11 killed by cold weather in Romania

BUCHAREST, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- A week-long blizzard in Romania caused 11 weather-related deaths, the country's Health Ministry said Monday.

Heavy snowfall brings Moscow transport chaos

MOSCOW, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Traffic was paralyzed in Moscow on Monday as this winter's largest snowfall swept through the Russian capital.
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The snow came on the heels of last week's biting frost, which saw temperatures in Moscow plunge to minus 25 degrees Celsius.

BBC News - Europe cold snap kills dozens across continent

Dozens of people have died across Europe as days of snow storms and sub-zero temperatures swept the continent, causing traffic chaos for millions.

Is it time to give the U.N. a breather on climate? - The Hill's E2-Wire

Maybe it’s time to give the U.N. process a breather. Stavins says perhaps the next round of talks should be under the auspices of another body, like the Major Economies Forum on climate.

Winter Weather Woes: Cold Snap Causes Christmas Chaos in Europe - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Generally Germany is well geared for colder weather. But nobody anticipated that this weekend would bring the year's coldest. Temperatures sank as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius in some areas and snow and ice affected road, rail and airport services. The weather resulted in several deaths and hundreds of accidents.

Europe disrupted by snow | Radio Netherlands Worldwide

The whole of Europe has been hit by the worst snow for four years. Spain especially has been surprised by unusually thick snow and has issued a warning about severe cold. The weather is not just affecting mountainous and northern Europe. A temperature of –36.4º Celsius was recorded in the German Alps on Sunday, but central Italy was not much warmer at –25º.