Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent. #EuropeNews
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21/06/2026 - 13:07 GMT+2
France has banned alcohol at the annual Fête de la Musique festival in Paris as a heatwave continues to grip Europe over the weekend.
Temperatures are expected to reach 35°C in Paris on Sunday, while parts of southern France and Spain are set to touch 40°C.
Météo-France says more than 30 French departments are under a red heat warning on Sunday, including Gironde and the Paris region.
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