Winter

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Cold-water swimming in Croatia’s Opatija grows as a winter wellness tradition

Cold-water swimming on Croatia’s Adriatic coast is attracting increasing interest as Opatija strengthens its long-standing reputation for health and wellness tourism.

04/12/2025

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Over 5,300 flights disrupted as first US nor’easter brings heavy snow to Midwest and Northeast

Severe winter weather across the United States has disrupted air and road travel, causing delays that also affect European passengers on transatlantic routes.

03/12/2025

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Trans-Siberian Highway paralysed by 85-kilometre traffic jam

Snowy conditions on the Trans-Siberian Highway caused an 85-kilometre traffic jam, leaving drivers stranded for hours and truckers for days in freezing temperatures.

01/12/2025

Travel News

Is Vienna dull? Austria invites entire Scottish village to find out

Vienna is so eager to bust its ‘dull’ reputation, it has invited 100 Scots to experience the city’s highlights.

29/11/2025

Healthcare

Here’s the real reason you can’t stop sneezing this Christmas

Real Christmas trees can release dormant mould once they’re brought indoors, while dusty decorations and time spent inside with pets can trigger sneezing and itchy eyes.

29/11/2025

Destinations

Why boredom is Sweden’s biggest selling point this winter

Whether it’s long walks or nights spent stargazing, Sweden wants travellers to embrace blissful nothingness.

26/11/2025

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Arctic cold wave brings heavy snowfall to northern Spain

Heavy snowfall driven by an Arctic air mass has transformed northern Spain into a winter landscape, disrupting travel, activating weather alerts.

22/11/2025

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Winter arrives in German state of Hesse with temperatures below zero

Winter has tightened its grip on the German state of Hesse, where sub-zero temperatures have transformed the forests around the Feldberg into a shimmering white landscape.

22/11/2025

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French ski resort starts early artificial snowmaking ahead of winter

A ski resort in France’s Auvergne region is producing artificial snow weeks ahead of winter in a bid to secure the season despite warm temperatures and environmental concerns.

17/11/2025

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Sheep herds move through German cities for winter pastures

Around 600 sheep moved through downtown Nuremberg on Sunday as part of an annual tradition marking their journey to winter pastures.

16/11/2025

Moments

Why winter might be the best season of all for holidays in Europe

As more of us opt for ‘low season’ escapes, there’s a growing sense that winter can be one of the best times to explore Europe, and enjoy some unique experiences into the bargain.

15/11/2025

Ukraine

Russia deploys 170,000 troops for push in Donetsk, Zelenskyy says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently claimed that Russian forces are making significant advances on the battlefield, though their progress has been slow and costly in troops and weapons.

31/10/2025

Ukraine

Three dead in Russian strikes as Moscow continues attacks on Ukraine's power grid

Russian launched more than 650 drones and more than 50 missiles of various types in its latest strikes, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

30/10/2025

wellbeing

Flu season is coming for Europe. How bad could it be this year?

It’s difficult to say just how severe the flu season will be before it starts. Here’s how experts try to predict it.

25/10/2025

Ukraine

Russia's new energy assault pushes Ukraine into a winter of blackouts

Attacks on Ukraine's power grid have grown more effective as Russia launches hundreds of drones, some equipped with cameras that improve targeting, overwhelming air defences.

22/10/2025

Ukraine

Russian strike badly damages Ukrainian power plant, authorities say

Every year since 2022, Russia has tried to cripple the Ukrainian power grid ahead of winter, hoping to erode morale and disrupt military manufacturing.

08/10/2025

Ukraine

Russia targets Ukraine's gas facilities in biggest attack of the war

Russia aimed 35 missiles, many of them ballistic, and 60 drones at Naftogaz's gas extraction and processing facilities in the northeastern Kharkiv and central Poltava regions.

03/10/2025

Climate

Amy, Violet and Wubbo: Is your name on this year’s storm list?

The UK's Met Office has revealed its storm names for the 2025-2026 season which were all nominated by the public.

01/09/2025

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Snow corridor ploughed through northern Japan mountain route

A snow-packed section that stretches about 37 kilometres was previously closed but traffic resumed on Tuesday for the first time in about four-and-half months.

16/04/2025

Climate

1 in 5 felt impact of climate change every day of winter, study shows

Around 20 per cent of the world’s population experienced days with unusual heat made twice as likely by climate change this winter.

21/03/2025