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Germany records more than 12,000 heat-related deaths in four months

Germany has recorded around 12,500 deaths linked to heatwaves during the first four months of the current heat season, according to a recent assessment by the Robert Koch Institute, the country's public health authority. The estimate covers the period from April 6 to August 2 and indicates that......

Moscow accuses NATO of expanding military presence in the Arctic

Moscow has accused NATO of increasing its military capabilities in the Arctic, arguing that the alliance is using alleged security threats as a justification for strengthening its presence near Russia’s northern borders. Vladislav Maslennikov, head of the European affairs department at Russia’s......

Revolut lists ZAMA token across Europe, expanding access to privacy-focused crypto

Digital financial platform Revolut has expanded its cryptocurrency offering by making the ZAMA token available to eligible customers across the European Economic Area. The listing gives ZAMA, the native token of blockchain privacy project Zama, access to a large European user base and represents another......

Solar eclipse could temporarily cut European solar power output by nearly 10 gigawatts

Europe’s electricity system is preparing for a temporary disruption to solar power generation as a total solar eclipse is expected to cross parts of the continent on August 12. European energy authorities estimate that photovoltaic generation could fall by almost 10 gigawatts under clear-sky conditions. According......

Europe faces potential rocket shortage as space ambitions grow toward 2030

Europe could face a shortage of domestically produced launch vehicles by the end of the decade as demand for space launches is expected to rise sharply, according to European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher. Speaking to the Financial Times, Aschbacher warned that the number of launches......

More than 620,000 Moroccans applied for Schengen visas in 2025 as appointment shortages complicate travel plans

Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by......

Meloni and Frederiksen warn against uncontrolled migration to Europe

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have renewed calls for tougher European migration policies, warning against what they described as uncontrolled migration and advocating the creation of return centers outside the European Union. In a joint statement,......

Europe avoids an aviation fuel shortage but passengers face higher costs

Europe has managed to avoid the severe aviation fuel shortage that threatened its airlines, but the disruption has come at a significant financial cost for carriers and passengers. Supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East and reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz forced European......

Heatwaves threaten Europe’s economy with losses of up to €180 billion

Europe’s increasingly intense heatwaves are emerging as an economic threat, with extreme temperatures and drought putting pressure on productivity, agriculture and overall economic growth. A report by Dutch sustainable finance bank Triodos estimates that climate-related disruptions could cost......