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Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high
Measles cases doubled in Europe in 2024 to a 25-year high, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, stressing the importance of vaccinations to curb the illness' spread.
'A great day for consumers in Europe': EU votes for single smartphone charger
The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024 in a move that was heralded a "great day for consumers".
How Spain's gay community has taken action as monkeypox spreads
Whether it's abstinence, avoiding nightclubs, limiting sexual partners or pushing for a swift vaccine rollout, Spain's gay community are on the front line of the monkeypox virus and are taking action.
WHO expects more monkeypox-related deaths in Europe
The World Health Organization's European office said Saturday that more monkeypox-related deaths can be expected, following reports of the first fatalities outside Africa, while stressing that severe complications were still be rare.
Spain extends scheme to ease soaring costs caused by Ukraine war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday announced the extension of a package of financial measures to ease the effect ofsoaring prices driven up by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other factors.
EXPLAINED: How the climate crisis is hitting Europe hard
From deadly wildfires to catastrophic floods, Europe is seeing the impact of the climate crisis with episodes of extreme weather only likely to increase in the coming years as average temperatures rise.
Spain finds hundreds of stuffed endangered animals in shed
Spain said on Sunday it seized over 1,000 taxidermied animals, including hundreds of endangered or extinct species, in one of the largest hauls of its kind.
Thousands protest over soaring prices across Spain
Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets across Spain on Saturday in protest at the soaring cost of food, light and fuel, which have been exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Madrid to reset ties with Morocco by backing Western Sahara stance
Spain announced Friday a "new stage" in its tense ties with Morocco after Madrid changed its position and backed Rabat's autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara territory.
Madrid police end escaped camels' night on the town
Eight camels and a llama took to the streets of Madrid overnight after escaping from a nearby circus, Spanish police said on Friday.
Nearly 200 airports across Europe 'risk going bankrupt'
Nearly 200 European airports risk insolvency in the coming months if passenger traffic does not recover, a trade association warned on Tuesday, as nations contemplate further lockdowns to combat a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
European airlines demand end to quarantine 'chaos'
European airlines on Tuesday urged national capitals to coordinate measures to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, saying the current patchwork of restrictions is hobbling a return to regular travel around the EU.
Europe will see rise in Covid-19 deaths in coming months, WHO warns
The World Health Organization expects Europe to see a rise in the daily number of Covid-19 deaths in October and November, the head of the body's European branch told AFP.
Pollution linked to 'one in eight' deaths in EU countries
In the EU, 13 percent of deaths are linked to pollution, said a new report published on Tuesday by the European Environment Agency (EEA), which stressed the current pandemic put environmental health factors in the spotlight.
WHO says Europe can fight virus without lockdowns
Europe can combat the new coronavirus without full lockdowns now that authorities are better prepared and have gained knowledge about how to fight it in recent months, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.
Noise pollution causes suffering for 'one in five' people in Europe
One in five Europeans suffers from noise pollution considered harmful to their health, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in a report on Thursday, deploring the EU's failure to meet its own commitments.
Rescuers from Denmark and Spain cleared of human trafficking by Greek court
A Greek court on Monday cleared three Spaniards and two Danes of trying to help illegal migrants enter Greece through the island of Lesbos while taking part in Aegean rescue missions.