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Icicles on Kosovo power plant cooling towers

A spokesperson for Kosovo’s energy corporation has said a power plant in Obiliq is running near to full capacity despite reports of power blackouts.

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Athens covered in snow

A cold spell sweeping Greece reaches Athens, covering the capital city and its ancient monuments in snow, and causing temperatures to plunge.

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Refugees in Greece and Serbia forced to endure sub-zero temperatures

Fears are growing for thousands of refugees stuck with next to no shelter in sub-zero temperatures.

Greece

Refugees freezing in snow-hit Greece 'because of lack of EU solidarity'

Refugees are being forced to live in freezing, snow-covered camps in Greece because EU states have failed to take in their share of asylum seekers, it’s been…

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Migrants battle cold in Serbia and Hungary

Around 1,500 migrants from Asia and the Middle East found sheltering in abandoned warehouses in Belgrade in order to survive a cold snap which on Monday (January 9) brought night-time temperatures to

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Europe's cold snap delivers a mixture of chaos and fun

Europe’s cold snap hit Italy over the weekend bringing strong winds and snow to much of the country.

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Polar conditions in Bosnian capital Sarajevo

Extreme cold weather continued in Sarajevo on Sunday, with temperatures plunging to -22 degrees Celsius (-7.

USA

Watch: Stranded swimmers take a dip in the snow

A team of stranded US athletes have refused to let the poor weather dampen their spirits… by swimming in the snow!

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Big freeze takes deadly toll on migrants in Europe

As a big freeze grips Europe, the plight of refugees has become increasingly desperate.

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Glacial conditions cause death and disruption in Europe

Heavy snow storms and glacial weather across a large area of Europe have brought unusual landscapes to some Mediterranean countries and caused disruption, hardship and…

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Heavy snowfall in Bosnia and Kosovo

A cold snap and showers have hit much of central and eastern Europe in the last few days, including much of the Balkans.

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Europe shivers in New Year big freeze

Severe weather has swept across Europe, with bone-chilling temperatures and storm damage by the sea.

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Snow storms strike much of central and eastern Europe

Severe snow storms and strong winds have caused chaos across much of central and eastern Europe.

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Thick smog shrouds cities in China

Beijing and other cities across northern and central China were shrouded in thick smog Monday and Tuesday prompting authorities to delay dozens of flights and close…

USA

Storms ease along US East coast

The clear-up has begun in Alabama and along the US East coast following severe storms which left five people dead.

Bolivia

Hundreds evacuated in deadly floods in Bolivia

At least eight people have died in massive floods caused by days of torrential rain in Bolivia.

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No Comment Review 2016 : extreme weather

A look back at some of the most terrifying and awe inspiring weather events from 2016

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Floods kill at least eight in Bolivia

Floods caused by torrential rain in Bolivia have killed at least eight people.

Iran

In pictures: homeless Iranians find shelter from cold in empty graves

A series of dramatic photographs showing homeless people sheltering from the winter cold in a graveyard is stirring emotions in Iran.

Philippines

At least six killed in Philippines typhoon

The typhoon that spoiled Christmas Day in parts of the Philippines has killed at least six people, officials say.