Air Crisis: Here We Go Again

April 21st, 2010
Posted by EUEditor

COMMENTARY: International flights over Europe began to resume (21.4.10), nearly a week after the dust cloud from an Icelandic volcano had closed them down. … Read More »

Iceland Volcano: World Without Planes

April 18th, 2010
Posted by EUEditor

The weekend shut-down of flights in and out of Europe has given a nasty taste of a world without planes. … Read More »

Iceland Volcano Hits Flights To EU

April 16th, 2010
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Volcanic ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland has disrupted movements throughout European air space and has cut off many flights between Europe and Australia. … Read More »

Accident Or Terror: Lives To Be Saved

April 6th, 2010
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Many lives could be saved through current research in Europe on people’s responses to alarms, to get out of the building — and the public are invited to take part in a major survey. … Read More »

Atlantic Fury: Catastrophe In France

March 1st, 2010
Posted by EUEditor

Savage storms pounding the French and Spanish Atlantic coasts (28.2.10) have brought rough weather also to Belgium and the Netherlands, penetrating into Germany.

A national catastrophe has been declared in France, where the Winter gales have caused 45 deaths, with at least another five reported elsewhere.

Pictures midlandsweather.org, BBC

Chile Earthquake: Offer Of Helping Hands

February 28th, 2010
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EU help has been offered to Chile as may be needed. … Read More »

Madeira Losses Mount

February 23rd, 2010
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There are fears that the death toll from sudden floods on Madeira could go up sharply, with still over 30 people reported missing, and 42 confirmed dead. … Read More »