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How to fight the winter blues

Though there’s no scientific evidence proving that ‘Blue Monday’ is the most depressing day of the year, there’s no doubt that the winter blues are real.

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Watch: Extreme cold sweeps Russia's far east

Yakutsk residents are experiencing extremely low temperatures due to icy air brought from the Arctic.

Austria

Warm temperatures in Austria cast doubt over major ice skating event

In previous years, the ice cover on Lake Weissensee was 50 centimetres thick. But some areas are unlikely to freeze over this season.

World News

Central Europe records unseasonally high, record-breaking temperatures

The winter tourism sector in Central Europe is scrambling to attract visitors despite the lack of snow which typically blankets many high-altitude resorts at this time of year.

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Ukraine

Power cuts in most Ukraine regions after Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says most regions are without power in freezing temperatures following a barrage of Russian missile attacks all over the country. "As of this evening, there are power outages in most regions of Ukraine," he said.

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Watch: Extreme cold snap in US causes travel chaos

Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at San Diego International Airport on Sunday, due to winter storms across the US.

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Reflecting Pool in US capital covered with ice

People walk over the frozen Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, as a historic winter storm and Arctic blast engulf the US.

Austria

All missing skiers rescued after avalanche in western Austria

Helicopters and several teams accompanied by dogs were mobilised for the search effort on Sunday.

USA

Winter storm: 18 dead, a million without power in US and Canada

The scope of the storm has been nearly unprecedented, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico.

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Festive lights brighten tourist destinations across the world

Bruges, Hampton Court and Brooklyn are among the tourist destinations that have been pulling out the stops to provide lighting displays for the festive season.

Travel News

Road to Iceland airport reopens but hundreds of travellers still stuck

Hundreds of travellers have been left stranded at Keflavik Airport after all international flights were cancelled due to severe weather.

Destinations

These 9 destinations offer winter sun for under €100 per night

Off-season is the perfect time to find deals on breaks in sunny destinations.

Ukraine

How will the onset of winter impact Russia's war in Ukraine?

Experts explain how the winter can impact the lives of civilians and military personnel.

Finland

Santa is back in business as Lapland expects tourism rebound

After the previous pandemic-hit Christmases, Santa is back in business in Lapland. The northern Finnish region, fabled as the home of Father Christmas, is preparing for a bumper season with 63,000 arrivals expected.

Experiences

The three best places in Europe to spend the winter solstice

The solstice - which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere - is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year. How should you spend it?

Lithuania

Lithuanians turn used car parts into stoves to help warm Ukrainians

It comes amid frequent energy blackouts in Ukraine as Russian forces target the country's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Ukraine

No electricity, no gas, no running water: Ukrainians brace for winter

Millions face the freezing Ukrainian winter without power following waves of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Dozens of countries have pledged €1bn in aid.

Health news

COVID, flu and RSV: How to prepare for this winter’s triple threat

Experts warn that a triple threat of COVID, flu and RSV could combine to put even more pressure on public health systems this winter.

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Kherson vulnerable as weather stalls frontline combat

Our correspondent Sasha Vakulina gives the latest update about the war in Ukraine, as fighting along frontlines stalls because of the weather.

People

Meet the energy migrants flying south to escape winter heating bills

Software developer Victor Varlamov is one of many fleeing to southern Europe to avoid steep heating bills and a harsh winter.