Keywords: Heatwave


French PM dismisses no-confidence motion over heatwave response as political maneuver

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has rejected a parliamentary no-confidence motion centered on the government’s response to the recent heatwave, accusing its sponsors of exploiting the tragedy for political purposes rather than seeking a constructive debate. Speaking before the National......

France expands heatwave alert as 16 departments face orange warning on Monday

France is set to widen its heatwave alert on Monday, with meteorological authorities placing 16 departments under an orange warning as exceptionally high temperatures continue to spread across much of the country. The latest forecast marks a significant increase from Sunday, when only seven departments......

Greece battles 60 wildfires in 24 hours as heat and strong winds fuel nationwide fire risk

Greece's emergency services are confronting a sharp escalation in wildfire activity after dozens of fires erupted across the country within a single day, highlighting the mounting pressure created by extreme summer weather. Authorities reported that approximately 60 wildfires broke out over the......

Morocco contains Melloussa forest fire after 45 hectares burned in Fahs-Anjra

Moroccan firefighting teams have brought a major forest fire under control in the Melloussa woodland of Fahs-Anjra Province after the blaze destroyed approximately 45 hectares of vegetation during an intense heatwave affecting the country. Emergency crews remained on site on Sunday to extinguish lingering......

Drôme wildfire spreads to more than 300 hectares as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts

A fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France has burned more than 300 hectares of forest in the Drôme department, with strong winds and extreme heat complicating efforts to contain the blaze in a remote mountainous area. More than 300 firefighters remain deployed as authorities work to slow the......

Swimming returns to the Seine as Paris reopens Olympic-era bathing sites for summer

Parisians and tourists have returned to swimming in the Seine River, as the city reopened three supervised bathing sites for the summer season, offering a rare urban swimming experience in the heart of Paris. The reopening on Saturday marks the continuation of a post-Olympic initiative launched after......

Lidl air conditioners resold at inflated prices amid heatwave-driven demand surge

A surge in demand for low-cost cooling equipment has triggered a wave of resale activity across online marketplaces, with air conditioners originally sold by discount retailer Lidl being listed at significantly inflated prices just days after purchase. The trend follows a promotional sale in which thousands......

Europe's June heatwave linked to at least 3,700 excess deaths in France, Belgium and the Netherlands

At least 3,700 excess deaths have been recorded across France, Belgium and the Netherlands following the intense June heatwave that swept across much of Europe, according to preliminary figures released by national authorities. Health officials caution that the death toll is expected to rise as additional......

Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June heatwave

Spain has recorded more than 1,000 heat-related deaths during June as the country continues to experience one of its most intense heatwaves in recent years. The latest figures highlight the growing public health risks associated with increasingly frequent and severe periods of extreme heat across Europe. According......