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Europe records more than 1,000 locally acquired West Nile virus cases

European health authorities have reported more than 1,000 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus since the beginning of the current transmission season, highlighting the continued spread of the mosquito-borne disease across several European countries. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and......

IEA warns energy disruptions are delivering a major shock to the global economy

The disruption of Russian gas supplies to Europe and growing uncertainty over energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz have delivered a major shock to the global economy, International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Friday. Speaking to journalists in Istanbul during the......

Major corporate bankruptcies in Germany rise 10% as automotive sector bears the brunt

Germany recorded another increase in major corporate bankruptcies during the first half of 2026, highlighting the continued financial and operational pressures facing Europe’s largest economy. According to a study by credit insurer Allianz Trade, 33 German companies with annual revenues of at......

France records its hottest summer since climate records began

France has recorded its hottest summer since national climate monitoring began in 1900, according to the French Ministry for Ecological Transition, marking another worrying signal of the intensifying effects of climate change across Europe. The summer of 2026 was marked by exceptional heatwaves, severe......

Extreme heat linked to thousands of excess deaths in Belgium

Belgium recorded an estimated 2,935 excess deaths during three heatwaves that affected the country between mid-June and mid-August 2026, according to an updated report released Thursday by the national public health institute Sciensano. The latest heatwave, which hit Belgium during the first half of......

Europe faces difficult winter as energy prices surge and gas reserves remain low

Europe could be heading toward a challenging winter as energy prices rise sharply while gas storage levels remain below what is normally expected ahead of the high-demand season, according to Bloomberg analysis. European policymakers are facing growing concerns over the region’s ability to absorb......

Ryanair warns high oil prices could push some rivals to the brink this winter

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has warned that persistently high fuel prices could put significant pressure on some of its competitors during the coming winter season, with weaker airlines potentially struggling to maintain capacity or remain financially viable. The warning comes as renewed tensions......

Report: Washington plans millions in funding for right-wing media in Europe

The United States is reportedly considering allocating millions of dollars to support media and civil society initiatives associated with conservative and right-wing causes in Europe, according to media reports citing sources familiar with the plans. The proposed funding would reportedly include $4......

Spain records more than 5,000 heat-related deaths during the summer

Spain recorded an estimated 5,111 heat-related deaths between June 1 and August 31, 2026, marking the highest summer toll since the country's Carlos III Health Institute began systematically collecting comparable data in 2015. According to figures from the institute, August was the deadliest month,......