Tenerife fires: Thousands evacuated on Spanish island on 18/08/23
Firefighters on 17 August struggled to contain a wildfire that broke out in a mountainous national park on the Spanish island of Tenerife amid hot and dry weather, that prompted authorities to evacuate more 3,000 people during the day. Buildings directive: German NGOs pressure Berlin to back obligatory renovations on 17/08/23
German civil society has asked Berlin to back a controversial European Commission proposal to make renovating worst-performing buildings obligatory before buildings directive negotiations continue after the summer. In Italy, retreating Apennine glacier leaves ghost town behind on 17/08/23
Once a trendy outpost for Roman actors looking for a weekend of skiing and nightclubbing, the town of Pietracamela in central Italy’s Apennine range is now largely depopulated and confronted with a risk of social meltdown. German coalition infighting delays energy efficiency tax breaks for companies on 16/08/23
A €6 billion tax break and relief package for companies was removed from a German government meeting agenda on Wednesday (16 August) after Family Minister Lisa Paus said she could not agree unless more money was earmarked for child benefits. Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Innovate with and for Nature [Promoted content] on 16/08/23
Nature-based solutions (NBS) can help address the threat of climate change and the loss of biodiversity. How can interested entrepreneurs channel their drive to innovate with and for nature, and thus create and deliver NBS? Fukushima ALPS-treated water release plan based on safety, scientific evidence on 16/08/23
Japan’s decision on the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) -treated water in Fukushima is based on scientific evidence and IAEA safety standards, writes Masaki Yasushi. Masaki Yasushi is Japan’s ambassador to the EU. Twelve years ago, Japan experienced a devastating... Is nuclear power set for a European renaissance? on 15/08/23
Nuclear power is making a comeback on the EU energy scene after an eventful 2022-2023 year, which according to Paris, reflects an "excellent diplomatic record" for France in defending atomic energy. EURACTIV looks at the bigger picture. Beyond melting ice caps: Why climate change is a security issue on 14/08/23
Addressing climate change must be a top priority for the European defence community as it is now presenting threats to national and international security, writes Kris Peeters. After Maui wildfires kill 93: Prayers, and a search for the missing on 14/08/23
The death toll from the Maui wildfires reached 93 on Sunday (13 August) as relatives of the missing searched for signs their loved ones may still be alive, while survivors sought solace at church services. Dutch snap election: Polls suggest swing to centre-left under Timmermans on 11/08/23
The alliance of Dutch centre-left PvdA (S&D Group) and GroenLinks (Greens) parties has taken the lead in polls in the Netherlands after joining forces ahead of the upcoming November national parliament snap election, according to Europe Elects' latest analysis.
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