70 die in rain-related incidents in India

At least 70 people have been killed in rain-related incidents such as lightning, flooding and drowning in India over the past few days, as heavy rains lashed northern and eastern parts of the country, said officials and police Saturday.

Cypriot EEZ : Τhe Cypriot power

All those who hadn't understood that the power of Cyprus is its EEZ, have suffered a huge defeat, following the success of the third licensing round.

France to fund development projects in Cuba on renewable energy, tourism, transport, agribusiness, sanitation and urban development.

France will finance various Cuban priority development areas through long-term preferential loans, official sources said Friday.

Thailand to ship 196 tonnes of hazardous waste back to Japan

Thai Department of Industrial Works Friday held an event to send more than 190 tonnes of electronic waste back to Japan, after seven containers of hazardous waste were seized two years ago.

Simplification of licensing in Turkey to accelerate Akkuyu project implementation : Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak

Changes to Turkey’s legislation will make it possible to accelerate the implementation of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant construction project, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday on the Energetics program of the Rossiya 24 TV channel.

Over 100 dead in South Asia monsoon flooding

More than 100 people have been killed in monsoon floods in South Asia, as torrential rain caused chaos in several countries.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, with many rescued from rising waters and housed in shelters.

Typhoon Mirinae leaves one dead, five injured in Vietnam's capital

Strong gales and torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Mirinae have left one dead and five injured in Vietnam's capital Hanoi on Thursday morning, said Search and Rescue Department under Hanoi Capital City Special High Command.

'Super ants' from Asia invading British gardens faster than ever

An invasive garden ant hailing from Asia continues to conquer new territory in England. The species, Lasius neglectus, is capable of building super colonies boasting dozens of queens and several thousand ants.

Temperature in Kuwait hits 54 Celsius, sets possible record amid Middle East heatwave – UN

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations specialized agency, will set up a committee to examine whether a 54 degrees Celsius temperature recently recorded in Kuwait, has set the new highest temperature for Asia, as well as for the entire Eastern hemisphere.

Turkey removes all legal obstacles for construction of Akkuyu NPP

Turkey has removed all legal obstacles for construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant and supports the construction of the Turkish Stream pipeline, Turkey’s Energy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said after meeting Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak.

Wildfires rage amid summer heat in north Mediterranean: Greece, Spain, Turkey

Wildfires are raging amid summer heat across several areas north of the Mediterranean on Tuesday, authorities said.

Solar Plane Completes Historic Round-the-World Flight

The Solar Impulse 2 has become the first plane to complete a round-the-world trip powered only by the sun's energy.

Thousands Forced Out of Homes by 2 California Wildfires

Two large wildfires are raging in Southern California, threatening thousands of homes and forcing evacuations.

Solar Plane Leaves Cairo on Last Leg of Flight Around World

Solar Impulse 2, an aircraft powered only by the sun's rays, took off from Cairo Sunday morning on what should be the last leg of its history-making flight around the world.

China rainfalls: 105 people dead, 104 missing in Hebei storms

Torrential rain and floods have left 105 people dead and 104 others missing in north China's Hebei Province as of 2 p.m. on Saturday, according to the provincial civil affairs bureau.

Solar Impulse 2 may take off Sunday from Cairo in 'most technically challenging' flight of world tour

Solar Impulse 2's final 48-hour flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi may take begin on Sunday at 1:00 AM Cairo time, a “provisional time” for a trip that will be the most technically challenging of the round-the-world tour, Solar Impulse announced Friday.

2016 on track to be world's hottest year on record

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Thursday warned global temperatures for the first six months of this year shattered more records, meaning 2016 is on track to be the world's hottest year on record.

Severe winter chill grips Peru. The low temperatures have been linked to the recent prolonged El Niño event.

A state of emergency has been declared in the southern Peruvian Andes where bitterly cold weather has killed thousands of animals, devastating the largely indigenous families that raise them.

14 dead, 72 missing in north China's heavy downpour

Torrential rain in north China's Hebei Province since Wednesday morning has left 14 dead and 72 others missing, according to the provincial civil affairs bureau on Thursday.

Warming Arctic could disrupt migration patterns of millions of birds

Millions of birds pass through the Arctic on their annual migration routes. They arrive north to breed, expecting cool summer weather.

Indian glaciers melting at 5 to 20 meter rate annually

Indian glaciers are melting at a rate of 5 to 20 meters annually, the country's government has said.

Space X Cargo Ship Arrives at Space Station

The privately-owned Space X unmanned cargo ship has arrived at the International Space Station carrying several tons of supplies for the crew.

Close to 3,000 migrant deaths recorded

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reported Tuesday that some 2,954 migrants and refugees have drowned attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea this year.

Russia may resume Burgas - Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project

Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project may be resumed in case of difficulties with navigation through the Black Sea straits, Chief Executive Officer of the Russian pipeline operator Nikolai Tokarev said on Tuesday.

Repairs begin on dike in rain-battered central China

Construction has begun to repair a dike that breached Sunday in central China's Hubei Province and will be completed in five days, rescuers said.

Avalanche kills nine in China's Tibet. Rising temperatures are appearing in surrounding glaciers (phenomenon calving)

Nine people died in an avalanche in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, officials said.

Καμία νέα κατασκευή πυρηνικού αντιδραστήρα σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο το πρώτο μισό του 2016

Κανένας νέος πυρηνικός αντιδραστήρας δεν κατασκευάστηκε σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο κατά το πρώτο εξάμηνο του 2016, καθώς η βιομηχανία πυρηνικής ενέργειας έχει επηρεαστεί σημαντικά από την πτώση του κόστους των ανανεώσιμων πηγών ενέργειας και την επιβράδυνση των κατασκευών της Κίνας.

SpaceX set to launch crucial ‘parking spot’ to space station

SpaceX is poised to launch its unmanned Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station on Monday, carrying a key piece of equipment that was lost last year in a rocket explosion.

Nuclear power important in China's future energy mix: report

Nuclear power will play an important role in China's future energy mix for emission reduction and economic growth, said a report issued here on Friday.

NASA says ready to build Mars 2020 rover

U.S. space agency NASA said Friday it's ready to begin final design and construction of its next Mars rover, which is set to look for evidence of past life on the Red Planet.

Αγώνες κατάδυσης με σκανταλόπετρα στην Κάρπαθο

Διεθνείς αγώνες ελεύθερης κατάδυσης με σκανταλόπετρα (ή καμπανελόπετρα όπως επίσης λέγεται) θα διεξαχθούν από τις 16 έως τις 19 Ιουλίου στην Κάρπαθο.

Attack in Nice : At least 80 dead as lorry rams into crowd

At least 80 people were killed and another 100 injured in the southern French city of Nice after an attacker drove a lorry into a crowd celebrating the Bastille Day national holiday, authorities said.

Israel's Dead Sea will dry out by 2050: experts

The world famous Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth and also the planet's saltiest body of water will dry out by the year 2050, experts have warned.

China on high alert; death toll in rains up to 237, 93 missing

A high alert was sounded in China on Thursday for more rains and flood after 21 people died taking the death toll to 237 as super Typhoon Nepartak left the country's east coast troubled with largescale devastation and chaos.

Australia a step closer to its first high speed rail network

An Australian-first high speed rail network connecting major cities Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney is a step closer to becoming a reality on Thursday, as private company Consolidated Land and Rail Australia (CLARA) Pty Ltd. prepares to submit an ambitious proposal to the government.

Solar Impulse lands in Cairo

Solar-powered airplane Solar Impulse 2 landed in Cairo Wednesday at 7:10 AM (CET) on the penultimate flight of the plane's world tour after a 48 hour and 50 minute voyage from Seville, Spain to Cairo, according to a travel update from the Solar Impulse website.

Italy's train collision leaves at least 25 dead, 50 injured

A dramatic head-on crash between two trains, one the most serious accidents in Italy in recent years, has left at least 25 victims and more than 50 injured, according to local press.

One man killed as storms continue to batter Australia

Severe weather has continued to batter southern parts of Australia, tearing down trees and power lines.

At least 20 dead in south Italy train crash

A train crash in southern Italy killed at least 20 people and injured 30 more on Tuesday, officials said.

Kids in US may lead way to conserve energy at home

A group of US kids who participated in an intervention program and their parents have reported increases in energy-saving behaviors, such as turning off power strips at night and washing clothes in cold water.

Solar Impulse II takes off from Seville for Cairo

After two weeks in Seville, Solar Impulse II, a solar-powered aircraft flying all over the world, took off at 6.18am (4.18 GMT) Monday morning en route to Cairo.

6.4 Earthquake Hits Ecuador (Depth 47 km, local time: 21:11)

A strong earthquake has struck Ecuador's northwest coast.

Typhoon Nepartak brings chaos to east China

Typhoon Nepartak has left at least five people missing, damaged 1,000 houses and disrupted traffic after making landfall Saturday afternoon in east China's Fujian Province.

Countries to meet in Egypt to end killing of migrating birds

A taskforce of over 20 countries in the Middle East and Europe will meet for the first time in Egypt Tuesday to discuss methods of curbing illegal practices that kill more than 20 million migrating songbirds each year.

First Soyuz MS series spacecraft docks with space station

A Russian manned spacecraft of the new series Soyuz MS with the crew of a regular expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) on board has docked with the ISS, the Russian Mission Control Center told TASS.

Το φυσικό αέριο ως πράσινη ενέργεια : Αυτόματη ειδικότητα στον τομέα της ενέργειας

Όλη η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση έχει καθορίσει ότι το φυσικό αέριο ανήκει στις πράσινες ενέργειες. Δεν είναι βέβαια μια ανανεώσιμη πηγή ενέργειας αλλά η καύση του παράγει νερό και διοξείδιο του άνθρακα.

1 Dead, 66 Injured as Super Typhoon Nepartak Makes Landfall in Southeastern Taiwan

One person is dead and 66 have been injured after Super Typhoon Nepartak came ashore in southeastern Taiwan. The storm arrived as the equivalent of a Category 4 just after 6:30 a.m. local time Friday morning, according to radar.

Super Typhoon Nepartak: 160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

At least 160 people have been killed and 28 others listed missing in China due to heavy rains and floods as the country on Thursday braced for this year's first typhoon approaching the mainland with authorities issuing an early-warning response for disaster relief preparations.

Russia’s largest independent gas producer completes first LNG delivery

Novatek completed the company’s first delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Russian gas producer said on Thursday. Novatek had been supplying pipeline gas only before, the company said.

New ISS Crew Launches From Kazakhstan

Three new crew members -- an American, a Russian, and a Japanese national  -- are on their way to the International Space Station aboard a newly redesigned Russian Soyuz spacecraft.