Intense heatwaves across Europe this summer have resulted in at least 35,000 excess deaths, with experts warning that the actual toll is likely much higher as more comprehensive assessments are completed. Germany, France, and Spain have borne the brunt of these fatalities, together accounting for over 25,000 of the estimated deaths. Germany alone reported around 14,000 heat-related deaths from April to early August, marking...
Despite the ongoing conflict in Iran causing a rise in energy prices, Dutch households have so far seen only a limited effect on their energy bills. During the first half of the year, the average monthly energy payment in the Netherlands has remained steady at approximately €160. This stability in household energy costs comes even as gas prices have increased, largely due to electricity...
