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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land Orders Construction Halt of Gwanghwamun 'Garden of Gratitude' for 'Procedural Violations'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ordered a construction halt on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project in Gwanghwamun Square due to procedural violations, prompting a response of regret from the Seoul city government.

Mar 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Electrification of the Filzenexpress Can Start

The Bavarian Ministry of Transport has announced that financing for the electrification of the Filzenexpress train line between Ebersberg and Reitmehring has been secured with the signing of a contract with Deutsche Bahn.

Mar 1 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá will have controlled circulation from March 2 to 8

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Ecuador announced controlled traffic on the Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá road from March 2 to 8, 2026.

Mar 1 • 14:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Moving Electrically": Three-month extension and budget increase

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced a three-month extension and a budget increase for the 'Moving Electrically' program.

Feb 27 • 08:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU ⟩ Michal on bus fare: These matters are for politicians, not officials to decide

Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated that the decision regarding bus fares for children and pensioners should rest with politicians rather than bureaucrats, amid discussions of increased fares initiated by ministry officials in Estonia.

Feb 26 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Need a petrol pump, food court, or road on the highway? Everything will be done with a click

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched an upgraded version of the Rajmarg Pravesh web portal to facilitate approvals for projects on national highways in India.

Feb 26 • 05:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Failures in river school transport in a municipality in the interior of Amazonas are the subject of investigation by the Public Ministry

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has launched an investigation into issues with river school transport in Guajará that have been exposing students to risks.

Feb 25 • 14:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Building a new Zarasai bypass: the municipality calls it a historic breakthrough

The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a new bypass for the town of Zarasai, aimed at improving road safety and reducing air pollution.

Feb 25 • 12:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Removing religious phrases from funeral transport vehicles in Morocco sparks wide controversy

A decision by the Moroccan Interior Ministry to eliminate religious phrases from funeral vehicles has provoked significant debate in the country.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH: more than 10,000 Brazilians have already obtained their first driver's license through the government app

Over 10,000 Brazilians have successfully completed the process of obtaining their first driver's license using the CNH Brazil app launched by the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 24 • 21:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport Ministry defends that the remains preserved from the Adamuz accident were not sealed by the Civil Guard

The Transport Ministry of Spain defends its actions regarding the remains from the Adamuz railway accident, asserting they were not sealed by the Civil Guard despite a judge's reprimand.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Issues Pre-Notice for Construction Suspension of 'Garden of Gratitude'... Seoul City Says 'Will Supplement Relevant Procedures'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has notified Seoul City of a pre-order for the suspension of construction on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project, leading the city to acknowledge government concerns and commit to revising its procedures.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] The ‘Emergency Patient Transport System’ is being reformed… The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have different data aggregation

The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have reported significantly different numbers regarding emergency patient transports, revealing a lack of coordination in their operations.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Cuba

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.

Feb 20 • 10:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Will Condition Railway Financing on Environmental Commitments

The Brazilian Ministry of Transport has announced it will require federal railway concessionaires to meet sustainability commitments to qualify for government-backed financing.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The mission of the Czech astronaut will now be funded by the Ministry of Defense instead of the Ministry of Transport

The funding for the mission of the Czech astronaut will be transitioned from the Ministry of Transport to the Ministry of Defense.

Feb 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ministry is preparing million-euro support for STT

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications plans to prepare a state aid package of over one million euros to support the Finnish News Agency STT.

Feb 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is initiating the preparation of state support for STT

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a one-time state support package of 1.05 million euros for the Finnish News Agency (STT) to ensure its continued operation.

Feb 18 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fruitless meeting of taxi drivers with the leadership of the Ministry of Transport

Taxi drivers in Greece ended a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Transport without reaching any agreement during their ongoing strike.

Feb 17 • 17:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ministry of Transport: With existing funding, 53 kilometers of the ‘Rail Baltica’ main line can be built in Latvia

Latvia's Ministry of Transport confirms that using available funding, nearly 53 kilometers of the 'Rail Baltica' main line can be constructed by 2027.

Feb 17 • 12:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Public works wage standards increase by 4.5%, exceeding an average of 25,000 yen for the first time starting March

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a 4.5% increase in wage standards for public works, surpassing an average of 25,000 yen for the first time, in response to ongoing labor shortages in the construction industry.

Feb 17 • 07:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Public Transport Council postpones decision on chairperson election

The Public Transport Council of Latvia has postponed the election of a new chairperson due to ongoing changes in the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 16 • 12:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

County Electric Buses

This year, the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has allocated 1.235 billion PLN for funding bus lines launched by local governments, an increase compared to last year.

Feb 16 • 10:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rental Fees for New Shinkansen Lines: Government Contemplates Increase, JR Companies Stand Against It, Expressing Concern Over Increased Burden

JR companies are opposing the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's plans to review and potentially increase rental fees for the use of New Shinkansen lines, fearing an increased financial burden.

Feb 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Freight Rail is Falling. The Ministry and Railway Administration Want to Change That

Czech authorities are recognizing the decline of freight rail and are taking steps to address the issue.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The expanded vignette scope will prevent damage to regional roads, believes the Ministry of Transport

The Latvian Ministry of Transport announced that an expanded vignette system will take effect on March 1 to prevent damage to regional roads not intended for freight transport.

Feb 15 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Air transport strike, Minister's ordinance accepted: date postponed to February 26

The national air transport strike in Italy has been postponed to February 26, 2026, following an ordinance from the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 13 • 20:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

26 candidates have applied for three positions on the board of airBaltic

A total of 26 candidates have applied for three board member positions at the Latvian national airline airBaltic, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 13 • 13:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia plans to remove the names of Russian and Belarusian cities from road signs

The Latvian Ministry of Transport plans to remove the names of cities from aggressor states from road signs, responding to public demands following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 13 • 12:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘After 18 Years of Stagnation' Wirye-Sinsa Line to Be Built with Seoul City's Finances

Seoul City will directly pursue the long-delayed Wirye-Sinsa light rail project with its own finances after receiving final approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Approves the Second Incheon Urban Rail Network Construction Plan

The Incheon City Government has received final approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for its second urban rail network plan, including seven new lines.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transportation in Pilar do Sul is set to partially resume this Friday, says city hall

Public transportation in Pilar do Sul, Brazil, is expected to partially resume on Friday after being suspended due to the operational suspension of the responsible company by labor authorities.

Feb 12 • 22:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport in Pilar do Sul suspended after responsible company is interdicted by the Ministry of Labor

Public transport services in Pilar do Sul, SP, have been suspended due to the interdiction of the responsible company by the Ministry of Labor following serious allegations against the company's operations.

Feb 12 • 12:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Personnel Changes on February 13

The article outlines various personnel changes and promotions across multiple governmental departments in South Korea, including significant posts in the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior and Safety, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and other agencies.

Feb 12 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry and Trade Union Push Back Against Trucking Companies' Concerns About Driver Shortages

Estonian trucking companies are expressing concerns about a lack of trained drivers, while the Ministry of Education and the transport trade union attribute the issue to low wages and other factors rather than insufficient education programs.

Feb 12 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Heavy fines for Hellenic Train in case of cancellations

Hellenic Train may face substantial fines of up to 1 million euros if it fails to operate scheduled services as per a new contract signed with the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 11 • 19:45 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

Gwangju’s transportation line 'Gwangcheon-Sangmu Line' gets approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Gwangju's proposed urban railway, the Gwangcheon-Sangmu Line, has received approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport after passing the National Transport Commission's review.

Feb 11 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia will donate 51,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses and an ambulance to Ukraine

Latvia is providing Ukraine with 51,840 doses of Covid-19 vaccines and a medical transport vehicle in response to a request for urgent assistance from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

Feb 10 • 10:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Post office cargo vehicles, 3,333 units suspended due to improper roll calls in 1,862 offices nationwide

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has suspended the use of 3,333 light cargo vehicles across 1,862 post offices due to improper roll calls conducted for drivers, following audits that revealed widespread violations.

Feb 10 • 02:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente agrees with unions on 3,600 more positions in Renfe and Adif, more rest for train drivers, 461 million more for maintenance, and 300 "road" vehicles to supervise tracks to end the strike

The Spanish Ministry of Transport has reached an agreement with unions for increased funding and resources in the railway sector to end a strike amid safety concerns following recent accidents.

Feb 9 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The unions reach an agreement with Transport to call off the railway strike starting tomorrow

Major unions in Spain have agreed to call off the railway strike after reaching an agreement with the Transport Ministry following negotiations regarding necessary reforms in the railway system.

Feb 9 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Unions Call Off Train Strike Starting This Tuesday

Major Spanish unions have called off a planned train strike after negotiations with the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 9 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ministry of Transport: Municipalities allocated 60 million euros for street construction and maintenance this year

Municipalities in Latvia have been allocated 60.1 million euros for street construction and maintenance in 2023, the same amount as last year, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 9 • 07:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry opens investigation into reduced hours of the Metro and CPTM

The São Paulo Public Ministry has initiated a civil inquiry to investigate the legality of the reduced operating hours of the metro and CPTM, which currently close at midnight on Saturdays.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Railway unions maintain the strike after negotiations fail

Railway unions in Spain are continuing their strike due to unsuccessful negotiations with the Ministry of Transport, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure investment and safety measures.

Feb 8 • 18:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sabotage on the Railways, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport: 'We Will Seek Damages from Those Responsible'

The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced it will seek damages from those responsible for recent railway sabotage incidents that disrupted services and affected thousands of passengers.

Feb 8 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Train Sabotage, Ministry: 'We Will Demand Million-Euro Compensation from Those Responsible'

The Italian Ministry of Transport plans to seek significant compensation from those responsible for synchronized sabotage on the railway lines during the Olympics that disrupted thousands of passengers.

Feb 8 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Minimum services and canceled trains in the machinists' strike on Monday, February 9, awaiting a last-minute agreement

Railway unions are awaiting a meeting with the Ministry of Transport to negotiate an agreement that may prevent a planned 24-hour strike in response to train safety concerns.

Feb 8 • 08:06 UTC

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