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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A monthly record has fallen in France at 139 stations, with temperatures over 20°C in the Alps

France has recorded unusually high temperatures for October, reaching over 20°C at 139 weather stations, setting a new monthly record.

Feb 26 • 21:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Superlatives of the Alps: Mont Blanc was our witness

The article discusses the longest ski run in the Alps, located in Les Deux Alpes, France, emphasizing the extreme conditions and impressive height of the run.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Rescuers abseil down 350-metre cliff to reach hikers stranded in alps

Two hikers were successfully rescued after being stranded for 24 hours on a ledge in the Snowy Mountains, requiring emergency crews to navigate challenging weather and terrain.

Feb 26 • 04:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Anja Gmeinwieser's debut novel 'We Queens': 'I don't rule the world, I just do my job'

Anja Gmeinwieser's debut novel explores the lives of two women navigating personal crises against the backdrop of violence in the Piemont Alps and the EU's border with Turkey.

Feb 25 • 15:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

They climbed to the top together, but only one returned. The tragic death of a climber is shaking Austria

A tragic climbing accident in the Austrian Alps has sparked widespread attention and legal proceedings following the death of a climber under questionable circumstances.

Feb 25 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The head of the organizing committee for the next Winter Olympics has resigned

Cyril Linette has resigned as the head of the organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, amid internal disagreements within the committee.

Feb 25 • 13:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Significant avalanche danger in the mountains and Alps

There is a considerable avalanche risk in various Swedish mountain ranges, particularly in Västra Vindelfjällen, Södra Lapplandsfjällen, and Abisko-Riksgränsen, prompting warnings from experts due to recent snow conditions.

Feb 25 • 11:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alps 2030 Olympics: "A bit of delay," Grospiron and Molina defend themselves before senators

Edgar Grospiron and Pierre-Antoine Molina faced questions from the French Senate regarding governance issues in the organization of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alps.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Winter Olympics 2030: Resignation of Cyril Linette, budget, sponsors... The big questions that clutter an immense file

The resignation of Cyril Linette as the General Director of the organizing committee raises significant concerns about the preparation for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alps.

Feb 25 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'Alex Hugo' and 'Murders in the Mountain': the Alps in Power

'Alex Hugo' and 'Murders in the Mountain' are detective series set in the picturesque but crime-infested Alps.

Feb 25 • 07:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fire at Exclusive Hotel - Fire Alarm Did Not Work

A fire broke out at the exclusive Hotel Le Hameau du Kashmir in Val Thorens, France, on Sunday, but the fire alarm failed to activate, leading to concerns about safety protocols.

Feb 23 • 21:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Sports

Avalanche Expert: Worse than Usual in the Alps

Avalanche risks in the Alps have increased significantly due to recent heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions, leading to several fatalities, including a Swedish man.

Feb 23 • 19:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

David Beckham's heartbreaking message to Brooklyn as he shares glimpse at special trip with Harper

David Beckham shared a heartfelt message reflecting on family memories during a recent trip to the French Alps with his daughter Harper, indirectly addressing his estrangement from son Brooklyn.

Feb 23 • 19:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - 2030 Alps Olympics: French athletes return to Albertville, flag deployment... Follow the festivities

French athletes return to Albertville for the 2030 Winter Olympics celebrations following their participation in the Games in Italy.

Feb 23 • 17:03 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish man dead in Austrian avalanches

A Swedish man in his 30s is among the seven fatalities in the recent avalanche incidents occurring in the Austrian Alps due to extreme snow conditions.

Feb 23 • 16:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

News from the Celebrities: David Beckham Rushes to Aid of Injured Skier

David Beckham came to the aid of an injured skier in the French Alps after witnessing her fall on the slopes.

Feb 23 • 16:42 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Avalanches in the Alps: Embedded with France's mountain rescue teams

This article covers the increased frequency of avalanches in the French Alps and highlights the challenging work of mountain rescue teams responding to these incidents.

Feb 23 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

David Beckham rushes to aid of fallen skier as he shows true colours at luxury resort

David Beckham showcased his compassionate nature by rushing to assist a fallen skier during a recent trip to a luxury resort in the French Alps.

Feb 23 • 09:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

Kirsty Coventry at the Closing Ceremony of the Milan and Cortina Games: This is a New Type of Winter Olympics

Kirsty Coventry praised the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics for setting a new standard by utilizing existing venues throughout the Italian Alps.

Feb 23 • 04:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

How far will it spread? Will the next French-Alps event cross borders?

The article highlights the vibrant atmosphere at the women's 1500 meters speed skating event, where Dutch fans showed strong support, amidst discussions on the uniqueness of the current event's cross-border organization.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Olympics: the grand finale is an open-air work, the Arena extinguishes the flame

The closing ceremony of the first widespread Olympics took place in Verona, uniting over 1400 athletes from 93 nations in a symbolic farewell to the Italian Alps before passing the torch to the French Alps.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Milan-Cortina extinguishes its flame and passes the baton to the French Alps

Milan-Cortina celebrated the closing ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games, handing over the responsibility for the next edition to the French Alps in 2030.

Feb 22 • 22:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

2026 Olympics: Rigoletto as a guide, Giorgia Meloni, Olympic flag passed to the Alps 2030... Closing ceremony in images

The closing ceremony of the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina was a tribute to Italian arts and sport, featuring performances in Verona's ancient arena.

Feb 22 • 22:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Milan-Cortina hands over flag to French Alps for 2030 Winter Olympics

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded with a closing ceremony that celebrated Italian culture and officially passed the Olympic flag to France, the next host for the 2030 Winter Games.

Feb 22 • 21:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TERRIFYING VIDEO ⟩ A giant avalanche crashed onto a train in the Swiss Alps

A massive avalanche struck a passenger train in the Swiss Alps near Zermatt, with one witness capturing the moment on video.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why do we have so many deaths from skiing this year in Europe?

Europe is experiencing a deadly winter with over 99 ski-related deaths reported since October 2025, predominantly in the Alps region.

Feb 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Series of Avalanches After Snowfalls Kills at Least 5 People in Austria

At least five individuals have died due to a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps following heavy snowfall.

Feb 22 • 14:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Winter Weather: Heavy Snowfalls in Austria – Seven Avalanche Deaths since Friday

Severe winter weather in Austria has resulted in seven avalanche-related deaths since Friday, prompting warnings for winter sports enthusiasts.

Feb 22 • 11:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

New avalanche deaths in Austria

Two people have died due to avalanches in Austria, bringing the total to seven deaths in the country since the onset of heavy snowfall.

Feb 22 • 06:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Avalanches kill several after snow chaos in several ski areas

Two people have died in avalanches in the Austrian Alps following heavy snowfall over the weekend, bringing the total death toll in Austria to seven since Friday.

Feb 22 • 05:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New avalanche deaths in Austria

Two people have died in an avalanche in Austria, bringing the total number of fatalities from recent avalanches to seven since Friday.

Feb 22 • 00:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Avalanche Chaos in the Alps – Several Dead

A series of deadly avalanches in the Alps have resulted in multiple fatalities, primarily affecting tourists in Austria's Tyrol region.

Feb 21 • 23:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Two died in avalanches in the Alps

Two people have died in avalanches in the Austrian Alps, contributing to a total of seven deaths linked to heavy snowfall since Friday.

Feb 21 • 21:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Another death in an avalanche. The Alps have already claimed the lives of twenty people this year

Heavy snowfall and a high avalanche risk in the Alps and Southeast Europe have resulted in numerous fatalities, including a recent death of a Slovak skier.

Feb 21 • 20:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Where will the next Winter Olympics be held and when will it take place?

The 2030 Winter Olympics are set to be hosted across the French Alps from February 1 to 17, 2030, uniting various mountain communities and focusing on sustainability.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Five people died in avalanches in the Alps - a 16-year-old boy survived, his father did not

Five individuals lost their lives in avalanches in the Austrian Alps, including a father whose son survived the incident but was hospitalized.

Feb 21 • 11:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Dismal result: So far 98 dead in avalanches this year

This year has seen a sharp increase in avalanche fatalities in Europe, with 98 deaths reported so far, marking a significant rise compared to the previous two winters.

Feb 21 • 11:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Avalanche Forecasts: Deadly at the Source

The risk of avalanches in the Alps is rising, prompting calls for improved forecasting as winter weather conditions worsen.

Feb 21 • 07:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dangerous Snow Masses: Avalanche Danger Remains High - Fifth Victim in Austria

The avalanche danger remains high in the Alps following ongoing heavy snowfall, with multiple fatalities reported in Austria, northern Italy, and Switzerland.

Feb 21 • 03:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Snowfalls, blocked roads, trapped villages... The Alps facing 'maximum avalanche risk'

Exceptional snowfalls have led to blocked roads and trapped villages in the French Alps, coinciding with a peak in avalanche risk during the February holiday period.

Feb 20 • 19:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort

A terrifying avalanche struck a passenger train in the Swiss Alps, as captured by a tourist's video, leaving passengers stranded for two hours.

Feb 20 • 18:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Sentenced to five months in prison a mountaineer whose girlfriend died meters from an alpine summit: "She was inexperienced and he abandoned her to save himself"

An Austrian mountaineer was sentenced to five months in prison for negligent homicide after abandoning his girlfriend, who died from hypothermia while attempting to climb Grossglockner.

Feb 20 • 15:47 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Here the death race in the Alps

An alarming increase in mortality rates in the Alps has been reported, indicating a troubling trend.

Feb 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

France: Skiers delighted by abundance of snow in the French Alps

Skiers in the French Alps are excited about the heavy snowfall this season, which has created excellent conditions for winter sports.

Feb 20 • 14:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

He left his partner to freeze in the Alps, received a suspended sentence. A tragic ascent was captured by a webcam

A man was sentenced for gross negligence after leaving his partner to freeze during a climbing expedition in the Alps, leading to her death.

Feb 20 • 11:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Crime & Justice

The court imposed a probation sentence on Rakušan for allowing his partner to freeze in the Alps

A Czech court has sentenced a man named Rakušan to probation for failing to assist his partner who froze while they were in the Alps.

Feb 19 • 22:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Großglockner Trial: Woman Died on the Mountain – Boyfriend Sentenced to Five Months on Probation

A man was sentenced for grossly negligent homicide after his girlfriend died during a climbing expedition in the Austrian Alps.

Feb 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

A Dark Winter in the European Mountains – Nearly 90 People Have Died

This winter has seen nearly 90 fatalities in European mountainous regions due to various accidents, primarily caused by avalanches in the Alps.

Feb 19 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

COB confirms that Lucas Pinheiro will represent Brazil at the upcoming Winter Olympics

The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) announced that skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen will compete in the next Winter Olympics in 2030 in the French Alps.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Avalanches: The First Ten Minutes Matter

An avalanche expert discusses the importance of the first ten minutes in survival and suggests equipment that can increase the chances of surviving an avalanche in the Alps.

Feb 19 • 13:43 UTC

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