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 of the Council of the EU, and held alongside InfoShare, the region’s largest startup and tech conference, the event featured a rich mix of sessions,...

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 streets and houses flooded. On 28 May, the Romanian Inspectorate General for Emergency Situations (IGSU) activated the Copernicus Emergency Management...

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 atmosphere.  The event was characterised by vigorous Strombolian activity, lava effusion, and a pyroclastic flow. According to Italy’s National Institute of...

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 mountains. The Lana River flows through the centre of Tirana, while the Tirana River runs just to the north. With a rich history shaped by multiple...

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 variety of species, including manta rays, whale sharks, and sea turtles. Due to their ecological importance, several regions of the atoll were designated...