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Save money on a ski holiday by taking a day trip to the slopes

What to buy, what to rent and where to go for a brilliant day’s skiing in the Alps.

Eco-Innovation

Solar dam powers Switzerland’s green energy transition

The dam's almost 5,000 solar panels enough energy each year to supply around 700 houses.

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Snow covers camp for internally displaced people in Syria

"We had to borrow money at the start of winter to but insulation... The tents are now on the brink of collapsing any minute. We don’t have heating as people can't gather wood. The situation is bad and there’s no food or aid," says Um Ahmed, displaced Syrian

Nature

Back from the brink: On the tail of the 'mythical' grey wolf in France

By 1937, the European grey wolf had disappeared in France. Now the Office of Biodiversity is tracking its return.

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Travel News

The ‘magnificent’ French ski town finding a new lease of life

Col de l’Azelier is one of nearly 200 French ski resorts to shut since the 1970s. But e-biking and hiking are bringing tourists back.

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Sculptors transform ice into winter palaces and statues

Tourists in Japan enjoy an ice festival, while 240 builders created 30 snow sculptures in Slovenia.

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Snow covers South Korean capital and surrounding regions

No immediate reports of major disruptions or damage caused by snow, ice and subzero temperatures, as officials lifted their heavy snow warnings for Seoul and nearby areas.

Living

It hasn’t snowed for 321 days in New York City. Here’s why.

The Big Apple has gone 321 consecutive days without snowfall, according to the US national weather service.

Travel News

February ski holidays in France could be ruined by ski worker strike

The industrial action could hit skiers during one of the industry’s busiest periods.

Slovenia

Snowfall in Slovenia causes power cuts and traffic chaos

The heavy snowfall comes after strong winds in Croatia last week and flooding in other countries in the region.

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Watch: Tourists return to Harbin ice and snow festival

A tourist hotspot that has been put on ice for three years because of COVID-19 travel restrictions has re-opened in Harbin, China.

Green News

Europe’s ski resorts forced to close amid record-breaking temperatures

The anomalous temperatures have left mountainsides bare and slopes covered in slush.

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.

Climate

Is climate change making a white Christmas a thing of the past?

In the popular imagination, Christmas is synonymous with snow. But as climate change bites, how likely is snow on Christmas Day?

Travel News

Are flights to and from the UK still affected by snow?

Freezing temperatures and snowfall lead to cancellations for flights to and from the UK.

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More bad weather affecting Finland and Portugal

Helsinki is suffering from the latest winter storm, with bus and train routes cancelled or reduced, and residents in Lisbon are being told to stay at home after more heavy rain overnight has flooded Portugal’s capital.

United Kingdom

Three boys die after falling into an icy lake in England, say police

A fourth boy remains in a critical condition in hospital.

United Kingdom

UK airports brought to a halt due to heavy snowfall

Stansted has suspended all flights for the foreseeable, while Gatwick and Heathrow have cancelled more than 50 flights. Roads and railway also disrupted.

Europe News

Snow disrupts travel in the UK as cold snap grips northern Europe

A cold snap across northern Europe is affecting several countries, causing flights to be cancelled and other travel disruption in the UK, and avalanche warnings in Poland.

Travel News

European ski breaks 2023: Here's how to save money as prices rise

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are ways you can save money.