A new wave of flight bomb threats hit airlines across Europe on Thursday, forcing several planes to divert or land under military escort. It was the third day of such alerts this week. As of Thursday evening, none of the threats had proved genuine, and nobody had claimed responsibility. Euronews counted at least 14 flights… Continue reading Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt More Flights Across Europe
The French blood banks cyber-attack revealed this week has pushed Europe’s recent wave of hacks on cooling systems into the health sector. France’s national blood service, the EFS, said hackers pushed temperature and defrosting settings at three plasma storage rooms to “very high levels”. Alarms went off in time, and the service lost no blood… Continue reading Cyber-Attack on French Blood Banks Raises Plasma Store Temperatures
A supermarket freezer cyber-attack has hit food retailers in at least nine European countries. Stores have had to throw away large amounts of chilled and frozen food. Hackers pushed temperatures in some units as high as 50C. As of Tuesday, November 3, no one has claimed responsibility. The European Union, however, says the attackers deliberately… Continue reading Supermarket Freezer Cyber-Attack Hits Stores in Nine European Countries
French firefighters have made significant progress in battling the massive wildfire that has devastated southwest France. Officials confirmed that the blaze has stopped spreading after forcing around 220,000 people to evacuate their homes near Bordeaux. The development offers a welcome sign of hope. However, authorities warn that the danger remains high as another intense heatwave… Continue reading France Wildfire Stops Growing After Forcing 220,000 Evacuations Near Bordeaux
Massive wildfires sweeping through southwest France have forced more than 250,000 people to leave their homes as firefighters battle to prevent the flames from reaching the outskirts of Bordeaux. Strong winds, extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions have made the fires difficult to control, creating one of France’s most serious wildfire emergencies in recent years.… Continue reading Wildfires in France Force 250,000 Evacuations as Flames Advance Toward Bordeaux
Spain has taken another major step in its public health campaign. The government has approved a draft law that would tighten anti-smoking regulations across the country. The proposal now moves to parliament for debate. It introduces wider smoke-free zones, stricter vaping rules and stronger protections for children and teenagers. Smoking Ban Expands to More Public… Continue reading Spain Smoking Ban Expands Under New Tobacco Law
