In 2024, Ireland recorded 174 road fatalities due to 160 collisions, a decrease from 181 in 2023, as reported by the Road Safety Authority. The majority of deaths occurred in counties Dublin, Cork, Mayo, and Donegal. The statistics indicate a…
A train on the Thessaloniki Metro experienced a stoppage on Saturday afternoon due to a power outage between the ‘Fleming’ and ‘Euclid’ stations. Passengers were safely evacuated through a tunnel walkway to the nearest station. The operating company, THEMA, confirmed…
Criminal charges have been brought against a senior official from Greece’s Ministry of Transportation, following an investigation related to the fatal Tempi train disaster. The charges include serious violations of transportation safety, leading to multiple fatalities, and lesser charges of…
A tragic bus collision in western Ivory Coast resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals and injuries to 28 others, as reported by the Ministry of Transport. The accident occurred on the Daloa-Issia road and prompted an investigation into the…
The recent collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after being struck by the cargo ship M/V Dali is under investigation, highlighting serious safety failures. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recalled the chaotic early morning call informing him of the…
The new leadership of the Taxi Owners Association of Larissa met with the local traffic police, including Commander Aggeliki Evaggelidi and Deputy Commander Anastasios Thomos, to discuss improving cooperation and working conditions in the taxi industry. Key topics included parking…
The passenger ferry ‘Ionis’ is anchored at Samothraki port after hitting the dock while attempting to berth. A crack was discovered beneath the ramp, prompting a wait for certification to safely return to Alexandroupolis. Passengers have been waiting since 6…
On November 19, a school bus transporting students from Kagianni to Mytilene High School was involved in an accident that broke several windows but thankfully resulted in no injuries. Parents expressed concerns about the driver’s lack of communication and the…
Nikolas Tchatzianastasis, Greece’s Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, addressed concerns about the newly unveiled Thessaloniki Metro logo during an interview. He emphasized that discussions around its aesthetics are subjective but have led to significant public engagement. Tchatzianastasis assured that…
Georgios Papadopoulos, president of the Agia Anna municipal community, has urged the Pyrgos City Council to address the long-standing request for a bridge in the mountainous regions. The road is heavily trafficked, linking several communities and the National Road 111….
