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Snowstorms cause havoc on roads across Europe

Several countries have experienced traffic disruptions due to slippery roads and below zero temperatures.

20/01/2024

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Snow across Northern Europe causes serious disruption

Much of Northern Europe has been covered by a blanket of snow - causing significant disturbance.

19/01/2024

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Cold snap causes disruption in Europe

French authorities closed two freeways on Tuesday as sub-zero temperature continue across the continent.

09/01/2024

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Europe hit by extreme cold, flooding and power cuts

Thousands were left without power in the Nordic countries on Friday, as floods hit France, Germany and the Netherlands.

04/01/2024

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Fire and ice: A Slovakian orchard's innovative fight against frost

Workers at an orchard in Slovakia use candles to save the buds on cherry trees from spring frost.

06/04/2023

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Europe experiences extended period of severe cold

Countries across the northern hemisphere are battling extreme weather with authorities in Europe trying to cope with an extended period of freezing conditions.

26/01/2023

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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.

05/01/2023

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Canadians take icy bath in Toronto lake

Two Canadians take a bath in the icy waters of Ontario Lake, in Toronto, with a morning temperature of -20°C.

12/01/2022

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Climate change 'a factor' in frost that decimated France's vineyards

The historic bout of frost in April is estimated to have caused €2 billion in economic damage.

15/06/2021

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Japan: Frozen fun in Shikaoi ice village as winter festival kicks off

The annual winter festival on Lake Shikaribetsu in the town of Shikaoi kicked off on Friday.

13/02/2021

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Dutch ice skaters take advantage of frozen canals and lakes

Dozens of skaters took to the frozen surface of Amsterdam's historic Prinsengracht canal on Saturday, as the deep freeze gripping Europe allowed skating on a small section of the canal for the first time since 2018.

13/02/2021

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

12/02/2021

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'Brrrrrrrr!': Spain records its coldest ever temperature of -35.8°C

Spain is currently being battered by Storm Filomena with "heavy snowfalls" expected even at altitudes of just 200 metres

07/01/2021

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Blizzards sweep large amounts of snow onto Russia's northernmost city

In the past two months, about 400,000 tonnes of snow were removed from Norilsk.

02/12/2020

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Naturally renewable and biodegradable, it is one of the most sustainable fiber available today for the fashion industry.

09/11/2018

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Winter natural skincare

Cold creams, rescue oils and comfort balms.

05/11/2018

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Ice fishing in France

It was finally cold enough for the much anticipated ice fishing season to launch in central France

06/03/2018

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Europe struggles with yet more snow

Snow storms from Siberia have descended down into southern Europe.

01/03/2018

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Higher temperatures recorded in Arctic than Europe

Researchers are worried about the higher than usual temperatures in the Arctic, which has been warmer than Europe this week.

28/02/2018

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The "beast from the east" grips Europe

The Siberian weather front has blanketed much of Europe in snow.

28/02/2018