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EU economic impact and record heat of summer 2026

13 clusters · 240 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey issues heavy rain and flood warnings for multiple provinces

Extreme weather and climate-related disasters are increasingly straining public finances across the European Union. Between 1980 and 2024, these events caused approximately 822 billion euros in economic losses, with one-

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France and Catalonia face extreme heat and economic strain

29 clusters · 223 sources · last updated

Latest: France records nearly 8,000 excess deaths during record-breaking 2026 heatwaves

The summer of 2026 was recorded as the hottest since 1900, with an average temperature of 24.1°C. The season was defined by three major heatwaves totaling 53 days and a significant drought, with precipitation levels 40%

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Spanish education labor disputes and Catalonia weather alert

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Catalonia teachers launch strike over school resources

Labor tensions in the Spanish education sector have escalated into active strikes. At the start of the school year, unions including USTEC-STEs, CGT, Intersindical, and COS launched a mobilization over disputes regarding

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Severe storms and flooding in Catalonia

6 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Catalonia weather alert: Authorities warn of torrential rain

Catalonia continues to face severe weather conditions as heavy rainfall, storms, and potential hail trigger the Inuncat emergency plan. Authorities have issued warnings for multiple regions, specifically the Pyrenees, Ll

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European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1059 clusters · 4944 sources · last updated

Latest: Antarctic ozone hole reaches 25 million square kilometers

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

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Spain and Portugal 2026 heatwave and extreme weather

8 clusters · 158 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain and Cuba face extreme heat and Saharan dust

By mid-September 2026, the Iberian Peninsula continued to experience extreme weather fluctuations. Following a period of torrential rains in regions like Murcia and Catalonia, high pressure stabilized the atmosphere, tri

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Spanish municipal pool summer season closures

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Alicante and Edmonton firefighters begin professional exchange

Municipal swimming pools in various Spanish regions have concluded their summer operations. In Argamasilla de Calatrava and Manzanares, officials reported successful seasons characterized by facility improvements, such a

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Europe experiences Aug 12 2026 total solar eclipse

98 clusters · 1910 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain celebrates astronomical events and inclusive science successes

The August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, coinciding with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, drew massive crowds across Europe and North America. The path of totality crossed Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, Portu

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Extreme weather contrasts across Spain

2 clusters · 71 sources · last updated

Latest: Catalonia storms cause flooding, injuries, and hundreds of evacuations

The weather instability across Spain has intensified, characterized by a sharp contrast between extreme heat in the south and severe storm activity in the east and north. In the Balearic Islands, Mallorca has transitione

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