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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Severe weather warning for popular destinations of Finns

A severe weather warning is issued for popular holiday destinations in Southern Europe due to the impending Regina storm, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Drone Attack in Cyprus: Iran Sends Signal that Southern Europe is at the 'Extreme Limit' of Its Arsenal

A drone attack on a British military base in Cyprus marks a significant escalation in Iran's military actions, signaling the reach of its arsenal into Southern Europe.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The plague tormenting up to a million Finns has returned to Finland

The pollen season is about to begin in Finland as the first airborne pollen from alder trees has arrived from southern Europe, impacting many residents.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Forget Alpine prices: this "little Switzerland" is surprisingly close to Estonia and is a favorite among Europeans

Zakopane in southern Poland offers Alpine-like views and experiences at a lower cost, appealing to those seeking a unique travel destination.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Genoa, the heart of new logistics. The model for security arrives

The project to strengthen infrastructure between the port of Genoa, Milan, and the rest of Europe enters a critical phase with a high-capacity logistics corridor aimed at transforming Genoa into a key southern hub.

Mar 1 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Attractive for e-commerce in southern Europe

E-commerce markets in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia are rapidly growing, prompting Polish e-shops to consider expansion into these regions due to higher profit margins and lower competition than in Western Europe.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

What are the causes of the continuous rains of the last few weeks? The successive weather lows and the role of the jet stream

Recent heavy rainfall in southern and western Europe has led to serious socioeconomic impacts, particularly in Greece, where multiple weather events have resulted in fatalities and widespread flooding.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Italy's gorgeous seaside city that's one of the most walkable in Europe

Bari, a lesser-known city in Southern Italy, is highlighted for its extensive walking paths and tranquil environment, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking a peaceful holiday experience.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Novibet 'Operator of the Year' in the Balkans and Southern Europe at the EGR European Awards 2026

Novibet received the 'The Balkans and Southern Europe Operator of the Year' award at the EGR European Awards 2026 held in Malta, marking a significant achievement in the online gaming market.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Greece Aims to Be the Natural Gas Gateway to Europe

Greece is positioning itself to become the southern gateway for liquefied natural gas imports to Europe amid the EU's plans to ban Russian gas supplies by 2027.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Financial Times: Greece a Central Player in the European Market after Russian Gas

The Financial Times reports that Greece is emerging as the southern gateway to Europe for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, particularly from the US, as the EU prepares for a full ban on Russian gas by 2027.

Feb 22 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I spent 4 days travelling from UK to Europeโ€™s most southern point and got nasty surprise'

A YouTuber showcases his challenging journey from Glasgow to the southernmost point of mainland Europe, only to find the destination gates locked upon arrival.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Painful disease may soon plague Europe โ€“ risk especially in these countries

A new study indicates that the chikungunya virus, transmitted by tiger mosquitoes, may spread significantly across Europe, with notable risks in southern countries due to rising temperatures.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An exceptional heat bomb hits Europe - here's what happens to Finland

Finland will experience a brief warm spell this weekend, with temperatures rising above freezing in some southern areas, but overall, the country will remain colder than usual for late February.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Ten questions and answers about the Chikungunya virus

The Chikungunya virus is expanding beyond its traditional tropical regions due to climate change, raising concerns for Southern Europe, including Greece.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Chikungunya virus: Climate crisis and mosquitoes bring it to Europe and Greece

The climate crisis is creating conditions for the transmission of chikungunya disease for more than six months a year in southern European countries, including Greece.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Houses are being sold very cheaply in a small Finnish town โ€“ "An offer just came in from Spain an hour ago"

In Kemi's Rytikari, apartment prices are remarkably low, attracting a growing number of foreign buyers, specifically from Southern Europe.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Hot archaeological find: archaeologists claim to have found the first trace of Hannibal's battle elephants

Archaeologists in southern Spain have discovered an elephant bone fragment that could provide the first concrete evidence of Hannibal's war elephants traversing Europe in ancient times.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Villages for Sale for Tourism

Entire villages in Southern Europe are being sold to foreign investors as tourism opportunities, amidst a trend of rural depopulation.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Consortium led by Chevron signs agreement to explore natural gas in Greece

A consortium led by Chevron has signed exclusive leasing agreements to explore natural gas in southern Greece, marking an expansion of U.S. energy presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Hundreds of thousands without power in France

A severe storm in southwestern Europe has left approximately 450,000 households in southern France without electricity.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Storm Nils wreaks havoc in Southern Europe - one dead

Storm Nils has caused significant disruptions in Southern Europe, including power outages for hundreds of thousands and the death of a truck driver in France due to a fallen tree.

Feb 12 โ€ข 22:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Storm Nils Hits Southern Europe

Storm Nils has caused injuries and widespread disruption across Southern Europe, affecting Spain, France, and Portugal.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

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

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

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Outside the Cities, Our Collective Transport is Worthy of a Developing Country. Let's Look to Southern Europe

The article discusses the difficulties faced by commuters in rural Denmark and criticizes the state of public transport, suggesting that it resembles systems found in developing countries.

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Trapped in the Largest Illegal Migrant Settlement in Europe: This is How the Black Labor Industry is Sustained in Italy

The article explores the plight of migrants living in Borgo Mezzanone, an illegal settlement in southern Italy, and the impact of informal labor markets on their lives.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

A. Exarchou to Reuters on LNG: Long-term agreements with the US to prevent Europe from being held hostage by natural gas again

The CEO of Atlantic Sea LNG Trade, Alexandros Exarchou, announced in an interview with Reuters that the consortium is negotiating long-term contracts to secure up to 15 billion cubic meters of LNG from the US annually for 20 years to supply Southern Europe.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

These places in Europe live... like a Greek island

The article explores various locations in Europe, particularly in Southern Portugal, that evoke the ambiance of a Greek island despite being in foreign countries.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Severe Weather in Southern Europe: Storm System Floods Parts of Southern Spain and Portugal

Storm system 'Leonardo' has caused flooding, landslides, and significant damage in southern Spain and Portugal, resulting in fatalities and infrastructure destruction.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Severe weather in Southern Europe: Storm system floods parts of southern Spain and Portugal

Storm system Leonardo has caused floods, landslides, and significant damage to buildings and roads in southern Spain and Portugal, resulting in one death in Portugal and ongoing search efforts for a missing woman in Spain.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from readers: Fires in the south, water bombers, doubts

A reader's letter discusses concerns about forest and prairie fires in Europe and emphasizes the need for preparedness as summer approaches in the southern hemisphere.

Feb 4 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Not everyone knows: an unexpected reason could seriously spoil winter holidays in Southern Europe

Travelers renting apartments in Southern Europe may face indoor temperatures dropping as low as 17 degrees Celsius, potentially ruining their winter holidays due to the lack of central heating in many buildings.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Weather alert in five regions of Southern Italy: cold wave, snow and stormy winds

Italy is experiencing severe winter weather due to cold air descending from Europe, leading to snow at low altitudes and strong storm winds, prompting civil protection authorities to issue warnings in five regions: Lazio, Campania, Abruzzo, Umbria, and Calabria.

Jan 10 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Airbnb: The areas that 'sold out' in Greece and the European Union

Athens accounted for the largest share of overnight stays through short-term rental platforms in Greece in the second quarter of 2025, followed by the regions of the Southern Aegean and Crete, according to Eurostat data released today for all of Europe.

Jan 8 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Nobel Prize jurist Thomas Mikael Oliveberg joins top medical school in southern China

Nobel Prize jurist Thomas Mikael Oliveberg has left Stockholm University to assume a full-time position at Guangxi Medical Universityโ€™s First Affiliated Hospital in China after 35 years in Europe.

Jan 4 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Rich Poles are buying apartments in Southern Europe. Temperatures may become unbearable.

Experts warn that climate change will significantly impact the real estate market in Southern Europe, as evidenced by recent floods and wildfires in Spain and Greece.

Jan 3 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Most Beautiful New Station in the World. Award for the Metro Station in Europe

The new Gustave Roussy metro station in the southern outskirts of Paris has won recognition at the prestigious Prix Versailles architecture competition.

Jan 2 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

The operation that reinforces the energy map of Southern Europe

Urus Europa Global has acquired SC Petroli, enhancing the energy landscape in Southern Europe amid a shift towards concentration and professionalism in the market.

Dec 30 โ€ข 09:02 UTC

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