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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.

The winter ice road between Kihnu Island and the mainland has restored life and money to the island while significantly altering the daily rhythms of the locals.

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are requesting the Ministry of Regional Affairs to lower the ticket prices for flights between the islands and the mainland to the levels of 2024, despite the government's already substantial subsidy.

Taiwan's leader William Lai uses the term 'mainland China' at a meeting with Taiwanese businesspeople, signaling caution ahead of an imminent Xi-Trump summit.

Estonia's Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis announced the upcoming transportation of fuel to Ruhnu Island and the opening of a new ice road between Vormsi Island and the mainland.

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

The ferry Tõll is resuming service on the Virtsu-Kuivastu line using an unofficial ice road due to difficult ice conditions in the Irbe Strait.

Residents of Ruhnu island face a serious fuel shortage as they make difficult choices about resource allocation amid disruptions caused by transportation links to the mainland.

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.

The Hercílio Luz Bridge, a symbol of Florianópolis, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026 and has served as a pivotal connection between Santa Catarina Island and the mainland.

A YouTuber showcases his challenging journey from Glasgow to the southernmost point of mainland Europe, only to find the destination gates locked upon arrival.

Rain and storms are forecasted across Greece today, particularly impacting the mainland and the eastern Aegean islands.

Marine iguanas, typically found only in the Galápagos Islands, have been discovered living on the mainland of Ecuador, raising questions among scientists.

Severe weather, characterized by stormy winds, has swept across many areas of Greece, causing significant damage and disruption to cities, islands, and rural areas.

Spain's 'ghost islands' in the Mar Menor lagoon are intentionally isolated to preserve their natural environment and limit tourist access.

Taiwanese travel to mainland China has recovered to over 3 million visits in 2025, yet remains significantly below pre-pandemic figures due to ongoing political tensions and travel restrictions.

Taiwanese authorities have reported a fourfold increase in cases of individuals losing contact with the mainland China, urging caution for any travel to the region.

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, highlights the serious issue of vandalism affecting federal road infrastructure in Nigeria, particularly the removal of safety devices from the Third Mainland Bridge.

This winter, Estonia has several spontaneous ice roads that see heavy weekend traffic, especially on popular routes between certain islands and the mainland, despite varying ice thicknesses.

Ferries operated by TS Laevad are taking longer routes to maintain the self-formed ice road between the mainland and Hiiumaa Island.

Severe weather conditions have disrupted ferry services between Zakynthos and Kefalonia, affecting travel to the mainland of Kythera.

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.

French wine and spirit exports to mainland China and the US fell significantly in 2025 primarily due to tariffs impacting global trade.

TS Laevad confirmed that despite severe ice conditions and persistently low water levels, the ferry connection between the mainland and the major islands is maintained.

The authorities have decided to establish official ice roads for residents of Kihnu and Vormsi to travel to and from the mainland this winter, though the exact timing remains uncertain.

Norway's mainland GDP grew by 1.8% last year, with private sector growth leading at 1.9%.

Norway's economy experienced a normal growth of 1.8% in Mainland Norway last year, with private sector growth leading the way.

Mare Mätas reflects on the dangers of traveling on ice roads between Kihnu and the mainland during the 1990s.

The ferry service between the island of Vormsi and the mainland has been suspended due to a technical failure, with services expected to resume next week.

The ferry service between Vormsi and the mainland was interrupted due to a technical malfunction of the ferry Ormsö, with no services expected to resume until Monday afternoon.

The mayors of Vormsi and Kihnu have submitted a joint letter to the government requesting the opening of ice roads between their islands and the mainland due to favorable weather conditions, despite the ice creating significant transportation challenges.

The opening of "Hertz 1" marks a historic milestone in the Baltic energy sector, featuring a significant 200 MWh storage capacity as part of strategic projects aimed at stabilizing the regional electricity system after synchronization with the continental European grid.

Norway's internal security agency has warned of intensified Russian espionage activities in the country this year, particularly focusing on the Arctic mainland and the Svalbard archipelago, along with a heightened risk of sabotage operations.

Due to low water levels, the ferry Regula's departures between the mainland and Hiiumaa have been canceled until the morning of February 9th, with additional restrictions on heavy vehicles for the ferry Tiiu, which continues to service the route.

Morgan Stanley predicts a record year for Hong Kong's IPOs, with the pipeline reaching 450, largely driven by mainland Chinese issuers and an influx of US and Southeast Asian companies.

Severe rain, storms, and strong southern winds are expected to impact parts of Greece, particularly the northeastern mainland and eastern islands, with possible hail showers.

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

This article provides updates on the dire situation between Hiiumaa and the mainland, alongside a report on Russia's severe attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid freezing temperatures.

Live updates on news including increasing tensions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland, Russia's attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and the US shooting down an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier.

The news report includes updates on worsening conditions between Hiiumaa and the mainland, a significant attack by Russia on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during severe cold, and the U.S. shooting down an Iranian drone approaching an aircraft carrier.

Ruhnu residents are uncomfortable due to a temporary disconnection with the mainland caused by a technical failure, but local leaders do not consider it a crisis.

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.

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.

Severe ice and water conditions have made ferry traffic between the mainland and Hiiumaa difficult, leading to the cancellation of several trips by the ferry Regula.

This radio news segment highlights the deteriorating situation on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland, as well as a traffic accident in Lääne-Nigula where two people lost their lives.

Grid Telecom announced the construction of the underwater fiber optic cable system 'ARTEMIS' connecting Crete to the mainland, enhancing Greece's geopolitical position in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The article covers recent news topics including a tragic traffic accident in Lääne-Nigula, a large-scale airstrike by Russia on Kyiv, and worsening conditions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and mainland.

A foreign fishing vessel has been photographed in a creek in Far North Queensland, reflecting an increase in vessel incursions reportedly due to successful border operations in other states.

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.

A commercial bus fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos injured six commuters and caused significant traffic disruption.