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Storm Charles and Bruna weather emergency in Iberia

2 clusters · 244 sources · last updated

Latest: Madeira experiences extreme weather from Depression Charles

The Portuguese government has declared a state of alert for mainland Portugal and the Madeira archipelago as depression Charles approaches. Following the impact of Storm Bruna, authorities ordered the closure of schools

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Archaeological cave and rock art discoveries

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Catalonia cave discovery reveals 280 Paleolithic engravings

Research into ancient caves continues to reveal diverse aspects of human history, ranging from prehistoric symbolic communication to historical legends. In Europe and Australia, researchers are utilizing modern methodolo

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European extreme heat and drought crisis

1075 clusters · 4976 sources · last updated

Latest: Czech farmers face massive losses and reduced investment

The summer of 2026 was characterized by historic heatwaves, severe droughts, and extreme weather across Europe, resulting in significant human, economic, and agricultural consequences. Public health was severely impacted

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Iberian Peninsula tectonic rotation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Iberian Peninsula undergoing slow clockwise rotation

Scientific research has confirmed that the Iberian Peninsula is undergoing a slow clockwise rotation. This movement is driven by the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates at a rate of approximately four

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Ancient DNA research in Europe and Eurasia

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Ancient DNA reveals long-distance connections in Paleolithic Europe

Recent genetic studies are providing new insights into human and animal migration patterns during the Ice Age and subsequent historical periods. Research involving a 30,000 year old genome from a woman near the Pyrenees

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FedEx facility expansion at Madrid-Barajas Airport

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: FedEx expands cargo capacity at Madrid-Barajas Airport

Federal Express Corporation has completed the modernization of its second airside facility at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The upgrade expands the company’s total airside operational footprint in Madrid to over

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Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus spreads across Europe

22 clusters · 412 sources · last updated

Latest: Shamonda virus infects human for first time, causing death in France

The Shamonda-like orthobunyavirus outbreak continues to impact livestock across Europe, with its geographic footprint expanding significantly. In the Iberian Peninsula, the virus has been confirmed in both Portugal and S

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Cantabrian brown bear population recovery

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Cantabrian brown bear population estimated to exceed 400

The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is experiencing a significant population recovery and spatial expansion across the Cantabrian Mountains and the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. After nearing extinction in the late 20th

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EDP leadership transition and financial performance

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: EDP reports 22% profit increase amid CEO departure announcement

Miguel Stilwell, CEO of the Portuguese energy company EDP, announced he will not seek re-election and is expected to depart following the 2027 general shareholders' meeting. The company has launched a succession process

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European school heatwave and extreme weather transition

15 clusters · 93 sources · last updated

Latest: France and Algeria face heavy rain and temperature drops

Rising temperatures across Europe are creating significant challenges for educational institutions. Approximately 16,600 schools in the region currently experience at least one day per year with temperatures exceeding 30

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Galp considers Sines investments amid potential state stake

5 clusters · 40 sources · last updated

Latest: Galp considers new Sines investments amid potential state stake increase

Following the termination of merger negotiations with Moeve, Galp is evaluating new investments at its Sines refinery in Portugal. The company stated that further expansion depends on a regulatory framework that ensures

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2020s total solar eclipses

21 clusters · 244 sources · last updated

Latest: Algeria identified as prime location for 2027 total solar eclipse

The August 2024 total solar eclipse crossed Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and Portugal. This event belonged to Saros series 126, which will produce another notable eclipse on 2 August 2027. On 12 August 2026, a tot

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Spain revises data center regulations to manage energy

12 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain revises data center regulations to boost investment

The Spanish government is revising its royal decree to regulate data centers, softening certain environmental requirements following criticism from the technology and energy sectors and a report from the National Commiss

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Invasive species expansion in Spain

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Study identifies 94 invasive species threatening Canary Islands biodiversity

Research indicates a significant expansion of invasive species across the Iberian Peninsula and the Canary Islands. A study led by the Doñana Biological Station found that many species listed in the European catalogue of

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