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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Renault Clio, how does the new full hybrid perform in traffic: good fuel consumption

The new Renault Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid has been tested under challenging urban traffic conditions in Milan, showing positive fuel efficiency and a blend of innovative design and technology.

Mar 22 • 16:34 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
🇮🇸 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
🇸🇪 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
🇮🇸 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New stretch of the Transnordestina duplication is opened in Petrolina

A new section of the Transnordestina duplication in Petrolina, Brazil, has been opened, improving traffic conditions in the region.

Mar 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the second day, civil police camp on a bridge in protest for better working conditions

Civil police in Recife are protesting for better working conditions by camping on the Santa Isabel Bridge, disrupting traffic as they demand negotiations with the government.

Mar 19 • 15:10 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
🇳🇴 NRK
World

At least 15 dead after severe weather in Karachi

Severe weather in Karachi has resulted in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries as storm conditions caused structural collapses and significant traffic disruptions.

Mar 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Weather changes in Kashmir-Himachal, severe cold increased due to heavy snowfall

The weather has turned in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, with recent heavy snowfall causing disrupted traffic and increased cold conditions.

Mar 19 • 08:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Snowfall in the mountains, rain and hail in the plains; the changing mood of the weather

Weather conditions have dramatically changed across various regions in India, with snowfall impacting traffic in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

Mar 19 • 05:26 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
🇧🇷 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
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Opening Valdresflye for Easter

The Valdresflye mountain pass in Innlandet, Norway, is set to be opened for traffic around Easter if weather conditions permit.

Mar 17 • 07:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

How commercial planes continue to fly amid a war

Air traffic controllers are managing increased traffic in congested areas as commercial flights continue to operate despite war conditions in nearby regions.

Mar 16 • 19:17 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Conditions deteriorate due to snowfall in HP, vehicles trapped in Atal Tunnel

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has left around one thousand vehicles trapped near the Atal Tunnel, prompting a rescue operation by the Manali police.

Mar 16 • 11:13 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

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

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

Three taken to the emergency room from Hellisheiði after two collisions

Three individuals were transported to the emergency room following two separate traffic accidents on Hellisheiði amidst poor weather conditions.

Mar 15 • 16:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian Official to Al Jazeera: No Displacement from Lebanon and These are the Entry Conditions

A Syrian official denied reports of Lebanese displacement to Syria amid the current war, stating that the entry of Lebanese people is part of normal daily traffic between the two countries.

Mar 15 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Difficult ice conditions disturb maritime traffic on three routes

Difficult ice conditions are currently disrupting maritime traffic on three routes in Estonia.

Mar 15 • 06:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Østfold Line closed between Sarpsborg and Halden

The Østfold Line between Sarpsborg and Halden is closed due to weather conditions, affecting train traffic in the region.

Mar 13 • 16:57 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
🇮🇸 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
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Many reports of trees over the roads

The Øst police district in Norway has received numerous reports of fallen trees blocking roads due to adverse weather conditions, prompting officials to advise safe driving practices.

Mar 12 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protest blocks Almirante Barroso Avenue in front of the Government Palace in Belém

Union representatives blocked Almirante Barroso Avenue in Belém to demand better salary conditions and oppose a law that proposes a 6% salary adjustment for government employees.

Mar 11 • 15:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Due to thawing, transport mass restrictions have been introduced on 626 gravel road sections

Due to thawing conditions, Latvia has imposed transport mass restrictions of up to ten tons on 626 gravel road sections across the country, with the highest number of affected sections located in Vidzeme.

Mar 10 • 12:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Mexican North Pole?’ Hailstorm Closes Lanes on the Mexico-Pachuca Highway, Near Tecámac (Video)

A hailstorm caused by heavy rains in the State of Mexico disrupted traffic on the Mexico-Pachuca highway near Tecámac, leading to significant delays and hazardous driving conditions.

Mar 10 • 05:11 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

DMI issues warning about dense fog across the country

A dense fog warning has been issued by DMI for all of Denmark, expected to cause low visibility and potentially hazardous driving conditions.

Mar 9 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Car ended up in Kópavogstjörn

A car slid and ended up in Kópavogstjörn due to slippery conditions, but no serious injuries were reported.

Mar 8 • 23:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Night hours may bring ice to the roads

Temperatures are expected to drop below zero, causing potential icy conditions on smaller roads overnight and early in the morning according to traffic management authorities in Estonia.

Mar 8 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Truck accident on Kemintie – The rescue service's stern warning

A truck accident on Kemintie in Northern Finland led to traffic disruptions, prompting the rescue service to warn drivers about extremely slippery road conditions.

Mar 8 • 06:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Three-car collision occurred on Hafnarfjörður road at Arnarnes

A three-car collision occurred on the Hafnarfjörður road at Arnarnes, involving no serious injuries but causing temporary road closure.

Mar 7 • 21:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Qatar announces limited flights for passenger evacuation

Qatar has announced a partial resumption of air traffic for limited passenger evacuation flights in coordination with military and relevant authorities amidst current regional conditions.

Mar 6 • 18:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Partial Resumption of Air Traffic in Qatar

Qatar's civil aviation authority has announced a partial resumption of air travel through designated emergency routes due to current security conditions in the region.

Mar 6 • 18:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Collisions in Lapland – Rescue Department: "Roads are extremely slippery"

Multiple traffic accidents occurred in Lapland, Finland, due to extremely slippery road conditions, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 6 • 08:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Traffic Accident Involving Three Cars Closes Road after Pedestrian Injury

A three-car accident in Kópavogur led to road closures and serious injuries to a pedestrian.

Mar 5 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Slippery Track Causes Accident and Congestion on Dirt Road of BR-210 in Amapá

Heavy rains created slippery conditions on the BR-210, leading to multiple accidents and significant traffic congestion in Amapá, Brazil.

Mar 5 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Traffic and poor road conditions complicate transport mobility between Quevedo, El Empalme, and Daule

Increased vehicular traffic and poor road conditions are severely affecting transport mobility between Quevedo, El Empalme, and Daule in Ecuador.

Mar 5 • 13:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New York: the city installs new traffic lights on this important street of Staten Island

New traffic lights are being installed on Victory Boulevard in Staten Island, New York, to improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions.

Mar 4 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A Hole in the Road Took Four Cars Out of Traffic on a Neglected Section

A significant pothole on Elliðavatnsveg in Hafnarfjörður caused four cars to be taken out of traffic due to the dangerous road conditions.

Mar 4 • 22:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Foreign military vehicle in the ditch: Sixth on the same evening

A foreign military vehicle has gone off the road in Målselv municipality, marking the sixth such incident involving military vehicles in Troms traffic on the same evening due to icy conditions.

Mar 4 • 20:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do not make this mistake in the dark: A rule of thumb reveals the right moment to switch headlights

The article discusses a critical rule of thumb for drivers in Finland regarding the use of headlights in dark conditions, emphasizing the importance of timing when switching from high beams to low beams to ensure safety and visibility.

Mar 4 • 20:18 UTC

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