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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Moosburg: The Wild Parking on 'Auf dem Plan' is Coming to an End

Moosburg is finally taking action against illegal parking in the public square, 'Auf dem Plan', as the municipality plans to clearly designate parking areas and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment.

Mar 2 • 12:37 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Police: Parking attendant assaulted in Lambertseter

A parking attendant was assaulted by a driver at Lambertseter after informing them of parking fees, resulting in the attendant suffering facial injuries and potential concussion.

Feb 26 • 19:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: In Alūksne, snow is cleared from disabled parking spaces after the snowstorm

Following a heavy snowstorm in Alūksne, services have removed snow from the streets but left disabled parking spaces blocked.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HU: Four dead – Actions taken in Jatkasaari

Four people have died after falling from the roof of a parking garage in Jatkasaari, leading to the temporary closure of the top level for safety measures.

Feb 24 • 08:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HU: Four Dead – A Tough Decision Made in Jätkäsaaren

In response to a series of fatal accidents, the top level of a parking facility in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, will be temporarily closed to ensure public safety.

Feb 24 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

While parking in front of her house, a woman suffers sexual harassment and her father is targeted in an attempted robbery

A 38-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment and attempted robbery in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, after harassing a woman as she parked outside her home.

Feb 23 • 12:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Bizarre experience with paid parking: a few hours of 'non-parking' and a 40-euro fine

An individual shared a frustrating experience with a paid parking system that resulted in a hefty fine.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Traffic warden issues parking ticket to bus at a bus stop

A traffic warden in Ashford, Kent, issued a parking ticket to a broken-down bus at a bus stop, leading to community outrage and a defense from the council for following procedure.

Feb 20 • 07:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bomb Suspicions Isolate Part of the Parking Lot of the Ministry of Agriculture in Brasília

A bomb scare in Brasília led to the isolation of part of the parking lot of the Ministry of Agriculture after abandoned bags were discovered.

Feb 19 • 19:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notice for drivers in New York: a key parking rule returns today and they may receive fines

The Alternate Side Parking rule in New York City is being reinstated after a suspension due to severe weather conditions, reminding drivers to move their vehicles accordingly to avoid fines.

Feb 19 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

“What’s it to you?” The Military Police apologizes for parking in a disability spot, but doubts the allegedly rude response from the driver

The Military Police in Estonia has apologized for parking in a disabled spot but expressed skepticism towards the driver's reported rude response.

Feb 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Panevėžys fights against snow mounds: 'Buses stop right in the middle of the street'

Residents of Panevėžys are expressing concerns about snow-covered streets impacting public transportation and parking as the city works to address the aftermath of a recent heavy snowfall.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

City government moves to new phase with the free swimming area and beach parking lot

The Tartu city government is seeking approval for a project to renovate the public swimming area along the Emajõgi River, which will include the construction of a new beach parking lot.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Shooting in event parking lot leaves injured in the interior of SP

Five people were injured in a shooting at an event space in Vera Cruz, São Paulo, during a party.

Feb 17 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman reports aggression after refusing to pay 'parking attendant' in Cuiabá parking lot; video

A female driver reported being assaulted by a self-appointed 'parking attendant' in Cuiabá after refusing to pay a fee for parking in a public space.

Feb 16 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jeremy Clarkson 'being sued by grandmother who suffered horror fall at his Farmer's Dog pub'

Elizabeth Palmby is suing Jeremy Clarkson after suffering injuries from a fall in the parking lot of his pub, the Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire.

Feb 15 • 19:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In Colegiales: this is how the new square to be built in the area of the Mercado de Pulgas will be

A new public square is set to be constructed in Colegiales, Buenos Aires, transforming a former parking lot into a green space.

Feb 14 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Skoda Man, 48, Raged at Parking Attendant in Kuopio: 'You Can Ask the Police Who I Am!'

A 48-year-old man in Kuopio had an outburst towards a parking attendant after receiving a parking ticket, later apologizing but not being forgiven by the attendant.

Feb 14 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Member of 'Man-go' Rima Petrauskytė erupts: the yard at home is drowning in snow

Rima Petrauskytė criticized the lack of snow removal in her city yard, highlighting frustrations over unpaid parking enforcement despite unplowed conditions.

Feb 14 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest measles outbreak in 30 years in the U.S. leads clinics to attend to patients in cars

The largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in 30 years has prompted clinics in South Carolina to conduct patient evaluations in parking lots to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus within waiting rooms.

Feb 13 • 14:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A mother is concerned about the children in Jätkäsaari – her own children asked a heartbreaking question

A mother in Jätkäsaari expresses concern for the local children after a tragic incident where an adult fell from a parking garage, leading her children to ask if someone had died again.

Feb 13 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Parking is expensive in Tallinn! Toomas Annus found a new and surprising use for the parking lot!

In Tallinn, the expensive parking situation has inspired developer Toomas Annus to create a sculpture alley, transforming the area's use and public space.

Feb 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land: Audit of 'Valet Fee Trick Increase' at Incheon Airport... 'Ignoring Public Benefit, Rushed Implementation'

The South Korean Ministry of Land criticized the Incheon International Airport's parking service reforms as hastily implemented and neglectful of public convenience.

Feb 11 • 09:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on Rooftops and Parking Lots... Climate Department Plans 60% Renewable Energy for Public Institutions

The South Korean government aims to increase the share of renewable energy used by public institutions to 60% by 2030 as part of its commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy usage.

Feb 11 • 05:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

During the Lunar New Year holiday, over 10,000 public parking lots will be opened for free... check the 'Share Nuri' website.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety of South Korea announced that over 10,000 public parking lots will be opened for free during the Lunar New Year holiday from February 14 to 18, with detailed information available on the 'Share Nuri' website.

Feb 10 • 08:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police Officers Who Drifted with Their Service Car on a Snowy Parking Lot Will Not Lose Their Jobs

Czech police officers filmed drifting in a service vehicle on a snowy parking lot will retain their jobs despite public outcry.

Feb 9 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drivers report pressure and fear from parking attendants in Porto Alegre

Drivers in Porto Alegre express fear and coercion from informal parking attendants despite a prohibition since 2020.

Feb 9 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu Shopping Center's Request to Drivers Causes Outrage: If a Chunk Falls, I'll Throw it in the Trunk!

A plea from Tartu's Kvartali shopping center asking drivers not to clear snow and ice from their vehicles in the underground parking has sparked widespread discontent among visitors.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Two public garages in downtown Zagreb are partially out of service, here's until when

Construction work will take place in public garages at Lang and Kvaternik squares until the end of February, temporarily removing some parking spaces from service to ensure greater availability during the renovations.

Feb 5 • 09:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Do you know how long you can be parked on public property? A Croat recounted an unpleasant experience with a neighbor, here’s what the law says

A Reddit user expresses frustration over a neighbor's unused car occupying a prime parking spot, raising questions about the legality of long-term parking on public streets in Croatia.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PICTURE When it rains! See what the disabled parking looks like in Zagreb's Svetice

The disabled parking spots at the Svetice pool in Zagreb are constantly flooded after rain, making them unrecognizable and misused due to poor visibility of the signage.

Feb 4 • 13:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Fans at the 2026 World Cup Face Astronomical Parking Prices, More Expensive than Tickets

Fans attending the 2026 World Cup are facing exorbitant parking prices, which are even higher than the cost of tickets due to limited public transport infrastructure in the host country.

Feb 3 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora City Hall imposes fines based on photos and videos; municipality says inspection is done in real time

The Juiz de Fora City Hall is issuing fines remotely using photos and videos taken by employees of the company managing the city's paid parking system, claiming inspections are conducted in real time.

Feb 2 • 22:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Áreazul Digital': Users have until March 3 to convert physical tickets in Montes Claros

Users in Montes Claros can convert their physical parking tickets to digital credit until March 3, as the new digital parking system is set to take effect on March 2.

Feb 2 • 12:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

How the Greens Want to Make Parking More Expensive

The Greens in the Bundestag are proposing to allow municipalities to increase public parking fees, taking into account the income level of drivers to implement a tiered pricing system based on social criteria.

Jan 15 • 10:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO A well-known citizen of Split shocked the residents, threw herself on cars, came with a bucket and a cloth, shouting: 'Free'

A well-known citizen of Split shocked locals by protesting against rising parking fees by throwing herself on cars and crying out for free parking.

Jan 13 • 12:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Don't rush to pay for parking, here's when it's free in all zones

Zagrebparking is emphasizing the importance of allowing snow removal from public parking areas during this year's snowfall while informing citizens of the times when parking is free.

Jan 13 • 09:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Tomašević promised to fix traffic in Zagreb. Announced list of projects

The city of Zagreb announced a series of projects aimed at improving traffic and reducing congestion, including parking analysis, a 'park and ride' public transport system, expanded pedestrian zones, and a new cycling corridor.

Jan 10 • 12:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

The Skiing Season Begins at Sljeme! Free Again This Year

The skiing season at Sljeme will start on January 10, 2026, and skiing will be free for citizens, inviting them to use public transport due to limited parking capacity.

Jan 9 • 09:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Big changes in parking in Zagreb start tomorrow: Here are the new payment rules

Starting tomorrow, commercial parking permits in Zagreb will be valid only in the zone for which they were purchased, aimed at improving traffic flow in public parking managed by Zagrebparking.

Dec 31 • 09:00 UTC

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