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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Modern Titanic Buried Thousands at Sea. The Doña Paz Ferry Sank in Two Hours

The sinking of the Philippine ferry Doña Paz in 1987 resulted in over 4,000 deaths, surpassing the Titanic disaster in casualties.

Mar 10 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Residents' cars without an environmental label will be able to circulate in Madrid as long as they meet European pollution limits

Residents of Madrid can continue to drive vehicles without environmental labels as long as they comply with European pollution standards under a new amendment to urban mobility regulations.

Mar 10 • 11:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Due to new requirements, 'Nextbike LV' shared bicycles will not be available in Riga this year

New regulations requiring ID checks and reaction tests for shared transport have led to the discontinuation of 'Nextbike LV' services in Riga for this year.

Mar 10 • 08:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Has the storm around parking in Prague subsided? We know how many electric cars were affected by paid parking

A new policy in Prague has resulted in heated debate over parking fees for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, leading to concerns among drivers and changes in parking regulations.

Mar 5 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government supports the proposal to tighten the organization of patient transportation services

The Lithuanian government is considering stricter regulations for patient transportation services, limiting them to patients with low Barthel scores to ensure resources are utilized effectively for those who have difficulty accessing healthcare.

Mar 4 • 11:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

State main highways will be inspected less frequently in winter to improve maintenance of smaller roads

Latvia's road maintenance authority will reduce the inspection frequency for main highways during the winter season to allocate resources more efficiently towards smaller roads.

Mar 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Byron Donalds and his proposal to permanently eliminate driver's licenses for a group of migrants in Florida

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds has revived his controversial bill aiming to eliminate driver's licenses for certain migrants as part of a broader initiative to enhance regulations for commercial drivers.

Mar 1 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now the government has presented a 'taxi law repair kit' after long negotiations – This is what it means

Finland's government has proposed changes to taxi regulations aimed at improving safety and trust in the industry.

Feb 26 • 11:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government’s taxi reform has arrived at the parliament for consideration

The Finnish government has presented a proposal to the parliament to amend taxi regulations, aiming to improve driver qualifications and enhance monitoring.

Feb 26 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Student and pupil rally in the center of Athens for the Tempi tragedy – Traffic regulations

Students and pupils are holding a rally in Athens to mark the third anniversary of the Tempi tragedy, demanding justice and safe transportation.

Feb 26 • 10:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Classical: Seat 17C for the Cello

Transportation issues for musical instruments, especially cellos, persist in air travel due to size restrictions and regulations, leading to significant risks during handling.

Feb 24 • 14:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 • 22:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Traffic Regulations on Metro and Tram – Which Stations and Stops are Closing

Traffic adjustments are being made on Metro and Tram lines in Athens due to construction work, affecting service temporarily from February 24 to March 9, 2026.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian procedures regulate truck entry and operate the transport fleet

Syria has imposed new regulations on the entry of foreign trucks to enhance the rights of Syrian drivers and combat exploitation.

Feb 12 • 09:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert to drivers: recent updates from the DOT in the U.S. and documentation rules in February 2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation is implementing new administrative adjustments for commercial drivers and maintaining the current federally mandated drug and alcohol testing protocols.

Feb 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The rise in sales of electric motorcycles in Guayaquil is halted by controls and retention of these vehicles in the city

Sales of electric motorcycles in Guayaquil have decreased recently due to city controls and the retention of these vehicles.

Feb 8 • 13:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASEA cancels NOM from 2010 to ensure safety in LP gas distribution through new regulations

The Agency for Safety, Energy and Environment (ASEA) has canceled the 2010 Official Mexican Standard (NOM) following updates published in the Official Gazette in 2025, aimed at improving safety in the transportation and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas).

Feb 6 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Metro: Traffic regulations from next Sunday - Which stations will close at 21:40

Traffic regulations on the section 'Neos Kosmos - Syntagma' will be implemented starting next Sunday, February 8, as part of the project for rail replacement and 5G network installation, with certain stations closing at 21:40.

Feb 6 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Driverless taxis will operate in London in September

The UK government plans to change regulations by the second half of 2026 to allow driverless taxis to operate in London, with Waymo aiming to launch a robotic taxi service as early as September this year.

Feb 3 • 07:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Thousands of complaints about taxi driving but welcomes changes

Daniel O. Einarsson, chairman of two transportation associations, celebrates proposed regulations for taxi drivers amidst numerous complaints regarding taxi services since new laws took effect nearly three years ago.

Jan 30 • 21:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Traffic regulations in Syntagma due to protest gathering

Traffic has been disrupted on Amalias Avenue in Syntagma due to a protest gathering by active and retired non-commissioned officers and officers of the armed forces.

Jan 8 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Traffic regulations in Athens and Piraeus for the Epiphany: How transportation will operate

Traffic changes will be implemented in Athens and Piraeus starting early Tuesday (January 6) due to scheduled events for the Epiphany.

Jan 6 • 06:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From January 1, changes for owners of older cars in Warsaw and Krakow

Starting January 1, 2026, new regulations will be introduced in Warsaw and Krakow limiting the use of older cars that do not meet environmental standards.

Jan 1 • 16:55 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The DGT prohibits four models of V-16 beacons just days before they become mandatory in Spain: here is everything you need to know

The DGT has banned four models of V-16 beacons ahead of their mandatory use in Spain, causing confusion among drivers regarding compliance with the new regulations.

Dec 29 • 16:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Smic, technical inspection, MaPrimeRénov'... What changes on January 1, 2026

The article outlines upcoming regulatory changes in France for the year 2026 related to purchasing power, transportation, and real estate.

Dec 27 • 09:00 UTC

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