances reintroduction efforts

Four Barbary lion cubs were recently born at Dvůr Králové Safari Park in the Czech Republic, marking a vital addition to the fragile population of this endangered subspecies. The cubs—three females and one male—were observed playing in their outdoor enclosure under the care......

Australia under scrutiny for denying visas to bat researchers from Asia and Africa

Australia is facing criticism from the international scientific community after its government denied visas to eight bat researchers from Asia and Africa who were scheduled to attend the 20th International Bat Research Conference in Cairns, Queensland. Professor Justin Welbergen, chair of the event,......