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Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines

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Spain braces for first major heatwave of year, highs up to 45C

A mass of warm air from Africa will hit Spain and France from this Saturday until Tuesday 23 June, with temperatures in some areas possibly exceeding 40°C.

Health news

How to stay safe as Europe braces for another scorching summer

Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

Climate

A crisis 'unfolding': Why El Niño won’t just make Europe warmer

This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

Climate

Heatwave on the way, but IPMA says no cause for alarm

Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts.

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Heatwave forecast with 40C in Spain, France and Portugal this weekend

Experts are warning about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.

Climate

High-summer heat returns to Spain this weekend

Temperatures will rise across Spain on Friday, reaching July-like levels. An easterly wind will batter the Strait with orange alerts and storms inland on Sunday.

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Scorching heat forecast for St Anthony’s Day in Portugal

With summer just days away, Portugal is marking its national day in sweltering heat, with 35–40 °C prompting many to seek relief in the cold Atlantic.

Climate

Alternatives to air con: Cheap and easy ways to cool your home

I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave.

Climate

Heat set to stay in Spain, up to 38°C next week

Settled weather will dominate most of Spain this weekend, with rain confined to the north and the Pyrenees as temperatures rise sharply; next week the south could approach 38°C.

Climate

Mayors from 50 cities join hands to fight extreme heat

From Athens to Oulu, European mayors are among 50 worldwide teaming up to protect citizens against extreme heat.

Health news

Record heat-related deaths in Spain after an unusually warm May

Extreme heat arrived before summer, causing a record 101 deaths in May. Health authorities warn that health risks rise with every degree above alert thresholds.

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Spanish waters hit record May temperatures

State Ports' monitoring networks recorded all-time May temperature highs at 18 of their 29 buoys, from Galicia and the Cantabrian coast to the Mediterranean, peaking at 26.58°C off Mahon.

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Climate experts say heatwave misinformation is fuelling online abuse

Misleading claims about Europe's record heatwave in May have followed familiar climate-change denial narratives, as scientists say that misinformation can help fuel online hostility.

Food and Drink

Cone classics: Which ice cream flavours are most popular in Europe?

For a long time, vanilla ice cream was Europe's favourite flavour. Now a map shows more people trying new varieties as online trends shake up cone classics.

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Podcast | An unusual heatwave with a sinister twist

From blistering heatwaves sweeping Europe to rising security tensions along the Baltic border, we dive into the issues keeping officials in Brussels awake this week.

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France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris

France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

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