CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Buses will run above the tracks, the first platforms will open at Prague-Smíchov station this year

Buses will begin operating above the tracks at the Prague-Smíchov station, with the first platforms scheduled to open later this year.

Mar 4 • 15:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Russian LNG Ship Sinks in the Mediterranean; Russia Claims 'Ukrainian Attack'

A Russian LNG ship sank in the Mediterranean allegedly due to an attack by Ukraine, according to the Russian Ministry of Transport.

Mar 4 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Apostolos Tzitzikostas: 1,800 flight cancellations and 300 reroutings daily due to the war with Iran

European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas highlighted significant disruptions in transport due to the ongoing war with Iran, resulting in numerous flight cancellations and increased transport costs.

Mar 4 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested after harassing woman on CPTM's Line 11-Coral train in São Paulo

A man was arrested for sexually harassing a woman on a crowded train in São Paulo's East Zone during rush hour.

Mar 4 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Krakow Authorities Under Fire for Public Transport Fare Increases

Krakow's decision to increase public transport fares has sparked significant criticism and protests from residents, prompting the city to revise its original fare hike plans.

Mar 4 • 14:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

LOT organizes evacuation transport for tourists from a threatened region

LOT Polish Airlines is organizing evacuation flights for tourists from a region threatened by conflict.

Mar 4 • 14:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Adbusting: For zero euros across Germany? All fake

A misleading campaign with fake advertisements claiming a 'zero-euro ticket' for unlimited public transport across Germany has been debunked by Deutsche Bahn.

Mar 4 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lahden bus drivers got toilets, but they don't work - frozen pipes and a 100-euro deposit are causing issues

Bus drivers in Lahti, Finland, have received access to toilets after a long wait, but ongoing functional issues such as frozen pipes and faulty electronic locks persist.

Mar 4 • 14:01 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Minister of Transport after meeting with Bane Nor: I was very clear

Norwegian Transport Minister Nygård summoned Bane Nor for a clarifying meeting after the company announced delays and suspensions of several construction projects, which he later criticized for causing confusion.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"This is starting to annoy me": Following scandalous testimonies – an open interview with E. Masiulis

The article discusses a revealing interview with E. Masiulis about allegations involving the current president of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, and the controversy surrounding a request to hire Nausėda's nephew during Masiulis's tenure as Minister of Transport.

Mar 4 • 13:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New bridge named after Queen Margrethe

Denmark's new Storstrøm Bridge will be officially named Queen Margrethe II's Bridge, as confirmed by the Danish Road Directorate.

Mar 4 • 13:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Part of the tram tracks suddenly pierced the floor of the tram. Passengers in shock

A section of tram track unexpectedly punctured the floor of a low-floor tram in Poznań, Poland, causing alarm among passengers but no injuries.

Mar 4 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Strike Announced for Metro and Tram in Alicante and During Fallas in Valencia

Partial strikes have been called for the Tram in Alicante and Metrovalencia during major Fallas celebrations in Valencia, demanding improved safety and workplace justice.

Mar 4 • 12:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

PS's Vigelius outraged by Tampere's new guidelines for ticket inspectors: 'Foolishness'

Joakim Vigelius criticizes Tampere's new guidelines for ticket inspectors, arguing they undermine their authority and encourage fare evasion.

Mar 4 • 12:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aerovía suspended its service due to technical issues following a power cut

The Aerovía service in Ecuador was suspended early Wednesday morning due to technical issues caused by an unprogrammed power outage.

Mar 4 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fire Department: The first 5 new water transport vehicles with a capacity of 20,000 liters have joined the fleet

The Greek Fire Department has received five new water-carrying vehicles with a capacity of 20,000 liters as part of a fleet enhancement initiative.

Mar 4 • 11:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

World's oldest surviving railway station is hidden in one of UK's largest cities

Liverpool Road Station in Manchester, built in 1830, is recognized as the world's oldest surviving railway station, having played a significant role in the history of rail transport in the UK.

Mar 4 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Dragged out of the tram and raped

A 17-year-old from Florence was assaulted after falling asleep on a tram, and a 32-year-old Moroccan man has been arrested for the crime.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The alarm from the tram driver and the cameras: the knots to untie on the derailed vehicle

An incident involving Tramlink number 9 in Milan resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries, prompting questions about the vehicle's safety mechanisms.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Bane Nor has struggled with punctuality so far this year

Bane Nor has reported that it achieved punctuality targets only five times in January and February 2023, with an average punctuality of 76%.

Mar 4 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court declares itself competent to judge former minister Ábalos over the mask scandal and rejects sending the case to the Audience

The Supreme Court of Spain will judge former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor Koldo García over alleged corruption related to pandemic mask contracts.

Mar 4 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport announces cuts in the C5 Cercanías line in Madrid due to a 1.35 billion improvement plan

Transport officials have announced service interruptions on the C5 Cercanías line in Madrid as part of a significant 1.35 billion euro improvement plan, expected to start in the summers of 2026 and 2028.

Mar 4 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tsahkna: tomorrow the first special flight will bring 180 people from Oman to Estonia

The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the first special flight for Estonian citizens from Muscat to Tallinn is scheduled to depart on Thursday.

Mar 4 • 10:32 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Russian ship on fire in the Mediterranean: – Indicates a powerful explosion

A Russian gas tanker is ablaze in the Mediterranean Sea, reportedly due to a drone attack, according to Russian transport officials.

Mar 4 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Malta, €25,000 bonus for young people who give up their driving license: 'Traffic measure'

The Maltese government is offering €25,000 to young individuals under 30 in exchange for forgoing their driving license for five years as a measure to reduce traffic congestion on the island.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Due to Thaw, Transport Weight Restrictions Introduced on 204 Gravel Road Sections

Transport weight restrictions have been introduced on 204 gravel road sections in Latvia due to thawing conditions, limiting vehicles to a maximum of 10 tons.

Mar 4 • 09:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

At the Port of Jurbarkas – the Start of Important Observations: Ice Situation and Water Levels Assessed

The port of Jurbarkas is implementing a monitoring system to assess ice conditions and water levels as part of preparing for potential natural disasters and developing a modern river cargo port.

Mar 4 • 09:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amazon mist carries live bacteria and fungi, helping to distribute them throughout the forest

Researchers found that the mist rising from the Amazon rainforest can transport thousands of living microbes, potentially influencing cloud formation and rainfall.

Mar 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“If it exceeds 45,000 won a month, it will be refunded” Busan to implement integrated public transport discount system from April

Beginning April 1, Busan citizens can subscribe to the Dongbaek Pass and the government's All Card for unlimited refunds on public transport expenses exceeding 45,000 won per month.

Mar 4 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The chaos caused by war in tourism: 2.3 million passengers stranded and 5 billion in losses in the Gulf

The ongoing war in the Middle East is significantly disrupting the tourism and air transport sectors, leading to millions of stranded passengers and massive financial losses.

Mar 4 • 08:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ingolstadt: Two bombs defused on Audi premises

Two World War II bombs were successfully defused at Audi's site in Ingolstadt, causing a temporary disruption in train services to Nuremberg for local commuters.

Mar 4 • 08:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Man injured in Russian strike on transport infrastructure facility in Mykolaiv

One person was injured in a Russian drone strike that hit a transport infrastructure facility in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

Mar 4 • 07:44 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Trump: USA can escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced that the U.S. Navy can escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, an area significant for global oil transport, amidst threats from Iran to close the strait.

Mar 4 • 07:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Calling Bane NOR to Account

Norwegian Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygård has called Bane NOR in for clarification after the agency caused confusion by announcing and then retracting the suspension of a crucial rail project between Halden and Fredrikstad.

Mar 4 • 07:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rail Baltic builders have begun clearing the area of the Pärnu passenger terminal

Builders of the Rail Baltic project have commenced clearing the area for the future Pärnu passenger terminal, with construction expected to begin next year.

Mar 4 • 07:15 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Minister of Transport summons Bane Nor to a meeting after notification of delays in railway projects

Norway's Minister of Transport, Jon-Ivar Nygård, has called Bane Nor to a meeting to clarify the confusion surrounding important railway projects after reports of delays.

Mar 4 • 07:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Minister of Transport Calls Bane Nor to Account

Norway's Minister of Transport has summoned Bane Nor for clarification following the company's announcement of significant delays and halts in railway construction projects due to reduced investment budgets.

Mar 4 • 07:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Will the frustrating waiting for social transport in the north come to an end? Tervia Logistiikka promises to improve its customer service this spring

Tervia Logistiikka Oy is implementing changes to enhance customer service for social transport services aimed at the elderly and disabled in Northern Finland.

Mar 4 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Iranians and Americans Disagree on the Situation at the Strait of Hormuz

There is a disagreement between Iran and the United States regarding the status of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global oil transport.

Mar 4 • 06:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Revolutionary Guards: 'We have full control' in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for oil transport, amid U.S. naval escort discussions.

Mar 4 • 05:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Attack Damages Prison in Iran's Capital; Reports on Transport Destination of Detained NHK Bureau Chief

A section of Evin Prison in Tehran, known for housing political prisoners, suffered damage from bombing, reportedly affecting Japanese journalist detained there.

Mar 4 • 04:58 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Train to Mitchell's Plain Finally Gets Going

Train services between Philippi and Kapteinsklip on Cape Town's Metrorail line have resumed after a prolonged closure due to vandalism but face delays due to equipment failures.

Mar 4 • 04:56 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Comoros: the government explains layoffs in secondary airports

The Comorian government has explained recent layoffs affecting airport staff in Anjouan, Mohéli, and the national airport authority, stating that the administrative restructuring is necessary for the organization's survival.

Mar 4 • 03:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Did 'El Mencho' die while being transported to Mexico City? This was revealed by the death certificate of the CJNG leader

The death certificate of Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho' reveals discrepancies regarding the official account of his death, indicating he died in Tapalpa, Jalisco, rather than during transport to Morelia, Michoacán.

Mar 4 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Metro will extend 24-hour operation on weekends for 6 months

São Paulo's Metro has decided to extend its 24-hour operation on weekends for an additional six months due to high passenger approval.

Mar 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukraine shoots down EU mission to inspect Russian oil pipeline – FT

Ukraine has rejected a proposed EU mission to inspect the Druzhba pipeline that transports Russian oil, amid accusations of deliberate obstruction from Hungary and Slovakia.

Mar 4 • 01:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses in Chapecó will no longer accept cash payments; see what changes for passengers

Cash payments for public transportation in Chapecó will be phased out starting mid-March, with new payment methods introduced.

Mar 3 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taxis older than 10 years may circulate until 2030 in Rio; see transition schedule

Rio de Janeiro has enacted a decree allowing taxis older than ten years to operate until 2030, introducing a phased transition schedule for older vehicles.

Mar 3 • 22:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Gearing up for the FIFA World Cup — 100 days to go

With 100 days until the FIFA World Cup, TransLink is enhancing public transport services in Vancouver to manage the expected influx of fans.

Mar 3 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council opens commission to investigate mayor for school transport contract

The Municipal Chamber of Governador Valadares has opened a commission to investigate Mayor Coronel Sandro for alleged irregularities in the hiring of a school transport company.

Mar 3 • 21:22 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.