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Since 2018, Europe’s forests have lost 46% more biomass per hectare each year; drought and bark beetles are weakening a carbon sink that stored 72% less CO2 in 2020–2022

Europe’s forests are losing biomass at a rate scientists describe as unprecedented. A new satellite-based study has found that forests across the continent have lost, on average, 46% more aboveground biomass per hectare each year since 2018 than they did during the previous three decades.

The Times of India

Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures

Temperatures in Central Europe have soared to extreme levels again, with Slovakia and Austria both having their hottest day on record

The Independent UK

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

The Independent UK

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Major find in Hitler's birthplace: bone leads to mass graves

A girl finds a bone while playing. The discovery turns into an archaeological sensation: in Braunau am Inn, remains of at least 120 young men have been found. Experts call it an exceptional find for Central Europe.

Euronews

Heat-trapping buildings and no AC: Why Central Europe isn’t prepared for the looming heatwave

40°C temperatures are forecast to hit typically colder EU countries in the coming days, as experts warn hospitals and schools could be put under strain.

Euronews

Leaders of four Central European countries meet in Hungary to reboot regional group

The leaders of four Central European countries have revived their regional alliance, the Visegrád Four, during a meeting in Hungary

The Independent UK

From oak forests to steppe lakes: Central Europe's five best summer destinations

Bored of the crowded seasides, the heat island big cities? Visit Central Europe's lakes, zoos and other exciting places that can unite all generations.

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A woman’s casual walk turns into a jackpot: More than 2,000 ancient coins were unearthed in a field in the Czech Republic

In the Kutná Hora area of the Czech Republic, what started as a normal walk across a freshly ploughed field turned into one of Central Europe's biggest finds in coin history. A local woman, who chose to remain anonymous, found 2,150 coins from the late 11th and early 12th centuries.…

The Times of India

Central Europe is a laboratory for political trends

Letter: Dr Sean Hanley responds to an editorial on the collapse of social democratic parties as rightwing nationalism flourishes

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Cold spells in Greece and Turkey, and storms in Bangladesh

High winds have hit the South Aegean and heavy rain has fallen in Turkey, but Central Europe has felt summer heat

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left

Editorial: Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flank

The Guardian - UK

European Economic Congress 2026: Central Europe's top business forum

The European Economic Congress in Katowice is one of the leading economic events in Central Europe, bringing together top figures from business, politics, science and local governance.

Euronews

Rat poison found in some baby food jars in Central Europe leads to recall

Countries across Central Europe have pulled HiPP-branded baby food off shelves after rat poison was found in some jars

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy says he's reluctant to repair pipeline that brings Russian oil to Central Europe

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would rather not repair a damaged pipeline that carries Russian oil to Central Europe

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Battlefield 6 REDSEC and Season One launch: our early impressions of the new battle royale mode now that it's out

Here's our live coverage of the launch of Battlefield 6 Season One and Battlefield REDSEC release time. This includes impressions now that it's out.

Autosport

How Rovanpera ignited a potential fairytale end to his WRC career

Kalle Rovanpera has made all the World Rally Championship headlines in recent weeks, and his Central European Rally victory has kickstarted a title push that could be his biggest feat yet

Motorsport

Kalle Rovanpera even hungrier for third WRC title after Central Europe win

Kalle Rovanpera has re-ignited his WRC championship hopes after a dominant win in Central Europe

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Rovanpera even hungrier for third WRC title after Central Europe win

Kalle Rovanpera has re-ignited his WRC championship hopes after a dominant win in Central Europe

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Euronews

Emil the Elk caught in Austria after summer roaming across Central Europe goes viral

The animal's journey has attracted thousands of fans online, generated global headlines and spurred debate about whether he is an elk or a moose.

Radio France Internationale

Druzhba pipeline: dependence, diplomacy and the end of Russian leverage in Europe

The bombing of the Druzhba pipeline has disrupted oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia and exposed new political rifts in Central Europe. RFI spoke with Andreas Goldthau of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy about the wider implications for regional energy security and the shifting dynamics between Russia, Ukraine…

Radio France Internationale

Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe’s struggle to cut ties with Russian oil

Central Europe has been plunged into fresh energy anxiety after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, igniting a war of words between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava.

International Business Times

US Tariffs Hit Central Europe, Balkans Growth: Europe Bank

Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak leads to border closures in Europe

Farmers fear the worst as outbreak strikes

Euronews

Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be?

Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least €85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts.

LiveScience

Ice age Europeans as young as 10 years old rocked cheek piercings 30,000 years ago

A study of Paleolithic skeletons from Central Europe suggests people's teeth were worn down and crowded together because of cheek piercings.

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