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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The main route from Havlíčkův Brod to Žďár is closed due to a slipping slope near Pohled; it will be completed by August

A primary route in Czechia from Havlíčkův Brod to Žďár is currently closed due to a geotechnical issue involving a slipping slope, with repairs expected to be completed by August.

Mar 23 • 09:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brno Residents Bid Farewell to a 50-Year-Old Depot; They Will Receive a New One for Over a Billion

Brno is set to replace its 50-year-old tram depot with a new facility costing over a billion Czech crowns.

Mar 23 • 08:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is what Helsinki's flooded waterfront road looked like

Helsinki's Sörnäisten waterfront road experienced flooding on Monday morning, causing significant disruptions.

Mar 23 • 08:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Harare Rolls Out 15,000 Smart Water Meters in Infrastructure Overhaul Drive

The City of Harare has introduced over 15,000 smart prepaid water meters to modernize its infrastructure and improve billing accuracy.

Mar 23 • 08:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Infrastructure Law will be attractive to private investors: SHCP

The new law for the promotion of investment in infrastructure in Mexico aims to attract private investors by offering preferential treatment in earnings when partnered with the public sector.

Mar 23 • 08:08 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Starmer condemns antisemitic arson attack in London

More than 81 people have lost their lives due to severe flooding in Kenya throughout March.

Mar 23 • 08:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Survey: businesses give their efficiency a 7 out of 10 and see biggest potential in infrastructure

A recent survey reveals that businesses in Lithuania rate their operational efficiency at 7 out of 10, with infrastructure improvements cited as key to enhancing this efficiency.

Mar 23 • 07:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Research: businesses cite 7 areas of inefficiency, mainly see opportunities in infrastructure improvement

A recent study reveals that Lithuanian companies identify their sales and cost management as the least effective areas, while emphasizing the importance of infrastructural improvements.

Mar 23 • 07:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Subsidies for the Reconstruction of Local Roads are Unnecessary, According to the Supreme Audit Office

The Czech Supreme Audit Office has declared that subsidies aimed at the reconstruction of local roads are unnecessary.

Mar 23 • 07:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Five billion grant for local road repair had minimal benefits, according to the NKÚ

A report by the NKÚ indicates that a five billion CZK grant aimed at repairing local roads in Czechia yielded minimal benefits.

Mar 23 • 07:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Metro begins construction of station in Guarulhos, the first outside the São Paulo capital

The Metro in Brazil has commenced construction on the Dutra station in Guarulhos, marking the first metro station to be built outside São Paulo city proper.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The time changes: When do we move the clocks forward

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, clocks will be set one hour forward for the start of Daylight Saving Time in Greece.

Mar 23 • 06:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Two injured in Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih

A Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih injured two men and caused infrastructure damage.

Mar 23 • 06:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Motorists Rerouted As Floods Damage Key Road to Lodwar

Heavy rains in Kenya have severely damaged the Kitale-Morpus road, leading to traffic disruptions as motorists are rerouted to alternative routes.

Mar 23 • 06:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mayor of Płock: We are consistently reducing the negative impact on the environment

The Mayor of Płock discusses a significant investment project to improve the city's rainwater drainage system amid climate change adaptation efforts.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Measuring Thought: Open AI Wants to Sell Intelligence - But No One Knows How to Measure It

Open AI aims to commercialize intelligence but lacks a clear metric for measurement, raising questions about how to quantify this intangible product.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

At least 81 reported dead during severe floods in Kenya

At least 81 people have lost their lives due to severe flooding in Kenya, with nearly 2,700 families displaced and extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture as a result of continuous heavy rainfall.

Mar 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Flooding in Helsinki

Flooding has occurred in Helsinki due to a broken trunk line, affecting morning traffic.

Mar 23 • 05:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: $1.4bn Lost, $2bn Needed - Relentless Disasters Are Draining Malawi and Entrenching Poverty

Malawi has suffered losses of at least $1.4 billion due to climate-related disasters over the past eight years, highlighting a critical and ongoing struggle against poverty and the impact of these disasters.

Mar 23 • 05:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Lists On Nairobi Exchange in $823m IPO

Kenya Pipeline Company has successfully launched an oversubscribed IPO, raising approximately $823 million and marking a significant moment for the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Mar 23 • 04:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Poste takes over all of Tim. The offer is 10.8 billion

Poste Italiane has launched a voluntary total takeover bid for Tim worth approximately 10.8 billion euros, aiming to create a major integrated infrastructure platform in Italy.

Mar 23 • 04:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Presidents of Kenya and Uganda Launch the New Phase of the Joint Railway Project

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda have inaugurated the second phase of a rapid railway project aimed at enhancing trade and logistics between the two countries.

Mar 23 • 03:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sorocaba-São Paulo train to have pre-selection of companies before the auction; understand

The Sorocaba-São Paulo intercity train project will include a pre-selection phase for companies before the public auction, involving competitive dialogue as part of the bidding process.

Mar 23 • 02:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC demands full disclosure on £746m UK port deal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) calls for transparency regarding a £746m port infrastructure agreement signed between Nigeria and the UK during President Bola Tinubu's state visit, voicing concerns over the deal's potential implications for Nigeria's debt burden.

Mar 23 • 00:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Crews in water-logged Metro Vancouver prepare for next drenching

Crews in Metro Vancouver are working to clear mudslides and debris in anticipation of another heavy rainstorm that could impact the region's water infrastructure.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

In Leestrup, the 'new iron fields' were designated: "We don't want to look at that crap"

Residents in Leestrup expressed strong opposition to the installation of power poles in their community during a local meeting.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group urges FG to prioritise N'Delta ports development

The Ijaw Youth Congress Worldwide has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to prioritize the development and operationalization of key ports in the Niger Delta region.

Mar 22 • 23:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga Moves Closer to Becoming a Cycling Capital – When Will the Bicycle Paths Be Completed?

Riga is developing its bicycle infrastructure to promote cycling, but many paths are still incomplete or problematic, causing safety concerns for riders.

Mar 22 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Branco is the city that invests the least in sanitation per inhabitant in the country, says study

Rio Branco, the capital of Acre, Brazil, is reported to invest the least in basic sanitation per resident, with only R$ 8.99 allocated, far below the recommended standards.

Mar 22 • 21:36 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Live: Fuel price fears grow as Trump and Iran trade threats

US threats against Iran regarding fuel facilities are heightening global market concerns while New Zealand's government takes steps to manage local fuel supply and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Mar 22 • 19:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Agency warned of 'severe economic impact' months before fuel crisis

A federal agency alerted the government to a potential severe economic impact from a fuel supply crisis prior to the Iran war, highlighting vulnerabilities in Australia's critical infrastructure.

Mar 22 • 19:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Aoun warns of 'ground invasion' as Israel vows to expand its operations in Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has warned that Israel's targeting of infrastructure in southern Lebanon could lead to a 'ground invasion,' as the Israeli military plans to intensify its operations in the region.

Mar 22 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Slovenia Restricts Refueling

Slovenia is implementing restrictions on refueling, likely due to technical issues related to website access.

Mar 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cuba intensifies efforts to restore power after second collapse in one week

Cuba is ramping up its electricity restoration efforts following a second nationwide blackout in one week, exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 22 • 16:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crossing over the Autaz Mirim River on BR-319 is halted for three days for bridge reconstruction works

The crossing over the Autaz Mirim River on BR-319 in Amazonas will be closed for three days for bridge reconstruction, impacting river traffic in the area.

Mar 22 • 16:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Lebanon condemns Israeli bridge demolition: – Prelude to a ground invasion

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemns the demolition of bridges by Israel, labeling it a precursor to a possible ground invasion.

Mar 22 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Avenida Nove de Julho: 1 year after a R$ 32 million project, the City Hall considers redone pavement work

A year after a R$ 32 million revitalization project, Avenida Nove de Julho in Ribeirão Preto faces issues of loose cobblestones, prompting the city to consider further repairs.

Mar 22 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cuba plunged into darkness amid nationwide blackout

Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout, leading to a significant power outage across the country.

Mar 22 • 15:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Warning that important infrastructure may suffer irreversible damage

An alarming warning has been issued regarding the potential irreversible damage to crucial infrastructure.

Mar 22 • 13:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Calcalist: Targeting Energy in Haifa Reveals Weakness of Israel's Supplies

The targeting of energy facilities in Haifa highlights vulnerabilities in Israel's energy supply chain amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic modernization of the New York Metro: which lines will benefit from the purchase of 2,390 new cars

New York City's Metro is set to undergo a massive renovation with the approval of a capital plan for 2025-2029, aiming to purchase up to 2,390 new cars to replace aging units.

Mar 22 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A breakdown in Alcalá de Henares causes speed limitations on several trains, with delays of 50 minutes on the AVE Barcelona-Madrid

A breakdown in the railway infrastructure in Alcalá de Henares has caused significant delays on the AVE service running from Barcelona to Madrid.

Mar 22 • 12:56 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Minister describes efforts to strengthen protection of ports in Odesa Oblast

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba announced new measures to enhance the security of port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast amidst increasing attacks.

Mar 22 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Airport: Why Terminal 3 Wasn't the New BER

The completion of Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport demonstrates that major projects in Germany can be delivered on time and within budget, contrasting with the problematic Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) project.

Mar 22 • 11:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Pressure Cooker, Plastic Explosives: Barracks Targeted for the Referendum

An urgent meeting at the Ministry of the Interior in Italy discussed a recent bombing incident involving anarchists and potential threats to state infrastructure and police stations.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Long-term blockade of Hormuz, all options for securing crude oil must be considered.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure, resulting in a heightened risk of war and potential disruptions in global energy supply through the strategic Hormuz Strait.

Mar 22 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Cuba left in darkness after third power cuts in a month

Cuba has experienced its third power outage of the month, attributed to an unexpected failure at a thermoelectric plant amid ongoing infrastructure issues and an oil blockade.

Mar 22 • 10:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Construction Projects: Ten Million Euros for a Bridge – Is That Necessary?

Munich is planning a pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Giesinger Berg, but budget constraints are causing officials to consider scaled-back options.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Hawaii experiences the worst flash floods in 20 years

Hawaii has declared a state of emergency due to the most severe flooding the islands have faced in recent years.

Mar 22 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Jurmala municipality will borrow 2.6 million euros for road reconstruction

The Jurmala municipality of Latvia has decided to borrow over 2.6 million euros for the reconstruction of major streets as part of a project aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic conditions.

Mar 22 • 09:29 UTC

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