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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Dismal weather across the country and many roads in a state of uncertainty

Iceland is experiencing widespread poor weather conditions, leading to uncertainty on many roads.

Mar 23 • 07:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver without a license loses control of car, resulting in one death and three injuries in the West of SC

A car accident in Palma Sola, Santa Catarina, resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman and injuries to three others, highlighting issues of unlicensed driving and vehicle conditions.

Mar 22 • 16:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man falls from motorcycle, tries to get up, and is run over by a truck, police say

A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after being hit by a truck while attempting to get up after falling from his bike in Gurupi, Tocantins.

Mar 22 • 15:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ring Road still closed around Möðrudalsöræfi – another yellow warning tomorrow

The Ring Road around Möðrudalsöræfi remains closed due to severe weather conditions, with a yellow warning issued for the following day.

Mar 22 • 13:38 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Ring Road is still closed around Fagradalsfjall – another yellow warning tomorrow

The Ring Road remains closed due to hazardous conditions around Fagradalsfjall, with another yellow weather warning issued for tomorrow.

Mar 22 • 13:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Ring Road Closed, Avalanche and Icy Conditions

Iceland's Ring Road has been closed due to an avalanche and icy conditions affecting several regions, including the Siglufjarðarvegur road.

Mar 22 • 09:55 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
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Yellow weather warning and road closures in the east

A yellow weather warning has been issued in eastern Iceland, causing road closures due to severe weather conditions.

Mar 22 • 08:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Soon time for tire change - this is what applies

In less than a month, it will be illegal to drive on studded tires unless winter road conditions prevail in Sweden.

Mar 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

471 days underground: A Ukrainian sergeant tells about his grotesque fight to defend the road to Bakhmut

A Ukrainian sergeant shares harrowing experiences of defending a strategic location near Bakhmut over 471 days amid constant bombardment and dire living conditions.

Mar 21 • 18:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Announcing road closures on the Ring Road due to weather

Weather conditions are causing road closures on Iceland's Ring Road, with significant impact expected on transport across the region.

Mar 21 • 17:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Closed for traffic on Öxnadalsheiði

Traffic on Öxnadalsheiði is currently closed due to weather conditions, with access opened to nearby roads.

Mar 21 • 09:39 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

All flights cancelled this morning and roads are impassable

All flights in the morning have been cancelled due to impassable roads caused by adverse weather conditions.

Mar 20 • 06:48 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

All international flights this morning canceled and roads impassable

Severe weather conditions have led to the cancellation of all international flights in Iceland this morning and rendered many roads impassable.

Mar 20 • 06:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ice-coated roads in many places in Latvia

Icy conditions in various regions of Latvia are complicating driving on the country’s main and regional roads, according to the Latvian State Roads administration.

Mar 20 • 04:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Man involved in an accident in Vilnius hopes for compensation: it was very slippery, but no one was salting

A man from Vilnius is seeking compensation following a serious accident caused by icy road conditions that resulted in his vehicle overturning.

Mar 19 • 17:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Billion for pothole fillings and Einar reminded of Patta's concussion

A Reykjavik city council member noted the need for increased funding for asphalt repairs due to worsening road conditions referencing a recent complaint.

Mar 19 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rain and sleet will come in the evening and at night

Rain and sleet are expected during the evening and overnight hours, with reduced visibility due to fog and slippery road conditions.

Mar 19 • 11:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

There is no need to rush to change tires, but there is one exception: mandatory by April 10.

Lithuanian drivers should not rush to change their winter tires, but must do so by April 10 if using studded tires, as winter conditions may still exist.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði Closed from Midnight and Impassable Through Öxnadalsheiði

Traffic is closed on Holtavörðuheiði and passability through Öxnadalsheiði is also hindered due to weather conditions.

Mar 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Grading of gravel roads will soon begin in Daugavpils

In Daugavpils, Latvia, road grading of gravel roads damaged during winter and spring is set to commence as soon as conditions allow.

Mar 18 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toll prices double on BR-153 and outrage drivers; see prices

The new toll prices on the BR-153 highway in Brazil have doubled, provoking strong reactions from drivers who cite poor road conditions as a major concern.

Mar 17 • 17:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Accident after accident on Lithuania's main road: 4 cars collided, then another 3

Two road accidents occurred on March 17, 2023, on the main highway in Klaipėda district, Lithuania, where heavy fog and wet road conditions contributed to a series of collisions.

Mar 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Roads like a tank battlefield. We will advise when a driver is entitled to compensation and how to resolve it

The article discusses drivers' rights to compensation for damage caused by poor road conditions in Czechia.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The road network is mostly expected to have a normal thawing spring

Finland's Road Administration predicts a mostly normal thawing spring across the country, but local variations may occur due to weather conditions.

Mar 17 • 07:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

The backlog for pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an unprecedented £18.6 billion, reflecting severe deterioration in local road conditions despite prior repair efforts.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Northeast Road Closed at Tjörnes

The Northeast road at Tjörnes has been closed due to weather conditions.

Mar 16 • 22:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Traffic east of Miklubraut closed this evening

Traffic is being closed to the east of Miklubraut this evening due to local conditions.

Mar 16 • 16:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bad weather in the south, cyclone Jolina in Calabria: state road Jonica closed, a warehouse roof blown off

Cyclone Jolina has hit Calabria, Italy, causing severe weather conditions, including high winds and flooding, leading to road closures and damage.

Mar 16 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Due to thaw, transport weight restrictions have been introduced on 775 gravel road sections

Latvia has introduced transport weight restrictions of up to ten tons on 775 gravel road sections due to thawing conditions.

Mar 16 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði Road Closed

The Holtavörðuheiði mountain pass is closed due to snow removal efforts while various road conditions remain challenging across Northern Iceland.

Mar 16 • 07:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Several accidents this morning: 'Very slippery'

Several traffic accidents occurred this morning in Sweden due to extremely slippery road conditions.

Mar 16 • 05:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hundreds of people in emergency shelters in the north: "It was just crazy weather"

Hundreds of people have sought refuge in emergency shelters in Northwestern Iceland due to severe weather conditions, as a winter storm has closed a major road.

Mar 15 • 23:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Close the mountain pass and open mass aid station: Asking "EVERYONE" to stay home

Authorities in North East Iceland have closed a major road and are urging residents to stay home amid severe weather conditions and traffic accidents.

Mar 15 • 19:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Heiðin Closed from Blönduós: Requesting 'EVERYONE' to Stay Home

Authorities in Northern Iceland are urging residents to stay home due to extreme weather conditions that have led to the closure of key roads.

Mar 15 • 19:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Another bus went off the road and Ring Road partially closed

A bus has gone off the road near Holtavörðuheiði in Iceland, leading to partial closures along the Ring Road due to severe weather conditions affecting travel in the area.

Mar 15 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hellisheiði is closed

The road on Hellisheiði has been closed due to weather conditions, as reported by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.

Mar 15 • 13:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Travelers in Trouble Across the Country Due to Traction

Travelers in Iceland faced significant difficulties due to poor road conditions, leading to multiple rescue operations.

Mar 15 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dry road conditions will become wetter throughout the day

Dry weather conditions will transition to rain in the afternoon, affecting the islands first and then spreading to the mainland by evening.

Mar 15 • 07:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State Highways Show Cracks and Lack of Maintenance in Noroeste Fluminense

Drivers and residents in Noroeste Fluminense are facing daily challenges due to poor conditions on important state highways in the region.

Mar 14 • 20:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The mud paralyzes traffic on gravel roads in Latgale

Traffic in Latgale is severely disrupted due to road conditions resulting from logging activities, leaving residents struggling to access essential services.

Mar 13 • 16:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði was closed due to an accident

Holtavörðuheiði was reopened after being closed for about an hour due to a traffic accident, with ongoing weather warnings and hazardous road conditions in the region.

Mar 13 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði closed due to an accident

Holtavörðuheiði has been closed following a traffic accident, with alternative routes suggested.

Mar 13 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Floods in Western Lithuania Already Pose Danger: Warning Due to Danger on the Road

Flooding in western Lithuania threatens roads and low-lying areas as ice conditions worsen.

Mar 13 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

50 years of the protest against the '200 potholes per mile' in Canillas, the first authorized in Madrid after Franco's death

The article commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first authorized protest in Madrid, which occurred in Canillas against poor road conditions shortly after Franco's death, highlighting its significance in the democratic transition.

Mar 13 • 15:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði Closed Until Eleven and Many Places Impassable

Holtavörðuheiði is closed until eleven o'clock, with many areas deemed impassable due to adverse conditions.

Mar 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

WRC Rally Faces Terrible Conditions - Special Stage Cancelled

The first special stage of the Safari Rally has been canceled due to poor conditions.

Mar 13 • 05:20 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Eyrarhlíð closed due to weather

The Eyrarhlíð road in Iceland has been closed due to severe weather conditions.

Mar 12 • 21:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Jēkabpils County, thaw and mass restrictions on highways hinder economic activities

Economic activities in Jēkabpils County are severely hampered by thawing conditions and transport weight restrictions on local highways.

Mar 12 • 14:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Insurance Company: This Cheap Equipment Can Save Drivers From Thousands of Euros in Repairs

A Finnish insurance company warns that current road conditions pose a high risk for windshield damage, urging drivers to maintain a safe distance and consider using protective stickers.

Mar 12 • 13:10 UTC

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