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🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Space Debris: Dirty Space Travel

Researchers linked atmospheric pollution to the re-entry of a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket stage, observing a lithium cloud over Northern Europe.

Feb 25 • 12:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pabriks on the Russian War in Ukraine: The West Still Does Not Understand What They Are Facing

Artis Pabriks, director of the Northern Europe Policy Centre and former Latvian defense minister, argues that the West has not fully grasped the severity of the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 23 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Weather tracker: early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe

Much of northern and western Europe will experience unseasonably warm temperatures this week, with some areas seeing temperatures near record highs.

Feb 23 • 10:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New study: The mosquito virus could reach Northern Europe

A new study suggests that the chikungunya virus, historically transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions, may soon reach Northern Europe.

Feb 20 • 15:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Storms in Portugal Threaten Food Supplies in Europe

Severe storms in northern Portugal have caused significant coastal erosion and devastating agricultural damage, leading to potential food supply issues across Europe.

Feb 20 • 04:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Denmark immobilizes a container ship under Iranian flag coming from Russia 'not properly registered'

Danish maritime authorities have immobilized a container ship linked to Iran, which was incorrectly registered, while navigating in the Kattegat region.

Feb 19 • 20:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A Russian Newspaper: Is Moscow Now in Danger?

A Russian commentary discusses the perceived military threats from the Baltic countries and Northern Europe towards Russia, exacerbated by NATO's support.

Feb 19 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

US 'nuke sniffer' makes emergency landing at UK airbase

A US 'nuke sniffer' aircraft made an emergency landing at RAF Mildenhall in the UK after its mission was unexpectedly cut short over Northern Europe.

Feb 17 • 21:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Unique! An entrepreneur grows furniture in Kurzeme

A Latvian entrepreneur has harvested the first pieces of furniture—specifically a chair and a lampshade—from a unique furniture nursery in Kurzeme, which is the only one of its kind in Northern Europe.

Feb 16 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The highest income tax rates in Europe: who will pay the most in 2026?

This article discusses the varying income tax rates across Europe, specifically highlighting the differences between Northern and Eastern Europe.

Feb 14 • 07:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The publication of Epstein case documents has shaken Europe even more than the US

The release of documents related to the Epstein case has caused significant political repercussions in Europe, particularly affecting political elites in the UK and Northern countries, while the US responses appear comparatively muted.

Feb 13 • 09:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Record Heat and Fires in the Southern Hemisphere. In Australia, Temperatures Reach Over 50°C

The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing unprecedented heat and wildfires, with temperatures in Australia reaching 50°C, while northern Europe endures an unusually harsh winter.

Feb 12 • 16:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"European Energy" has opened the largest hybrid battery and solar power park in Northern Europe

The new hybrid energy park in Kvostedos incorporates a 50 MW energy storage system, enhancing electricity stability and flexibility in the region.

Feb 12 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A European country opened an ice route that connects two islands in the sea

Extreme cold temperatures in Northern Europe have allowed Estonia to officially open a 20-kilometer ice road linking its two main islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

One planet, two weathers: January 2026 brought frost to Northern Europe and devastating fires to the Southern Hemisphere

January 2026 was notably colder than usual in Europe, marking the continent's coldest January since 2010, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Service.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: 10 Ukrainian defence tech export hubs to operate in Europe in 2026

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that by 2026, ten export hubs for Ukrainian defense technology will be established across Europe, particularly in the Baltic states and Northern Europe.

Feb 8 • 15:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The tallest skyscraper in Europe will be built in Madrid

Madrid Nuevo Norte will feature the tallest skyscraper in Western Europe, transforming the northern area of Paseo de la Castellana.

Feb 8 • 02:24 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Two killed in new American boat attack

The article reports on a recent attack by American forces at sea that resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 7 • 19:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Harsh numbers – USA crushed Finland

In their Olympic tournament opener, Finland's women's national ice hockey team suffered a significant defeat against the USA, losing 5-0.

Feb 7 • 18:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Golden yellowing seriously endangers Croatian viticulture

Experts from four countries convened in northern Croatia to address the serious threat of golden yellowing disease to viticulture and the need for a coordinated European response.

Feb 6 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Weather Tracker: Storm Leonardo continues to batter Europe and northern Africa

Storm Leonardo is causing severe weather disruptions with heavy rain and strong winds across Spain and Portugal, leading to evacuations and flooding.

Feb 6 • 11:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Norwegian Test: The Toughest Cold Reveals the Electric Car with the Longest Range

A recent winter test in Norway has revealed surprising results about electric car range under extreme cold conditions, comparable in significance to the Winter Olympics for the automotive industry.

Feb 6 • 10:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

The Polar Vortex is Breaking Down Due to a Phenomenon: Is a New Weather Reversal Coming for Europe?

Recent forecasts confirm stratospheric warming that is destabilizing the Polar Vortex, potentially leading to significant changes in winter circulation across Europe and the Northern Hemisphere.

Feb 6 • 10:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Important warning from specialists following reports of impending anomalies

Weather experts warn of significantly lower temperatures across northern and eastern Europe in the coming weeks, with anomalies expected between -3 °C and -10 °C, and in some areas, potentially below -20 °C.

Feb 6 • 10:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Life & Tech

Cold snap hits immediately after the weekend: meteorologists announce how long it will last

Meteorologists predict that lower than usual temperatures will persist for the next three to four weeks, with severe cold reaching as low as -20 °C in parts of Northern and Eastern Europe.

Feb 6 • 09:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Vladimir Juškin: Northern Europe needs its own nuclear weapon

Vladimir Juškin argues that European countries may need to negotiate nuclear weapons if the USA withdraws its security role in Europe.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Here are the world's best at waste: 'We dare to say that'

Tekniska Verken inaugurates Northern Europe's most advanced residual waste sorting facility in Gärstad, Linköping, which can automatically sort five recyclable materials from household waste.

Feb 4 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Frosty temperatures will retreat in the coming days

Frosty temperatures are expected to decrease in the coming days, but a complete thaw is not imminent.

Feb 3 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Baltic Sea in Poland freezes after extreme cold and tourists walk on ice; see video

Extreme winter temperatures in Europe have created a layer of ice on the Baltic Sea in northern Poland, attracting tourists and locals over the past weekend.

Feb 3 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Unknown-origin drone fell on military base in northern Poland

An unidentified small drone resembling a toy crashed on January 28 at a military base in Pszczyna, northern Poland, prompting military police to issue a warning amid increased drone-related incidents across Europe.

Feb 2 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Garri Raagmaa: How to live sparsely but resiliently against external dangers?

The article discusses the necessity for people in Northern Europe to prepare for harsh winters through careful planning and community cooperation.

Feb 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Greenland Minister in Tears Over Trump's Pressure on Territory

Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt cried while describing the intense pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential acquisition of Greenland, leading to political turmoil in Northern Europe and a heightened military presence in the Arctic among European and NATO allies.

Jan 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Financial Times: Why has the world returned to food storage again?

Countries from Northern Europe to Asia are rapidly returning to strategic food storage policies due to international crises and climate change, as highlighted in a Financial Times report.

Jan 14 • 12:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

He will always be with us. Norwegians buried biathlete Bakken, his death remains a mystery

Family, public, and colleagues gathered in Lillehammer to bid farewell to biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken amidst the ongoing mystery surrounding his death.

Jan 13 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

Germany anticipates heavy snowfall of up to 20cm as Storm Goretti impacts north-western Europe, following high winds that left many homes in France without power.

Jan 9 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Snowstorm – mammoth sweeps northern Europe

A snowstorm named Goretti has severely affected many countries in northern Europe, leaving thousands without electricity, closing schools, and suspending train services in France, Britain, and Germany amidst high winds and heavy snowfall.

Jan 9 • 13:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

A violent storm hits France and Britain, see the footage

Powerful winds struck France and the UK today as Storm Goretti affected Northern Europe, causing hundreds of thousands of households to lose electricity.

Jan 9 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Hundreds of thousands without power in France and Britain due to Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti is causing severe damage with wind gusts of up to 213 km/h, leading to power outages for thousands of households and train cancellations in Northern Europe, alongside a red alert for dangerous weather conditions in Britain.

Jan 9 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The ‘Goretti’ storm will cause a maritime storm in the northern peninsula at the end of the week

The ‘Goretti’ storm is expected to develop rapidly and cause significant maritime impact in northern Spain by the weekend, while primarily affecting western Europe.

Jan 7 • 16:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Snowfall shut downs Paris and northern Europe

Heavy snowfall has caused significant disruptions in Paris and across northern Europe, affecting travel and daily life.

Jan 7 • 11:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

It's Still Snowing. Second Level Alerts for Heavy Snow

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued alerts for heavy snowfall as severe frost has resulted in six deaths in Western Europe, with temperatures in Northern Sweden dropping to 40 degrees below zero.

Jan 6 • 17:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Europe Freezes. Train Services Collapse, Flights Canceled, Traffic Jams Stretch for Hundreds of Kilometers

Severe winter weather has disrupted train services and led to hundreds of flight cancellations in the Netherlands, while northern France is experiencing traffic jams stretching hundreds of kilometers, resulting in fatal accidents for two drivers.

Jan 6 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The unique destination in Northern Europe that combines innovation and unique winter landscapes and is the European Capital of Culture in 2026

Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia have been selected as the European Capitals of Culture for 2026, celebrating innovation and unique winter landscapes.

Jan 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Cold Snap Coming, Snow and Heavy Precipitation

Croatia is expected to experience a significant drop in temperature and increasingly unstable weather conditions, with forecasts of snow, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds due to a clash of cold air from Northern Europe and warm, humid air from the Mediterranean.

Jan 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Many Faces of Gothenburg

The article explores Gothenburg's cultural contrasts, historical richness, and the creativity of its inhabitants, highlighting its uniqueness in Northern Europe.

Jan 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

No one is bitter about a sweet, for Europe: the 5 most beloved desserts throughout Estonia

The article discusses the five most beloved desserts in Estonia, highlighting their simple and honest recipes rooted in the unique culinary history influenced by the northern climate.

Jan 3 • 09:30 UTC

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