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Schools close, trains cancelled as Europe swelters in record heat
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EUobserver
· Jun 26, 2026
‘At 32°C, productivity drops 40%’: why Europe’s heatwave is now a workplace crisis
Trains buckle, schools shut and outdoor workers struggle through 40°C days. Trade unions and scientists are warning that Europe’s heatwave is no longer just a 'weather story' but a full showdown over who is responsible for keeping workers safe.
DNyuz
· Jun 25, 2026
Canceled trains, early closures, and ice cream shortages: Photos show the impact of the European heat wave
Several European countries experienced a record-breaking heat wave this week. Annice Lyn/Getty Images A heat wave in Europe caused record-breaking temperatures across several countries. Much of Europe doesn’t have air conditioning, so people used fountains and ice cream to cool off. The heat affected public transportation, grocery shopping, and other aspects of daily life. Over []
ArcaMax
· Jun 25, 2026
Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar
The heat wave baking western Europe broke records in the U.K. and France, as the region faces another day of soaring temperatures. The U.K. recorded its hottest June day on Wednesday, with daytime highs hitting 36.1C (97F) in Gosport in southern ...
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 27, 2026
Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
Europe has experienced another day of extreme heat with temperature records being broken across the continent again on Saturday.
RTÉ News
· Jun 23, 2026
France records hottest day as heatwave scorches Europe
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, with France recording its hottest day on record.
Legit.ng
· Jun 28, 2026
Climate change drives extreme heat as scientists warn of health crisis in Europe
Europe faced record heatwave as temperatures exceeded 40°C, breaking records, disrupting travel, straining power plants and causing dozens of deaths.
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Related coverage for "Schools close, trains cancelled as Europe swelters in record heat": EUobserver — ‘At 32°C, productivity drops 40%’: why Europe’s heatwave is now a workplace crisis. DNyuz — Canceled trains, early closures, and ice cream shortages: Photos show the impact of the European heat wave. ArcaMax — Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar. MyJoyOnline — Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic. RTÉ News — France records hottest day as heatwave scorches Europe. Legit.ng — Climate change drives extreme heat as scientists warn of health crisis in Europe