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Meteorological forecasts predict relatively calm weather across Iceland today and tomorrow, with light winds, intermittent rain, and cooler temperatures primarily affecting northern and eastern regions.
Ghana's Parliament's Human Rights Committee has begun a four-day visit to the Eastern Region to probe child rights challenges in Abuakwa South and engage stakeholders on child protection.
Law enforcement detained more than ten pupils after severe confrontations erupted between Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in Ghana’s Eastern Region.
Authorities are looking into a case where a woman severely injured a man with a knife in the southeastern region.
Millions of students returned to classrooms across the DRC despite severe disruptions caused by an expanding Ebola outbreak, nationwide teacher strikes, and ongoing armed conflict in the eastern regions.
The GNFS has expanded fire safety education and building inspections across the Eastern Region to prevent outbreaks and enhance community emergency preparedness.
Emergency responders successfully extracted a man pinned beneath a heavily loaded Kia Rhino truck after it overturned on a road in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Rescue operations are underway in Ghana's Eastern Region after seven people were trapped and feared dead following a collapse at a reclaimed mining site in Asaman Tafo.
While parts of Western Europe have received much-needed rainfall, eastern areas continue to struggle with prolonged dry conditions and water shortages.
Meteorologists predict clear skies on Friday morning, followed by scattered afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms with possible hail, particularly in mountainous and eastern regions.
Ukrainian officials suggest that negotiations with Russia could resume in September, even as intelligence reports indicate Moscow is preparing to intensify military strikes following stalled diplomatic efforts. The conflicting signals highlight the fragile state of current peace prospects.
Congolese authorities have halted academic activities in eastern regions under M23 rebel control, disrupting education for thousands of students amid escalating conflict.
Meteorologists warn of a significant weather disturbance bringing strong thunderstorms and heavy rain to southwestern and northeastern regions this Thursday, while eastern border areas remain hot.
Analysts and officials examine a proposed peace roadmap for the Democratic Republic of Congo, questioning whether it can finally halt the prolonged fighting in the eastern regions.
A mission tasked with verifying a ceasefire agreement has been deployed to the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Romania is experiencing extreme weather this weekend, with the National Meteorological Administration issuing orange and yellow codes for a suffocating heatwave across the country, alongside a yellow code warning for rain and violent storms in central and northeastern regions.
Boakye Agyarko has secured the backing of the Eastern Regional TESCON fraternity in his bid to become the next National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The Parah Foundation has commissioned a GH¢60,000 mechanized water project to provide clean and reliable water to over 300 families in Adeiso-Domeabra, Eastern Region, Ghana.
Bulgaria is forecast to experience hot weather with variable cloudiness. Localized rain showers are expected in southern and northeastern regions, with potential for precipitation in the Rhodope Mountains.
Record-breaking downpours in South Korea's southeastern region have led to over 2,500 reported damage cases, including home inundation and landslides, with one fatality.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) concluded its regional executive elections, with several incumbents retaining their positions and new faces emerging as regional chairmen across Ghana. Notable wins included Mohammed Baantima Samba in the Northern Region and Joseph Kobinah Esibu in the Central Region.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is forecast to experience continued sunny and hot weather in the coming days, with temperatures expected to slightly decrease. While most of the country will remain sunny, there is a possibility of rain in the southeastern regions.
Türkiye's new landmark initiative aimed at ending decades of violence by the PKK terrorist group is being praised in the country's southeastern and eastern regions, which have been heavily impacted by terrorism.
Despite earlier predictions, summer is not over for parts of Norway, with warm weather expected to return to the southern and eastern regions.
A drone was intercepted and shot down by NATO jets operating in the eastern region of Latvia, though further details about its origin or purpose were not immediately available.
A meteorologist has warned that while dangerous storms are expected across much of Lithuania on Thursday, the European Severe Storms Laboratory's latest models show conditions are particularly favorable for tornadoes in the southern and southeastern regions. Residents are advised to prepare for severe weather.
Poland's Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego have signed an agreement to transfer nearly 430 million PLN for housing construction in Eastern Poland. The funds will come from EU grants.
Finland has closed border crossings with Russia for wild animals in its southeastern region due to the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) spreading.
Today will be sunny, with a moderate wind blowing in the eastern regions. Maximum temperatures in most places will be between 31 and 36 degrees Celsius, with Sofia around 31 degrees.
Finland is forecast to experience thunder and rain at the start of the week as July draws to a close. Temperatures across most of the country are expected to remain below 20 degrees Celsius, though eastern regions may see slightly warmer conditions.
A high-pressure ridge will extend into Central Europe, bringing rain primarily to the northern and eastern regions of Slovakia. A low-pressure system will deepen and move from southeastern Poland to western Ukraine.
A natural disaster has damaged the Orthopedics Department and operating room at Shtip Clinical Hospital, necessitating the transfer of fracture patients from the eastern region to other medical facilities.
Flash floods have impacted the northern and eastern regions of Bangladesh, as reported by The Daily Star.
Slovakia is expected to experience dynamic weather over the weekend, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius alongside a threat of intense thunderstorms, particularly in the northern and eastern regions.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified fire prevention and public safety education campaigns across communities in the Eastern Region as part of efforts to reduce fire outbreaks and…
Rabiu Kwankwaso has called for unity between Nigeria's northern and south-eastern regions, emphasizing the need for forgiveness and reconciliation. He highlighted the historical alliance between the South-East and the North, urging both sides to move past past grievances.
Cartels are reportedly luring teenagers from the North Eastern region with false promises of a better life, only to traffic and torture them.
The Eastern Regional Command of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Promasidor Ghana, organized a seminar for Guidance and Counselling Coordinators from Senior High Schools to strengthen school-based drug prevention.
The UN has lamented an uptick in fighting in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with the UN rights chief calling for an urgent end to the conflict in the eastern region. The renewed violence is causing significant humanitarian concern.
Two separate fire outbreaks in Ghana's Eastern Region have displaced 12 residents, destroyed a six-bedroom house, and damaged facilities at Adonten Senior High School, raising renewed concerns about fire safety.
Edmond Boateng, Honorary Consul of Luxembourg to Ghana and Secretary of the Honorary Consular Corps, was formally enstooled as Okyenhene Amanonehene in Kyebi, Eastern region.
ACFO II Emmanuel Ofori Asamoah, the newly appointed Eastern Regional Fire Commander, has completed a month-long tour of fire stations in Ghana's Eastern Region to identify operational challenges.
The Netherlands is expecting a dry and largely sunny weekend, with temperatures anticipated to reach 27° or 28°C in the southeastern regions.
One person has died and another sustained injuries after a diesel tanker caught fire at Asutuare Junction in Ghana's Eastern Region.
Hundreds of millions of citizens across the United States are enduring oppressive heat, with many central and eastern regions under high alert due to a severe heatwave expected to last until Saturday.
Unseasonal snow has fallen in parts of the north-west United States, while eastern regions like New York and Washington D.C. are preparing for a heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 40C.
Sunday's weather forecast indicates a mix of clear skies and clouds, with an increased chance of local showers, intense thunderstorms, and hail in the southeastern regions.
Norway is experiencing the strongest grass pollen spread in 45 years across its southern and eastern regions, attributed to warm, dry, and sunny weather, posing challenges for allergy sufferers.
Power outages have been implemented across the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula since Tuesday, with western and northern parts first affected, followed by central and eastern regions, attributed to alleged Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure.
While Western and Northern Norway expect rain and clouds, eastern residents are bracing for a potentially hot week, with forecasts indicating a possible heatwave.
Austrian federal railways (ÖBB) are implementing cost-cutting measures, leading to a two-year delay in major rail expansion projects, including the Mödling–Meidling line and the airport branch. The eastern region of Austria is particularly affected by these postponements.
Temperatures in Austria are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius starting Wednesday, with peaks of up to 36 degrees over the weekend, particularly in the eastern regions.
The monsoon is set to advance further across India, with authorities issuing heavy rain alerts for the northeastern regions of the country.
Lebanon has reported strikes on its southern and eastern regions, coinciding with Israel issuing broad evacuation warnings for 24 areas near Nabatieh, urging residents north of the Zahrani River to evacuate.
Cloud cover is expected to decrease across Bulgaria, with temperatures set to rise. While some rain is forecast for eastern regions in the morning, isolated showers may occur in central Bulgaria in the afternoon.
Discussions in Serbia are focusing on the environmental consequences of mining operations in the eastern part of the country. The state is urged to ensure all companies comply with environmental protection laws.
Two individuals sustained injuries following a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker. The incident occurred at Nkawkaw Apesika in Ghana's Eastern Region on Thursday, June 11.
The government of Ghana has launched the maiden Cooperative Mining Scheme at Akyem Kotoku in the Eastern Region, aiming to promote responsible and sustainable small-scale mining.
A cyclone center is expected to bring intense rainfall to Latvia starting Monday morning, moving across the country's eastern and southeastern regions throughout the day.
A family from Akyem Apaaso in Ghana's Eastern Region discovered they had been given the wrong body for burial from the Oda Government Hospital morgue. The originally missing corpse was later found at Suhum.
The Wajir Stadium has undergone a significant transformation, becoming the first stadium in Kenya's vast north-eastern region to be built to international standards.
A sophisticated cross-regional car theft syndicate operating in Ghana's Eastern Region has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of seven suspects in a tech-led operation by the Ghana Police Service's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
Police in Ghana's Eastern Region have arrested seven individuals in connection with vehicle theft.
Northern and eastern regions of Syria are experiencing significant flooding due to a rise in the water level of the Euphrates River.
The Basil David Anthony Foundation has launched the Studentpreneurship & Enterprise Development (SEED) Club in Adukrom, Eastern Region, Ghana, to equip young people with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
A paramedic was killed in Srifa as Israel intensified its attacks on southern and eastern regions, marking a tragic loss amidst ongoing conflict.
Emmanuel Ofori Asamoah, the Eastern Regional Fire Commander in Ghana, has urged fire safety officers to intensify efforts to achieve the Ghana National Fire Service's 2026 fire safety targets.
More than fifty districts across mainland Portugal have been placed under maximum wildfire alert conditions, with temperatures expected to reach 37°C in northeastern regions like Bragança through Thursday.
Reacting to repeated unauthorized entries of Russian drones into its airspace, Poland has implemented flight restrictions in its eastern regions, banning certain civil aviation activities.
A roundup of upcoming events in Slovakia includes the end of double-shift schooling, the inauguration of the Andy Warhol Museum, and scheduled civil protection exercises in the eastern region.
A significant weather change is expected across Croatia, with eastern regions seeing sunny skies, moderate winds, and daytime temperatures reaching around 30°C.
Government troops, including specialized Asayish units, have been relocated across Hasaka to bolster security and administrative control in the northeastern region.
Water levels along the Senegal River have surged significantly in the eastern region near Bakel, though downstream areas remain below official alert thresholds.
The Ministry of Health announced plans for a new private not-for-profit hospital in eastern Singapore to alleviate pressure from critically high occupancy rates at existing facilities.
The environmental sanitation agency Zoomlion has initiated a large-scale spraying operation in the Eastern Region to combat disease-carrying pests and improve public health conditions.
An official from Ghana’s Eastern Region Electoral Commission has publicly cautioned citizens and candidates against the growing influence of financial incentives and bribery in upcoming democratic processes.
Ghana’s sanitation agency, Zoomlion, has initiated extensive fumigation and disinfection operations across the Upper East, Ahafo, and Eastern regions to prevent disease outbreaks after heavy rains caused significant flooding. The public health drive aims to sanitize affected communities and mitigate post-flood health risks.
Recent reporting highlights how the Alternative for Germany party has consolidated its influence in northeastern regions like Rügen, masking its far-right ideology behind mainstream conservative rhetoric. Critics warn that this political shift poses significant challenges to local democratic institutions.
Prominent Ukrainian commanders to lead defence of eastern region demanded by Russia Reuters
The future long-term budget of the European Union for 2028-2034 will differ significantly from previous ones and must respond to new geopolitical challenges.
A specialized verification mission begins operations in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo to monitor compliance with recent truce agreements.
Over 100 acres of farmland in Akyem Atobriso, Kwaebibrem Municipality, Eastern Region, have been reportedly destroyed by illegal mining activities, locally known as 'galamsey,' threatening the livelihoods of local farmers.
Croatian meteorological authorities have issued a warning for severe weather, predicting high temperatures between 33-37 °C and afternoon thunderstorms, particularly in western and eastern regions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on a rare tour of cities across Siberia and the Far East, prompting analysis into the motivations behind his unusual regional visits.
Following a nationwide heatwave, France is bracing for a significant weather deterioration with potentially violent storms, particularly in the southeastern regions. Three departments in the southeast have been placed on orange alert for Thursday, with Corsica following on Friday.
A study by Solidaridad West Africa and the Minerals Commission reveals that illegal mining is increasingly forcing schoolchildren in parts of Ghana's Eastern Region into hazardous labor.
Sheep farmers in North Macedonia are raising alarms over the deaths of up to 10,000 sheep due to smallpox, primarily affecting the eastern region, and are demanding urgent vaccination and greater compensation.
Thirty-five years after German reunification, a significant economic gap between the western and eastern regions of the country continues to persist, as illustrated by various data and graphics.
France is facing a challenging 24 hours as firefighters battle numerous wildfires from the English Channel to Brittany and southeastern regions, leading to thousands of evacuations.
A high-pressure system from the North Sea is set to change the weather in Poland, bringing moderate temperatures between 18 and 27 degrees Celsius and scattered rainfall, primarily in the northern and eastern regions.
The Ghana Youth Federation (GYF) launched its Eastern Regional chapter, bringing together 79 youth leaders from all 33 districts to foster youth participation in national development.
Lithuanian meteorologists predict calmer weather after a recent storm, with an anticyclone ridge strengthening over the country. Temperatures are expected to rise to 24–26 degrees Celsius, with a low chance of rain in eastern regions.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of cloudiness and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday, with moderate rains expected in parts of Kaduna and the entire North-eastern region.
Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) plans a three-day shutdown of its Kpong plant for maintenance, scheduled from August 6 to August 8, 2026. This will lead to temporary water supply interruptions in parts of the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions.
Former Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae won the party-member primary in South Korea's southeastern region, following a narrow loss in the central region, as the leadership race intensifies.
SMT Ghana has donated braille sheets and food items to the Akropong School for the Blind in the Eastern Region to support teaching, learning, and student welfare.
Most of Ukraine is expected to experience dry weather on Sunday, July 26, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 29°C. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast only for the eastern regions.
A homeless woman was found dead at Jackson Park in Koforidua in Ghana's Eastern Region after allegedly staying at the same spot for about two weeks.
Various regions across Europe and Asia are bracing for a day of rain and thunderstorms, with warnings issued for several areas. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 33°C in some southern and eastern regions.
A young man, identified as Sammy (Tompoo), died in a tragic motorbike accident in Abenaso, located in the Birim North District of Ghana's Eastern Region.
A driver and his mate have been found dead under mysterious circumstances at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw, in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region.
After several days of scorching sun and temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius, Norway's eastern region is transitioning from tropical heat to heavy rainfall.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire prevention and public safety activities across Ghana's Eastern Region through inspections, community education, and practical training programs.
A yellow code warning for heavy rainfall has been declared for parts of Bulgaria. While Western Bulgaria is expected to be mostly sunny, the eastern regions of the country are forecast to experience significant precipitation.
Cooler and wetter air is expected to flow into Slovakia from the north on Friday, influenced by a high-pressure ridge over the western Balkans and a low-pressure system near the Polish-Belarusian border. This forecast from SHMÚ meteorologists predicts clouds and showers, particularly in the eastern regions.
The Eastern Regional Command of Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, has organized a seminar to train Senior High School Guidance and Counselling Coordinators on drug prevention strategies.
Inter Omega Limited commissioned and handed over a borehole to the Kwasi Nyarko Community in Ghana's Eastern region as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, bringing joy to residents.
The weather forecast predicts sunny conditions, with brief showers developing in the afternoon over eastern regions and mountainous areas.
Iceland is expected to experience mostly bright weather across the country today, with temperatures ranging from 6 to 17 degrees Celsius. Some light showers are anticipated in the northern and northeastern regions, while the south will remain largely clear.
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidioka, has called on South-East governors and the organized private sector to collaborate in restoring Onitsha's status as the commercial hub of the old Eastern Region by attracting bank headquarters.
A potentially dangerous heatwave is forecast to sweep across the eastern United States ahead of a holiday weekend. Meanwhile, Latvia expects rain in many areas on Wednesday, with heat persisting in its eastern regions.
Ireland is anticipating a return of hot weather next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 30 degrees Celsius, particularly affecting the southern and eastern regions of the country.
China has responded to India's concerns regarding its cooperation with Bangladesh on the Teesta River, which is strategically important due to its proximity to India's northeastern region.
Spain is experiencing a generalized rise in temperatures, with storms expected in the northern and eastern regions. Catalonia, however, is forecast to have clear skies and stable temperatures.
A fatal road crash at Nuaso Newtown on the Somanya–Kpong highway in Ghana's Eastern Region has resulted in the deaths of two young men.
Meteorologists in Lithuania have updated the weather forecast for Midsummer's Day, predicting a high-pressure system, mostly clear skies, and no significant rain, with denser clouds only in eastern regions.
India is facing a monsoon paradox, with flood alerts issued for the northeastern regions while the capital, Delhi, continues to experience high temperatures. Satellite imagery shows widespread lightning activity across the country, indicating volatile weather.
Telecel Ghana has engaged final-year students of the Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region to discuss digital career opportunities.
A fire has gutted a mini supermarket near the clinic at Amenam in the Birim North Municipality in Ghana's Eastern Region, destroying goods estimated at GH¢80,000.
Hungary is bracing for severe storms on Sunday, with heavy showers and thunderstorms anticipated across Transdanubia, and central, eastern, and southeastern regions, particularly around Lake Balaton.
Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre forecasts a cool and rainy Saturday for the country, with persistent rain expected throughout the day in eastern Latvia.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the Ebola virus is spreading into previously unaffected areas in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bulgaria is expected to experience a serious cooling today, with short-term rainfall, thunderstorms, and significant precipitation amounts in Central and Eastern regions, as well as mountainous areas. Hailstorms are also predicted.
Bulgaria is expected to have a predominantly sunny day, with significant cloudiness developing in the afternoon over mountainous and northeastern regions, potentially bringing isolated showers. Temperatures will be hot, but cooler conditions are anticipated along the Black Sea coast.
Faced with high interest rates and expensive land, a growing number of potential homebuyers in Austria are abandoning plans for house construction and opting to purchase condominiums instead. This trend, already established in the west, is now reaching the country's eastern regions.
A commercial taxi was completely destroyed by fire in Frimpongso, Eastern Region, Ghana, on Tuesday, June 2, despite the rapid response of firefighters from the Anyinam Fire Station.
Weather warnings have been issued for three counties in Hungary due to anticipated storms, with a possibility of hail in the eastern regions.
Kenyan President Ruto has pledged to end the marginalization of the Northeastern region, as leaders back his bid for re-election in 2027.
Storm Jangmi is forecast to bring significant rainfall to the northern and eastern regions of Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Administration.
A large rock located in eastern Latvia has officially been designated as a giant boulder, highlighting its natural significance.
A fuel tanker carrying 45,000 liters of petrol overturned near the Anyinam Railway Station in Ghana's Eastern Region in the early hours of Sunday, May 24, prompting emergency operations by the Ghana National Fire Service and other agencies.
A program focused on fostering girls' entrepreneurship is expanding its reach into the northeastern region of Cambodia. This initiative aims to empower young women through business development.
A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed a six-bedroom self-contained house at Atekyem near Universal School in Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Mr Gowon said he was shocked to hear Mr Ojukwu telling people in the Eastern Region that both parties had agreed to partition Nigeria so that each region could go its separate way following the Aburi…
The United Arab Emirates is experiencing severe summer temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius, with meteorologists forecasting possible rainfall in the eastern regions.
The Eastern Regional Police Commander has cautioned students at Okuapem and Mount Sinai Senior High Schools to avoid mob violence and attacks on law enforcement, acknowledging that while mass arrests are impossible, ringleaders will be identified and prosecuted.
The Eastern Regional Security Council ordered the closure of Okuapeman and Mount Sinai Senior High Schools following violent reprisal attacks that destroyed school facilities.
Labor mediators in Norway have temporarily suspended negotiations to prevent a widespread rail strike across eastern regions. The pause aims to give both unions and employers time to reach a new agreement without disrupting passenger and freight services.
The Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University, displaced from its original location, anticipates a 50% increase in student enrollment as families flee missile-ravaged eastern regions.
Indian police uncovered a cross-state criminal syndicate involved in contract killings and ransom demands following the murder of four individuals, highlighting rising organized crime in the northeastern region.
A new analysis examines how anti-corruption initiatives are influencing the reconstruction and recovery efforts in Nigeria's northeastern region.
Ghana’s environmental sanitation agency Zoomlion has launched a widespread spraying campaign in the Eastern Region to target disease-carrying pests and improve local public health conditions.
The Slovak cabinet will hold working meetings in Hliník nad Hronom to address economic challenges and propose development strategies for four eastern districts.
Recent data shows that buying a three-bedroom apartment requires roughly ten average annual salaries nationwide, with costs reaching twelve times the average salary in eastern regions.
Clear skies and minimal cloud cover are forecast across Slovakia on Thursday, with southern and eastern regions experiencing temperatures up to 33 degrees Celsius.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition partners showcased internal unity during a strategic gathering in Neuhardenberg, pledging to push forward with domestic reforms ahead of eastern regional elections.
Libyan security authorities have recovered six deceased migrants in the southeastern region, underscoring continued humanitarian crises along dangerous migration routes.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, aiming to end the ongoing conflict in the eastern region.
Rain and wind are expected to continue in Finland on Sunday, though the most severe part of the storm is believed to have passed. Wind damage remains possible in the southern and eastern regions of the country.
Hundreds of fire department operations were reported in Lower Austria, primarily in the eastern region, due to severe weather conditions. Incidents included fallen trees and flooded buildings, keeping emergency services active into Friday night.
The Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has engaged 120 parents in training on adolescent sexual and reproductive health to help them guide their children through adolescence.
An Atlantic trough is expected to bring autumnal weather to Spain, with rain forecast for the northern and eastern regions, and temperatures dropping in Galicia and the Cantabrian Sea area. Valencia is also expected to experience storms alongside high temperatures on Thursday.
The Association of Small-Scale Industries (ASSI), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), organized an executive mentorship and coaching training program for trade association executives in Ghana's Eastern Region.
Europe is grappling with widespread wildfires fueled by high temperatures and dry conditions, with two people dead on a Greek island and Belgium battling a record blaze in its eastern region.
The Ghana National Fire Service successfully contained a vehicle fire at the Opra Mini Pub in Suhum, Eastern Region, after a welding electrode reportedly ignited the vehicle's fuel pipe.
Three people have died following a fatal road crash involving a Toyota RAV4 and a Kia Picanto on the Kyebi–Asikam road in Ghana's Eastern Region.
Strong meltemi winds, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h, are affecting the Aegean Sea and parts of mainland Greece, particularly the eastern, southeastern, and northeastern regions.
NPP-USA has welcomed the Supreme Court's 'one member, one vote' ruling and is advocating for a debate on public funding. Separately, Okyere Baafi urged Eastern Region NPP delegates to retain Justin Kodua Frimpong.
Eight people, including four children, were injured when a Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle overturned on the Tema–Akosombo Highway at Teye-Kwame in Ghana's Eastern Region.
The Movement of Southern Serbia reports that the latest data from the Republic Statistical Office shows 8,722 fewer people employed in the southern and eastern regions of Serbia in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year, calling for necessary reforms.
Today will be mostly sunny with temporary cloud increases over the eastern regions, and almost no precipitation. Maximum temperatures will be mainly between 31° and 36°C, around 31°C in Sofia, according to the National Institute's forecast.
France is bracing for violent storms, hail, and strong gusts across its central and eastern regions on Friday, July 31st. The arrival of these stormy showers is expected to bring a welcome, though potentially temporary, respite from the persistent high temperatures.
On Wednesday, July 29, partly cloudy weather is expected across Ukraine, with moderate rain in the eastern and northeastern regions, and locally heavy rainfall overnight in Luhansk and Donetsk regions, accompanied by thunderstorms.
Finland is expected to experience varied weather on Saturday, with scattered rain showers in the western and northern parts of the country, while the eastern regions will enjoy sunny conditions.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified its fire safety education campaigns across communities in the Eastern Region, aiming to reduce fire outbreaks and promote public awareness on prevention measures.
Bulgaria is bracing for hot weather with potential thunderstorms and hail across much of the country. Increased cloudiness, short-term rain, and thunder are expected overnight in southwestern, central southern, and northeastern regions.
Approved zoning in Poloniny, Slovakia, is causing significant concern among environmentalists, who fear that a reduction in protection levels in the Starina basin could legalize illegal constructions and increase human activity, threatening drinking water for the entire eastern region.
A serious road accident on the Fodoa–Nadeso stretch of the Kumasi Highway in Ghana's Eastern Region has resulted in two fatalities and several injuries.
Koforidua Technical University (KTU) and CryoChain Ghana Limited are exploring a strategic partnership to establish a Cold Chain AgriTech and Applied Technology Ecosystem Hub in Ghana's Eastern Region.
Environmental non-governmental organizations A Rocha Ghana and Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape (CCAL) have condemned the state's response to illegal mining after a violent confrontation in Kyebi, Eastern Region, and are demanding an investigation into a bloody shooting incident.
An intense heatwave is gripping parts of Europe, with several countries issuing red alerts and water restrictions, while South Korea has issued its first emergency heatwave warning under a new rating system. Temperatures are expected to exceed 30-35°C in many affected regions.
Temperatures are rising across Western and Eastern Japan, with some areas already experiencing extreme heat days above 35 degrees Celsius. Authorities are issuing heatstroke alerts and urging residents to take precautions such as using air conditioning and staying hydrated.
Slovakia's weather forecast for Thursday predicts showers in the northern and eastern regions, with temperatures reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius in the south. Snowfall is also possible in the highest elevations of the Tatra Mountains.
A new report highlights US cities, particularly in the northeastern region, where drivers are most prone to car crashes, urging extra caution for residents and visitors.
Lithuania is forecast to experience varied weather on Monday, influenced by the cooler southwestern part of a cyclone. Short rains are expected across many areas, particularly in the northern and eastern regions, with warmer temperatures delayed.
Bulgaria anticipates short-term rainfall in its central and eastern regions, with daily temperatures reaching 25-30°C, and up to 33°C in southwestern areas.
Strong thunderstorms, accompanied by heavy rainfall, wind gusts, and small hail, are forecast to affect Slovenia, particularly its eastern and southeastern regions, through the evening and early night.
The Eastern Regional Police Command in Ghana has arrested a suspect in connection with the violent assault, robbery, and rape of a woman at Okorase Junction 3 in Koforidua.
Slovenia is experiencing a persistent heatwave, with a red alert issued for high thermal stress in southwestern, central, and southeastern regions, before an anticipated cooling period and storms.
The monsoon is progressing northward across India, with the IMD issuing warnings for torrential rain across the eastern and northeastern regions of the country.
Imperial General Assurance, in collaboration with World Vision Ghana, has provided menstrual hygiene support materials to seven schools in Ghana's Eastern Region.
North Macedonia's central and northeastern regions, particularly between Negotino and Demir Kapija, experienced severe weather including heavy torrential rain, hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
India is anticipating a revival of monsoon activity this week, with forecasts indicating very heavy rainfall in the northeastern regions of the country.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed concern about the economic impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, particularly in the Eastern Economic Corridor, and called for accelerated efforts to increase water reserves in the eastern region.
A stalled monsoon is leading to predictions of a heatwave spell in southern and eastern regions of Uttar Pradesh, India, raising concerns about weather conditions.
A fire destroyed a shop in Asokwa, Ghana, with the Ghana National Fire Service successfully preventing its spread to nearby buildings.
Slovenia is bracing for severe weather, with forecasts predicting supercell thunderstorms, strong wind shear, and large hail, particularly in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions.
Greece is expecting strong storms in its eastern regions today, with conditions set to improve by Sunday and temperatures rising again from Monday.
The Eastern Regional Hospital (ERH) in Koforidua, Ghana, is pursuing teaching hospital status, with management confident in its existing personnel and range of services to support this ambition. This move would enhance medical education and healthcare services in the region.
Slovakia is expecting a cloudy night with rain, particularly in the eastern regions, as a wavy cold front moves eastward from the Carpathian area. Simultaneously, a high-pressure ridge will extend into the region from the west, with a low-pressure trough moving across Central Europe in the upper atmosphere.
Northern India is grappling with a severe heatwave, while the southern and northeastern regions are experiencing heavy monsoon rains, leading to diverse weather conditions across the country.
A Honda Civic saloon car was completely destroyed after it caught fire at Kwamoso-Duasin in the Eastern Region of Ghana on Thursday, June 4. The cause of the fire was not immediately reported.
Slovakia is expecting a night of rain and thunderstorms, particularly in its central and eastern regions, while the western part of the country will experience a break from precipitation.
The Hunger Project Ghana commemorated World Hunger Day 2026 in the Eastern Region, gathering over 100 community partners and district leaders to reaffirm their commitment to ending hunger.
An orange alert has been issued for the northeastern region of Slovenia, warning of the arrival of stronger storms. Residents are advised to prepare for potential severe weather conditions.
The Spanish meteorological agency (Aemet) predicts a warmer-than-normal summer across most of Spain, particularly in the northern and eastern regions of the peninsula.
Thunderstorms are forecast to move across the Netherlands, particularly affecting the eastern regions on Friday afternoon, prompting a code yellow warning. Cooler weather is expected to follow the storms.
A series of drone incidents, repeated public alerts, and NATO fighter jet deployments are negatively affecting the tourism industry in Latvia, particularly in its eastern regions.
Chief Uzodinma Okpara, son of the late Eastern Region Premier, inaugurated 'Ohuhu For Dr. Alex Otti 2027,' a movement mobilizing support for Abia State Governor Alex Otti's re-election.
Rainfall is expected in various parts of Iceland, while eastern regions will remain mostly clear. Similarly, Serbia anticipates mostly sunny and warm weather, with rain predicted for the south and east.