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Since it was first spotted in Norwegian Arctic waters in 2019, the whale has sparked a range of speculations. This latest development regarding the whale’s death may lead to even more theories.

Rising temperatures should trigger a global "red alert," the United Nations' weather and climate agency chief said on Wednesday, after global heat indices again smashed records in August.

The world saw record average temperatures in August for the second year running, preliminary data from the EU's climate monitor seen by AFP showed.

Jazz lovers in Greece will now have their own annual music celebration. It will take place at the Petra Theater in Petroupoli on September 13, 14, and 15, hosting the Jazzét Festival – 1st Hellenic International Jazz Festival.

Türkiye ranked ninth in Europe, ahead of Italy, in terms of the number of electric vehicles (EV) sold in the first eight months of 2024.

From January and July, a total of 41,371 EVs were sold in the country, marking a staggering 159 percent increase from a year ago.

A recent energy market study reveals that, for the first time in nearly two years, the European Union imported more natural gas from Russia than from the United States during a single quarter, DPA reported.

A Beluga whale, nicknamed "Hvaldimir," has been found dead off the southwest coast of Norway, according to the NGO Marine Mind, which has been tracking the whale's movements for years. Hvaldimir first gained attention in 2019 when he appeared off Norway's far-northern Finnmark region, wearing a man-made harness with a mount suited for an action camera. The harness had the words "Equipment St.

The trajectory of wholesale electricity prices during the final weeks of the month will be a key factor in deciding whether the government will extend the August subsidy into September. In August, the subsidy helped shield Greek households from the sharp price hikes experienced in July, offering support of 1.6 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Starting September 1, European airports will reintroduce an old regulation regarding the transport of liquids in hand luggage, according to DPA. Containers with a capacity exceeding 100 ml will once again be prohibited from being carried in hand luggage. Passengers must place these items in special transparent bags with a resealable mechanism during security checks.

Europe has paid off 90% of its natural gas reserves two months ahead of the November 1 deadline, the European Commission said, in a sign that the Union is “ready for next winter. ” Rising prices have been recorded in recent weeks due to geopolitical risks.

Two pivotal meetings held in Istanbul and Ankara have laid the groundwork for a major prisoner swap between the United States, Russia and other countries, according to security sources.

The earlier meetings, involving representatives from all relevant countries, were crucial in coordinating the exchange of 26 individuals at Esenboğa Airport in Ankara, the sources told Turkish media.