France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe

UK provisional high of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany experiences all-time high of 41.7C Last week’s heatwave across western Europe broke national records for June maximum temperatures as well as setting new all-time highs. The UK recorded a provisional high of 37.7C at Lingwood, Norfolk, on Friday 27 June, shattering the previous June record of 35.6C in 1976. This kind of margin is exceptional; temperature records are normally beaten by 0.1 or 0.2 degrees rather...

By Magdalena Shopova

Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow during Europe’s killer heatwave

The Rhone Glacier in southern Switzerland hit its ‘Glacier Loss Day’ on 29 June

By Sudip Kar-Gupta

Death toll climbs as rising temperatures keep Europe boiling, no relief in sight

The worst ever heatwave in Europe was recorded between June 20-28 which led to not just more deaths but intense pressure on healthcare systems as well.

Europe heatwave challenges assumption that hot weather boosts alcohol sales

Extreme heat in Europe is testing the assumption that hot summers mean a boost in sales of alcohol, with studies showing drinkers less inclined to reach for a chilled beer or Aperol Spritz when it gets too hot. Alcohol sales on average rise with temperature up to just over 32 degrees Celsius, after which the […]

Extreme heat may change mix for European drinks makers

Extreme heat in Europe is testing the assumption that hot summers mean a boost in sales of alcohol, with studies showing drinkers less inclined to reach for a chilled beer or Aperol Spritz when it gets too hot.

Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow in punishing European heatwave

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium, and Netherlands

Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe

By Reuters

Despite harsh rhetoric, Central Europe still sees Ukraine as security partner, diplomat says

Political rhetoric from some Central European countries toward Ukraine does not always reflect the true state of bilateral relations, according to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Andrii Veselovskyi, an Advisor to the Director of the National Institute for Strategic Studies.

France and Spain face new heatwave after thousands of deaths

France and Spain are preparing for another spell of extreme heat after authorities reported thousands of excess deaths linked to June's record temperatures. Health officials warned the final death toll is still rising as weather forecasters expect fresh heat across parts of western Europe in the coming days. France and Spain are preparing for another spell of extreme heat after authorities reported thousands of excess deaths linked to June's record temperatures. Health officials warned the ...