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Climate change exacerbates mental health issues in Europe as political response lags

Heatwaves Intensify Mental Health Crisis Across Europe As extreme heat events become more common, mental health issues are surging in Europe, but the EU’s political response remains sluggish, reports 24brussels. Operators of

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Gruuthuse Museum in Bruges joins international climate research initiative to protect heritage sites

Bruges – The Gruuthuse Museum in Bruges has joined the international REFRESH project to investigate the impact of climate change on historic buildings. Alderman Nico Blontrock emphasized the museum’s commitment to protection

2 weeks ago

Brussels

Marine tornado observed in Havana: a rare weather event raises climate concerns

A marine tornado sighted off Havana’s Malecón on August 8, 2025, has raised alarms over its potential dangers, though it dissipated without causing any damage. This rare meteorological phenomenon, which occurs when

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World

Ethiopia aims to plant 700 million trees in one day as part of Green Legacy Initiative

Ethiopia Launches Ambitious Tree Planting Initiative On July 31, 2025, Ethiopia mobilized millions of citizens to plant 700 million tree seedlings in a single day as part of the national Green Legacy

3 weeks ago

World

Natural disasters lead to $131 billion in global economic losses in first half of 2025

Extreme Weather Events Cost Global Economy $131 Billion in H1 2025 On July 29, 2025, a report from German reinsurer Munich Re indicated that extreme weather events including wildfires, storms, and earthquakes

3 weeks ago

World

Flanders launches campaign to limit spread of tiger mosquito

The Flemish Department of Public Health has launched a new campaign to minimise the spread of the tiger mosquito. Under the slogan “Leg de tijgermug droog” (Dry out the tiger mosquito), people

3 months ago

Opinion

Prolonged dry spell lowers water levels in Flanders and across Europe

Exceptionally dry conditions in March and April have led to a rapid drop in water levels and flows in both navigable and non-navigable rivers in Flanders. Similar dry conditions can be observed

3 months ago

Earth & Climate

UGent warns of possible academic risks in cooperating with US under Trump

Ghent University (UGent) has raised concerns about the growing risks associated with academic cooperation with the United States under Donald Trump’s administration. In a communication to its staff, the university warns that

4 months ago

Politics

How did King Philippe and Queen Mathilde remember Pope Francis?

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde honour Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025. They praised his compassion, leadership and remembered his meaningful visit to Belgium. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of

4 months ago

World

North Sea ecosystem under pressure from pollution and climate change

The marine ecosystem of the Belgian North Sea is under pressure from pollution and climate change, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Federal Public Service (FPS) of Health, Food

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

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Climate change exacerbates mental health issues in Europe as political response lags

Gruuthuse Museum in Bruges joins international climate research initiative to protect heritage sites

Marine tornado observed in Havana: a rare weather event raises climate concerns

Ethiopia aims to plant 700 million trees in one day as part of Green Legacy Initiative

Natural disasters lead to $131 billion in global economic losses in first half of 2025

Flanders launches campaign to limit spread of tiger mosquito

Prolonged dry spell lowers water levels in Flanders and across Europe

UGent warns of possible academic risks in cooperating with US under Trump

How did King Philippe and Queen Mathilde remember Pope Francis?

North Sea ecosystem under pressure from pollution and climate change

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