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Apartment Fire in Zagreb's Špansko Neighborhood
Worldjutarnji-list2d ago

Apartment Fire in Zagreb's Špansko Neighborhood

Zagreb firefighters responded to a fire that broke out on the balcony of an apartment in the Špansko neighborhood, with the apartment owner receiving medical attention from emergency services.

Six-Year-Old Hailed Hero for Calling 999 to Save Mother
HealthBBC2d ago

Six-Year-Old Hailed Hero for Calling 999 to Save Mother

A six-year-old girl named Pearl is being praised as a hero for calling emergency services when her mother, Carole, suffered a brain bleed at their home in Croydon last summer. Her quick thinking is credited with saving her mother's life.

Young Man Injured in Traffic Accident in Belgrade
Healthn1-serbia7d ago

Young Man Injured in Traffic Accident in Belgrade

A young man sustained minor injuries in a traffic accident in Belgrade overnight and was transported to the Urgent Center. Emergency services reported a high number of interventions during the night.

Portuguese Hospitals Close Obstetrics and Pediatric Emergency Rooms
Healthobservador8d ago

Portuguese Hospitals Close Obstetrics and Pediatric Emergency Rooms

Several hospitals in Portugal, including those in Santarém, Abrantes, Portimão, and Torres Vedras, have closed or conditioned their obstetrics and pediatric emergency services. The closures are prompting recommendations for citizens to contact SNS 24 before visiting a hospital.

Train Derails in Bulgaria, Injuring Passengers
Worlddnevnik-bg8d ago

Train Derails in Bulgaria, Injuring Passengers

A passenger train derailed this morning in Bulgaria between Tsareva Livada and Tryavna stations, resulting in injuries to several passengers. Emergency services responded to the incident.

Portuguese Emergency Services Report Over 9,400 Stroke Cases in 2025
Healthobservador9d ago

Portuguese Emergency Services Report Over 9,400 Stroke Cases in 2025

Portugal's INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency) has identified over 9,400 patients with signs of stroke in 2025, with Porto and Lisbon districts recording the highest number of occurrences. Women are the majority of cases, and 56.7% are concentrated in the 70-89 age group.

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case
WorldAPReutersBBC+57wsjFTThe GuardianCNNnzzyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravda+49 more15d ago60 sources

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case

A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.

Ireland Faces Fuel Shortages Amid Protests Over Rising Prices
Worldruvorfjutarnji-list+2danasthe-journal16h ago5 sources

Ireland Faces Fuel Shortages Amid Protests Over Rising Prices

Ireland is experiencing widespread fuel shortages, with a third of petrol stations running dry and emergency services struggling, as protests against rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict continue.

Hotel Dining Room Collapses in Mallorca, Injuring Two
Culturefazdie-presse2d ago2 sources

Hotel Dining Room Collapses in Mallorca, Injuring Two

A section of approximately 30 square meters of a hotel dining room collapsed on Thursday evening in Mallorca, resulting in minor injuries to two individuals. Emergency services responded to the incident at the hotel.

Worlddhaka-tribune3d ago

Fire Controlled in Dhaka's Uttara Slum

A fire that broke out in the Uttara slum area of Dhaka has been successfully brought under control by emergency services, with no immediate reports on casualties or the extent of damage.

Worldtvn244d ago

Naked Zimbabwean Student Found on Toruń Bridge, Border Guard Takes Action

A 25-year-old student from Zimbabwe was found walking naked on a bridge in Toruń in the middle of the night, prompting intervention from emergency services. After being hospitalized, the man was transferred to a Border Guard facility, where a decision regarding his status has been made by the commander.

Climber Rescued After Fall on Krk Island
Worldindex-hr8d ago

Climber Rescued After Fall on Krk Island

A climber who fell at the Portafortuna climbing site near Baška on Krk island was rescued in an operation involving firefighters, HGSS, and emergency services, then airlifted to a hospital.

Worldnrk9d ago

Fire Breaks Out in Bergen Prison Cell

Emergency services have responded to a fire in Bergen prison, Norway, where smoke divers are deployed to extinguish a blaze that reportedly started in a cell, with staff having attempted to put it out themselves.

Storm Erminio Batters Greece, Causes Fatal Flooding, Saharan Dust Shrouds Crete; Emergency Services Overwhelmed
EnvironmentBBCThe Guardiantagesschau+25aftonbladetle-figaroder-standardFrance 24orfdie-pressepublicodelfi-lt+17 more9d ago28 sources

Storm Erminio Batters Greece, Causes Fatal Flooding, Saharan Dust Shrouds Crete; Emergency Services Overwhelmed

Storm Erminio has caused significant disruptions across Greece, including landslides, widespread flooding, and a man's death near Athens. Emergency services have received over 1,100 calls, primarily in Attica and Crete, as heavy rain, gale-force winds, and a Saharan dust storm continue to batter the country.

Baltic States Report Foreign Drone Activity, Emergency Services Affected, Finnish PM Warns of Escalation
Worldyle-uutisetukrainska-pravdalsm-lv+3aktuality-skyle-newserr-news11d ago6 sources

Baltic States Report Foreign Drone Activity, Emergency Services Affected, Finnish PM Warns of Escalation

Estonia and Latvia have reported foreign drone activity near their borders with Russia, with drone debris found in Estonia's Tartu County, and a recent incident in Latvia caused disruptions to the "112 Latvija" emergency website and app. Following these incidents and airspace violations, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that 'war is coming closer to us,' highlighting regional tensions.

Man Seriously Injured in Belgrade Traffic Accident
Healthn1-serbiadanas14d ago2 sources

Man Seriously Injured in Belgrade Traffic Accident

A 27-year-old man was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Belgrade overnight, while another man, a year younger, sustained minor injuries. Emergency services transported the seriously injured man to the Urgentni centar.

Road Accident Cuts IP2 in Portalegre, Portugal
Worldobservador17d ago

Road Accident Cuts IP2 in Portalegre, Portugal

The IP2 road in the Portalegre area of Portugal has been closed due to an accident. Emergency services, including 14 personnel and six vehicles, were mobilized to the scene, with no estimated time for the road's reopening.

Woman Killed by Truck in Sofia
dnevnik-bg3d ago

Woman Killed by Truck in Sofia

A woman was tragically killed in Sofia, Bulgaria, after being run over by a truck. Emergency services arrived at the scene of the accident.

Wolf Bites Woman in Hamburg, Animal Captured by Police
Worlddr-dkyle-uutisetfaz+12aftonbladetberlingskeSCMPsvenska-dagbladetder-standardorfvgdie-presse+4 more12d ago15 sources

Wolf Bites Woman in Hamburg, Animal Captured by Police

A wolf severely injured a woman in the face in Hamburg's city center. Emergency services later secured the animal, which had been captured by police.

Russian Attack in Odesa Region Kills One Person
Worldzdg-mdarab-newsukrinform18d ago3 sources

Russian Attack in Odesa Region Kills One Person

A Russian attack on the Izmail district of the Odesa region has resulted in one fatality, with a private house destroyed, according to emergency services, as the war in Ukraine continues.

Worldberlingske19d ago

Fire Breaks Out in Fredericia, Denmark

Emergency services responded to a fire in central Fredericia, Denmark, with police warning residents about smoke and advising them to close doors and windows.