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Iran faces a severe air transport crisis, marked by hundreds of flight cancellations due to US-Israel attacks, impacting Middle Eastern airports and airlines dramatically.

Global concern is rising as reports emerge that Iran is restricting ship movement in the critical Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transport route.

Māris Dzelme has resigned as the interim director of the European Railway Lines after nearly a year, citing the need for stable leadership following a crisis management phase.

The energy crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions, is leading to prolonged blackouts, limited transport options, and rising prices, creating uncertainty for the population.

A local group in São Paulo is urging the state government to assign the electrification of the Cantareira tramway to the Light company, citing a surplus of electricity after the end of the city's water crisis.

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised against all non-essential travel to Cuba due to a severe fuel crisis causing daily blackouts and significant transport limitations.

Salvador Illa returns to the presidency of the Generalitat after a month-long medical leave, facing significant challenges including the ongoing Rodalies rail service crisis and the need to approve his first budget as president.

Cuba is facing an escalating energy crisis marked by a lack of public transport and fuel rationing, exacerbated by pressure from the United States.

High housing prices in São Paulo are forcing many to seek cheaper accommodation in surrounding suburbs, significantly increasing ridership on the inadequate train service to Mogi das Cruzes.

The article discusses the recent establishment of an ice road connecting the islands of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa in Estonia, which was done in response to a transport crisis, despite previous regulations against such constructions.

The article warns about the deterioration of public healthcare in Spain, drawing parallels to the recent crisis in public transport due to underinvestment and overburdened infrastructure.

Cubans are experiencing a revival of the hardships from the 1991 'special period', characterized by shortages and transforms in daily life.

Cuba's government announces emergency measures to tackle a severe energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions, including a four-day workweek and restrictions on fuel sales.

Cuba is facing a severe energy crisis characterized by fuel shortages, long gasoline lines, minimal public transport, daily blackouts exceeding 12 hours, and a lack of basic goods impacting everyday life.

Mexico is facing a health crisis with multiple cases of measles, prompting local authorities to set up vaccination modules in public transport to improve access to immunization.

Sílvia Paneque, under pressure from the railway and mobility crisis, affirms that all policies are well-designed and implemented, while Cataluña extends free Rodalies services until full service is restored.

The Polish road transport sector is facing a crisis due to the economic downturn in the EU and Mobility Package regulations, leading to a decline in international freight carriers.

Driving schools in Germany are facing a crisis as registrations plummet by up to 70%, prompting criticism towards Transport Minister Schnieder regarding the planned reforms in driving education.

Renfe has dismissed its director of Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation, Sonia Araújo, as part of ongoing turmoil following a railway crisis marked by accidents and incidents.

The Rodalies railway service is experiencing a significant drop in passengers due to ongoing technical incidents and service deficiencies following a fatal accident in January.

Hergo Tasuja, the mayor of Hiiumaa, stated on 'Terevisioon' that despite difficult water levels hindering movement to and from Hiiumaa, locals do not feel a crisis.

State transport commissioners in Nigeria are expediting urban mobility reforms to prepare viable infrastructure projects for World Bank financing under the National Urban Mobility Programme following a recent stakeholders' forum addressing an urban transport crisis.

Óscar Puente, Spain's Minister of Transport, addressed Congress regarding the ongoing railway crisis following a high-speed accident, acknowledging the mismanagement and apologizing to users for the delays in solutions.

Due to worsening ice and water conditions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland, the transport authority has reversed its previous decision against establishing winter roads and is now preparing to open a winter road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Due to worsening ice and water conditions, the transport agency has decided to prepare for the opening of a ferry crossing between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa after initially planning not to build ice roads.

The ice and water conditions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland are deteriorating daily, prompting TS Laevad to discuss potential crisis responses with local and state representatives.

In 2025, an unprecedented crisis in international shipping saw over 6000 seafarers abandoned on ships without pay, food, or a way to return home, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse criticizes politicians for neglecting the Road Accident Fund, leading to its current crisis, while the Department of Transport defends its oversight roles.

The article discusses the challenges faced by Valladolid's public transport system and its mismanagement, leading to rising debts and public dissatisfaction amid modernization efforts.

A crisis management team for aeronautics has been established, consisting of technical experts from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OTE, following a meeting convened by Minister Christos Dimas.

Following a blackout incident on January 4, the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport has formed a Crisis Management Team to oversee the installation of new VoIP VHF transceivers for improved air navigation communication by February.

Niger's transport minister announced the cancellation of licenses for 14 transport companies and 19 truck drivers after they refused to transport fuel to Mali amid a severe fuel crisis in the neighboring country.

Surface electric public transport in Kyiv has been temporarily suspended due to the consequences of Russian attacks and ongoing energy system challenges.

Germany's pace in climate protection continues to decline, with CO₂ emissions declining only marginally by 1.5% to 640 million tons in 2025, partly due to the economic crisis, while emissions from transport and buildings have worsened.

The US bombing of Caracas and reports of Nicolás Maduro's arrest and transport out of Venezuela mark a historic turning point for the country and Latin America as a whole after more than eleven years in power.