Russia And Poland Dominate 82% Of Eastern Europe's Crypto News Traffic In Q2

Eastern Europe's crypto media bucked the global market recovery in Q2 2025. While crypto prices climbed and institutional adoption gained traction, 63% of thematic outlets across the region saw traffic slide. Total visits across all tracked sites...

Baltic-Polish veterinary chiefs urge authorities to follow EU rules on African swine fever culls

The chief veterinary officers from the Baltic states and Poland have called for EU legislation to be strictly adhered to when containing African swine fever, which is currently spreading in Estonia, saying it risks jeopardizing the credibility of...

Lucy, Selam to Promote Ethiopia’s Rich Early History Heritages in Central Europe

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Tourism Minister Selamit Kassa said that the remains of Lucy (Dinknesh) and Selam will promote Ethiopia’s rich prehistory heritage in a new way during their stay in Central Europe. These exceptionally...

Baltic index extends gains on higher rates across vessel segments

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for a third straight session on Thursday, on higher rates across all vessel segments. * The main index BBDI, which tracks rates for...

Photos: Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe

A searing heat wave and strong winds have spawned destructive wildfires from Portugal to Turkey over the past two weeks. Thousands of firefighters and volunteers are battling the deadly blazes, as forecasters warn that the dangerous weather might...

My trailer-sailer cruise in the Baltic

Charles Erb takes his family and their Cape Cutter 19 on a trailer-sailer cruise in the Baltic. Ever been on a trailer-sailer cruise? Charles Erb shares his story. The Baltic Sea is well suited to a small yacht. There are many beautiful islands...

Death toll rises as out-of-control wildfires spread through southern Europe

EU sends water-bombing planes to Spain, with temperatures expected to pass 44°C this weekend Devastating wildfires continue to rage across southern Europe, with a third death reported in Spain and emergency crews battling to protect Greece’s...

Three firefighters die as wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee

“In such circumstances just a spark is enough to start a fire which can quickly spin out of control,” said Greece’s civil protection and climate change minister Giannis Kefalogiannis. Three people suspected of deliberately igniting wildfires near...

Wildfires kill 3 across southern Europe

Hundreds of firefighters battled to put out wildfires across southern Europe on Thursday, some of which are believed to have been set deliberately by arsonists and stoked by an extended heat wave gripping the region. The European Union sent...

Much of Greece, Spain and Portugal is on fire as Southern Europe braces for wildfire season

Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal raced Thursday to contain wildfires, taking advantage of calmer winds that slowed the blazes’ advance. Much of southern Europe, however, remains at high risk under hot, dry conditions. Introducing the 2025...

Wildfires across southern Europe force evacuations and kill firefighters

Open this photo in gallery:A firefighter helicopter battles a wildfire near the village of Abejera, Zamora province, Spain.CESAR MANSO/AFP/Getty Images Hundreds of firefighters battled to put out wildfires across southern Europe on Thursday, some...

Southern Europe bakes and burns, turning holiday hotspots into infernos

Somehow, the heat hits harder when you’re on holiday. Tourists who hoped to idle on Croatian beaches this week will have instead singed their feet on scorching sand. Families on a break in Madrid will have choked on smoke from a deadly wildfire...

Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe Amid Heatwave

Southern Europe is grappling with a severe wildfire crisis amid an ongoing heatwave, with Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Turkey among the hardest hit. In Spain, the situation remains dire. Authorities report three deaths directly from the fires,...

Wildfires kill three across southern Europe, force thousands to evacuate

In Spain, three people, including volunteer firefighters, died amid dozens of wildfires this week, as the country baked in a heat wave for an 11th day with temperatures as high as 44 degrees Celsius in some areas, expected to last until Monday....

Wildfires kill at least 3 and displace thousands across southern Europe

Wildfires kill at least three, displace thousands across southern Europe

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Wildfires intensified Wednesday across southern Europe, with a round-the-clock battle to protect the perimeter of Greece's third-largest city and at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania. Outside the Greek...

Southern Europe Wildfires Burn Over 440,000 Hectares Amid Extreme Heatwave

A severe heatwave and strong winds have fueled wildfires across southern Europe, burning over 440,000 hectares, displacing thousands, and prompting mass evacuations in Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Albania. A severe heatwave and strong winds have...

Deadly wildfires sweep across southern Europe as heatwave fuels destruction

Deadly wildfires are sweeping across southern Europe, killing at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania as firefighters struggle against flames fuelled by weeks of scorching temperatures. In Greece, emergency teams are working desperately...

Southern Europe wildfires: 3 killed, thousands evacuated in Greece, Spain, Turkey, Albania; EU sends aid

Wildfires have intensified across southern Europe, resulting in fatalities and widespread evacuations in Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Albania. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blazes, battling through heatwaves and limited resources. The...

The specialists of the «Balkan» plant are improving their qualifications

Specialists of JSC «Shipbuilding and ship repair plant «Balkan» have passed certification in non-destructive testing. Employees of the quality control department of the «Balkan» plant have successfully passed certification in non-destructive...