New Train Service Reconnects Finland and Sweden After Decades

By admin August 11, 2026 No comment

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A new passenger train service has restored a rail connection between Finland and Sweden for the first time in nearly 40 years. The twice-daily service runs between Finland’s coastal city of Oulu and Haparanda in Sweden, with the inaugural train crossing the Torne River on Monday. The arrival in Haparanda was welcomed by crowds waving […]

Technical Glitch Halts Germany’s Rail Network Nationwide

By admin June 24, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said a scheduled technical update caused a major disruption in its digital railway radio system, bringing train services across the country to a temporary standstill. The outage affected long-distance, regional and some local transport services, making it one of the most significant rail disruptions in recent years.

Helsinki’s Massive Cycling Expansion Wins Praise but Faces Backlash Over Costs

By admin May 13, 2026 No comment

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Helsinki is continuing its ambitious push toward sustainable urban transport with major investments in bicycle lanes, tramways, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. In April, nearly 50,000 people attended the opening of Finland’s longest bridge — a 1.2-km structure connecting the inner city to nearby islands and designed exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and trams.

Two Killed, Dozens Injured as Tram Derails in Central Milan

By admin February 28, 2026 No comment

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Two people were killed and about 40 others injured after a tram derailed in central Milan on Friday, local firefighters said. The accident occurred on Vittorio Veneto street near the city’s Central Station, when one of the newest trams in operation came off the tracks and crashed into a shop window. Emergency services rushed to […]

Belgium Strike Halts Flights, Schools and Transport

By admin November 26, 2025 No comment

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Belgium witnessed major nationwide disruption on Wednesday as the third and final day of a national strike brought much of the country to a standstill. The protest, driven by the country’s main labour unions, targeted Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s coalition government over proposed pension changes and labour market reforms. Brussels Airport cancelled all departing […]

Irish economy expected to grow in next two years

By admin March 27, 2024 No comment

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A prominent think tank, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), has projected solid growth for Ireland’s domestic economy in the next couple of years, driven by decreasing inflation and rising wages. They anticipate a 2.3% growth in modified domestic demand (MDD) for this year, followed by a 2.5% increase next year. MDD is a […]

Two arrested in France over alleged bedbug scam

By admin December 8, 2023 No comment

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In France, two individuals have been arrested for allegedly scamming elderly people by convincing them to pay exorbitant amounts for unnecessary bedbug treatments. The suspects, operating in Strasbourg, would visit the homes of their victims, conduct fictitious inspections, and then exploit the situation by overcharging for purported treatment products. The victims,