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🇬🇷 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
🇮🇹 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Poland's Ministry of Defense: We support Lithuania's plans to develop military training grounds

Poland's Defense Ministry affirmates its support for Lithuania's plans to expand military training infrastructure amid media misinterpretations.

Mar 20 • 19:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: The bill in Parliament on Monday – Gathering by SAT

A new transportation bill by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is set for discussion and voting in the Greek Parliament next Monday, amidst ongoing taxi strike protests organized by SAT.

Mar 20 • 15:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will driving tests be canceled? The ministry is struggling to keep up with regulatory changes

The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure faces criticism for allowing outdated and incorrect questions to remain on driving tests, leading to confusion and potential unfairness for applicants.

Mar 20 • 10:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Protest Boats in Henoko Operated and Managed 'at the Captain's Discretion'; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to Investigate Actual Situation

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to investigate the operational practices of protest boats in Henoko following the tragic capsizing that resulted in the deaths of two individuals.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Umahi invites anti-graft agencies to probe road projects

Minister of Works David Umahi has invited Nigeria's anti-corruption agencies to investigate road projects under his ministry to address allegations of corruption and enhance transparency.

Mar 19 • 08:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Investigation into the Circumstances of the Fatal Accident Off Henoko as Two Lives Were Lost

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is set to investigate the operational circumstances surrounding two ships involved in a fatal accident off the coast of Henoko, Okinawa, where two people died.

Mar 19 • 00:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has no choice but to write this" - The shipbuilding industry is in turmoil, with increasing calls for reorganization

Japan's shipbuilding industry faces turmoil amidst plans for major reinvestment and impending reorganization.

Mar 18 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fifth Bridge: Ministry assures it will take over construction of road 4 and 5, after termination of agreement with Prefecture

The Ecuadorian Infrastructure and Transport Minister announced the ministry's intention to assume responsibility for the construction of the fifth bridge's road segments 4 and 5 after the termination of a previous agreement with the Prefecture due to lack of progress.

Mar 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Saga's Land Prices Rise, Industrial Areas See Highest National Increase; Logistics Facilities Continue to Expand

Saga prefecture leads Japan in the rise of land prices, particularly in industrial areas, with a recorded increase of 12.4% over the past year according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Mar 17 • 10:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefecture informs about termination of agreement with Ministry for the construction of sections 4 and 5 of the Fifth Bridge

The Guayas Prefecture is ending its agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure regarding the construction of sections 4 and 5 of the Fifth Bridge due to lack of progress.

Mar 17 • 01:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sozoranga-Macará Road Remains Closed Due to Landslides

The Sozoranga-Macará road in Ecuador is closed due to landslides, with cleaning operations currently underway by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

Mar 14 • 21:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia considers joining Ukraine's civil defense shelters coalition

Latvia is contemplating joining a coalition aimed at enhancing civil defense shelters in Ukraine, as indicated by a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 14 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The municipality takes over the operation of the road around Bolafjall from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The municipality has taken over operational control of the road circling Bolafjall mountain from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 14 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The watermill is being restored in the archaeological site of Gortyn

The Greek Ministry of Culture is restoring the watermill at the archaeological site of Gortyn to function as an open museum, part of broader restoration efforts for the Roman complex and visitor infrastructure.

Mar 14 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Extension of concession contracts 'attacks the delegation agreement of roads and the transparency of public management,' says MIT lawyer about decision of the Prefecture

The Guayas Prefecture's decision to extend road concession contracts for an additional 30 years has raised concerns about transparency and adherence to delegation agreements, according to a lawyer from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

More women’s toilets than men's: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's first guideline to alleviate queue issues

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued new guidelines to ensure there are more women's toilets than men's in public facilities, aiming to reduce waiting times for women.

Mar 13 • 07:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Examination of public housing prices from 18th... Same market reflection rate as last year

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in South Korea will conduct a review of public housing prices from the 18th to the 6th of the next month, maintaining the same market reflection rate as last year.

Mar 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeju Air Disaster Special Investigation Team Conducts Search and Seizure at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

The special investigation team formed to investigate the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster conducted a search and seizure at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 13th.

Mar 13 • 00:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

MIT invests $1.4 million in the rehabilitation of the northern bypass of Ambato

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Ecuador has invested $1.4 million to rehabilitate the northern bypass in Ambato, aiming to enhance road safety for over 500,000 daily users.

Mar 12 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPE takes legal action to prevent real estate growth from collapsing infrastructure and public services in Tamandaré

The Public Ministry of Pernambuco is seeking court intervention to ensure sustainable urban growth in Tamandaré as the city anticipates a significant increase in housing units.

Mar 12 • 20:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Significant construction company has entered corporate restructuring

Helsinki-based construction company Terrawise is undergoing corporate restructuring as revealed by the insolvency register of the Ministry of Justice.

Mar 12 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Austriacard Holdings: Contract worth 1.536 million euros for the production of smart tachograph cards in Greece

Austriacard Holdings has announced a contract valued at €1.536 million with Greece's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for the production of smart tachograph cards.

Mar 11 • 15:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Freight Train Targeted for Scrapping Runs 1220 km...Drunk Engineer's 'Self-Check' Leads to Train Operation

A recent audit revealed that a freight train, deemed unfit for operation, continued running due to negligence from both the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation, while issues regarding the management of engineer alcohol consumption were also highlighted.

Mar 9 • 06:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia to Reassess City Status Nationwide

Liberia's Ministry of Local Government is set to evaluate cities across the country in line with the 2018 Local Government Act to ensure compliance with legal and administrative standards.

Mar 9 • 04:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The trap trail of Santander: the Ministry halted a 400,000 euro reform that ruled out the walkways

The municipal government of Santander faces scrutiny after a tragedy on a walkway, prompting an investigation into past maintenance and safety warnings.

Mar 6 • 21:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Late closure of floodgates compared to tsunami arrival predictions at 155 facilities due to Kamchatka earthquake

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that 155 facilities closed their floodgates later than the predicted arrival time of the tsunami caused by the Kamchatka earthquake, particularly in Hokkaido, where many facilities failed to close in time.

Mar 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Drone shot down in Azerbaijan: Claims Iran was behind the attack

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry accuses Iran of carrying out a drone attack against its autonomous republic of Nakhchivan, resulting in two injuries and damage to infrastructure.

Mar 5 • 09:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gadeokdo New Airport Still Far to Go ... Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport 'Beginning Full Construction by the End of Year'

Construction on the Gadeokdo New Airport is set to commence by the end of the year, following a contract agreement with the Daewoo Construction consortium.

Mar 5 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Planning to pressure the Ministry of Infrastructure on dredging issues

The article discusses plans to urge the Icelandic Ministry of Infrastructure to take action on dredging matters.

Mar 3 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land Orders Construction Halt of Gwanghwamun 'Garden of Gratitude' for 'Procedural Violations'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ordered a construction halt on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project in Gwanghwamun Square due to procedural violations, prompting a response of regret from the Seoul city government.

Mar 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

€102 Million Competition for the Upgrade of Government Cloud Computing

The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance has launched a €102 million project to upgrade and enhance its private cloud infrastructure and backup systems.

Mar 3 • 06:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Preveza: The archaeological site of Kassope is upgraded

The Greek Ministry of Culture is enhancing the archaeological site of Kassope in Preveza, focusing on improving accessibility and infrastructure for visitors.

Mar 2 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá will have controlled circulation from March 2 to 8

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Ecuador announced controlled traffic on the Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá road from March 2 to 8, 2026.

Mar 1 • 14:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will drivers go faster? A limit of 150 km/h on the horizon

The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure is considering raising the maximum speed limit on motorways to 150 km/h, a proposal highlighted in a recent radio broadcast featuring Minister Dariusz Klimczak.

Feb 28 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Moving Electrically": Three-month extension and budget increase

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced a three-month extension and a budget increase for the 'Moving Electrically' program.

Feb 27 • 08:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vice Ministry of Culture delivers over $1 million to winning projects of non-reimbursable contest funds in Guayas

Ecuador's Vice Ministry of Culture allocated over $1.2 million to support various cultural projects in the Guayas province for the 2024-2025 periods.

Feb 26 • 19:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Ministry of Interior will build the Vera Caslavska Training Center, announced Babis

Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced that the Ministry of Interior will start designing and building the Vera Caslavska National Training Center in Prague, aiming to provide a dedicated space for gymnastics and other sports.

Feb 25 • 18:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Building a new Zarasai bypass: the municipality calls it a historic breakthrough

The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a new bypass for the town of Zarasai, aimed at improving road safety and reducing air pollution.

Feb 25 • 12:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Lithuania submits a protest note to Russia regarding strikes on Ukraine

Lithuania's Foreign Ministry issued a protest note to Russia in response to ongoing attacks on Ukraine, highlighting the impact of recent missile and drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 09:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Land Reform to Address Structural Failures

Botswana's Ministry of Lands and Agriculture plans a comprehensive land reform to enhance the economic viability of land management practices.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Issues Pre-Notice for Construction Suspension of 'Garden of Gratitude'... Seoul City Says 'Will Supplement Relevant Procedures'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has notified Seoul City of a pre-order for the suspension of construction on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project, leading the city to acknowledge government concerns and commit to revising its procedures.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders improvements on Assis Chateaubriand Highway in the interior of SP

A Brazilian court has ordered highway maintenance and safety improvements on the Assis Chateaubriand Highway following a request from the São Paulo Public Ministry due to high fatal accident rates.

Feb 22 • 21:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Ukraine responds to the ultimatum from Hungary and Slovakia. "They are playing in favor of the aggressor"

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the ultimatums from Hungary and Slovakia regarding energy supplies amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Feb 22 • 07:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Will Condition Railway Financing on Environmental Commitments

The Brazilian Ministry of Transport has announced it will require federal railway concessionaires to meet sustainability commitments to qualify for government-backed financing.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Ownerless’ Bridge Between MG and SP Has No Maintenance Responsibility, and MPF Seeks Justice

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) filed a public civil action to request urgent repairs on the Divisa Bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, due to the lack of a responsible party for its maintenance.

Feb 19 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of São Paulo and Ambev are notified for street vendors' queues during street Carnival

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor has sent a recommendation to the São Paulo City Hall and Ambev to improve infrastructure for official street vendors during Carnival.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ministry of Transport: With existing funding, 53 kilometers of the ‘Rail Baltica’ main line can be built in Latvia

Latvia's Ministry of Transport confirms that using available funding, nearly 53 kilometers of the 'Rail Baltica' main line can be constructed by 2027.

Feb 17 • 12:10 UTC

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