Cyprus, the third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is characterised by a diverse landscape shaped by mountains, plains, and an extensive coastline. Despite its semi-arid climate, the island supports a mosaic of ecosystems, including forested areas in the Troodos Mountains, agricultural lowlands, and coastal wetlands which provide...

On 1 January 2026, Mount Etna entered a new eruptive phase, with lava emerging from a fissure vent located approximately 2,000- 2,100 metres above sea level in the Valle del Bove. According to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), no residential areas were at immediate risk, and no infrastructural damage has been...

Europe’s space strategy does not only rely on satellites and launch systems, but also on the digital infrastructures which connect people, ideas, and capabilities across the continent. As Europe’s space landscape grows both in scale and in complexity, so does the need for an accessible way to join and participate. The Digital Space Ecosystem...

In early January 2026, heavy snowfall and icy conditions affected large parts of the Netherlands, triggering a severe weather alert in several provinces. The widespread snow cover led to major disruptions, including long traffic tailbacks, hazardous road conditions, and hundreds of cancelled or delayed flights at Schiphol Airport. Rail services...

Greenland’s mountains are crucial for shaping regional climate patterns, influencing ice-sheet dynamics, and directing meltwater to the coast. They also host some of the world’s largest outlet glaciers, which channel ice from the interior towards the ocean and play a key role in sea level rise. In this Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite image,...