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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sumatra island early Friday, according to data from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers beneath the surface, which is classified as shallow and can lead to more intense ground shaking near the epicenter. The seismic event was registered on the morning of May 23 and was strong enough to be felt across parts of Sumatra. However, authorities confirmed that the quake did not pose a risk of triggering a tsunami. Initial assessments indicate that there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities, and damage to infrastructure appears…

EU greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2% in Q4 2024, reaching 897 million tonnes CO2-eq, while GDP increased by 1.5%, according to Eurostat’s latest report.

Spain issued an emergency lockdown after a warehouse fire near Barcelona released toxic chlorine gas across five districts.

Germany has requested an EU budget exemption to increase defence spending amid rising Russian threats.

The European Parliament has backed a major initiative to strengthen EU defence manufacturing and boost weapons supply capabilities.

EU lawmakers adopt flexible gas storage rules to stabilize prices and extend the EU scheme until 2027, lowering mandatory fill targets to 83% for winter readiness.

WFP warns over 10 million in Ethiopia face hunger as conflict and funding gaps intensify.

March 2025 was Europe’s warmest March on record and the second warmest globally, as Copernicus climate data confirmed rising temperatures and environmental extremes.

The EU tightens toy safety rules, banning harmful chemicals and granting new powers to remove dangerous products from the market.

Illegal border crossings into the EU fell by 34,000 in Q1 2025, marking a 30% year-on-year drop, with the steepest fall on the Western Balkan route.