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Fact check: How does climate change impact heatwaves?

ADVERTISEMENTSeveral European countries are set to see the mercury soar again on Wednesday as high-pressure zones persist across the continent. Experts are warning that sweltering temperatures are becoming the norm.“Extreme heat is no longer a rare event – it has become the new normal,” UN Secretary General António Guterres said…

US to halt shipment of weapons pledged to Ukraine, White House says

Published on 02/07/2025 – 10:30 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTThe US is halting shipments of some air defence missiles and other weapons previously promised to Kyiv amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, US officials said. Certain munitions were previously promised to Ukraine under the Biden administration to support its defences. However,…

Tashkent: Euronews launches its new office in Central Asia

By&nbspRushana Aliakbarova Published on 01/07/2025 – 18:20 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTOn June 30, a symbolic day for the country celebrating Youth Day, Euronews officially opened its regional office in a move that indicates the strengthening of its presence in Central Asia as it creates a new platform for media development.The event’s first part…

Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden turns 25

ADVERTISEMENTTuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the Øresund bridge, an iconic structure almost eight-kilometres long that has connected Denmark and Sweden since 2000.Every day, an average of over 100,000 passengers travel across the bridge by car or by train. According to Denmark’s Minister for Transport, Thomas Danielsen, the Øresund is…

EU and Greece to press Libya on migrant crossings as numbers surge

By&nbspGavin Blackburn&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 01/07/2025 – 18:36 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTThe European Union’s commissioner for migration says Europe will take a “firm” approach with authorities in Libya following a spike in illegal migration across the Mediterranean.Commissioner Magnus Brunner plans to travel to Libya next week with government representatives from Greece, Italy and Malta, seeking tougher…

Belarus continues crackdown on political dissent, rights group says

By&nbspGavin Blackburn&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 01/07/2025 – 19:14 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTAuthorities in Belarus are continuing their crackdown on political dissent even as they release some prisoners, the country’s leading rights group told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Last month, the Belarusian government pardoned and released 14 prisoners, but at least 60 more people were…

UK Royal Mail workers faced more than 2,000 dog attacks last year

ADVERTISEMENTPostal workers working for Britain’s Royal Mail have faced almost 2,200 dog attacks over the past year, marking a 2% annual increase in such incidents. This equates to roughly 42 dog attacks targeting postal workers per week — with some causing permanent injuries and leading to disabilities, according to data…

Real-estate luxury: This Spanish city is now the world’s hottest hub

ADVERTISEMENTThe high-end real estate market is shifting, and one European city is at the forefront of this trend.Madrid has claimed the top spot in the 2025 Barnes City Index, a global ranking of the most sought-after cities among ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking attractive, practical, and financially savvy locations.Spain’s capital rose to…

Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania

Published on 01/07/2025 – 13:55 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTPoland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that the country would temporarily introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania due to concerns over irregular migration.Tusk’s government has been under pressure from nationalist opposition parties over irregular migrants being returned to Poland from Germany. Recently,…

Denmark assumes EU presidency in stormy times. Here’s what to expect

ADVERTISEMENTDenmark has officially taken over the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council, with two overarching priorities: security and competitiveness. The task is usually a tough challenge, but it will be more formidable as a result of the extreme uncertainty and volatility that the European Union faces today. “Europe is…

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