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France 24 • June 19, 2026 15:15

New timetables, longer holidays: How can French schools adapt to heatwaves?

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The start of a new heatwave in France has prompted multiple schools to announce changes to their opening hours from Thursday onwards. As climate change makes high temperatures an annual – and increasingly early – phenomenon, France and other countries in southern Europe are debating whether more permanent changes are needed.

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Wed 09:55 - France 24

Paris's largest outside swimming pool opens early ahead of massive heatwave

Wed 13:16 - France 24

Iconic Paris canal opens to swimmers as residents seek ways to cope with heatwave

Wed 14:59 - BBC Europe

Record-breaking heatwave develops across Europe

Wed 16:21 - NYT Europe

Western Europe Braces For Another Round of Heat

Thu 12:17 - Sky News (UK)

Amber heat alert issued as new heatwave nears

Thu 12:33 - France 24

Keeping cool: How French cities are adapting to extreme heat

Thu 14:02 - France 24

French school forced to adapt to early heatwave driven by climate change

Thu 16:57 - The Bulletin (BE)

Swimming on the roof: Open air pool finally on the horizon for Brussels

Fri 08:58 - Euronews

Farms, schools, rail and health services under strain as heatwave grips France

Fri 10:31 - BBC Headlines

Amber Extreme Heat warning issued by Met Office as 35C heatwave approaches

Fri 11:34 - DW All

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Fri 11:34 - DW Top

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Fri 13:25 - Euronews

Extreme heat in Europe: Which countries face the biggest costs?

Fri 15:15 - France 24

New timetables, longer holidays: How can French schools adapt to heatwaves?

Fri 16:23 - DW All

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Fri 16:23 - DW Top

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Fri 16:26 - Euronews

Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines

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BBC Europe

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14:59

Record-breaking heatwave develops across Europe

An intense heatwave is building across the continent, with Paris possibly seeing 40C by Sunday. Simon King reports.

BBC Headlines

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10:31

Amber Extreme Heat warning issued by Met Office as 35C heatwave approaches

Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.

DW All

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16:23

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?

11:34

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday. Repairs on the Bonn North Bridge will take another two years. DW has the latest.

DW Top

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16:23

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?

11:34

Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions

Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday. Repairs on the Bonn North Bridge will take another two years. DW has the latest.

Euronews

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16:26

Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines

France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.

13:25

Extreme heat in Europe: Which countries face the biggest costs?

France, Spain and Italy are among the European economies most exposed to the growing economic costs of extreme heat, which could reduce output by as much as 7% in some …

08:58

Farms, schools, rail and health services under strain as heatwave grips France

With temperatures set to soar as high as 40°C in the coming days, many workers are already changing their routines to adapt to the imminent challenges. In Bordeaux’s vineyards, the …

France 24

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14:02

French school forced to adapt to early heatwave driven by climate change

France has entered a heatwave, as the mercury climbs into the high thirties across parts of the country - up to ten degrees higher than normal for the time of …

12:33

Keeping cool: How French cities are adapting to extreme heat

If you've spent any time in France recently, you'll have noticed it has got warmer, especially in French cities. How is climate change impacting France? Why do cities suffer more …

13:16

Iconic Paris canal opens to swimmers as residents seek ways to cope with heatwave

As France is bracing for another heatwave, Paris is allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. It will be the second spell of …

09:55

Paris's largest outside swimming pool opens early ahead of massive heatwave

France is bracing for another heatwave this week after enduring its hottest spring on record. In Paris, a city not made to withstand heatwaves, the urgent demand for a place …

NYT Europe

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16:21

Western Europe Braces For Another Round of Heat

After an early heat wave in May, travelers and residents in France, Germany, Italy and other countries are again looking for respite.

Sky News (UK)

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12:17

Amber heat alert issued as new heatwave nears

An amber heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from this afternoon, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

The Bulletin (BE)

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16:57

Swimming on the roof: Open air pool finally on the horizon for Brussels

As the capital braces itself for a heatwave this weekend, there is a glimmer of good news on the open air swimming pool front. The ambitious project for an outdoor …