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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa is excavating a heat storage facility like never seen before: the world's largest and unusually hot

Vantaa Energy has commenced excavation of the world's largest heat storage facility, involving an extensive tunnel network designed to hold superheated water.

Mar 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘River Excavation’ Resumed in Daejeon, Environmental Groups Say 'Budget Waste and Ecosystem Destruction'

Environmental groups in Daejeon protest the city's resumption of river dredging, claiming it is a waste of public funds and detrimental to the ecosystem.

Mar 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The ground collapsed at the construction site - a person was trapped

A person was trapped under collapsed ground in Jämsä, Finland, during excavation work, but was rescued by nearby workers before emergency services responded.

Mar 18 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Deminers destroyed several mines and grenades in a week

Last week, deminers in Southern Estonia responded to four calls, recovering and disposing of explosives including a shell found during excavation work.

Mar 16 • 11:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Next week, archaeologists promise to resume work exhuming the remains of Soviet soldiers from the center of Šiauliai

Archaeologists are set to resume excavation work in Šiauliai next week to exhume the remains of Soviet soldiers buried during World War II.

Mar 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police and firefighters search with sniffer dogs for missing family in Cachoeirinha

Police and firefighters are searching for a family missing for over 40 days in Cachoeirinha, Brazil, using sniffer dogs and excavation tools.

Mar 13 • 10:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Petrovačka dola in Numbers: 36 Bodies, 800 Days of Excavation, 167 Thousand Cubic Meters of Waste

Research at Petrovačka dola has revealed the remains of war victims, with ongoing efforts to identify all casualties connected to the Croatian War of Independence.

Mar 12 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Excavator operator unknowingly loaded a wartime mortar shell onto the truck's bed

An excavator operator in the Uherskobrodsko region of Czechia accidentally loaded a World War II mortar shell onto his truck.

Mar 10 • 12:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fire in the underwater Kvitsøy Tunnel, which is under construction

A fire broke out in an excavation machine within the Kvitsøy section of the underwater Rogfast Tunnel under construction, but all workers were evacuated safely without injury.

Mar 9 • 23:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major accident on Delhi-Jaipur Highway, seven workers dead due to landslide

A landslide on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway near Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, has resulted in the deaths of seven workers engaged in excavation work.

Mar 9 • 17:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dog walkers trigger archaeological race to preserve 2,000-year-old footprints in shifting sands

Recent discoveries of ancient footprints on a Scottish beach have led to an urgent archaeological excavation to preserve them before they are eroded away.

Mar 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father and son die during excavation of a 50-meter tunnel on rural property in ES

A father and son tragically died while excavating a tunnel on their rural property in Espírito Santo, Brazil, along with several others who required medical attention due to the circumstances.

Mar 7 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ilia: New archaeological findings from the excavation research at Kledi Samikou

Excavation research in Ilia, led by Greek and Austrian archaeologists, has uncovered significant new findings about a temple from the 6th century BC located in Kledi Samikou.

Mar 7 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Landslide at construction site buries two workers in Governador Valadares

Two workers were injured after being partially buried during excavation work in Governador Valadares, Brazil, leading to an embargo of the construction site by the Civil Defense.

Mar 5 • 16:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

1 in 4 female sources among 18 newspapers and broadcasts... "Conscious excavation is necessary"

A report shows that only 27% of sources quoted in major South Korean newspapers and broadcasts are women, highlighting a need for more intentional efforts to include female voices in media.

Mar 4 • 07:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Philippi: A marble lion's head and an inscription with the word 'Philip' uncovered

An archaeological team from Aristotle University continues excavations in Philippi, revealing significant finds including a marble lion's head and structures linked to ancient roadways.

Mar 1 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Enchanting' period drama based on true story on BBC iPlayer now

The film 'The Dig', centered around the excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, is now available on BBC iPlayer and has been well-received by audiences.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Final decision: Jüri Vilms' remains will not be excavated

A recent decision concluded that Jüri Vilms' remains will remain undisturbed, resolving a contentious debate surrounding their potential excavation.

Feb 26 • 05:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Child's body still not found after six years, digging started in Dausa

Authorities in Rajasthan's Dausa district have resumed excavation efforts to uncover the remains of a child murdered six years ago, reigniting community hopes for justice.

Feb 26 • 03:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave does not please everyone – archaeologist denies being a grave robber

An archaeologist has faced criticism over the excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave, defending the research as respectful and essential for understanding cultural heritage.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dog owner calls for EXCAVATION at squalid rescue centre where dozens of pets cruelly died

A dog owner is urging police to excavate a rescue centre where 41 dogs and one cat reportedly starved to death, fearing his own pet is among the deceased.

Feb 22 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFCE investigates possible discovery of oil during water well excavation in Ceará's sertão

Researchers from the Federal Institute of Ceará are investigating a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte after a substance resembling oil was found during a water well excavation.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Janakpuri Accident: Court Rejects Both Contractors’ Pleas, Denies Bail

A court in Delhi has denied bail to two contractors involved in the death of a biker who fell into an excavation pit in Janakpuri.

Feb 18 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Self-proclaimed Georgian prophet digs in Sigulda's Devil's Cave, convinced it is God's temple

A self-proclaimed prophet from Georgia has begun unauthorized excavation work in the renowned Sigulda Devil's Cave, believing it to be a sacred site.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man is buried during excavation in rural area of Araçoiaba da Serra

A man was buried under a landslide while digging a septic tank in the rural area of Araçoiaba da Serra, São Paulo.

Feb 15 • 18:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rare Earth Exploration Ship 'Chikyu' Returns Home After Trial Excavation Off Minami-Torishima

The Japanese rare earth exploration ship 'Chikyu' has successfully completed its trial excavation in the waters off Minami-Torishima and returned to Shimizu Port after about a month.

Feb 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Shiny Stone Emerges from Boring, People Jump into Mud to Loot

A shiny, silver-like object discovered during a borewell excavation in Alwar, Rajasthan, sparked chaos as locals rushed to loot it.

Feb 12 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Shiny stone emerges from boring; people jumped into the mud thinking it was silver for looting

In Alwar city, Rajasthan, chaos erupted when a shiny object resembling silver was discovered during a water department boring excavation, leading local residents to flood the site in hopes of collecting it.

Feb 12 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Politics intensifies over the construction of the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad

The construction of the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad, West Bengal, is becoming a contentious political issue, with TMC's Humayun Kabir actively involved and thousands preparing for Quran reading as excavation work is set to begin, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed strong opposition to the mosque's reconstruction.

Feb 11 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Humayun Kabir say about the construction of the Babri Masjid?

Political tensions are rising from Uttar Pradesh to Bengal regarding the construction of the Babri Masjid, with excavation work having begun in Murshidabad and Humayun Kabir claiming formal construction will start at noon.

Feb 11 • 07:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Citizen scientists work on 100-million-year-old fossil in outback Queensland

Citizen scientists are participating in the excavation of a 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil in Winton, Queensland, with hopes of displaying it at a local museum.

Feb 10 • 21:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Frosts Bring Unexpected Challenges Even to the Funeral Business: Additional Fees Introduced

The ongoing cold weather has posed significant challenges to the funeral business, necessitating the introduction of additional fees for excavation work.

Feb 10 • 07:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Japanese Research Team Takes on the 'Oldest Civilization' of Anatolia with Large-Scale Excavation

A Japanese research team is set to undertake a large-scale excavation of megalithic ruins dating back around 12,000 years in the Anatolia region of Turkey, marking a significant milestone in their archaeological project.

Feb 10 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Janakpuri Accident: CM Rekha Gupta Requested a List of Excavation Sites

After a biker died falling into an excavation pit in Janakpuri, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued an eight-point safety framework and requested a list of all ongoing excavation sites within three days.

Feb 8 • 00:33 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

These are the archaeological remains found in the renovation of Las Ramblas - and they will cost nearly 2M euros

Renovation works on Las Ramblas in Barcelona have uncovered significant archaeological remains, prompting a budget increase of 1.6 million euros for the excavation process.

Feb 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

A man from Mostar bought land. When he started digging, he discovered it was a cemetery

A man in Mostar purchased a plot of land and discovered it was an old cemetery only after starting excavation work.

Feb 6 • 15:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Show NOC...', SP MLA reprimands engineer for road digging

In Kanpur, local residents protested against road excavation for pipeline installation by an engineering department, prompting SP MLA Hasan Rumi to intervene and halt the work after previous construction completion complaints.

Feb 6 • 07:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Crazy Man, You Are Stupid', Sapa MLA Hasan Roomi Reacts to Road Excavation

Sapa MLA Hasan Roomi halted road excavation at BKD Chauraha in Kanpur as he reacted to the disruption of a newly constructed road intended for pipeline installation by WABAG, which faced local opposition.

Feb 6 • 05:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"Violanta": The "zero point" of the explosion with 5 dead workers

The exact point of the propane leak that caused the explosion resulting in the deaths of five workers at the 'Violanta' factory in Trikala has been identified by a fire investigation team and regional excavation crews.

Feb 5 • 15:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Cambridge University Archaeologists Discovered a Viking Era Mass Grave

A team of students and archaeologists from Cambridge University discovered a 9th-century mass grave during a training excavation in Wandlebury, a zone that served as a frontier between Saxon and Viking kingdoms.

Feb 4 • 21:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Seconds of terror: the moment a sinkhole "swallowed" a gas station in Cairo

A sudden collapse at a gas station in Cairo shocked onlookers as a sinkhole formed due to nearby excavation work.

Feb 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Excavation of high-voltage line in Urriðaholt

An excavation of a high-voltage line in Urriðaholt caused a power outage and a traffic accident this morning.

Feb 3 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Police dug 15 thousand square feet of land in 5 days, yet the body was not found

Despite extensive excavation efforts over five days in Surat, Gujarat, police have not been able to recover the body related to a three-year-old murder case.

Feb 3 • 07:19 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Russia demands Poland release renowned archeologist

Moscow has called on Poland to free Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin, who was detained at Ukraine's request over alleged illegal excavation activities.

Jan 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

An archaeological excavation in this Roman theater reveals a 19th-century winery with six ceramic jars.

Recent archaeological excavations at the Roman theater of Cartagena have uncovered a 19th-century winery, revealing a connection to the city's history.

Jan 13 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A military button and foreign coins: the mark of the brigadistas in the Francoist concentration camp of Albatera

Recent excavation campaigns confirm the presence of foreign prisoners in the Francoist concentration camp of Albatera, who were captured while attempting to flee through the port of Alicante.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The world's largest judicial complex is already thriving in Valdebebas: 864,000 tons of earth and 36,000 truck trips for Madrid's mega project of the year

Madrid is constructing the world's largest judicial complex in Valdebebas, a project involving significant excavation and anticipated to feature extensive green spaces and innovative architecture.

Jan 11 • 23:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Lost 18th-century Spanish mission unearthed after decades of searching offers 'rare snapshot'

Archaeologists have discovered the long-lost 18th-century Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo in Texas, providing new insights into the state's early history after decades of searches.

Jan 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

ABW detained a Russian scientist. Will there be an extradition to Ukraine?

A Russian scientist has been detained by the Internal Security Agency and may be extradited to Ukraine over illegal excavation activities in occupied Crimea.

Jan 8 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Important excavation in Rafina from the Early Bronze Age

An exceptionally significant burial in a jar, dating from the Early Bronze Age (3200-2000 BC), was discovered during rescue excavations being conducted by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Eastern Attica as part of the archaeological sub-project on the project 'Arrangement-Delimitation of the Rafina Stream'.

Jan 8 • 10:30 UTC

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