Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality

A new and ominous word has entered the vocabulary of firefighters struggling to cope with the vast wildfire sweeping through south-west France. A pyrocumulonimbus is a fire-generated thunderstorm that can whip up winds in unpredictable ways, making the …

Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?

On Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one dead and 20 injured the day before. The suspect already had a police record due to his previous attempt to join the …

How improved fire suppression may be fueling Europe’s megafires

On an insufferably hot afternoon in central Portugal, a flame suddenly appeared. Next to it, a list of how many men were on the scene; the number of engines, planes, and helicopters; and how many hectares of land were ablaze. Anyone with a smartphone …

Terras da Comporta In Portugal Is Europe’s Next Great Golf Destination

Dunas Golf Course James Hogg Less than an hour south of Lisbon, along Portugal's unspoiled Alentejo coastline, lies an emerging golf destination that is redefining what travelers can expect from the country's golf landscape. Bordering the Sado …

Ben Jennings on southern Europe’s wildfires – cartoon

Southern Europe’s wildfires

Tell us about a trip to the lakes and mountains of Europe

Europe’s lakes and mountains have seen a huge surge in summer tourism in recent years, as holidaymakers look for alternatives to the crowded coastal resorts of the Med. Whether it’s a walking holiday in the Tirol, a lakeside cabin stay in Scandinavia, or …

Snow in Athens while France is on fire: The images that lay bare contrast in extreme weather across Europe

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Europe facing imminent energy crisis with gas stocks at historical lows as a result of Iran war

Europe is facing an imminent energy crisis with gas stocks plummeting to historical lows as a result of the war in Iran. Energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie has warned that storage sites across the continent are just above 50 per cent full, which is a very …

Europe has an electrification target. Here’s how it can become a competitive advantage

The European Commission has set Europe’s first ever electrification target, setting an ambition to increase electricity consumption to 46% of all energy use by 2040—double the current consumption rate. The Electrification Action Plan, unveiled by European …