Europe heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe
The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say. Source link
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Mosquito-borne diseases becoming increasing risk in Europe
Experts say the insects, which carry viruses, have moved into new parts of the continent. Source link
Tourism surge in Europe strains emergency rooms, telemedicine platform aims to bridge gap – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: Amidst a surge in tourism in Europe, marked by the recent UNWTO data, the influx of tourists threatens to intensify the stress on Europe’s already overtaxed emergency services. Unaware of local health systems, tourists frequently use emergency departments for non-emergencies, exacerbating existing staff shortages and wait times. Innovative Italian startup Doctorsa is addressing … Read more
In divided Turkey, Erdogan’s hold is weakened but not broken
“Why are you so curious,” Cehan finally asked after at least 40 minutes of Google Translate-aided conversation. And suddenly, it occurred to me that his honest responses could have got him in trouble if he was not careful. Sitting on a public bench in Kaleici, Antalya, overlooking the blue Mediterranean waters, we discussed politics, President … Read more
Eurozone unemployment drops to record-low 6.5% in March
Unemployment in the eurozone hit a record low of 6.5 percent in March, the EU’s statistics agency said Wednesday. The reading, down from 6.6 percent in February, is the lowest since Eurostat started compiling jobless figures in April 1998 for the economies in the single-currency area. Unemployment in the overall EU area, which includes the … Read more
Europe’s migration policies in chaos as arrivals surge | CNN
CNN — As a boat carrying 400 migrants drifted, out of fuel, along a perilous migration route in the central Mediterranean last week, Italian authorities led a major rescue operation following the reported refusal of Maltese authorities to retrieve those on board. Passengers’ desperate pleas for aid went unheeded for nearly a week before they … Read more
US should stop ‘encouraging’ Ukraine war, Brazilian president says | CNN
CNN — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that the United States should stop “encouraging” the war in Ukraine. “The United States needs to stop encouraging war and start talking about peace; the European Union needs to start talking about peace so that we can convince Putin and Zelensky that peace … Read more
‘Part of my soul’: 4 takeaways from Biden’s trip to Ireland | CNN Politics
Dublin, Ireland CNN — Like so many Americans do each year, President Joe Biden returned to Ireland this week in search of his roots, seeking some connection and some answers in the land his people left so many years ago. He found it in pubs, priests and Parliament, which he said (in the Irish language) … Read more
LVMH breaks into world top 10 as market cap nears $500 billion
Paris: LVMH, Europe’s largest company by market value, has now made it to the world’s top 10. A first-quarter sales beat sparked a 5% increase in the share price Thursday, giving the luxury powerhouse a 29% rally for the year. That, along with a gain in the euro against the dollar, lifted LVMH’s market capitalisation … Read more
Opinion: When the war finally ends, this is the battle we will remember | CNN
Editor’s Note: Michael Bociurkiw (@WorldAffairsPro) is a global affairs analyst currently based in Odesa. He is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a former spokesperson for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. He is a regular contributor to CNN Opinion. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more … Read more