Haiti's president Rene Preval "is alive" after a massive earthquake destroyed the presidential palace and other buildings in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's ambassador to Mexico said. "All I can confirm is that president and his wife are alive and well," Ambassador Robert Manuel said. "The situation is very serious," he added at a press conference after meeting with Mexico's Deputy Foreign Minister Salvador Beltran.
*AFP
The flights
Flydubai operates up to seven flights a week to Helsinki. Return fares to Helsinki from Dubai start from Dh1,545 in Economy and Dh7,560 in Business Class.
The stay
Golden Crown Igloos in Levi offer stays from Dh1,215 per person per night for a superior igloo; www.leviniglut.net
Panorama Hotel in Levi is conveniently located at the top of Levi fell, a short walk from the gondola. Stays start from Dh292 per night based on two people sharing; www. golevi.fi/en/accommodation/hotel-levi-panorama
Arctic Treehouse Hotel in Rovaniemi offers stays from Dh1,379 per night based on two people sharing; www.arctictreehousehotel.com