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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Pier for Winter Swimmers is Breaking Down Year After Year in Oulu – This Time It Was Taken by Millions of Cubic Meters of Flow and Ice

A group of winter swimmers in Oulu’s Tuira area has been forced to change their route to access the ice-cold water due to a damaged pier caused by strong water flow and ice.

Feb 27 • 04:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ferry Tõll breaks the unofficial ice road between the mainland and Hiiumaa

The ferry Tõll, returning to service, will disrupt the unofficial ice road connecting the mainland to Hiiumaa during its route.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Historic record of ship crossings in the Arctic in 2025

The Arctic is experiencing a surge in shipping traffic due to melting ice, with the Northern Sea Route gaining strategic importance and a record number of vessels operating in the region by 2025.

Feb 24 • 09:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Damage to Overhead Line: Delays and Train Cancellations on ICE Route Erfurt-Leipzig

Train services on the ICE route between Erfurt and Leipzig are facing significant delays and cancellations due to damage to the overhead line.

Feb 23 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIFE25 ⟩ WATCH THE VIDEO! Juku-Kalle Raid: a journey across the winter ice road to visit an isolated island

Juku-Kalle Raid travels along a winter ice road to visit Mare Mätas, a cultural symbol of Kihnu, emphasizing the significance and excitement of this unique travel route in Estonia.

Feb 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

LIVE BLOG: Slovakia's route to the first Olympic final is against the USA

The Slovakian men's ice hockey team faces the USA in the second semifinal of the Olympics, with live updates provided by Postimees.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Regula trips between Virtsu and Kuivastu are extending up to 1.5 hours

The ferry Regula is experiencing significant delays on the Virtsu-Kuivastu route due to challenging ice conditions, with crossing times now taking up to 1.5 hours instead of the usual half hour.

Feb 17 • 06:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa also attracted tourists

The newly established ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa has drawn international attention and many tourists eager to experience this unique travel route.

Feb 15 • 16:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration opens an official ice road towards Kihnu

The Transport Administration announces the opening of an official ice road to Kihnu, along with the reopening of a route between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.

Feb 14 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The recreational ice skating track has now been opened on Lake Pielinen in Lieksa

A new recreational ice skating track has opened on Lake Pielinen in Lieksa, Finland, providing a 4-kilometer route for public use.

Feb 12 • 06:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A European country opened an ice route that connects two islands in the sea

Extreme cold temperatures in Northern Europe have allowed Estonia to officially open a 20-kilometer ice road linking its two main islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ice remains cold

The situation on the shipping route between Hiiumaa and the mainland is deteriorating further.

Feb 4 • 07:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Crisis Commission's Decision May Allow a Winter Road Between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

Due to worsening ice and water conditions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland, the transport authority has reversed its previous decision against establishing winter roads and is now preparing to open a winter road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 3 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The situation on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland is worsening

The ice and water conditions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland are deteriorating daily, prompting TS Laevad to discuss potential crisis responses with local and state representatives.

Feb 3 • 06:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The longest ice road in Europe's inland waters has been reopened for traffic in Lieksa

The Kolin ice road has reopened for traffic today in Lieksa, connecting Kolin and Vuonislahden villages across Pielinen with a seven-kilometer route, following the achievement of the required ice thickness of at least 40 centimeters.

Feb 2 • 11:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Nine tourists on the ice and a full bus on the way

Nine tourists were spotted on the ice at Kerið in South Iceland, with a full bus reportedly en route to the area, prompting serious concern from local authorities about the dangers of venturing onto the ice.

Jan 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Amphibious equipment failed at Lipno. The machine adjusting the Ice Route sank

An amphibious machine that was tasked with adjusting the Ice Route at Lipno sank due to malfunctions.

Jan 7 • 15:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Winter Attack. Blocked route S7, hundreds of cars stuck in snowdrifts

Severe winter weather has caused road blockages and hundreds of vehicles stuck in snowdrifts on route S7 in Poland, as meteorological warnings for ice have been issued across several regions.

Dec 31 • 08:29 UTC

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