Southern Europe
Coverage of Southern Europe in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft exec on Southern Europe’s big AI moment: skills — not technology — will determine who leads the region’s AI future
The global economy is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence where success will depend on how economies translate technology into productivity, rather than just having powerful models. Southern Europe countries, including Greece, Portugal, and Italy, are working to become AI hubs by combining human capital with public and private infrastructure. Microsoft believes Greece is positioned as an innovation hub, supported by initiatives like GR for GRowth that aim to train people in digital skills.
- Greece wildfire in pictures: Firefighters battle blaze worsened by 100km per hour winds
Greece is experiencing wildfires in their second week, exacerbated by 100km per hour winds. Other Southern European countries are also confronting intensified climate change impacts.
- Climate change made Spain’s wildfires 20 times more likely, study finds
Climate change increased the likelihood of extreme fire weather causing wildfires in Spain and France by 20 times and doubled chances in France, according to studies by World Weather Attribution. Southern Europe's fire-prone days have more than doubled compared to past decades due to warming over the past 26 years.
- Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate
Human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of extreme fire conditions during recent wildfires in Spain and France, according to two studies. One analysis found climate change made Spain's record fire conditions 20 times more likely and doubled France's risk, while another study revealed Southern Europe's fire-prone days have more than doubled compared to past decades.
- Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate
Human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of extreme fire conditions in Spain and France, with studies showing a 20-fold increase in risk for Spain and a doubling for France. Research indicates warming over the past 26 years has tripled severe fire risk in Spain and raised it 40% in France, while Southern Europe's extreme fire-prone days have more than doubled compared to decades ago.
- Live: Fontainebleau fire contained, but southern Europe on high alert as wildfires rage
A wildfire four times the size of Paris threatened southwest France, while three firefighters died in Greece. Firefighters in Fontainebleau contained a flare-up, but southern Europe faces severe wildfires due to heat, drought, and strong winds.
- Spain eases evacuations as France battles fresh wildfires amid new heatwave
Thousands of evacuees in Spain were allowed home as firefighters made progress against major wildfires, while France faced new outbreaks and high temperatures, highlighting a broader wildfire crisis in southern Europe.
- France - Wildfires: 1,500 evacuated from campsites near Perpignan
Wildfires have caused 1,500 people to evacuate campsites near Perpignan in France. The fires, which have been raging across southern Europe since last week, have forced thousands to leave their homes.
- Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Twelve people died in a wildfire in Spain as a heatwave continued in southern Europe. Six others were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.
- Southern Europe up in flames: Villas evacuated in Spain and firefighter killed in France as Foreign Office warns Brit tourists of 'high risk' from wildfires amid new 43C heatwave
Southern Europe is experiencing severe wildfires, with villas evacuated in Spain and a firefighter killed in France. The UK Foreign Office has warned British tourists of a 'high risk' from wildfires amid a 43C heatwave.
- Firefighters battle wildfires across southern Europe
Wildfires are raging across several parts of southern Europe, with firefighters working to battle the fires. These wildfires follow massive heat waves affecting the region.
- Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says
Mexico, Italy, Kenya, and other nations are experiencing one to two additional months of heat stress compared to the 1970s due to climate change. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, highlights increased frequency and severity of heat stress, driven by fossil fuel emissions, with regions like Southern Africa, Southern Europe, and the U.S. facing significant rises in dangerous heat days.
- Brussels' datacenter efficiency scorecard may come with a credit warning
The EU's proposed datacenter efficiency rating system, aimed at promoting sustainability, faces delays and criticism for not accounting for regional climate differences. Moody's warns the system could create credit risks for operators, while Europe's fragmented financing and infrastructure challenges hinder large-scale datacenter expansion.
- Swiss police arrest 10 suspected members of Nigeria-linked crime group Black Axe
Swiss and German law enforcement arrested 10 suspected members of the Nigerian criminal network Black Axe, including a regional leader overseeing operations in Southern Europe. The arrests target a transnational crime group linked to Nigeria.
- EasyJet chief for southern Europe warns of jet fuel uncertainty in 'three or four weeks' as Iran war hits British holidaymakers
EasyJet's chief for southern Europe has warned of potential jet fuel uncertainty within three to four weeks due to the ongoing Iran war, which could impact British holidaymakers.