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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows České Středohoří, or the Central Bohemian Uplands, in the Czech Republic. This region is the site of the LIFE České Středohoří Project, launched in 2017. The…
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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 20 March 2025 shows Puntarenas, Costa Rica from above. Puntarenas is a coastal city situated on a narrow peninsula and known for its beautiful beaches and rich…
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Since May 2025, dozens of intense wildfires have been burning across the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, affecting vast areas of the boreal forest and forcing the…
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In late May 2025, parts of central and northern Romania were affected by severe flooding after days of heavy rainfall. 16 counties were impacted, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people as…
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At 11:24 AM local time on 2 June 2025, Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe, produced a spectacular eruption, propelling a dense column of ash and smoke several kilometres into the…
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Tirana, the capital and largest city of Albania, is the country’s political, economic, and cultural heart. Located in central-western Albania, the city is nestled in a plain surrounded by hills and…
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Baa Atoll, located in the western part of the Maldives, comprises 75 islands, 13 of which are inhabited. Home to some of the most pristine coral reefs in the country, the atoll supports a wide…
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On 28 May 2025, the collapse of the Birch Glacier in the Swiss Alps caused a massive landslide, devastating the village of Blatten in the Lötschental valley. Around 3 million cubic metres of debris…
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The United Kingdom has been affected by drought conditions in the first half of 2025. Reservoir levels are already low following the driest spring on record in some regions, with nearly all UK…
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In May 2025, three days of extreme rainfall prompted major flooding in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state. The state’s emergency services…
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From 27 to 28 May 2025, Gdańsk will be the site of the EU Space Days, organised by the European Commission under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The event will bring…
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Since early 2025, parts of Ireland have been affected by higher-than-average temperatures and little rainfall. In April, the European Drought Observatory, part of the Copernicus Emergency Management…
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Falsterbonäset, located at the southwestern tip of Sweden, is a scenic peninsula known for its sandy beaches, rich birdlife, and charming seaside towns such as Falsterbo and Skanör. Surrounded by the…
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The country of Andorra is nestled in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. Known for its stunning mountain landscapes, it is a popular destination for skiing and hiking, attracting outdoor…
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On 14 May 2025, a vast forest fire struck the community of Lac du Bonnet, in the province of Manitoba, Canada, resulting in two casualties and prompting the evacuation of about 1,000 residents.…
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The municipality of Onda, in the Valencian Community of Spain, is a picturesque town known for its historic castle and charming old quarter. Onda has recently received the “S certificate” of Tourism…
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21 May is Natura 2000 Day, dedicated to celebrating the EU’s vast network of over 25,000 protected sites under the EU Habitats Directive and Birds Directive and to honouring the collective efforts…
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In mid-May 2025, a heatwave affected Iceland, setting records across the country. At Egilsstaðir Airport in eastern Iceland, temperatures reached 26.3°C, the highest ever recorded in May. This…
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The Kuiseb River is an ephemeral river in central Namibia. Starting in the Khomas Hochland near Windhoek, it crosses the Namib Desert before ending in the dunes near Walvis Bay. In rare flood years,…
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Stretching over 350 km, the Cagayan River is the longest and largest river in the Philippines by discharge volume of water. Situated on the northern island of Luzon, the river originates from the…
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