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Worst drought on record forces Tunisia to cut off drinking water for seven hours every night
Tunisia is cutting off water supplies to citizens for seven hours a night. The extreme measure is a response to the country’s worst drought on record. The water will be cut off daily from 9pm…
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‘More of the same’: These European villages are preparing for another year of extreme drought
Last year, parts of Europe saw drought so severe that supplies of drinking water were limited. A winter with little rainfall was followed by one of the driest summers on record as heatwaves swept across…
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Across Europe, a lot of women turn to Danish sperm to get pregnant. Here’s why
With her biological clock ticking louder and louder, and a partner whose wish for children had already been fulfilled, Kim, a 37-year-old woman from the Netherlands, decided in June 2020 it was time to start seriously looking…
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Volcanic mud baths and pastel ports: Leave Italy’s mainland for these island idylls this spring
Italy is a dreamy holiday destination year-round but, in spring, its islands are the place to be. Temperatures hover around the comfortable low-20s, flowers burst into bloom and the crowds of summer are held at…
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Scientists have recorded the sound plants make when they are under stress
Although they might not be audible to human ears, plants do make noises. Researchers in Israel found that plants make a high frequency clicking sound when placed under stress. During a six year study, the…
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‘Big power’: New UN climate adviser says young people are key to the renewable energy transition
Beniamin Strzelecki is intimidatingly well-informed for a 23-year-old. He has coordinated a global network of youth-led energy organisations, working together with intergovernmental entities like the International Renewable Energy Agency. He’s been a part of Fridays…
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Hunting for a bargain? These are Europe’s best cities for flea markets and antique shops
Stumbling across a jumbled flea market or a vintage sale when you’re on holiday is often a highlight of a trip abroad. There’s a unique pleasure to delving into the disarray; perhaps you’ll find a…
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Brussels, my love? European mayors gather in Brussels to brainstorm how to go green
The Euronews Brussels bureau brings you its latest episode of a talk show that aims to break down European news and politics to make it more accessible to viewers. This week, we are joined by…
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Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city. Will it be a ‘massive ecological disaster’?
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is sinking. Known for its high pollution, this city on the island of Java is struggling to survive amid environmental, overpopulation and infrastructure challenges. It is also prone to earthquakes. To…
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Dutch curb on microchip tech exports for China could become EU-wide, says Valdis Dombrovskis
The decision taken by the Dutch government to restrict exports of advanced microchip technology to China might be expanded to a European Union-wide scope, says Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commission Vice-President in charge of trade…
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