New heat record in Italy as anticyclone sweeps in

Regional authorities in Sicily recorded temperatures of 48.8C today as an anticyclone dubbed "Lucifer" swept the country, which, if confirmed, would be a new Italy record.

Warning ! Strong snowstorms hits Europe next week!

 

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 Strong snowstorms hits Europe next week

Europe's droughts since 2015 'worst in 2,000 years' - Global Times

Recent summer droughts in Europe were the most severe the region has seen in 2,110 years as climate change has stoked punishing heat waves, according to new research Monday that raises the alarm for ecosystems and agriculture.

Israel's EAPC pipeline company says it will bring UAE oil to Europe in new deal | Al Arabiya

Israeli pipeline company EAPC said on Tuesday it signed a preliminary deal to help transport oil from the United Arab Emirates to Europe via a pipeline that connects the Red Sea city of Eilat and the Mediterranean port of Ashkelon.

L'Ukraine marque le 32e anniversaire de la catastrophe de Tchernobyl

L'Ukraine commémorait jeudi le 32e anniversaire de la catastrophe de Tchernobyl, pire accident nucléaire de l'histoire qui a contaminé une bonne partie de l'Europe mais surtout l'Ukraine, le Bélarus et la Russie, alors républiques soviétiques.

Europe Buyer of 40% of Iran’s Oil Exports in February

About 40 percent of Iranian oil exports in February was sold to European companies, including the global oil giant Royal Dutch Shell and Italy’s Eni.

At Least 21 Die as Blizzards Lash Europe

Heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards lashed Europe Thursday, forcing Geneva’s busy airport to close, as the region shivered in a deep freeze that has gripped countries from the far north to Mediterranean beaches in the south.

Ireland hit by worst snowstorm in 36 years

A severe snowstorm hit most parts of Ireland on Wednesday, leaving local resident's lives and businesses in the country seriously disrupted, reported local media.

Climat: les inondations vont se multiplier en Europe, selon une étude

Les inondations telles que celles que connaît la France depuis quelques jours risquent de se multiplier en Europe en raison du réchauffement climatique, même si celui-ci était limité à 1,5°C, selon une étude publiée lundi.

Flights, trains disrupted as storm lashes Europe

Hurricane force winds lashed parts of Europe on Thursday, disrupting travel as flights and trains were canceled.

Deadly Storm Eleanor batters Europe

Winter storm Eleanor has swept into most of northern Europe, including France and Germany after battering the UK, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and affecting transport.

Snow in Europe triggers transport chaos

Heavy snow blanketing northern Europe has caused many flight cancellations and delays at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands and Brussels airport.

Crashing Chinese space station could rain fire on Europe

The European Space Agency (ESA) has already narrowed down the possible crash sites for the Chinese ‘Tiangong-1’ space station, including several European nations, which is due to meet its fiery end early in 2018.

At least five dead as storm winds hit central Europe

At least five people have died as strong winds hit across central Europe, killing two people in Poland, two in the Czech Republic, and one in Germany officials have said.

Deadly, Intense ‘Lucifer’ Heat Waves May Soon Scorch Southern Europe Regularly

By the 2050s, blazing “Lucifer” heatwaves driving temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius will be the norm in southern Europe, warns a report published Wednesday by the World Weather Attribution (WWA), an international coalition that analyzes the effects of climate change on extreme weather conditions.

Extreme weather could kill 152,000 Europeans by 2100 : scientists

Europe's death toll from weather disasters could rise 50-fold by the end of this century, with extreme heat alone killing more than 150,000 people a year by 2100 if nothing is done to curb the effects of climate change, scientists said.

Health warnings in place as Europe prepares for blistering heat

Health warnings have been issued across Europe this week, as the most severe heatwave of an already hot summer is expected.

Firefighters quell wildfires raging across Europe

Firefighters battled to douse wildfires in Croatia and Montenegro today, as blazes also raged in Italy, France and Portugal.

Spring temperatures soar across Europe

Spring weather was slow to get started across parts of mainland Europe this year, with a late blast of cold air and snow to many countries in the continent's eastern parts and throughout the Alpine regions.

Iran mulls exports of gas to Europe (via Georgia)

Iran's deputy Petroleum Minister said Saturday that Iran is pondering the exports of gas to the European countries, semi-official Fars news agency reported.