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European pilot survey highlights fatigue and fears over reporting it
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Almost a quarter of pilots surveyed said they usually kept flying when too fatigued for duty, the Guardian reported in October 2026. The European Cockpit Association survey also identified widespread microsleeps and concerns about management penalties for reporting exhaustion.
Technology
Cyber-attack disrupts shop refrigeration across seven European countries
Original report: date unavailable
Retailers across seven European countries reported refrigeration failures linked to a cyber-attack, forcing some shops to discard food. A supplier said affected equipment was switched into defrost mode, while authorities monitored the incident and the attackers remained unidentified.
Travel
Europe’s winter breaks offer snowshoeing, stargazing and skating beyond the ski slopes
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From forest cycling in Finland to natural-ice skating near Stockholm, a Guardian travel roundup highlights European winter holidays for non-skiers. New offerings include guided activities in Ruka, a Chamonix valley snowshoeing trip and illuminated skating paths in Innsbruck.
Travel
Guardian seeks European winter city tips for £200 travel voucher competition
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The Guardian is inviting UK residents to share recommendations for winter city breaks in Europe. The winning contribution will earn a £200 Coolstays voucher, with selected tips appearing in its travel coverage. Entries close on 9 November at 10am GMT.
Aviation
Bomb threats disrupt seven flights across Europe; searches find no explosives
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Seven passenger planes were searched or diverted across Europe after bomb threats, including two departures from Britain. All landed safely and no explosives were found. UK officials described the threats as hoaxes, while investigators had not established whether the incidents were connected.
Technology
UK food suppliers affected by refrigeration cyber-attacks across Europe
Original report: date unavailable
British food suppliers have been caught in cyber-attacks that disrupted supermarket refrigeration across Europe. UK officials described the domestic impact as minimal, while a meat industry association said affected members’ units were empty, preventing any loss of produce.