Liechtenstein is a small, landlocked principality sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria in the heart of the Alps. With an area just over 160 square km, the country’s picturesque alpine…
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On 7 June 2025, a rare and intense low-pressure weather system affected parts of South Africa and Lesotho, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and cold temperatures. The event caused widespread disruption…
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DWD, CNRS, FMI, and POLIMI | Online | English
Lomé, the capital and largest city of Togo, lies on the Gulf of Guinea in the country’s south-western corner. Bordered directly to the west by the Volta Region of Ghana, Lomé serves as Togo’s…
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The online user workshop on extreme snow loads across Europe under climate change was a great success.
When Myanmar was hit by a strong earthquake, DG ECHO’s European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) turned to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) for the rapid mapping and…
On 9 June 2025, a thin veil of smoke was observed drifting over several regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, Occitanie, Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The smoke,…
From late May to early June 2025, Sylhet and surrounding districts in northeastern Bangladesh were affected by extreme rainfall. Approximately 405 mm of rain fell within 24 hours on 1 June, making it…
Nice, located on the southeastern coast of France along the French Riviera, is known for its stunning Mediterranean setting and rich cultural heritage. Situated between the Alps and the sea, Nice…
The Eastern Mediterranean basin is currently affected by prolonged drought, as reported by the European Drought Observatory of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS). These Copernicus…
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…
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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EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST) factsheet
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…
EU Space Days 2025 brought the European space community to Gdańsk for two packed days of discussion and inspiration. Organised by the European Commission under the auspices of the Polish Presidency…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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