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🇨🇿 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
🇮🇸 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Bad weather across the country, yellow warnings and uncertainty level

Iceland is experiencing widespread bad weather, prompting yellow warnings and uncertainty levels on several roads due to a storm.

Mar 23 • 07:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Back in Czechia. Grey Normalization on Roads and Colorful Memories of the Past

The article reflects on the stark contrasts of traveling in Czechoslovakia during the socialist era, highlighting nostalgia for the past and the changing landscape of Czech roads.

Mar 23 • 04:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Electric Cars Targeted by Tax Authorities. End of Free Driving on Roads

The U.S. Congress is debating new electric vehicle fees as a way to fund infrastructure previously supported by fossil fuel taxes.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Intensive crackdown on illegal freight truck operations from the 24th... at toll booths and rest areas nationwide

The South Korean government will commence a concentrated crackdown on illegal freight truck operations starting from the 24th, targeting major roads across the country.

Mar 23 • 02:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Flood warnings and frequently used roads on alert

Iceland is experiencing flood warnings due to weather conditions, affecting several frequently traveled routes.

Mar 23 • 00:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sweetheart of the Roads: Teen with Cerebral Palsy Gains Network of Support from Truck Drivers in MG

A 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has found love and support from truck drivers on the BR-116 highway in Muriaé, Brazil, transforming his life during the pandemic.

Mar 22 • 17:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains in Echeandía cause problems on the road to Ventanas

Persistent rains in Echeandía, Ecuador, have caused significant damage to homes, roads, and agricultural land, particularly affecting the road linking Echeandía to Ventanas.

Mar 21 • 17:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Drivers were trapped on the road to Daule and Perimetral due to water accumulation

Heavy rains in Ecuador caused significant traffic congestion and water accumulation, trapping drivers on the roads to Daule and Perimetral for over two hours.

Mar 21 • 11:09 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Holtavörðuheiði and Öxnadalsheiði have been opened

The recently opened mountain roads of Holtavörðuheiði and Öxnadalsheiði in Iceland enhance accessibility for local residents and visitors alike.

Mar 21 • 09:46 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Iran war plane spotters 'clogging roads and using bushes as toilets' in quaint country village

Residents near RAF Fairford have expressed frustration over the influx of war plane spotters watching US bombers, leading to traffic chaos and antisocial behavior.

Mar 21 • 00:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Social Government: improvements in the roads of Agudo dos Frias have already started in Bragança

Improvements in rural roads in the Agudo dos Frias neighborhood of Bragança Paulista have begun as part of the Social Government program following a recent community meeting.

Mar 20 • 21:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FERMA promises safety measures on Oyo highway after students’ protest

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has pledged to implement safety measures on the Ago-Are/Saki road following protests by local students expressing concerns over road safety.

Mar 20 • 17:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Roads Closed and Flights Canceled in Tenerife Due to Snowfall

In Tenerife, Spain's Canary Islands, authorities have closed roads and canceled outdoor events due to severe weather, including snowfall and strong winds.

Mar 20 • 14:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

WinteRace Cortina Returns: 70 Historic Cars on the Roads of the Dolomites, a 490-Kilometer Itinerary through Landscapes, History, and Memory

The WinteRace Cortina event, showcasing 70 historic cars, returned to Cortina d'Ampezzo from March 19 to 21, 2026, celebrating alpine tradition and culture along a scenic route.

Mar 20 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Weekend weather: many clear spells, frosty nights and icy roads

The weekend weather forecast for Lithuania indicates variable cloudiness with numerous clear spells, cold nights, and potential icy conditions, especially in the western regions.

Mar 20 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Farmers brought machines to the roads to get the government's attention

Farmers across Estonia protested with tractors to highlight the agricultural sector's challenging situation and the necessity to utilize EU funds for direct support.

Mar 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Teachers on strike block roads and create traffic chaos in the metropolitan area of Barcelona

Numerous teacher strike groups have blocked multiple roads in the Barcelona metropolitan area, causing significant traffic disruptions this morning.

Mar 20 • 07:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: What Cape Town Is Spending On Homes, Roads and the N2 Wall

Cape Town's municipality has outlined its budget allocation for infrastructure projects, highlighting the controversial N2 Edge wall project within a larger urban mobility plan.

Mar 20 • 07:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: What Cape Town Is Spending On Homes, Roads and the N2 Wall

The City of Cape Town has outlined its spending plans on infrastructure, including a controversial N2 Edge wall project estimated to cost R115-million as part of a much larger R8.2-billion budget for urban mobility and housing.

Mar 20 • 07:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Restrictions on Freight Transport Introduced on Regional Roads

Freight transport restrictions are being implemented on regional roads in Lithuania to prevent damage due to heavy vehicles during a sensitive period.

Mar 20 • 07:08 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to the construction of border infrastructure, gravel roads have been damaged in Balvi Municipality

Construction work related to border infrastructure has caused significant damage to both public and private gravel roads in Balvi Municipality, Latvia.

Mar 20 • 04:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Warm weather brings melting snow, potholes to Saskatchewan roads

Warm temperatures in Saskatchewan are causing snow to melt, creating challenges like potholes on roads.

Mar 20 • 02:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito expands restrictions for heavy vehicles on two roads starting April

Quito will extend the restrictions on heavy vehicles on two roads due to traffic accidents, starting in April.

Mar 19 • 20:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Vehicle Test in Andalusia: Camper in Mud

The article describes the experience of driving a camper van through the Alcornocales Natural Park in Andalusia, focusing on the challenges posed by narrow roads and local traffic.

Mar 19 • 16:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Caution in traffic: roads will become slippery in the evening

Estonian authorities warn that rain and sleet will lead to icy roads this evening, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Mar 19 • 14:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Most Important Thing About Tunnels Is to Get Rid of the Most Dangerous Roads

The Icelandic Minister of Infrastructure prioritizes the Fljótagöng tunnel project to improve safety, against some local demands for different tunnels due to recurrent avalanche risks.

Mar 19 • 12:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Mobile Police Needed to Catch These Road Idiots

The article discusses the necessity of mobile police forces to control reckless driving on the roads, as experienced by a frequent test driver.

Mar 19 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Disappointing Weather: Dynjandisheiði and Steingrímsfjarðarheiði Are Open

Dynjandisheiði and Steingrímsfjarðarheiði roads are reported to be open despite disappointing weather conditions in Iceland.

Mar 19 • 06:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Southern Storm and Significant Rainfall Across the Country — Roads Closed or Set to Alert Level

A severe storm is affecting southern Iceland, resulting in significant rainfall, road closures, and alerts being issued.

Mar 19 • 00:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

E6 closed in Gudbrandsdalen

The E6 highway is closed due to a rockfall near Rosten, north of Sel in Gudbrandsdalen, as reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

Mar 18 • 22:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Are you going out to drive? Military convoys affect traffic in the coming days

Norwegian authorities are warning drivers of increased military transport, advising them to plan for delays due to military convoys on the roads.

Mar 18 • 17:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Close to Holtavörðuheiði, Súðavíkurhlíð, and Flateyrarveg at midnight

The article discusses the closing of major roads in the Holtavörðuheiði, Súðavíkurhlíð, and Flateyrarveg areas due to weather conditions at midnight.

Mar 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Medvinden season is over: 'Spring came like a slap in the face'

The Medvinden skating season has concluded abruptly due to an early arrival of spring, leading to the closure of both the skating rink and the ice roads on Storsjö.

Mar 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Wheelies and dizzying speed on the roads of Attica – The video that revealed a 23-year-old driver

A viral video led authorities to identify a 23-year-old motorcyclist performing dangerous stunts in Attica, endangering pedestrians and other drivers.

Mar 18 • 16:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Prime Minister's Statement on Investments in Roads and Railways in Jämtland County

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized the importance of infrastructure investments at the Åre Business Forum, highlighting their potential to foster future successful companies.

Mar 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bolt partners with US tech giant Nvidia

Bolt has announced a partnership with Nvidia to accelerate the development of safe autonomous vehicles for European roads.

Mar 18 • 14:35 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is why experts want Finland's roads filled with central barriers – sharp decline in deaths in Central Finland

Experts are advocating for the installation of central barriers on Finnish roads following a significant decrease in traffic fatalities in Central Finland last year.

Mar 18 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

It has been revealed how funds for roads will be distributed this year

Lithuania allocates €436.4 million for road development this year, with a significant portion directed towards state road expansion.

Mar 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Thaw and water levels can create danger on roads

Severe weather conditions are expected in Iceland which may lead to dangerous driving conditions due to melting snow and heavy rain.

Mar 18 • 11:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The dark sides of the WRC stage in Kenya: tragedy before the rally, chaos on the roads, incidents on the track

The WRC event in Kenya faced significant chaos and tragedies, including deadly floods and severe traffic disruptions, overshadowing the sporting experience.

Mar 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Two cars in an accident - road 108 closed

A two-car accident on road 108 has led to its closure, with two individuals transported to the hospital with unclear injuries.

Mar 18 • 08:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Thursday, two new average speed control sections will start functioning on Latvian roads

New average speed control sections will be implemented on Latvia's roads starting Thursday, focusing on sections of the Riga bypass.

Mar 18 • 07:46 UTC

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