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🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sky-high electricity prices – but more residents of Norrbotten are locking in their contracts

Electricity prices have increased in Norrbotten due to various factors, prompting more residents to secure fixed-price contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:06 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Some communities in Eastern Ontario are worried about plans for high speed rail

Communities in Eastern Ontario express concern over potential disruptions caused by a proposed high speed rail line.

Feb 25 • 22:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: High-speed rail could be 'shovel ready' in two years, government says

The Australian government has announced plans to commence construction of the country's first high-speed rail line, which could begin as early as 2028 with additional funding of $229.6 million.

Feb 23 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named

Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports the UK government in removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession while also announcing new funding for a high-speed rail project.

Feb 23 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Get to know the project inspired by New York’s High Line to revitalize downtown Porto Alegre

Students from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul have proposed an innovative elevated walkway project inspired by New York's High Line to revitalize the historical downtown of Porto Alegre.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Rape Victim's Child Receives Mother's Name', Court Draws the Line

The Bombay High Court ruled that a child born to a rape victim can take the name and caste of the single mother, emphasizing the importance of societal acceptance and the rights of women.

Feb 19 • 08:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Italy-France Red Line on Train Sabotages

Two extreme anarchist groups claim responsibility for high-speed train sabotage in Italy, possibly linked to similar incidents in France ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

Feb 17 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente does not clarify when the high-speed reopening between Madrid-Seville will take place while operators are selling tickets for tomorrow from 17 to 89 euros

Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente is unclear about the reopening date of the high-speed train line between Madrid and Seville, despite ticket sales being initiated for a journey starting tomorrow.

Feb 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pharmacies: 'The Waiting Line is Getting Longer'

Pharmacies in Germany are facing increasing medication shortages, particularly prescription drugs like Candesartan, Metformin, and high-dose Ibuprofen, as manufacturers struggle to meet demand.

Feb 16 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Puente expects the Madrid-Sevilla line to reopen "tomorrow or the day after" after a month of closure due to the Adamuz incident

Transport Minister Óscar Puente has announced that the high-speed train line between Madrid and Sevilla is expected to reopen soon after being closed for nearly a month due to a train accident.

Feb 16 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A house built in Mārupe with an official building permit, but residents won't be able to live in it. Who is to blame?

In Mārupe, residents find themselves unable to move into their newly constructed home despite having a valid building permit due to the presence of a nearby high-voltage power line.

Feb 15 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm Causes Total Blackout in Five Cities in Greater São Paulo

A severe storm has led to a total blackout in five cities in the Greater São Paulo region due to transmission line failures caused by high winds and heavy rainfall.

Feb 14 • 01:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Line A of the CDMX Metro 'collapses': Users report 25 minutes of waiting and accuse electrical failure

Users of the Metro in Mexico City experienced significant delays on Line A, reporting waits of up to 25 minutes amid high commuter traffic and a lack of trains due to an electrical failure.

Feb 13 • 13:29 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is moving to attract private investment in significant infrastructure projects, including ultra-high-voltage power lines.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

MP Gerretsen demands Kingston stop on proposed high-speed rail line

MP Mark Gerretsen is advocating for Kingston to be included in the proposed high-speed rail network connecting Quebec and Ontario.

Feb 12 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Bridge delays the reopening of the line affected by the accident and further limits speed: the trip from Madrid to Seville exceeds five hours

The reopening of the high-speed corridor between Madrid and Seville remains uncertain following an accident, with travel times exceeding five hours due to ongoing delays.

Feb 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'No train is coming!': Users of lines 3, 7, 9, and A of the CDMX Metro report delays

Users of the Mexico City Metro reported significant delays on lines A, 3, 7, and 9 due to high passenger volumes, particularly affecting those on Line A.

Feb 11 • 14:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trains, new damage: cables along the freight line in Bologna cut

A new instance of sabotage occurred in Bologna as cables along a freight line were cut, following a previous incident involving incendiary devices that damaged high-speed railway cables.

Feb 11 • 07:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worker dies electrocuted after touching gutter on high-voltage wire in Formiga

A 56-year-old worker died after being electrocuted while working in Formiga, Brazil, when a metal gutter he was installing made contact with a high-voltage power line.

Feb 10 • 23:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Another Wonder of Bhopal 'Eiffel Tower', the road has been constructed beneath the high-tension line

Bhopal is gaining attention for a high-tension tower located in the middle of a road in Vinayak Colony, posing serious risks to local traffic and residents.

Feb 10 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Will new High Seas Treaty open a fresh front line in South China Sea disputes?

The new High Seas Treaty is set to impact territorial disputes in the South China Sea by establishing a framework for marine biodiversity protection.

Feb 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Indra will continue to support the AVE to Mecca for five more years

Indra will extend its support for the AVE high-speed line between Mecca and Medina for an additional five years, following Saudi Arabia's decision to continue Renfe's operation until 2038.

Feb 9 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente announces a 2.8 billion operation for Spanish companies in Saudi Arabia and the continuation of Renfe on the Medina-Mecca line

The Spanish Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, announced a €2.8 billion operation to benefit Spanish companies in Saudi Arabia, including the extension of Renfe's role on the Medina-Mecca high-speed rail line until 2038.

Feb 8 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kast appoints the second line of his Cabinet, with high representation of independents

The elected President of Chile, José Antonio Kast, has appointed 39 out of 40 subsecretaries and 16 presidential delegates, emphasizing a significant representation of independent members.

Feb 7 • 20:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

1200 kilometers of front in motion: how the war in Ukraine is changing

Reports from the Ukrainian battlefield indicate that almost the entire front line is slowly shifting amid significant developments, including a severe injury of a high-ranking Russian military intelligence official in Moscow.

Feb 6 • 17:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Fico and Žilinka are no longer on the same line

The prosecutor expressed frustration over the lack of accountability for high-ranking politicians in corruption cases two years after the government dismantled the prosecution system.

Feb 6 • 15:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Grupo Lala capitalizes on the protein trend and expands its presence in the coffee shop channel with Lala 100®

Grupo Lala announces the launch of its Lala 100® line into high-traffic coffee shops, introducing a high-protein milk option at Starbucks for the first time.

Feb 5 • 21:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO ⟩ CNN: Russia recruits new soldiers from Africa, using them on the front line as 'can openers'

Russia is recruiting new soldiers from African countries with false promises of civilian work and high pay, but these individuals are actually being sent to the front lines in Ukraine.

Feb 5 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo extend the 25-minute increase in travel time between Madrid and Barcelona until December

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have agreed to extend the increased travel time of 25 minutes on the high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona until December due to recent railroad chaos.

Feb 5 • 11:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Partial collapse of Cuba's electrical system: 3.4 million people are left without power

Cuba's national electric system experienced a partial collapse affecting approximately 3.4 million people across four eastern provinces due to a failure in a high-voltage line.

Feb 5 • 09:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Artur Popko, president of Budimex: Lack of investment calendar destabilizes the market

Artur Popko, the president of Budimex, discusses the impact of a dispute over a public tender for a high-voltage line, which could result in a three-year ban on public contracts for the company.

Feb 5 • 03:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man receives electric shock and dies while performing electrical service in ES

A 64-year-old man died after accidentally touching a high-voltage power line while working on an electrical service in Aracruz, Espírito Santo.

Feb 4 • 19:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The European Investment Bank concluded in 2020 that the Madrid-Sevilla line was "approaching the end of its useful life" and needed renovation

The European Investment Bank determined in 2020 that the high-speed railway line between Madrid and Sevilla was nearing the end of its lifecycle, prompting the need for renovation projects.

Feb 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Óscar Puente leaves the reopening of the AVE Madrid-Andalusia in the air scheduled for this weekend

Transport Minister Óscar Puente has cast doubt on the reopening of the high-speed AVE line between Madrid and Andalusia, originally scheduled for this weekend, due to complex weather conditions affecting track restoration work.

Feb 3 • 15:41 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Historically High Electricity Prices in Northern Sweden – Increased by 400 Percent

January 2026 has seen unprecedented electricity prices in northern Sweden's SE1 and SE2 areas, with costs rising by nearly 400% compared to the same period last year.

Feb 3 • 12:38 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Kelly Brook debuts high street underwear range for fuller busts just in time for Valentine's Day

Kelly Brook has launched a D-K size lingerie line in collaboration with Next, just in time for Valentine's Day, catering specifically to women with fuller busts.

Feb 3 • 08:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels warned in 2023 that the Madrid-Seville AVE line was 'obsolete' and gave Spain 111 million euros for its renovation

The European Commission warned in 2023 that the high-speed line from Madrid to Seville was 'obsolete' and allocated 111 million euros to Spain for its renovation.

Feb 2 • 13:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Jadrolinija introduces a high-speed boat line Split-Bol-Hvar-Vis

Jadrolinija has announced a new high-speed boat service connecting Split with Brač, Hvar, and Vis from June 19 to September 13, allowing travelers to reach Vis in just 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Feb 2 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Atocha Station experiences delays in high-speed trains due to a stopped convoy blocking the tracks

Atocha Station in Madrid is facing significant delays in high-speed trains, particularly on the Madrid-Barcelona line, due to a convoy that has stalled on the tracks affecting electrification systems.

Jan 15 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona suffers delays due to a train breakdown and an incident in the overhead line system

The high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona is experiencing significant delays this Thursday afternoon due to electrification system issues and a train breakdown.

Jan 15 • 14:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

American tourist cuts electricity on Thai island

An American tourist got stuck on a high-voltage power line in Koh Lan, Thailand, prompting authorities to cut off electricity to rescue him.

Jan 13 • 10:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich Region: Electricity Highway in the Approval Process

Preparations for the renewal of the high-voltage line spanning Dachau, Munich, Freising, and Erding have been ongoing for years, with the Upper Bavaria government now initiating the planning approval process for the 50-kilometer route.

Jan 11 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A 30-year-old woman rescued after getting stuck on a zip line 30 meters high in Murcia

A 30-year-old woman was successfully rescued after becoming stuck on a zip line 30 meters above the ground in Murcia.

Jan 9 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"An Atmosphere of Terror": How Itamar Ben Gvir Puts the Israeli Police at the Service of His Ideology

The article investigates how Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel's national security minister, has used partisan appointments and pressures to reshape the Israeli police in line with his supremacist ideology, as described by multiple high-ranking officials.

Dec 29 • 10:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Up to 350 kilometers per hour - China puts high-speed line into operation

China has launched a 299-kilometer long high-speed rail line where the 'Fuxing' train can reach speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour.

Dec 27 • 07:01 UTC

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