# Emergency events
Snow and frost paralysed transport in Western Europe: cancelled flights are victims of bad weather
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures caused a large-scale transport collapse in Western Europe. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at the airports of Paris and Amsterdam, and at least six people died.
Protests in Iran escalate: opposition claims seizure of two cities, 36 dead
Mass protests in Iran have spread to most of the country's provinces. The opposition reports losing control of Abdanan and Malekshah, the death toll has reached 36 people, and more than 2,000 protesters have been detained.
F 16V fighter jet disappeared from radar in Taiwan: pilot reported intention to eject, no confirmation
The Taiwanese Air Force is searching for a missing F 16V during a night exercise near Hualien. The pilot announced 8 seconds before losing radar contact that he would eject, but has not yet received a distress beacon signal.
Thousands of people without power for four days in southwest Berlin
About 28,000 households in Berlin are without electricity due to the arson attack on the cable infrastructure. The authorities have engaged the Bundeswehr and are considering compensation for hotel accommodation.
Snowfall paralyses transport in the Netherlands for the second day in a row
Heavy snowfall in the Netherlands has caused large-scale transport disruptions. Buses are stopped in Utrecht, trains are almost non-existent near Amsterdam, and about 400 flights have been cancelled in Schiphol.
All those killed in the fire in the bar of the Crans Montana resort have been identified in Switzerland
Swiss police have identified all 40 people who died in a fire at a bar in the Crans Montana resort. Investigators are checking the owners of the establishment and possible fire safety violations.
Switzerland declares a national day of mourning for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire
The Swiss government has declared 9 January a national day of mourning for the victims of the fire in a bar in the resort of Crans-Montana. Bells will ring and a minute's silence will be observed across the country.
Private company's optical cable damaged in the Baltic Sea near Liepaja
An optical cable, which has been in operation since 1995, was damaged near Liepaja, Latvia, in the Baltic Sea. The incident did not affect communications in Latvia, and the police are investigating possible deliberate damage.
Left-wing radicals claim responsibility for sabotage that caused large-scale power outage in Berlin
In Berlin, about 45,000 households were left without electricity due to sabotage by the left-wing extremist group Vulkan. Some areas have been reconnected, and full restoration is expected by 8 January.
Mass protests in Iran: at least 12 dead and large-scale internet restrictions
Nationwide protests continue in Iran over the economic crisis. According to official reports, at least 12 people have been killed, and the authorities have reduced internet traffic by a third.
Technical failure paralyses air traffic in Greece
On 4 January, departures and landings at Greek airports were suspended due to problems with radio frequencies. Flights were diverted to other countries, and the airspace was almost empty.
Switzerland identifies 24 victims of fire in Crans Montana resort
Following the fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Swiss police have identified 24 of the 40 people who died. Many of the victims were minors, and the investigation is ongoing.
