This summer, Europe has faced a severe increase in mortality rates due to a series of intense heatwaves, with at least 35,000 excess deaths reported. The actual number is expected to be higher as more countries finalize their data. Germany, France, and Spain are among the most affected, accounting for over 25,000 of these excess deaths. Germany alone has reported approximately 14,000 heat-related deaths...
The ongoing conflict in Iran has contributed to an increase in energy prices globally, yet Dutch households have experienced only a modest impact on their energy bills so far this year. During the first half of the year, average monthly energy payments have remained steady at approximately €160, a figure that has not seen significant fluctuation despite the rising cost of gas.
While natural gas...
