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3
Jul

Europe: Heatwave triggers alerts

If you’re planning a trip anywhere in Europe in coming days, be prepared to sweat.  With record temperatures over 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) alerts are being issued around the continent about the dangers from the heat predicted to last into early next week.   The heatwave affecting France, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, […]

2
Jul

France: Calais: strike disrupts cross-Channel travel

Theresa May is due to hold talks in Paris about the continuing cross-Channel disruption caused by striking French ferry workers and the deepening crisis of migrants camped in Calais.   Cross-Channel ferry services have resumed but the main motorway to Dover remains closed and there were continuing delays at the port of Calais because of […]

29
Jun

Greece: banks closed until Jul 7

Travellers to Greece are being urged to take extra cash with them as the country’s government confirmed that banks would be shut all week.  Only 40% of ATMs were reported to have money in them and withdrawals are being limited to €60 a day over the period, although the restriction will not apply to holders […]

29
Jun

Rome: FCO: terminal 3 closed until Jul 2 inclusive

From Lufthansa on their website: Due to a temporary closure of Terminal 3 at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), delays and flight cancellations have to be expected up to and including 2nd July. Affected passengers are kindly requested to check the status of their flight prior to departure. http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/Travel-information  

29
Jun

Pizza au mascarpone et aux fraises

Une garniture au fromage mascarpone avec des fraises c’est tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour créer une version sucrée du plat préféré de tous : la pizza. Pour que la pâte demeure croustillante, nous vous conseillons de mettre la garniture tout juste avant de servir. Ingrédients 1 paquet (397 g) de pâte feuilletée surgelée, décongelée 1 […]