Gas storage facilities in seven EU countries over 80% full
In 7 of the 18 European Union (EU) countries with gas storage facilities (SGS), the storages are more than 80% full, while in other countries, it is not lower than…
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France firefighters battle ‘monster’ wildfire near Bordeaux
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a “monster” wildfire in south-western France that has already destroyed about 7,400 hectares (18,286 acres) of forest, officials say. The blaze about 30km (19…
WMO: Heat, drought and wildfires during one of the warmest Julys on record
Amidst extreme heat, drought and wildfires, many parts of the world had just experienced one of three warmest Julys on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, according…
Azerbaijani, Portuguese foreign ministries issue joint press communique
Azerbaijan’s and Portugal’s ministries of foreign affairs have issued a joint press communique on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries….
MFA: “Azerbaijan and Portugal enjoy a longstanding friendship with shared interes”
August 4, 2022, marks the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the joint communiqué released by the Azerbaijani and…
Europe wildfires nearly quadrupled this year – EU monitor
The number of wildfires in Europe this year is nearly four times the average seen in the past 15 years, according to the EU’s Copernicus Earth Observation Program, according to…
WHO, Canada, and US urge to take immediate action on monkeypox outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO), the Canadian Ministry of Health and the US administration are urging the world to seize the opportunity to prevent the spread of monkeypox and to…
Over 1,700 people die in Portugal and Spain due to heatwave – WHO
Over 1,700 people died in Portugal and Spain due to heatwave, Regional Director for Europe of the World Health Organization Hans Kluge said. According to information, European countries have recently…
EU divided on gas rationing
Spain, Greece and Portugal have all come out against Brussels’ plan to lower consumption by 15% A gas storage container at the Enagas regasification plant in Barcelona, Spain, March 29,…
Britain on course for hottest day on record
Britain was on course for its hottest day on record on Monday with temperatures forecast to hit 40C for the first time, forcing train companies to cancel services and some…