Web Summit cancels day two in Lisbon on government advice as Storm Charles hits Portugal
Organisers cancelled the second day of Web Summit (Wednesday 11 November) after the Portuguese government advised against it because of Storm Charles. They expect to resume on Thursday 12 November.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Web Summit cancelled day two of its Lisbon event, Wednesday 11 November, because of Storm Charles. DeadlineN “Storm Charles has put paid to day two of Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.” Read at Deadline ↗ France 24N “Portuguese authorities strongly advised organisers of the Web Summit to cancel events this Wednesday” Read at France 24 ↗ Centre · 1Organisers said the Government of Portugal formally advised them that day two should not take place, citing tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport and the impact of high winds on external structures. DeadlineN ““The Government of Portugal has formally advised Web Summit that, due to the risks posed by Storm Charles, including tidal flooding, severe disruption to public transport and the impact of high winds on external structures, Day 2 of Web Summit should not take place,”” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1Organisers said the advice followed discussions with the Portuguese Government, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) and the Public Security Police (PSP), and that they would respect the Government's direction. DeadlineN “This follows discussions with the Portuguese Government, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC), and the Public Security Police (PSP).” Read at Deadline ↗
Centre · 1Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said on Tuesday that his office had recommended suspending Web Summit events given the expected impact of two storms, Bruna and Charles, while the final decision rested with the organisers, who quickly followed his advice, according to Deadline. DeadlineN “The Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro said Tuesday that his office had recommended Web Summit events be suspended given the expected impact of two storms, Bruna and Charles.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1France 24 reported that Storm Charles was expected to be at its most dangerous on Wednesday afternoon, with winds of up to 120 km/h and potentially very dangerous gusts. France 24N “Storm Charles is expected to be at its most dangerous on Wednesday afternoon, with winds reaching up to 120 km/h and potentially very dangerous wind gusts as well.” Read at France 24 ↗ Centre · 1Schools and shops have been closed in Lisbon, local transport and non-essential public services are shutting down, and some flights have been delayed or cancelled, Deadline reported. DeadlineN “Schools and shops have been closed in Lisbon, and local transport and non-essential public services are shutting down. Some flights have been delayed and cancelled.” Read at Deadline ↗
Centre · 1The event, which Deadline says draws 70,000 attendees, told delegates and speakers of the cancellation overnight; organisers are monitoring conditions with authorities and emergency services and expect to proceed with day three on Thursday 12 November as the storm passes. DeadlineN “Organizers notified delegates and speakers of the day two cancellation overnight.”“Organizers said they are working with the authorities and emergency services to monitor conditions but expect to proceed with events on Thursday as the storm passes.” Read at Deadline ↗
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- Framing
- Both centre outlets treat it as a short news item: Deadline, an entertainment-industry outlet, leads with the organisers' statement and the effect on the event; France 24 leads with the authorities' advice and the storm risk, reporting from Lisbon.
- Emphasis
- Deadline stresses the organisers' statement, the Prime Minister's recommendation and Thursday's resumption, including a Deadline-moderated session. France 24 stresses the storm's expected peak and wind speeds.
- Leaves out or plays down
- France 24's text does not mention the Prime Minister, the resumption on Thursday or the wider closures. Deadline gives no wind speeds or timing of the storm's peak.
- Charged language
- “put paid to”
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What every side reports
- Day two of Web Summit in Lisbon (Wednesday 11 November) was cancelled.
- Portuguese authorities advised the cancellation because of Storm Charles, citing tidal flooding and severe disruption to public transport.
Web Summit event
Organisers say the government formally advised that day two should not take place, that they will respect its direction, and that they expect to proceed on Thursday.
“Web Summit will of course respect the Government’s direction, and accordingly, Day 2 (Wednesday, November 11th) will not take place.” — Deadline
Portugal place
Portuguese authorities strongly advised cancellation over flooding and transport risks; the Prime Minister said the final decision rested with organisers.
“Portuguese authorities strongly advised organisers of the Web Summit to cancel events this Wednesday” — France 24
“He added the final decision rested with Web Summit organizers, who quickly decided to heed his advice.” — Deadline
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Web Summit Cancels Day Two As Storm Charles Hits Lisbon
Neutral Event-focused news report built around the organisers' statement, the Prime Minister's recommendation and the plan to resume Thursday.
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Second day of Web Summit cancelled as Storm Charles puts Portugal on high alert
Neutral Short broadcast report from Lisbon stressing the authorities' advice and the storm's expected severity.
Right0 articles
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- 11 Nov 09:05 First DeadlineN Web Summit Cancels Day Two As Storm Charles Hits Lisbon
- 11 Nov 10:37 +1h 32m France 24N Second day of Web Summit cancelled as Storm Charles puts Portugal on high alert
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