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Originally Published 5 days ago — by BBC
Intense snowfall and icy conditions across Europe have caused six deaths and widespread travel chaos, including hundreds of flight cancellations at major airports like Amsterdam and Paris, with disruptions expected to continue amid severe winter weather.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by DW
A strike by French air traffic controllers has led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights at major airports, disrupting summer travel for tens of thousands of passengers. The strike, driven by issues like understaffing and outdated equipment, has caused significant delays and cancellations, with airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet affected. The union behind the strike criticizes the French civil aviation authority for failing to modernize and adequately support air traffic controllers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
Moscow experienced its highest daily snowfall on record with nearly 11 millimeters of precipitation falling in just 12 hours, causing large snowdrifts and canceling over 70 flights. The storm, fueled by a strong cyclone, has brought some of the heaviest snowfall in decades to the city, prompting authorities to issue an "orange" weather advisory due to strong winds. Cleanup crews have been working tirelessly to clear the snow from streets and sidewalks, while regions across central Russia also experienced varying levels of snowfall.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Hong Kong has raised its storm warning to the third highest level as Typhoon Saola approaches, with schools closed and flights canceled. Although Saola has weakened from super typhoon status, it remains equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane. The storm is expected to brush the city later in the day and could be the worst storm in five years. Hong Kong's flagship airline, Cathay Pacific, has halted all flights to and from Hong Kong, and the city's highest storm warning alert, signal T10, is possible depending on the typhoon's track.