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Is weather affecting travel in Europe?

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Severe winter weather is significantly disrupting travel across Europe, with heavy snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and blizzards causing flight cancellations, rail delays, dangerous road conditions, and power outages. Authorities urge people to avoid travel where possible, and emergency measures are in place in several countries.

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Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled amid heavy snowfall

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  • Storm Goretti caused snow, ice, and freezing temperatures across Europe
  • At least five people died in France due to treacherous conditions 12s
  • Around 100 flights cancelled at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport 17s
  • Amsterdam Schiphol cancelled 700 flights; over 1,000 stranded overnight 24s
  • Romania, Serbia, and Bosnia faced further disruptions and emergency measures 1m 13s

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Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled amid heavy snowfall
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Euronews
1 day ago
Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled amid heavy snowfall

Storm Goretti brought snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, causing chaos and significant travel disruptions across Europe.

Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled amid heavy snowfall
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Euronews
1 day ago
Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled amid heavy snowfall

Around 100 flights were cancelled at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, stranding passengers due to the weather.

Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled amid heavy snowfall
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Euronews
1 day ago
Eurostar trains and hundreds of flights cancelled amid heavy snowfall

Amsterdam Schiphol airport reported at least 700 flight cancellations, with over 1,000 people spending the night at the airport because of snow and ice.

Severe winter weather hits Europe
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DW News
1 day ago
Severe winter weather hits Europe

France is severely affected by snowfall, with cancelled flights and nationwide traffic disruption.

Severe winter weather hits Europe
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Severe winter weather hits Europe

French authorities urge people to stay off the roads due to dangerous conditions.

Severe winter weather hits Europe
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Severe winter weather hits Europe

Extreme weather warnings are in place across much of Europe, and authorities stress that some journeys are not worth the risk.

Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe
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DW News
2 days ago
Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe

Snow and ice have caused significant travel disruption, affecting airports, rail networks, and road travel across Europe.

Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe
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DW News
2 days ago
Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe

At Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, around 700 flights were cancelled, with hundreds more expected in coming days due to weather.

Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe
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DW News
2 days ago
Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe

European rail networks are experiencing disruption due to the wintry weather.

Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe
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DW News
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Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe

Road crews in Scotland are struggling to keep roads clear for drivers amid snow and ice.

Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe
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DW News
2 days ago
Snowfall charms, but snarls journeys across Europe

Forecasters warn that snow and ice are likely to cause further disruption for travellers in the coming days.

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