Europe Heatwave

Plan an autumn getaway around Europe's light festivals, with 3D projections, laser shows and immersive art in Germany, the Czech Republic and beyond

The European Travel Commission's "Long-Haul Travel Barometer" indicates a decline in travel intentions to Europe this fall

Austria's national railway unveils its 2027 plan: renewed direct connection to Serbia for the first time since 2019, new connections to Slovakia, and high-speed trains to Italy

A nationwide strike by easyJet cabin crew is expected to take place in Italy on Friday, October 16, from midnight to midnight, causing potential delays and flight cancellations

EUROCONTROL says air traffic in Europe increased by 2.5% in September compared to last year, the peak day reached more than 37,500 flights

LOT Polish Airlines and Thai Airways plan a codeshare partnership for summer 2027, expanding connections across selected destinations in Europe and Asia-Pacific

6.1 million passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport in September 2026, an increase of 1.6%. However, this is a slight decrease since the beginning of the year

A 24-hour workers' strike is expected to halt train services and close stations in Lisbon. The line connecting the capital's center with the airport is also expected to be affected

The new check-in system at European airports continues to lead to queues of up to 5 hours in many countries. The continent's airports council offers 6 points for improvement

Europe's new biometric border system is designed to make entry to the continent faster and safer, but the aviation industry is warning of opposite results

The biggest heat wave of the summer of 2026 continues in Greece, with temperatures among the highest recorded in recent years. Western Greece reached 49.9 degrees

August is coming to an end with temperatures the likes of which we haven't seen this summer. In Athens and Thessaloniki, temperatures will reach almost 40°C

Authorities in Italy are issuing a sun warning for large parts of the country. Tourists have been warned not to drink water from the famous fountains

Multiple European countries issue heat and thunderstorm alerts as dangerous temperatures and severe weather threaten travel and outdoor plans

August will bring new heat waves across the country, with extreme temperatures expected in the south and Sicily. Northern Italy is preparing for severe thunderstorms, hail and strong winds

A red warning has been issued for parts of Greece after days of extreme heat, Spain is bracing for a particularly hot week, and Britain has already recorded unusually high temperatures

Rome, Naples, Florence, Palermo and Bari are under the highest heat warning, while the north of the country is warned of thunderstorms, hail and flooding

Authorities across Europe have issued a mix of heatwave and storm alerts, highlighting a dramatic contrast between scorching temperatures and severe thunderstorms

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the hottest in recent years. After several heat waves, this weekend will also be exceptionally hot. Here are some of the predicted temperatures

Not over: Temperatures in Western Europe are returning to averages for the end of June, but the heat wave is now reaching Eastern Europe with temperatures approaching 40 degrees