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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Crazy House Café Like Kihnu: 556 Cars Drove to the Small Island in One Day

The winter ice road between Kihnu Island and the mainland has restored life and money to the island while significantly altering the daily rhythms of the locals.

Feb 27 • 12:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Hunt for Potholes Begins: Who to Report Dangerous Places to

As spring's pothole repair season approaches, drivers are urged to actively report hazardous locations for safer road conditions.

Feb 27 • 10:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Scary Overtaking on the Lahti Highway - The Amount of Snow on the Road is Terrifying

A dangerous overtaking maneuver on Lahti Highway was captured on video, highlighting severe winter weather conditions affecting road safety.

Feb 26 • 17:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Different Sight Appeared on Yle's Weather Map

Yle's weather broadcasts featured a stick figure symbol designed to warn the public about hazardous road conditions amidst recent winter weather in Finland.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ferry Tõll breaks the unofficial ice road between the mainland and Hiiumaa

The ferry Tõll, returning to service, will disrupt the unofficial ice road connecting the mainland to Hiiumaa during its route.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ferry Tõll returns to the line via the unofficial mainland-Hiiu ice road

The ferry Tõll is resuming service on the Virtsu-Kuivastu line using an unofficial ice road due to difficult ice conditions in the Irbe Strait.

Feb 26 • 09:40 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo is characterized by halke and slaps. Here are the terms you need to know.

A guide to understanding the winter road conditions in Oslo, Norway, covering different types of icy surfaces.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A bus in need of rescue at the filming location of 'The Last Relic': such incidents happen quite often in rural areas during winter

A bus got stuck in a ditch due to poor road conditions in Taevaskoja village, prompting local discussion and speculation about responsibility.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

On Thursday, there will be slippery roads

On Thursday, road conditions in Estonia will be slippery due to a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain moving across the country.

Feb 25 • 19:26 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fast-moving snowstorm advances on southern Ontario, shuts down northern roads

A significant snowstorm is impacting northern Ontario, causing major road closures and threatening to disrupt travel as it moves toward southern regions including Toronto.

Feb 24 • 19:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you know this rule related to studded tires?

In Finland, there are specific regulations regarding the use of studded winter tires that many drivers may not be aware of, particularly concerning the spacing of the studs.

Feb 24 • 11:23 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Does Mikie Sherrill speak Spanish? The governor of New Jersey surprised Latinos with her statements

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill addressed the Latino community in Spanish regarding road conditions following a winter storm.

Feb 23 • 23:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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

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

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Severe winter storm hits the US, roads closed and schools shut down in New York

A severe winter storm in the US is causing road closures and school shutdowns, with snowfall predictions of up to 60 cm in some areas.

Feb 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration warns of slippery roads

The Transport Administration of Estonia has issued a warning about varying road conditions this morning, noting that favorable conditions for frost formation may lead to slippery roads.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIFE25 ⟩ WATCH THE VIDEO! Juku-Kalle Raid: a journey across the winter ice road to visit an isolated island

Juku-Kalle Raid travels along a winter ice road to visit Mare Mätas, a cultural symbol of Kihnu, emphasizing the significance and excitement of this unique travel route in Estonia.

Feb 22 • 17:56 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
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

E39 closed: – Insanely slippery

The police report that conditions on E39 are "insanely slippery" following a series of accidents involving vehicles skidding on the road.

Feb 21 • 17:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Change in Weather Today – Here Are the Warnings

Today marks a significant change in weather conditions across Finland, with warnings of slippery roads due to warming temperatures.

Feb 21 • 08:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Snow and slippery roads - trouble for public transport in Oslo

The change in weather conditions in Oslo, with snow followed by rain, is causing significant problems for public transport and road users alike.

Feb 21 • 06:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Sixteen buses crashed in Hungary due to heavy snowfall and icy roads

Sixteen buses have crashed in Hungary due to severe weather conditions involving heavy snowfall and icy roads.

Feb 20 • 21:34 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
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Trailer blocks E6 in Snåsa

A truck overturned off the E6 highway in Snåsa, leading to the road being closed in both directions while the vehicle is recovered.

Feb 20 • 04:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Milder Air on the Way – Risk of Slippery Conditions

Milder weather is expected in southern Sweden over the weekend, but there will be risks of slippery road conditions due to recent cold weather.

Feb 19 • 17:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

After the cold: "Significantly milder"

After a winter of harsh cold, warmer weather is expected over large parts of Sweden this weekend, with temperatures climbing above zero in many areas.

Feb 18 • 16:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE WORLD IS WATCHING ⟩ An extraordinary natural phenomenon brought Estonia to hundreds of millions of viewers

Estonia's winter ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa has garnered substantial international attention, reaching an audience of hundreds of millions through major global media channels.

Feb 18 • 14:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Bus veered off road and rolled over

A small bus with seven passengers rolled over off the road near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Iceland due to icy conditions.

Feb 18 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Tourist bus drove off E10 in Lofoten

A tourist bus with 25 passengers has driven off the road on E10 in Lofoten, but no injuries have been reported.

Feb 18 • 08:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Car accidents cost over 700 million kroner during last winter vacation

Car accidents during the winter vacation last year resulted in over 700 million kroner in costs, with more than 28,500 reported injuries.

Feb 18 • 05:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Winter storm brings ‘very heavy’ snow and more rain to California

California is facing severe winter weather with significant snowfall and rain, leading to road closures and potential flooding.

Feb 17 • 22:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gilchinger Industrial Area: Police Stop Car with Skier in Tow

In Gilching, Germany, police stopped a car that was dangerously towing a skier on the streets late at night.

Feb 16 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: The official ice road from Latvia to Virumaa took a beating on its first day

The official ice road from Kihnu, Estonia, attracted a large crowd on its opening day, drawing visitors from hundreds of kilometers away as they sought winter adventures.

Feb 15 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The storm affects 136 roads: 67 closed due to flooding, and 18 due to ice and snow

A severe weather event has impacted a total of 136 roads across Spain, with the majority of closures due to flooding, particularly in the Andalusia region.

Feb 15 • 07:04 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kihnu Ice Road to open at noon

The Kihnu ice road will open for vehicular traffic on Saturday at noon due to improved weather conditions.

Feb 14 • 09:10 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A special maintenance regime has been established on Võru and Põlva County state roads due to severe weather conditions

Due to heavy snowfall, blizzards, and icy conditions, traffic is disrupted on state roads in Võru and Põlva counties, leading to a special maintenance regime being established.

Feb 13 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Majestic news agency in Estonia: an icy wonder that allows travel from island to island

The Associated Press visited Estonia to explore the open winter ice road that connects the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s Advice Before the Winter Holiday Departures

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration advises drivers to prepare thoroughly for winter travel due to potentially hazardous road conditions.

Feb 13 • 12:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The pick-up literally froze to the road, looked like it melted

A pick-up truck in Czechia was found frozen to the road, resembling a melted object.

Feb 13 • 10:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The ice road to Hailuoto opens on Friday for the last time - a permanent connection will be established next winter

The official ice road to Hailuoto opens for the last time today as a permanent connection to the island is set to be completed by next winter.

Feb 13 • 08:21 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Roads Across Latvia Covered in Snow and Ice

Road conditions across Latvia are challenging due to snow and ice, prompting the involvement of multiple winter service units in road maintenance.

Feb 13 • 03:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Panevėžys - the Thickest Snow Cover in Lithuania: Warning about Difficult Weather Conditions

Panevėžys has recorded the thickest snow cover in Lithuania this winter, leading to a 24/7 response plan for road maintenance due to ongoing snowfall and icy conditions.

Feb 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Traffic is boiling, police are lacking - is it time to monitor roads with technology?

The article discusses the ongoing traffic issues in Latvia due to uncleaned roads, urging for the adoption of technology to enhance traffic monitoring and safety.

Feb 12 • 09:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Local Residents of Piirissaare Use Spontaneous Ice Roads to Cross the Lake

Residents of Piirissaare are relying on self-made ice roads to travel across the lake rather than utilizing a planned official ice road.

Feb 11 • 19:25 UTC

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