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Heat Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests in Eastern Europe
Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have ...
European heat wave closes Eiffel Tower’s top floor and bakes Wimbledon
The heat wave that has blanketed much of Europe is expected to linger over the continent this week, driving up temperatures ...
As Europe swelters in extreme heat, Eiffel Tower closes its top level and a Swiss reactor shuts down
A wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia region killed two people Tuesday; several countries in the region issued heat alerts.
Spanish wildfire kills 2 people as parts of Europe bake in severe heat wave
Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters ...
Heat wave shutters Paris' Eiffel Tower as Europe bakes
The worst heat was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in ...
As Heat Grips Europe, a Struggle to Keep Workers and Customers Cool
Companies are reporting a drop in business, reflecting the economic toll of the heat wave, which is lowering productivity and ...
One of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations shutters temporarily — here’s why
Locals of many popular European travel destinations have voiced concerns about ‘overtourism’ in recent years, and alarmed ...
European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
Many residents are being forced to ride out the heat wave with the help of electric fans, ice packs, and cold showers.