BIZARRE: 12 - What They Never Told You

Three firefighters killed on Crete and in mainland Greece as Europe battles wildfires

Repeated heatwaves and strong winds alarm experts, who warn blazes are becoming harder to quell

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup

EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef backs the European Football Association in criticising the plan, which involves Trump’s affinal relative Joshua Kushner, while European countries are reportedly weighing a boycott.

Euronews · Jul 29

Who started the fire? Inside Europe's arson intelligence gap

Europe has built advanced systems to detect wildfires and coordinate emergency response. Still, there is no common picture of who starts deliberate fires or why, as arson remains a fragmented national matter.

Euronews · Jul 29

Europe is burning: How bad could this wildfire crisis get?

Wildfires are sweeping across Spain and France, leaving a trail of destroyed homes, scorched forests and mass evacuations. With temperatures expected to rise this week, other southern countries are at risk.

Euronews · Jul 28

Heat, drought, fire: Europe needs to restore wetlands, rivers and landscapes

Experts from environmental organisations, including WWF, are calling in an op-ed for Euronews for urgent action to adapt to a changing climate. By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy water systems at the heart of climate legislation can help to reducing climate risks at their root.

Euronews · Jul 28

Last Big Package?': EU Officials Signal Shift to Targeted Russia Sanctions After 21st Round

EU officials say the 21st Russia sanctions package may be the last big omnibus round, as Brussels weighs smaller, targeted measures to keep pressure on Moscow while avoiding future vetoes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins

Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

'Out of capacity’: EU warns wildfires are pushing response systems to the limit

The European Commission has activated its emergency response system to support France and Spain as they battle wildfires. France has received seven firefighting aircraft and four helicopters, while Spain has been provided with six aircraft and three ground firefighting teams.

Euronews · Jul 27

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

The European Commission’s ambitious electrification target isn’t just about improving energy security, says Andreas Schierenbeck. It offers Europe an opportunity to build a more competitive, resilient, and interconnected economy.

Fortune · Jul 27

EU's Huawei purge could cost taxpayers a staggering €40 billion, four times more than Brussels ever admitted

GSMA estimates Europe's Huawei removal could cost €40 billion, greatly exceeding Commission projections amid ongoing disagreement over replacement expenses.

TechRadar · Jul 26