Energy supply concerns grip three European nations as Russian oil supply through Ukraine has been halted. According to Russian oil firm Transneft, transit payment issues was the reason behind its move.

Russian oil transit halted via Druzhba pipeline to central Europe

Europe's travel chaos has eased a bit with airlines schedule coming back on track. However, hectic negotiations still continue in some quarters to avert further workers crisis. Lufthansa, the German carrier is seeking to avert strike now with confidential pay talks with pilots.

Lufthansa strikes deal with ground staff, Europe's travel chaos eases

Heat wave has caused drought in Europe and lack of rain has impacted crops. France and parts of England saw their driest July on record.

WION Climate Tracker: Europe bakes in 3rd heat wave since June

The European court has rejected an appeal by the parents of Archie Battersbee as they fight to keep their son's life support. Molly Gambhir tells you who decides when life support ends for a patient.

WION Fineprint | Archie Battersbee: Who decides when life support ends?

Tired with the reckless behavior of climbers wanting to scale Europe's tallest peak, Mont Blanc, a French mayor wants them to pay a security deposit of $15,300 to cover probable rescue and funeral costs, CNN reported.

Want to climb Mont Blanc? You might have to pay a 'rescue and funeral' deposit of $15,300

Struggling European lender, Credit Suisse, is seeking to slash its overall cost base by additional one billion dollar. The executives of the company are discussing to reduce thousands of jobs globally to achieve this objective.

Struggling Credit Suisse to reduce headcount

If you are planning to beat the heat in Spain with a cold drink, there are chances that your drink might not be cold enough because restaurants and bars in Spain are running out of ice.

WION Climate Tracker: Spain orders temperature limit for businesses

Half of the Europe is facing heat wave and the other half is running out of water. The Netherlands has officially run out of water. Dutch government has declared a water shortage.

WION Climate Tracker: Netherlands: 'Land of water' running out of water

Croatia has been battling wildfires amid soaring temperatures. The raging fires are now threatening the coastal town of Vodice. The police had to block the roads in the country as firefighters doused the fire.

WION Climate Tracker | Fire threatens coastal town of Vodice | Authorities cordon off affected areas

Europe is battling with intense heat wave and wildfires; new wildfire has erupted near Madrid. Four firefighters left injured while fighting blaze.

WION Climate Tracker: New wildfire erupts near Madrid | Firefighters battle blazes across Italy

Researchers have discovered a never-seen-before species of European Panda that according to estimates roamed the continent some six million years ago. The discovery of this species—likely the last panda of Europe—began with the finding of a pair of fossil teeth that had been lying in a storage facility undiscovered for 40 years.

Teeth that were 'gathering dust for 40 years', lead to the discovery of Europe's last Panda

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called on workers in the public and private sectors to stop wearing ties, as an energy-saving measure in the heat. Sanchez also added that his government will adopt urgent energy-saving measures on Monday as European countries strive to become less dependent on Russian gas.

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez urges employees to stop wearing ties to save energy

Europe is facing multiple challenges this summer; scorching heat wave, devastating wildfires and also a cost of living crisis is making everyday life extremely hard for the common people. Those who are looking for a vacation to escape momentarily from the chaos are facing travel chaos.

Europe searches for ways to ease Summer travel chaos

Spain has reported second Monkeypox-related death in Europe. One death was also reported in Brazil. Spain is one of the worst hit countries by the Monkeypox virus.

3 monkeypox deaths reported outside Africa; Spain reports second death in two days

Spain has reported the first Monkepox-related death in Europe. One death was also reported in Brazil. Spain is one of the worst hit countries by the Monkeypox virus.

Spain reports first Monkeypox-related death in Europe; One death also reported in Brazil

The impact of Putin's gas war on Europe is being felt widely. German cities have dimmed street lights. Italy is asking people to dial down air conditioning. France plans to ban illuminated advertising. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: How Putin's gas war is hurting Europe

Europe has experienced a huge number of wildfires this season and this has also resulted in huge amount of damages. Firefighters in Greece are also facing a major issue due to the extreme weather events.

WION Climate Tracker| Wildfires damage thousands of individual livelihoods in Greece

Drought in Hungary is taking a toll on farmers. Over 600,000 hectares of stunning crop has been damaged and an estimated 46% of Europe's crop land has been affected by drought.

WION Climate Tracker| Drought devastates Hungarian agriculture; lack of rain damages crops

Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman is on his first visit to Europe since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He's set to hold talks with president Emmanuel Macron.

Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman to visit France

Lufthansa airline has been forced to cancel 1,000 flights affecting travel plans of over 134,000 passengers. The airline's workers have gone on strike demanding a pay hike.

Europe travel chaos: 1,000 flights cancelled as Lufthansa workers go on a strike

As record-breaking summer temperatures scorched Europe, parts of Greenland have seen their own heatwave. Scientists working at a remote Arctic research base encounter temperatures close to melting point hampering field work and disrupting flights.

WION Climate Tracker: Greenland's huge ice sheet is melting; Arctic is heating faster than ever

The war in Ukraine has led to energy and food crisis around the world. The crisis has been especially harsh on Europe where gas prices have surged by nearly 30% in two days.

EU to cut gas use by 15% from August | Hungary slams EU proposal to reduce gas consumption

Meanwhile Europe continues to battle raging wildfires as another fire breaks out in southern France. The wildfire has burned through 500 hectares of forest and vineyards in the herald region forcing several residents to evacuate.

WION Climate Tracker | Herault region in Southern France at 'high' risk of fire

More than 1,000 Lufthansa flights have been cancelled on Wednesday as about 20,000 of the airline’s ground staff go on strike at airports across Germany. The strike affected tens of thousands of passengers in the latest travel turmoil to hit Europe.

Lufthansa ground crew strike: Germany's flagship air carrier cancels near 1100 flights

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