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… is one of the most important natural treasures in Central Europe. Covering an area of almost 540 square kilometres, the … is one of the most important natural treasures in Central Europe. Covering an area of almost 540 square kilometres, the …

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Hornindalsvatnet, Norway

… located in western Norway, holds the title of Europe’s deepest lake , reaching a depth of 514 metres. … located in western Norway, holds the title of Europe’s deepest lake, reaching a depth of 514 metres. Unlike …

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Vineyards in the Veneto region of Italy

… for its production of prosecco, a sparkling white wine. Europe is an indisputed leader when it comes to the wine … for its production of prosecco, a sparkling white wine. Europe is an indisputed leader when it comes to the wine …

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Lake Neusiedl

… body of water such as a river or ocean) in Central Europe, it is home to a rich biodiversity. The lake supports … body of water such as a river or ocean) in Central Europe, it is home to a rich... …

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Cloudless view of Ireland

… The high pressures that characterised Northern Europe in the first weeks of April 2020 allowed the OLCI … The high pressures that characterised Northern Europe in the first weeks of April 2020 allowed the OLCI …

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Netherlands and Belgium blanketed in white

… accumulations of up to 15 cm in some areas of northern Europe. The snow has caused traffic disruptions in several … accumulations of up to 15 cm in some areas of northern Europe. The snow has caused traffic disruptions in several …

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The dunes of the Nagliai Nature Reserve, Lithuania covered with snow

… A cold wave affected Eastern Europe in January 2026, bringing sub-zero temperatures which … A cold wave affected Eastern Europe in January 2026, bringing sub-zero temperatures which …

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Low air quality in the Po Valley

… The current high-pressure system over southern Europe has caused air quality to deteriorate in Italy. In the … The current high-pressure system over southern Europe has caused air quality to deteriorate in Italy. In the …

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Low water levels impacting traffic on the Rhine river

… Koblenz, Germany. This waterway plays an important role in Europe's inland transport, handling approximately 75 percent … Koblenz, Germany. This waterway plays an important role in Europe's inland transport, handling approximately 75 percent …

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The Tatra Mountains, Poland and Slovakia

… southern Poland and northern Slovakia, are among Central Europe’s most picturesque mountainous landscapes. The region … southern Poland and northern Slovakia, are among Central Europe’s most picturesque mountainous landscapes. The region …

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Wildfires break out in Doñana National Park, Spain

… within Doñana National Park in south-western Spain, one of Europe’s most important wetland and dune ecosystems, … within Doñana National Park in south-western Spain, one of Europe’s most important wetland and dune ecosystems, …

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The 2022 European State of the Climate Report

… data visualisation called “ climate stripes ”, in 2022, Europe experienced its second-warmest year on record and … this data visualisation called “climate stripes”, in 2022, Europe experienced its second-warmest year on record and …

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The water bodies of Spain’s Doñana National Park are replenished after abundant rainfall

… in southern Spain is the largest ecological reserve in Europe. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it … in southern Spain is the largest ecological reserve in Europe. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it …

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Offshore wind farms in the North Sea

… The acceleration of the clean energy transition across Europe offshore wind farms has made offshore wind farms … The acceleration of the clean energy transition across Europe offshore wind farms has made offshore wind farms …

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Algeciras and Gibraltar

… past 300 years. Algeciras is one of the largest ports in Europe and in the world in three categories: container … past 300 years.Algeciras is one of the largest ports in Europe and in the world in three …

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Wildfire near Bizanet, France

… in the region following a heatwave which affected much of Europe. The blaze, which burned around 400 hectares of … in the region following a heatwave which affected much of Europe. The blaze, which burned around 400 hectares of land, …

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Heatwave brings record temperatures to France

… severe heatwave which is ongoing in central and western Europe. On 20 August, forty-nine air temperature records … severe heatwave which is ongoing in central and western Europe. On 20 August, forty-nine air temperature records have …

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Record-breaking number of bird nesting pairs in Eastern Spain

… is one of the most important habitats for nesting birds in Europe. In 2023, the number of nesting pairs in the area … is one of the most important habitats for nesting birds in Europe. In 2023, the number of nesting pairs in the area …

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Empowering Climate Action: The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)

… change to support adaptation and mitigation policies in Europe and worldwide. Implemented by the European Centre for … change to support adaptation and mitigation policies in Europe and worldwide. Implemented by the European Centre for …

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The retreat of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, Iceland

… Iceland’s glaciers are among the most prominent in Europe and play an important role in regulating freshwater … Iceland’s glaciers are among the most prominent in Europe and play an important role in regulating freshwater …