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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Half of drivers lack this safety equipment – not even the legally required tools are available to everyone

A survey reveals that many Finnish drivers are not fully aware of the required safety equipment for their vehicles, particularly highlighting the lack of reflective vests among them.

Feb 26 • 09:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Winter in the Electric Car: Bold into the Cold

The article recounts a road trip in a Hyundai electric car during heavy snowfall, emphasizing the vehicle's performance and the challenges faced.

Feb 26 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

When a car sinks into ice, it’s only a matter of minutes – here's what to do

This article discusses the dangers and necessary precautions when a vehicle falls through ice, emphasizing the critical need for preparedness and appropriate equipment.

Feb 25 • 16:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Serious warning from Fintraffic: It is advisable to postpone driving if possible

Fintraffic warns that driving conditions in Finland are set to deteriorate significantly, advising drivers to postpone travel if they can.

Feb 25 • 16:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Requesting people to be prepared for winter road conditions tomorrow

Authorities are warning residents in southwestern Iceland to be prepared for challenging winter driving conditions due to expected snowfall.

Feb 24 • 23:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

300 km in winter on the highway in an electric car? Even the best models may not make it

The range of electric vehicles is increasing rapidly, but reaching 300 km in winter driving conditions remains a challenge due to various factors.

Feb 24 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

More details revealed about the tragic accident in Kuršėnai

A tragic accident in Kuršėnai resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man due to a slippery road causing a trailer to skid into oncoming traffic.

Feb 24 • 06:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The police shared an image of perhaps the winter's worst igloo car, and social media outrage immediately arose: 'Oh God, what an idiot!'

A police officer in Finland shared a photo of a car completely covered in snow, dubbed an 'igloo car', which sparked outrage on social media due to the driver's lack of proper visibility.

Feb 24 • 03:34 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

More tourists on Norwegian winter roads – how security will be strengthened

Norway's transport minister discusses new safety measures for tourists driving on winter roads.

Feb 23 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A cargo truck overturned on the road to Marijampolė: traffic temporarily closed

A cargo truck overturned near Garliava, blocking the road to Marijampolė and prompting a temporary traffic closure.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

More tourists on Norwegian winter roads – this is how safety will be strengthened, according to a committee

A committee in Norway has proposed several measures to improve traffic safety for the increasing number of tourists driving on winter roads, particularly in northern Norway.

Feb 23 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter enrollment in vocational schools attracted a record number of new students

The winter enrollment period for vocational schools in Lithuania saw a record 1,800 new students, with many opting for in-demand professions such as driving, paramedicine, and education support.

Feb 23 • 06:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Blizzard Warning in the USA: Up to 50 Centimeters of New Snow Expected - Driving Ban in New York

A severe winter storm is approaching the Northeastern USA, prompting authorities to issue a blizzard warning and driving bans, particularly in New York.

Feb 23 • 05:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A drunk driver drove into a snowdrift and became aggressive

A drunk man in Tartu, Estonia, drove his car into a snowbank and became aggressive when unable to extricate it.

Feb 22 • 17:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rental Car Theft: A Winter Trick That Could Have Serious Consequences

Estonian drivers are facing common winter challenges, including dead batteries, leading some to try using rental cars as a temporary solution, which may lead to serious complications and repair costs.

Feb 22 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Snowfall continues - warnings of poor driving conditions

Heavy snowfall has swept across Finland, posing a risk for poor driving conditions especially in eastern and central areas of the country.

Feb 22 • 08:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Driving Conditions are Challenging Across Latvia on Sunday Morning

On Sunday morning, snow and ice are making driving difficult across all of Latvia's main and regional roads, according to the state road administration.

Feb 22 • 06:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Did not know that the car had overturned until they saw the pictures

Two sisters in Iceland escaped serious injury after their car overturned while driving on a snowy road.

Feb 21 • 21:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning from meteorologist to drivers

A meteorologist warns drivers about hazardous winter conditions as snow is expected across Finland this Saturday, with varying accumulations and potential icy conditions.

Feb 21 • 03:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

400 car damages in one day: - Season record

Norway witnessed a record of 400 car damages in a single day amid challenging winter driving conditions.

Feb 20 • 13:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Temperature rises even by ten degrees in six hours

The temperature in Finland is expected to rise by up to ten degrees over the next six hours, causing potential driving hazards due to icy conditions as people return from winter holidays.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Slippery road: Car slides under truck – family seriously injured

A family suffered serious injuries after their car collided with a stationary truck on a slippery road near Munich.

Feb 20 • 07:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Successfully Driving Out Winter: Forecasters Predict Thaw and Already See Spring

Lithuanian forecasters predict a thaw and the onset of spring as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt over the coming days.

Feb 19 • 11:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Weather change for the weekend and several low-pressure systems

Upcoming low-pressure systems and warmer air masses are set to disrupt winter driving conditions in Norway this weekend.

Feb 18 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Winter makes hybrid cars behave differently – what should drivers know?

In Estonia, hybrid cars make up nearly 60% of all car sales, and drivers are now encountering unique challenges in winter conditions.

Feb 18 • 09:50 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Chinese citizen expelled from Norway for five years after traffic accident

A Chinese citizen has been expelled from Norway for five years following a traffic violation that occurred in Balsfjord, resulting in a fine and the release of video footage by police for awareness.

Feb 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Weather: Accidents and Traffic Jams After Fresh Snow on Bavaria's Roads

Fresh snow and icy conditions have disrupted traffic across Bavaria, causing multiple accidents and significant delays.

Feb 16 • 07:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

DMI reports more snow and a cool week

The Danish Meteorological Institute warns of snow and advises caution for drivers as winter weather impacts travel in various regions.

Feb 16 • 04:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Maschkera in Mittenwald: Driving Away Winter with Whips, Gunshots, and Scary Masks

The Maschkera tradition in Mittenwald, Bavaria, features lively parades and festivities marking the end of winter during the Carnival season, culminating in a celebration on 'Unsinniger Donnerstag'.

Feb 15 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The truck with a trailer ended up in a ditch; the driver was taken to the hospital

A truck accident in Seliste village, Estonia, resulted in the driver being hospitalized after the vehicle tipped into a ditch.

Feb 15 • 07:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Driving conditions are difficult in central and eastern Latvia on Sunday morning

Driving conditions on Sunday morning are worsened in central and eastern Latvia, while Kurzeme reports satisfactory conditions according to the latest data.

Feb 15 • 06:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Car skidded into river - Four people inside

A car skidded off the road into a river in Suomussalmi, Finland, but all four occupants escaped unharmed.

Feb 15 • 06:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Difficult Driving Conditions on Sections of the Liepaja and Ventspils Highways

This morning, particularly difficult driving conditions have developed on the Liepaja highway (A9) from Apšupe intersection to Biksti and on the Ventspils highway from Kūdra to Strazde, as well as on regional and local roads in the areas of Tukums, Talsi, Dobele, and Saldus.

Feb 14 • 06:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ski Holidays Begin - Remember These Three Things About Traffic

As ski holidays approach, traffic on Finnish roads is expected to increase, highlighting essential safety tips for drivers.

Feb 13 • 09:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT! ⟩ Roads across the country are snow-covered and icy

Icy and snow-covered roads across Latvia are hindering driving conditions, prompting the involvement of winter maintenance services.

Feb 13 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jarkko Tamminen lost control of his car in Porvoo: 'I fell into it'

Finnish impersonator Jarkko Tamminen lost control of his electric car while driving home in Porvoo and ended up in a ditch.

Feb 12 • 17:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Should You Heat or Not Heat Your Car Engine in Winter? Experts Respond

Experts provide insights on whether heating a car engine before driving in winter is necessary, emphasizing specific considerations for newer vehicles and automatic transmissions.

Feb 12 • 05:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Driving conditions are difficult in some parts of the country

Ice on the roads is making driving difficult in central Latvia, according to the Latvian State Roads.

Feb 11 • 05:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The ice track eagerly wears out tires but teaches how to cope in dangerous situations

In Estonia, drivers need to be prepared for losing control on icy roads, and practicing on an ice track can help them regain control in such situations.

Feb 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It's Everyone's Responsibility Now. Cars Continue to Drive Over Frozen Lipno

Despite warnings, vehicles are still driving over the frozen surface of Lipno Lake in Czechia, raising concerns for safety and environmental impact.

Feb 10 • 13:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers advised to steer clear of the UK's 'scariest' road in winter

Motorists are warned to avoid the treacherous Bealach na Bà pass in Scotland during winter due to its challenging conditions.

Feb 8 • 16:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The robot crew has entrenched itself after driving: mistakes are identified in training and sleds are evaluated

Latvian athletes are refining their skills and strategies for upcoming competitions using a newly developed information-gathering system, while also navigating tricky course conditions.

Feb 8 • 13:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Optimal Fuel Level in the Tank: This is the Mechanic's Advice

Mechanics advise keeping your fuel tank between a quarter and full to protect the fuel pump and reduce the risk of running out of fuel, especially in winter conditions.

Feb 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Slippery roads lead police districts to discourage unnecessary driving

Due to snowy and windy winter weather causing slippery roads, police in various regions of Denmark, including North Zealand, East Jutland, and South Zealand, are advising against unnecessary travel.

Feb 6 • 07:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Are you heating up in the car and wasting money? Here are five key mistakes that empty your tank in winter

Drivers often make critical mistakes while trying to heat their cars in winter, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption.

Feb 4 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

CSDD's consultations on winter driving conditions involved nearly 1000 drivers

The Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has concluded its free consultations this winter season, where nearly 1000 drivers improved their driving skills under winter conditions across eight cities in Latvia.

Feb 3 • 13:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The '3V Rule', aquaplaning, or paint: beware of fog, rain, and wind

The article discusses the increased accident risk of up to 70% due to adverse weather conditions and provides driving tips for winter.

Feb 3 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

One-button trick defrosts car's windscreen and melts ice in minutes

Driving experts reveal a simple method to quickly defrost car windscreens using the vehicle's fan, eliminating the need for scraping and standing outside in the cold.

Jan 16 • 11:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Check out the cars that have passed through Split these days (all cheaper than 1000€)

Unusual cars have been driving through the streets of Split recently, attracting the attention of passersby as part of the 'Carbage Run: Winter Balkan Edition 2026' race, which features older and uniquely modified vehicles.

Jan 15 • 12:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Driving instructor shares exact distance you should be from other cars when it's icy

A driving instructor in the UK emphasizes the importance of maintaining the recommended distance from other vehicles during snowy and icy weather conditions as the country prepares for more severe winter storms.

Jan 14 • 10:43 UTC

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