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Universal Orlando has unveiled its 2026 events calendar, featuring Mardi Gras, Halloween Horror Nights, and plenty of holiday festivities ready to attract tens of thounsads of visitors from all corners of the world. Highlight: the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter celebrated throughout the year
Winter storms can disrupt travel, power, and daily life. Here’s how to prepare your home, protect loved ones, and stay safe during severe cold and snow
About 20 minutes before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, in the midst of stormy weather, a plane carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv football players was struck by lightning, causing panic among the passengers. The flight landed safely with zero casualties
According to the official airport departure and arrival schedule, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and FlyDubai have canceled all their flights to various destinations in Iran for today, amid the severe riots that have been unfolding in the last two weeks
Such temperatures have not yet been reached in Europe this winter, with the Arctic storm is expected to freeze the continent. These are the temperatures predicted for major cities that were recently painted white
Storm Goretti continues to affect the UK with heavy snow, strong winds, and heavy rain. Amber and Yellow warnings are in place, with travel and daily life disruption expected. "Drivers need to be considering if it’s safe to get behind the wheel"
About a week after the disaster in Crans-Montana, in which more than 40 people celebrating the New Year were killed, the government has declared a day of mourning; 37 countries and the European Union have been invited. This is what is expected to happen
Heavy snowfall is causing widespread train delays and cancellations across the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, and Poland. Which stations are currently affected and how long will the delays last?
Strong winds and harsh winter conditions are causing a significant reduction in activity at Amsterdam Airport, with hundreds of flights canceled and more expected
Snow and icy conditions are limiting flights at Schiphol Airport, causing delays and cancellations. Train traffic across the Netherlands is also suspended. "Our snow crews are working around the clock. If your flight has been cancelled, please do not come to the airport."
The refurbishment of the LNER lounge at King's Cross will begin at the end of January 2026, when it will temporarily close and reopen in the spring with an upgraded design, new work areas and an improved hospitality experience for first-class passengers
The Met Office warns of snow, sleet, and ice in the UK from Monday into Tuesday, with travel disruptions expected on roads, railways, and flights; the UK Health Security Agency has issued amber warnings in place until January 9
Extremely low temperatures, snow and possible flight disruptions: the new year kickstarts with the most significant storm of the season in Europe. The forecast for the frozen continent and the central city is expected to be -7 degrees
10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism
Bears are increasingly spotted in Romanian cities and resorts, raising safety concerns as encounters grow more frequent and sometimes turn deadly. Experts: “Romania has the largest brown bear population in Europe"
Taiwan was shaken by a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in the south of the island. The tremor was also felt well in the north and the capital city of Taipei. Reports of an unusual duration of the tremor: "30 seconds"
Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed
Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff
Just ahead of 2026, US President Donald Trump announced the 250th anniversary of independence would be celebrated with a fair, sports games, and a Triumphal Arch, as "we are the only major place without a Triumphal Arch, a beautiful Triumphal Arc, one like in Paris"
The United States Secretary of Homeland Security announced that the DV1 Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, will be halted "to ensure that no more Americans are harmed by this destructive program"
Cold Weather Payments recipients in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are entitled to a payment for each week of extreme cold between November 2025 and March 2026; there is no need to apply to receive the benefits
Wizz Air has partnered with the iconic AS Roma, joining major airlines that have enhanced their brands through affiliations with top clubs. The company's logo will feature on the team's jersey sleeve during the December 15 match, marking another step in brand growth
European Sleeper steps in to revive the route by March 2026, offering new options for travelers who prefer overnight rail; with Nightjet pulling out of Paris on December 15, the operator prepares to relaunch the Paris–Berlin connection and expand its network
A new study reveals that climate change in South Asia has intensified storms, leading to deadly floods and landslides across many countries, with a 160% increase in rainfall intensity. What is happening on the ground is worse than models predict
In the past few months, there have been numerous cases of delays and arrests of tourists traveling to Georgia due to possession of prohibited drugs or a larger quantity of pills than permitted; here is all you need to know
Turkish Airlines continues its international expansion with a new, state-of-the-art business lounge at Edinburgh Airport; it's the company's first business lounge in Europe and eighth outside Turkey
After reports of heavy exchange of fire, artillery fire, and airstrikes, both American embassies warn: Avoid traveling within 50 km of the Cambodia-Thailand border due to unpredictable security situation and limited assistance capacity
An extremely strong earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has been recorded off the coast of northern Japan. There are fears of powerful tsunami waves. Reports of waves as high as three meters expected
IndiGo has reported that 137 of its 138 destinations are already operational, and more than 1,650 flights will take off today; the on-time rate jumped to 75%, with the company waiving all cancellation and change fees for flights booked by December 15
After meticulous conservation work that restored the Richmond station to its original 1930s Art Deco appearance, the station won the prestigious Railway Heritage Trust award at a festive ceremony held in London
