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Views of the 2026 Winter Olympics host in Italy

Ski lifts are seen in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on January 2, 2025. Cortina, the Queen of the Dolomites, will host for example the alpine skiing competitions of the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milan-Cortina 2026. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Italy: Winds Violently Swing Chairlifts At Aosta Valley Ski Resort

This video shows strong winds violently winging chairlifts at a ski resort in Aosta Valley, northern Italy on March 28, 2024.

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Change Damages Skiing And Winter Tourism - Italy

Atmosphere of ski slopes without snow and ski lifts closed in Filettino, Lazio, Italy on March 19, 2024. Climate change has caused a lot of damage to the tourist economy in the Apennines of central Italy in the Lazio and Abruzzo regions due to the little snow in winter at altitudes above 2000 metres. The ski facilities and chair lifts are turned off and closed. Photo by Marco Acobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TOURISM-SKIING (CN)

(231222) -- ILI, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy snowmobiles and lifts at Narat international ski resort in Xinyuan County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ski enthusiast skies at an altitude of over 3,000 meters on Gornergrat mountain ridge in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People are about to get on the electric taxi in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk down the street in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a winter sports store in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A night view of Zermatt is pictured in Switzerland, Dec. 9, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chalets are pictured with the Matterhorn Mountain in the background in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Matterhorn Mountain is pictured in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A night view of Zermatt is pictured in Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at a public skating rink in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man clears the snow in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist eats fondue in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 9, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Matterhorn Mountain is pictured in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops at a winter sports store in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-ZERMATT-WINTER SPORTS-ECONOMY

(231219) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff works at a winter sports store in Zermatt, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2023. Upon the opening of the snow tracks in December, the town of Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn Mountain, witnessed masses of ski enthusiasts. The ski region of Zermatt encompasses 54 mountain railways and lifts as well as 360 kilometers of pistes. At an altitude of 4,478 meters, the Matterhorn, with its symmetric pyramid shape, is called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps." It looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Swiss landmark is considered the epitome of a mountain and a "holy mountain" for the skiers. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Lack of snow at ski resorts

SAPPORO, Japan - Ski lifts are kept on standby on a slope without snow at the Mt. Racey ski resort in Yubari. The ski resort in the northernmost Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido postponed its initial opening date of Nov. 27 due to a lack of snow.

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German's Ackermann wins men's Nordic combined 15 km

SAPPORO, Japan - Ronny Ackermann of Germany lifts his skis in celebration after winning the Nordic combined individual 15-kilometer race for his third straight title in this event at the Nordic world ski championships in Sapporo on March 3.

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Alpine ski resorts in France face complicated future as energy prices soar

STORY: Alpine ski resorts in France face complicated future as energy prices soar DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: CHAMONIX, SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ski lift station in Chamonix 2. various of ski lifts and ski shops in Chamonix 3. various of departure station of the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains cable car 4. SOUNDBITE (French): OLIVIA GREGOIRE, Minister Delegate for small and medium-sized enterprises, trade, small-scale industry and tourism STORYLINE: After two difficult years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, French ski resorts are facing uncertainty this winter. As an energy-intensive business, ski resorts expect their electricity bills to increase sharply this year with new energy tariffs. Some places may see a 20-fold increase in their electricity bills. The operation of ski lifts is heavily dependent on electricity. To mitigate the rise in costs, ski resorts may have to increase the prices of ski passes by 10 percent to 20 percent according to t

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German's Ackermann wins men's Nordic combined 15 km

SAPPORO, Japan - Ronny Ackermann of Germany lifts his skis in celebration after winning the Nordic combined individual 15-kilometer race for his third straight title in this event at the Nordic world ski championships in Sapporo on March 3. (Kyodo)

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Lack of snow at ski resorts

SAPPORO, Japan - Ski lifts are kept on standby on a slope without snow at the Mt. Racey ski resort in Yubari. The ski resort in the northernmost Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido postponed its initial opening date of Nov. 27 due to a lack of snow. (Kyodo)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains and temperature inversion in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, queue for the lift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, tourists, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains and chairlift in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains and temperature inversion in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, face mask, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, snowboarder, chairlift, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, snowboarders, temperature inversion

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and snowboarders in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, face mask

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)

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Skiareal Lipno, Bohemian Forest, Sumava, Czech Republic, snowboarders, beautiful weather, sun

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured snowboarders in Lipno), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Skiareal Lipno, Bohemian Forest, Sumava, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured chairlift in Lipno), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Skiareal Klinovec, Ore Mountains, Czech Republic, skiers, chairlift, queue for the lift

The Czech Republic today moved from the third to the tougher fourth coronavirus alert level because of the worsening epidemiological situation, which means that restaurants and hotels must close after two weeks again. Shops and services will not be closed but will operate under special organisational and sanitary measures. Ski lifts in the mountains start operating (pictured Ore Mountains, people and skier in Klinovec), Czech Republic, December 18, 2020. (CTK Photo/Slavomir Kubes)