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Heat-trapping buildings and no AC: Why Central Europe isn’t prepared for the looming heatwave

Euronews · Jun 26, 2026, 5:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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40°C temperatures are forecast to hit typically colder EU countries in the coming days, as experts warn hospitals and schools could be put under strain.

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Heat-trapping buildings and no AC: Why Central Europe isn’t prepared for the looming heatwave

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