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Watch: Thick blankets of snow across parts of Europe

Snow storms hit many European countries Sunday evening as temperatures struggle to rise above freezing during the day.

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First snowfall of the season in Scandinavia causes havoc on the roads

Heavy snowfalls in Denmark and Sweden made treacherous driving for motorists, causing accidents and traffic jams

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Storm Eunice: Brits braced for rail, road and air travel disruption

Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports have been cancelled as pilots contend with gale force winds of over 90mph.

Greece

Greek minister dismissed over natural disaster compensation remarks

Agriculture minister Spilios Livanos has resigned after seemingly endorsing an "unacceptable" proposal, the Greek government said.

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Winter storm Malik hits northern Europe, kills at least four

Storm Malik brought strong gusts of wind and extensive rain and snowfall to the Nordic countries after hitting Scotland and Germany particularly bad.

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Snow in Lebanon as cold front intensifies

The town of Chebaa is used to snow in January but a recent storm, which has blanketed most of Lebanon, has left the town with snowfall the town hasn't been seen in a decade.

Greece

Greek prime minister apologises after heavy snowfall strands hundreds

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has blamed a toll road operating company after drivers were forced to abandon cars due to the snow in Athens.

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Athens residents enjoy snowy day on the foothills of the Acropolis

Building snowmen and sledding, Athens residents both old and young enjoy a snowy day on the foothills of the Acropolis

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In pictures: Snow blankets Greece and Turkey after severe storm

The Greek government declared a holiday in the greater Athens area, parts of central Greece and the islands to keep people from leaving home

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In Turkey, long-awaited snow covers Istanbul

Residents and tourists take the opportunity to go for a winter walk out and take pictures of the delicate white blanket covering the historical city of Istanbul

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Severe snowstorms are hitting northern and western Japan

A winter storm is bringing heavy snow to some parts of northern to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side on Thursday. Snowfall may accumulate rapidly overnight, creating potentially hazardous conditions for motorists.

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Snowstorms hit Japan`s northern Hokkaido and northeastern region of Tohoku

Rapidly developing low-pressure systems are bringing snowstorms to Japan's northern prefecture of Hokkaido and northeastern region of Tohoku.

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Tourists question blizzard tragedy in scenic Pakistan town

As unprecedented snowfall thawed at a popular Pakistan mountain resort, rescued tourists were found reckoning with the deaths of 22 fellow travellers in a frozen traffic jam.

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Massive snowstorm causes flight delays in the Sakhalin region

Strong winds and blizzards reached the Sakhalin region and disrupted communications with mainland Russia and on the island itself.

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Heavy snow hits Sea of Japan coast

Weather officials are warning of heavy snow in areas along the Sea of Japan, and are urging people there to refrain from non-essential outings.

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Stormy weather topples down trees and causes accidents and traffic jams in Hungary

Snow storms and strong winds caused heavy traffic disruptions and accidents in several parts of Hungary on Sunday.

Denmark

Cinnamon rolls and a bed: IKEA store hosts stranded shoppers overnight

Six customers and several employees were stranded by the snowstorm and spent the night sleeping on IKEA's showroom beds.

Iceland

Iceland hit by earlier-than-normal snowstorm

The weather sparked more than 120 incidents, mostly vehicles stuck in the snow.

Nature

These ‘cold-stunned’ turtles have been released back into the ocean

A record-breaking winter storm meant the water became too cold for the turtles leaving them washed up in Cape Cod.

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Snow flurries coat Istanbul in blanket of white

The unseasonal weather front came from Siberia.