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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

On a clear day, you can see Africa from the slope

An exploration of skiing in a historic region where large ice blocks were transported in the 1800s.

Mar 8 • 07:58 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ferry connection to Vormsi was restored just before the ice road was closed

The ferry service to the island of Vormsi resumed just before the closure of the ice road, alleviating concerns over supplies.

Mar 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Administration closes the ice roads of Vormsi and Kihnu

Estonia's Transport Administration has announced the closure of the official ice roads to Vormsi and Kihnu for the season due to safety concerns amid rising temperatures and changing sea levels.

Mar 2 • 07:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Administration opened a new ice road between Vormsi and the mainland on Friday

A new ice road has been opened by the Transport Administration for local use between the island of Vormsi and the mainland, aimed primarily at supporting residents' needs.

Feb 27 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration has permanently closed the Saaremaa–Hiiumaa ice road for this year

The Transport Administration of Estonia has permanently closed the Saaremaa–Hiiumaa ice road after just 13 days of operation this season.

Feb 27 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Saaremaa–Hiiumaa Ice Road is Completely Closed for This Year

The official ice road connecting Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands in Estonia has been closed for the season due to rising water levels making travel unsafe.

Feb 27 • 07:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEOS ⟩ "Totally epic!" Videos are circulating on social media of a car stuck on the ice road

Videos showing a car stranded on an ice road despite authorities' closure of all ice roads have gone viral on social media, highlighting the risks taken by some drivers.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Poor Situation in the Gulf of Finland

The current ice conditions and windy weather are causing challenges for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ice conditions and wind cause problems for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland

Several cargo vessels are trapped in ice in the international maritime area and Finnish territorial waters of the Gulf of Finland due to current ice conditions and wind, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn Trams Switch to Free Schedule Due to Ice Rain

Trams in Tallinn switched to a free schedule on Thursday afternoon due to ice rain, affecting public transportation in the city.

Feb 26 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Between Wolfsburg and Berlin: Train Attendant Attacked - 100 Passengers Have to Leave ICE

A train attendant was assaulted by a passenger without a valid ticket, causing the train to halt and 100 other passengers to disembark.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Fuel Supplies Running Low on Vormsi and Ruhnu Islands

Vormsi and Ruhnu islands are facing critical fuel shortages due to the closure of an official ice road, leaving them virtually without connection to the mainland.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinn Port wants the new ferry to be more powerful and have a higher ice class

Tallinn Port plans to introduce a new ferry with enhanced power and a higher ice class to ensure better service and reliability under challenging winter conditions.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Klaipėda – for transport, not pedestrians: the sidewalk is like Olympic ice

Pedestrians in KlaipÄ—da faced treacherous conditions on sidewalks due to refrozen water from melted snow, leading to many falls.

Feb 24 • 08:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

NAS at the Monaldi Hospital in Naples. A doctor speaks: 'I've never seen dry ice being used'

Investigations are ongoing at Monaldi Hospital in Naples following the death of a child believed to have suffered complications during heart transport.

Feb 22 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Agency closed the ice road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

The Transport Agency has announced the closure of the ice road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa due to hazardous travel conditions.

Feb 21 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Transport Administration closed the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road

Transport Administration has closed the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road due to rising sea levels making it unsafe for travel.

Feb 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Transport Administration closed all official ice roads

The Transport Administration of Estonia has closed all three official ice roads due to adverse weather conditions, with a possibility of reopening them soon if conditions improve.

Feb 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ice Conditions Force Stricter Requirements for Vessels Entering Paldiski

New stricter requirements have been imposed on vessels entering the ports of Paldiski due to worsening ice conditions in the Gulf of Finland.

Feb 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Difficult Ice Conditions for Ships Are Yet to Come

Ships are currently facing ice-related challenges at sea, but more severe conditions are expected as the ice starts to melt, according to Captain Andres Saar of the icebreaker Botnica.

Feb 18 • 13:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Heat transport to the Arctic Ocean has increased by 1.5 times in 20 years; is a vicious cycle created by water temperature and ice involved?

Recent research has revealed that heat transported from the Pacific Ocean to the Canada Basin in the Arctic Ocean has increased by 1.5 times over the past 20 years, contributing to the melting of Arctic ice.

Feb 18 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

In the Olympic Games - Fans' Discontent: Revealing the Main Reason for It

Fans attending the Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament expressed their frustration over inadequate transport options to the newly built arena.

Feb 16 • 05:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Transport Department closed the ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa due to cracks

The Transport Department of Estonia has closed the ice road between the islands of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa due to cracks caused by rising water levels.

Feb 15 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From dry ice to organ transplant gone wrong: this is how the drama of the 'burned' heart began

A child's transplant operation became a nightmare due to a critical error in organ transport, leading to serious complications.

Feb 15 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Administration opens all three official ice roads

The Transport Administration of Estonia has opened all three official ice roads for vehicles up to 2.5 tons, including the new road to Vormsi and the refurbished road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.

Feb 15 • 07:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery: The Transport Administration opened the official ice road to Kihnu on Saturday

On Saturday, the Transport Administration officially inaugurated the 12-kilometer ice road to Kihnu, allowing vehicles weighing up to 2.5 tons to cross.

Feb 14 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Administration opens the official ice road to Kihnu on Saturday

The Transport Administration of Estonia will officially open the ice road to Kihnu, allowing vehicles weighing up to 2.5 tons to travel on it until sunset.

Feb 14 • 09:33 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kihnu Ice Road to open at noon

The Kihnu ice road will open for vehicular traffic on Saturday at noon due to improved weather conditions.

Feb 14 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kihnu and Vormsi Ice Roads Remain Closed Due to Snow

The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed due to difficult weather conditions.

Feb 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Weather Prevents Opening of Ice Roads to Vormsi and Kihnu

Difficult weather conditions have delayed the opening of the ice road between the islands of Vormsi and Kihnu, with no current date for when it may open provided by the transport authority.

Feb 13 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi remain closed due to blizzard

The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed indefinitely due to severe weather conditions caused by a snowstorm.

Feb 13 • 10:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A real ice road has been opened in the Baltic Sea: numerous unusual rules for drivers

An ice road has been established in the Baltic Sea to help island residents reach the mainland due to ice-locked ferries, operating under strict safety regulations.

Feb 11 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

AK. Week: A Look at How the Hiiumaa–Saaremaa Ice Road Was Built

The article discusses the recent establishment of an ice road connecting the islands of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa in Estonia, which was done in response to a transport crisis, despite previous regulations against such constructions.

Feb 8 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Transport Agency has opened the Hiiumaa-Saaremaa ice road for passenger cars

The Transport Agency has opened a 17-kilometer ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa for vehicles weighing up to 2.5 tons, with specific operational hours and conditions for safety.

Feb 8 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery: There is a one-and-a-half-hour wait for the HIiumaa-Saaremaa ice road

The HIiumaa-Saaremaa ice road has opened, causing long waits for vehicles due to its growing popularity.

Feb 8 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state promises to ensure connections to the islands even in difficult circumstances

The Estonian Ministry of Rural Affairs emphasizes the need for residents of islands to maintain access to essential services and transport connections, even during challenging weather and ice conditions.

Feb 6 • 19:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

There is no risk of disruption to passenger ferry traffic in the Gulf of Finland

Passenger ferry traffic between Estonia and Finland can continue safely under current water levels and ice conditions, though the transport authority will impose ice class requirements on cargo ships in coastal ports to prevent them from becoming trapped due to growing ice.

Feb 6 • 02:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Transport Administration Sends Icebreaker to Tallinn Area

The Transport Administration is dispatching an icebreaker to the Tallinn area next week to assist ports facing increasingly severe ice conditions.

Feb 5 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Icebreakers start work in the Tallinn area

Icebreaking operations will begin in the Tallinn area starting February 11, following severe ice conditions that necessitate additional requirements for vessels visiting the ports.

Feb 5 • 13:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ice in Berlin: No takeoffs at Airport BER due to freezing rain

Due to freezing rain, no flights can take off at Berlin's BER Airport, leading to expected cancellations and delays for passengers, while metro and long-distance train services are also disrupted.

Feb 5 • 08:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

DWD warns of 'danger to life and limb' – hazardous ice in the east – No departures from BER

The DWD has issued warnings of dangerous icy conditions in eastern Germany, causing interruptions in public transport and preventing flights from BER, while the west enjoys spring-like temperatures.

Feb 5 • 07:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Leis: the ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa will open in the coming days

An official ice road between the islands of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa will be opened due to unusual weather conditions, expected to commence later this week after necessary assessments and preparations.

Feb 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The transport agency plans to build an ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa

Due to increasingly difficult ice and water conditions affecting ferry traffic between the mainland and Hiiumaa, the transport agency has proposed an ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa to alleviate movement issues for residents.

Feb 3 • 22:01 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

There are no official ice roads, but you can still reach Piirissaar via the lake ice

Despite the transport office announcing no official ice roads in Estonia this year, access to Piirissaar via the ice of Lake Peipus is possible on foot or using off-road vehicles.

Feb 3 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The crisis committee decided that a ferry crossing may be established between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

Due to worsening ice and water conditions, the transport agency has decided to prepare for the opening of a ferry crossing between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa after initially planning not to build ice roads.

Feb 3 • 14:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Canadiens players told to take precautions in Minnesota before OT loss to Wild amid ICE outcry: report

The Montreal Canadiens instructed their players to remain hotel-bound and use team transport due to safety concerns following recent ICE-related unrest in Minnesota.

Feb 3 • 12:46 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

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