Drought is not just a weather event – it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.
Category: 3. Europe
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Spain, Morocco and Türkiye: Mediterranean countries ‘canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts
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Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe. How can they be kept in check?
Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.
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Trump speaks with Zelenskyy after he was ‘disappointed’ in call with Putin
President Donald Trump spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday, just a day after he talked with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a call that he has described as a disappointment amid his attempts to end the war in Ukraine.
According to a broadly positive readout…
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Waters reopens to swimmers after century-long ban
Thomas MackintoshBBC News
ReutersThe Bras Marie site is one of three areas in Paris open for seasonal public swimming The River Seine in Paris has reopened publicly to swimmers for the first time since 1923 after a century-long ban.
The seasonal opening of the Seine for swimming is viewed as a key…
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Doing most of the chores at home? This app could help divide cleaning tasks and bring equality
In just ten months since its launch in September 2024, the app has gained over 25,000 users in Europe.
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Seine swimming pool opening gives Paris mayor another jewel in her green crown – POLITICO
Paris-based urbanist Carlos Moreno, who worked with Hidalgo, underlined that the city’s transformation meant more than just making it eco-friendly, and that increasing proximity meant “developing the economy and reinforcing local social life.”
The future
Hidalgo won her 2020 reelection…
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Brussels, my love? Trump's trade war with the EU – the clock is ticking
In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large parts of Europe.
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Shoplifting hits record high in Germany: Are criminal gangs behind it?
Shoplifting cost the German retail sector nearly €3 billion in 2024, a new record that was partially driven by organised crime. The federal government is also missing out on millions of euros in tax revenue.
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Why Europe’s ancient insurers are rising once more
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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
There are few industries with a more “old world” feel than European insurers. The average age among the continent’s…
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