‘Exceptional’ summer heatwaves in Europe hurting economy
Across Europe, extreme weather is drying up rivers. From the Rhine to the Danube to the Po, critical…
From Rhine to nuclear plants: How Europe’s heatwave is disrupting the economy
Heatwaves are disrupting Europe’s power, transport and agriculture, threatening growth and pushing up costs Europe’s relentless summer heat…
Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
Simon Markey was playing golf in Stourbridge, in central England, when he saw a fire start in a…
Europe heatwave Italy red alert Hungary lights off as Austria hits record temperatures
Italy took the unprecedented step of placing all its major cities on the highest level of health alert…
Europe heatwave: The thermometer is flashing red for the continent’s economy
A European summer usually meant cafe terraces in Paris, packed beaches along the Mediterranean and tourists chasing the…
Western Europe records hottest June on record as heatwave drives widespread temperature extremes
Western Europe recorded its warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 20.74°C (69.3°F), or…
Europe’s Hottest June on Record Traced to Climate Change
Many countries across Europe have experienced the hottest June on record, as heatwaves sweep the region. Countries in…
How the heatwave is set to aggravate Europe’s other vulnerabilities
The rising cost of living and the impact of climate change were among the top challenges facing residents…
Hungary sets new all-time temperature record as heat wave rewrites national and Budapest records
Hungary recorded its highest temperature since observations began on June 30, 2026, when the temperature reached 42°C (107.6°F)…
Slovakia sets all-time temperature record as heat wave brings record June nights
The 41°C (105.8°F) measurement surpassed the previous national maximum of 40.3°C (104.5°F), recorded at Hurbanovo on July 20,…
Europe Heatwave Death Toll Surges: Over 1,300 Dead as Climate Change Drives Record Temperatures and Public Health Emergency
Germany recorded at least seven deaths. Spain also recorded significant heat-related excess deaths. At least 40 people drowned…
Hungary, Slovakia hit new temperature records
BUDAPEST: Hungary and neighbouring Slovakia on Tuesday (Jun 30) set new temperature records as a sweltering heatwave batters…