“I’m no hero, I’m broken”: open letter from a Spanish firefighter
As massive wildfires have been raging in Spain for days, a firefighter wrote an open letter that is being widely shared around the world.
“Fire out of control”: 8,000 tourists evacuated on Crete
De bosbranden in Zuid-Europa escaleren. Op het Griekse eiland Kreta woedt een reusachtige brand die volgens lokale media “niet meer te beheersen” is.
Already 1 death and 3 infections caused by Vibrio bacteria on German Baltic Sea coast
A man over the age of 75 has died in Germany after contracting a Vibrio infection during a stay on the Baltic Sea. The Berlin health agency Lageso confirmed on Tuesday that this is the third case recorded in the German capital this summer.
Intestinal parasite already made thousands of Americans sick: Taco Bell not to blame
The United States is dealing with a notable outbreak of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora this summer, and the source remains unknown for now. What began with infections in Michigan has since spread to 41 states, with thousands of confirmed cases and even more suspected cases, according to recent CDC figures.
Fire in Gironde will “last several more weeks, if not months”
The devastating wildfire in the French department of Gironde is far from under control and may continue to rage for weeks or even months. The warning came on Monday morning from Fire Lieutenant Colonel David Annotel via franceinfo. “It will take several more weeks, if not months, before we can definitively report that the fire has been extinguished,” he said.
France warns tourists: “Don’t come here”
Europe has been suffering for weeks from persistent heat and drought, and the impact remains devastating, especially in Southern Europe. Major wildfires are raging in France and Spain, resulting in mass evacuations, destroyed homes, and increasing warnings for tourists and residents.
Many people spotted a large fireball over the Netherlands
On Friday evening, a striking fireball was visible in the sky in various parts of the Netherlands. This led to remarkable images and reactions on social media. The light phenomenon was reported from Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Emmen, Vlieland, and Zwolle, among other places.
Wolf attack: “Without our dog, my little boy wouldn’t be here anymore”
A summer evening in Orbicciano, Tuscany, ended in tragedy. While the family was preparing for a barbecue, a wolf reportedly entered their unfenced yard and targeted a two-year-old toddler who was playing.
Sea turtle attacks three swimmers
A carefree swim in the Adriatic Sea ended with an unexpected bite for three tourists. A hungry sea turtle seemed to have its sights set on a tasty piece of swimmer off the Croatian coast.
50 Days of “Flamingo Revolution” against Trump Family, Prime Minister, and Construction of a Luxury Resort
On Sunday, protests took place in Tirana for the 50th consecutive day against a controversial real estate project on the Albanian coast. The protesters are now not only demanding that the plans be halted, but are also calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.