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Germany will grow its federal counter-drone unit to 300 officers while adding airport defenses and a dedicated security research center. The post Germany strengthens drone defenses at major airports appeared first on London Dawn.

Austria recorded 5,743 asylum applications through July 2026, down 45% year on year, while first-time July claims fell to a 10-year low. The post Austria records lowest first-time asylum claims in 10 years appeared first on London Dawn.

Europe recorded €822 billion in climate-related losses through 2024, with recent disasters highlighting insurance and adaptation funding gaps. The post EU climate disasters drive €822 billion in economic losses appeared first on London Dawn.

Belgium and Spain receive EU wildfire assistance as aircraft, firefighters and satellite mapping reinforce emergency operations across Europe. The post EU sends aircraft and crews for Europe wildfire response appeared first on London Dawn.

Frontex counted about 61,000 irregular EU border crossings through July, down 37%, while the Western Mediterranean route recorded growth. The post EU border crossings fall 37% as major routes decline appeared first on London Dawn.

EU emissions reached 837 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in Q1 2026, up 0.3% quarterly, while economic output showed no growth overall. The post EU greenhouse gas emissions edge higher in Q1 2026 appeared first on London Dawn.

Major wildfire hits St. Egyden in Austria, prompting emergency evacuations for 250 residents as flames advance near residential structures. The post Major wildfire hits St Egyden in Austria forcing evacuations appeared first on London Dawn.

Official data confirms wildfire in western Germany forces evacuation of 1,800 people in Gey district, with army tanks cutting firebreaks. The post Wildfire in western Germany forces evacuation of 1,800 in Gey appeared first on London Dawn.

A total solar eclipse swept from Russia’s Arctic through Greenland and Iceland to Spain, bringing brief totality to a narrow path across Europe. The post Total eclipse tracks across Russia, Iceland and Spain appeared first on London Dawn.

Austria’s 40.3C July record came as extreme heat drove €1.4 billion in losses, raised heat deaths and worsened a major rainfall deficit. The post Austria July heat record comes with €1.4bn damage appeared first on London Dawn.