Saharan dust events occur when strong winds lift fine particles from North African desert surfaces and carry them across the Mediterranean Sea, affecting air quality, visibility, and ecosystems across a wide area.

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and Norway, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, characterised by steep volcanic terrain and a highly dynamic marine climate.

Kelimutu volcano, on Flores Island in Indonesia, is known for its three summit crater lakes, each characterised by distinct colours as a result of volcanic activity.

Strasbourg, in north-eastern France near the German border, is a major European administrative centre and a key hub on the Upper Rhine.

As cyber threats evolve and quantum computing advances towards practical applications, traditional encryption methods face more complex challenges. The Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²) constellation represents Europe's ambitious response to this emerging reality, positioning the European Union...