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Portugal wildfires: Why are Iberian forests so flammable?

The amount of land ravaged in Portugal's recent devastating wildfires is estimated to cover 122,000 hectares. Around 83% of the land is located in the north and centre of the country.

20 September 2024

Europe News

Famous ‘Russian spy’ whale found dead in Norwegian waters

The white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir” was first spotted in Norway in April 2019 not far from Russian waters wearing a harness, igniting rumors he may be a Moscow spy.

1 September 2024

Travel News

Giant black screen built to block views of Mount Fuji has been removed

Authorities say the screen will be reinstalled if tourists return in large numbers.

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Lawnmowers speed through the night in 12-hour race

This year’s lawnmower race was won by the team “Northerns Kick Grass,” who have multiple past victories.

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Destinations

Paralympian shares why Mallorca is the perfect place to unwind

Where to find peace and strength in Mallorca, according to a Paralympic medal winner.

Destinations

Thailand's best beaches, bars and boat trips to experience visa-free

Thailand has doubled its visa-free entry allowance for EU passport holders to 60 days.

Europe News

Serbia: Fresh protests threaten EU-backed lithium mining plan

A government U-turn on a blocked lithium mining project immediately followed by an agreement to supply the EU with critical raw materials has triggered a wave of protest across Serbia.

Europe News

Forest bathing: A solution to sticky summers in Europe's cities

A tradition with roots in Japan, forest bathing offers city dwellers an opportunity to reconnect with nature.

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WATCH: Tens of thousands of swallows gather on Cyprus

According to some experts, this is a migratory communication tactic, as the birds relate to each other and begin coordinating travel plans for the African continent.

Nature

Ecuador river wins court case: Right not to be polluted is granted

A court has ruled that pollution violates the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital, Quito.

Earth News

Anti-ageing secrets from sharks? Scientists say it’s a possibility

The study found that higher ocean temperatures could threaten the unique species of shark.

Earth News

How returning the Alpine Rhine to nature could prevent flooding

The goal is to try to protect 300,000 people in the Rhine Valley from catastrophic flooding.

Nature

Ants can save their nestmates with considered amputations - here’s how

Brown Florida carpenter ants were discovered to have surgery skills previously considered exclusive to humans.

Climate

Canada's 2023 wildfires spewed more emissions than 647 million cars

The devastating fires lasted for months and burned an area bigger than the size of Norway.

Earth News

From defacing Stonehenge to human chains: Climate protests in pictures

From Just Stop Oil splattering Stonehenge with orange powder to a 30,000-strong human chain in the Netherlands.

Europe News

Nature Restoration Law gets green light after Austria flips

After months of setbacks and difficult negotiations between the EU Council and the European Parliament, environment ministers voted today in Luxembourg to pass the Nature Restoration Law.

Nature

Kazakhstan: World’s last wild horse species saved from extinction

These endangered Przewalski's horses are part of an effort to return the species to the Central Asian plains they once roamed.

Moments

What is Freikörperkultur? My very British induction into German nudism

‘It is very organised’: What it’s like inside Berlin’s health-boosting nudist clubs.

Nature

Could legal action save water voles from extinction?

With the UK government not mentioning nature in its election manifesto, 82 nature groups are holding it to account.

Travel News

World’s longest circular hiking trail to open in Europe this summer

Portugal’s tourist hotspots are overwhelmed with visitors. A new hiking trail aims to restore balance.