Irish drivers are being urged to take 'one extra moment' at junctions following the deaths of 16 motorcyclists on Irish roads so far this year, with over 950 bikers seriously injured between 2021 and 2025.
Four motorcyclists were involved in crashes in the same turn in Aremark, a location known for repeated accidents despite being a popular route for riders.
Police in Larnaca, Cyprus, arrested a 36-year-old man following a pursuit through the city. He is under investigation for a stolen motorcycle and multiple traffic offenses.
A 61-year-old Croatian motorcyclist was seriously injured, breaking several ribs and a shoulder, after hitting a deer and falling on Šmarska Road in Koper, Slovenia.
Five specific cycling routes across Slovenia have been highlighted as being well worth a visit. These routes offer scenic and enjoyable experiences for cyclists.
A protest exhibition featuring photographs was held this evening in front of the "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" Gymnasium in Novi Sad, Serbia. Professors, current and former students, citizens, and cyclists attended the event.
A car accident on the A33 highway in Fernão Ferro resulted in two fatalities. Separately, a 75-year-old cyclist was hospitalized after being hit by a truck in Ilijaš.
A motorcyclist was hospitalized at Papageorgiou Hospital after a serious collision with a car in Chalkidiki. Emergency services responded to the scene of the accident.
Police and BESIP representatives conducted a preventive safety operation targeting motorcyclists at Červenohorské sedlo in the Jeseníky Mountains on Saturday. The area is known for drivers frequently exceeding speed limits.
The town of Semily in the Czech Republic has opened a new pumptrack with three difficulty levels for cyclists and scooter riders. The sports facility, built on the site of a former swimming pool, addresses high demand from young people, with plans for a skatepark addition.
A motorcyclist was killed after veering off the road near Marija Bistrica, Croatia. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident.
A cyclist sustained severe head injuries after a collision with a car on Gamle Mossevei in Nordre Follo, Norway. Police have described the accident as very serious, with emergency services on the scene.
Fatal road accidents have been reported in multiple locations, including a 19-year-old motorcyclist dying in Radishani, a fatal single-vehicle crash in Teuva, and a motorcyclist dying on the N7 near Schieren. Additionally, violence erupted in Patna following a man's death in a road accident.
New research, based on an evaluation of approximately 15,000 patient records, indicates e-scooter riders face a higher risk of various injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, compared to motorcyclists and cyclists, prompting calls for mandatory helmet use.
A 37-year-old motorcyclist has died from severe injuries sustained in a traffic accident involving a wild boar in Evia, Greece. He had been hospitalized after the collision.
Macedonian police reported 222 traffic violations by motorcyclists yesterday, with 186 drivers not wearing helmets, 14 arrested for criminal offenses, and 14 motorcycles seized, all driven without a license.
Several road rage incidents occurred on roads near Lake Balaton in Zala, Hungary, including a man shouting at and hitting a slow driver's car, and a cyclist severely beating a van driver.
Several fatal accidents occurred, including Atiq Ahmed's son killed in a car crash in Uttar Pradesh, two Kanwariyas killed in UP, a fatal car crash near Zagreb, a cyclist killed in Vienna, and a train accident in Nagyszentjános.
A dramatic dashcam video from Melbourne shows a motorcyclist nearly being run over by a truck, though Victorian police have no information on the incident and the rider's condition is unknown.
Police are searching for a cyclist who hit a woman pushing a stroller with three-month-old twins at a crosswalk and then fled the scene, releasing photos of a person of interest.
The Cerknica Police Station is investigating a traffic accident that occurred on the road between Unac and Postojna, Slovenia. A cyclist sustained minor injuries in the collision, which also involved a driving school vehicle, and police are now searching for the driving school driver and eyewitnesses.
Greek traffic police issued fines totaling 570,000 euros in a single week, with 1,631 tickets issued to drivers and passengers of two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles for various violations of the Road Traffic Code, particularly targeting motorcyclists.
A construction site in Töölönlahti, Helsinki, has narrowed pathways, causing congestion for cyclists and pedestrians, though the city's project manager reports no accidents have occurred there.
Residents of Klaipėda are expressing dissatisfaction due to the closure of an underpass near Pilies Bridge for repair work, affecting pedestrians and cyclists traveling to the old Smiltynė ferry.
The wife of a father-of-four motorcyclist killed in a collision with a car in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow, has paid an emotional tribute to him, expressing profound grief.
Malaysian police reported a total of 11 deaths and 46 road accident cases involving motorcyclists over a four-day period during the RXZ Members 8.0 event.
Police are investigating the circumstances of a road accident near Ostrow Mazowiecka involving an 11-year-old boy driving a quad bike and a 21-year-old motorcyclist.
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Merošina, Serbia, was apprehended by police for driving 234 km/h on a road with an 80 km/h speed limit, exceeding it by 154 km/h. The incident occurred during an international police operation by traffic police in Niš.
A motorcyclist sustained injuries during a circus performance in Bern. The incident occurred during a live show, prompting concerns about safety protocols.
A motorcyclist has died after a collision involving a deer and subsequently hitting a bridge sign in Zamboanga del Sur. The individual succumbed to injuries in the hospital following the incident.
A traffic accident involving a Serbian vehicle, a Romanian vehicle, and a Macedonian motorcycle occurred in Gevgelija, resulting in serious injuries to the motorcyclist.
A new study by the Vias institute reveals that one in four bodily injury accidents involving a pedestrian is followed by a hit-and-run, with cyclists also frequently victims of such incidents.
The 47th Pan-Mass Challenge commenced this weekend, gathering 6,500 cyclists in Massachusetts for a two-day, 177-mile bike-a-thon to raise funds for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
A Fiat driver struck a cyclist in Łomża and fled the scene, but police officers who witnessed the incident apprehended the man and provided aid to the injured cyclist.
A review by VG reveals that 741 motorcyclists have been killed or severely injured in accidents on Norwegian roads over the past five years, highlighting the dangers faced by riders like two 18-year-olds who recently met their fate together.
Police in Kuantan, Pahang, confirmed that three motorcyclists were killed and two others injured in four separate RXZ-related motorcycle accidents across the state on July 31.
The head of Norway's traffic police (UP) is encouraging motorcyclists to wear more visible clothing, specifically yellow, to reduce accident rates, though this recommendation has met with disagreement from the motorcycle community.
A truck driver has received a record sentence after a road rage incident led to him driving under the influence into a group of cyclists, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old.
Matt Richardson, an Australian track cyclist who now competes for Team GB, has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games after sustaining an injury while racing in Japan.
A male motorcyclist in his 50s has died following a single-vehicle collision near the Strawberry Beds in Dublin. Emergency services attended the scene, but the man was pronounced dead.
Sopot has reintroduced seasonal restrictions for cyclists and electric scooter users in the city center, with fines up to 5,000 PLN for ignoring the ban, which is in effect until September 30.
Emergency services in Niš, Serbia, treated a pedestrian and a motorcyclist who were injured in two distinct traffic accidents that occurred within the past 24 hours in the area.
A cyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision with a truck in the Skopje region. The incident was reported around 2 PM on July 25th, involving an 'Iveco' truck and a bicycle.
Three motorcyclists were arrested in Prilep, North Macedonia, on July 26 for driving without a valid driver's license, as reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
A 26-year-old Austrian motorcyclist was fatally injured in Croatia after reportedly veering into oncoming traffic on a right-hand curve while riding with a 27-year-old compatriot.
Two incidents involving heavily intoxicated cyclists occurred in Poland's Łódź Voivodeship, with one man falling in Skierniewice and another falling into a ditch near Radomsko, both having over 3 permille of alcohol.
Police in Piotrków Trybunalski stopped a 39-year-old Colombian citizen cycling on the A1 highway. He explained to officers that he was unfamiliar with the topography of the area.
The wife of Jackson Fernandes, a Carlow motorcyclist seriously injured after being hit by a stolen pick-up truck that fled the scene, shares their ordeal, expressing relief that he is alive.
A series of severe road accidents occurred in Slovenia and Croatia, resulting in multiple fatalities. Incidents included a collision on Dunajska Road in Slovenia, a crash involving two cars and two motorcycles in Istria where an Austrian citizen died, and a motorcyclist fatally striking a concrete bridge near Lekenik.
Two separate traffic accidents occurred almost simultaneously in Kaunas last Friday, resulting in injuries to a motorcycle driver and a moped driver, both of whom were hospitalized.
A teenage motorcyclist was critically injured after colliding with a tractor in Čazma, Croatia, and was subsequently airlifted to a hospital in Zagreb. Separately, a motorcyclist in Larvik, Norway, was also critically injured in a collision with a car and flown to the hospital.
A court has decided not to take a 15-year-old Irish national into custody in connection with the death of a cyclist, a decision that is not yet final as the prosecutor has filed a complaint.
Work continues on the cycling path between Loket and Horní Slavkov in the Czech Republic, with plans to extend it by 1.5 kilometers this year, involving clearing vegetation and preparing the surface for pedestrians and cyclists.
A motorcyclist, V.T., died on the scene after going off the road near Brajčino village. An investigation is underway, and the body has been sent for autopsy.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated proceedings against an individual for a traffic accident in Radišani on August 7th, which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
A warning has been issued regarding traffic safety, emphasizing that passing cyclists too closely poses a significant danger and requires sufficient space, appropriate speed, and patience.
Motorcyclists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the region, and other European countries gathered in Goražde for the jubilee Moto Susreti, featuring a city parade, moto games, and concerts.
A tragic accident occurred Saturday morning in Jeżowe, Poland, where a cyclist died on the spot after colliding with a passenger car. Police and prosecutors are investigating the incident.
An individual has been apprehended in connection with a traffic accident in Skopje, North Macedonia, on August 7, which resulted in the death of a 19-year-old motorcyclist.
A motorcyclist in his 60s has died following a collision with a car in County Donegal, Ireland, prompting Gardaí to appeal for witnesses to the incident.
Motorcyclist Darell Nolan, living in Tinahely, Co Wicklow, was killed following a crash with a car in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow, and fellow bikers plan to form a guard of honor.
A serious accident in Tirana saw a 10-year-old child simultaneously hit by a motorcycle and a car; police have arrested the motorcyclist and initiated proceedings against the car driver who fled the scene.
Mayors in Copenhagen have called a roundtable meeting to address the growing issue of tourist cyclists, who are reportedly causing significant traffic safety problems in the city.
A serious car accident near Tomislavgrad resulted in four injuries, including a child. In a separate incident, a young cyclist crashed into a fence while avoiding a car.
An analysis of accidents in England and Wales indicates that electric scooter riders are three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries compared to motorcyclists.
Polish soldiers will take over Warsaw's Wisłostrada over the weekend to practice for the upcoming Polish Army Day parade, leading to significant road closures and traffic disruptions for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Multiple road accidents have been reported across various European cities, including Zagreb, Zemun, and near Šibenik, resulting in at least one fatality and several serious injuries, including motorcyclists.
A 58-year-old motorcyclist in Poland fled from police and was eventually stopped with a taser. Despite being sober, having a valid license, and complete documents, his reason for fleeing surprised officers.
The multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to cross the bridge for the first time.
A man was arrested after allegedly hitting students from Auckland Grammar School who were cycling, leaving at least one with life-threatening injuries.
A motorcyclist was caught driving 167 km/h in a 90 km/h zone by police in Strzelce Opolskie, resulting in a three-month license suspension, a fine, and 15 penalty points.
A car and motorcycle collision in Poland resulted in legal troubles for both drivers and a passenger; the motorcyclist lacked a license and was intoxicated, the car driver failed to yield, and the passenger was a wanted person.
A motorcyclist involved in a serious accident on the Fushë Arrëz-Bajram Curri road initially sustained severe injuries and was transported by helicopter to the Trauma Hospital, where he later died.
A concrete mixer that fatally struck a cyclist at the intersection of Erzsébet Boulevard and Király Street in Budapest on July 29 reportedly had a valid operating permit.
Many pedestrians do not hear cyclists ringing their bells, emphasizing the need for walkers to constantly monitor traffic to avoid accidents with bicycles.
A motorcyclist in their 40s died in a road traffic collision in County Carlow, Ireland. Separately, another motorcyclist was killed in a severe traffic accident on the Neum-Stolac road in Bosnia, causing significant traffic congestion.
Separate search and rescue operations successfully located individuals who were lost in the Thai rainforest and two motorcyclists who went missing in Jezerca Mountain. Both incidents highlight the kindness of strangers and the efforts of rescue teams.
A young motorcyclist tragically lost their life in a solo accident in Odense. The incident involved only the motorcycle and occurred without other vehicles.
A motorcyclist was killed in a severe accident on DN1 after colliding with a truck that reportedly failed to yield. Police have released details regarding the tragic incident.
A motorcycle collided with a group of seven pedestrians in Thurgau during the night, resulting in two fatalities and one person sustaining life-threatening injuries.
Glen Hansard was the 13th biker killed this year on Irish roads, as motorcyclist deaths continue to soar, prompting Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority to launch a bank holiday road safety crackdown.
A 26-year-old motorcyclist has died in a road accident in Lagkadas, Thessaloniki, after sustaining severe injuries. This incident follows other recent motorcycle accidents reported in Belgrade and on Croatia's A1 highway.
Louisville Police confirmed that William McGinley, a Lafayette cyclist who had been missing, has been located, though specific details of his discovery were not disclosed.
Motorcyclists in the Karlovy Vary region of the Czech Republic participated in an event simulating drug impairment using special goggles and tests. Organized by the police and BESIP, the initiative aimed to educate riders on the dangers of impaired driving.
Several road accidents have been reported across the Balkans, including a serious incident near Dubrovnik where a 22-year-old motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries, and multiple injuries in Belgrade and Podareš.
An intoxicated woman was caught attempting to steal a dog that was tied outside a supermarket in Kaunas, Lithuania. A passing cyclist intervened and prevented the theft, alerting local residents to the incident.
An incredible incident in Greece saw a motorcyclist park a large-displacement motorcycle directly on the sand, under an umbrella, sparking widespread attention for the unusual and illegal parking.
A significant portion of Braga's cycling network, 42.9%, presents a risk to cyclists, with approximately 38% having high or extreme risk levels for collisions between vehicles and bicycles.
Italian authors and cyclists Federico Maiorano and Andrea Simone are slated to be guests at this year's Green Montenegro International Film Fest, where they will showcase their project, 'Terra Comune' (Common Land).
An 18-year-old man has died three days after being struck by a motorcyclist in Split, Croatia. The driver, a repeat offender, was operating the motorcycle without a license when the incident occurred in front of a shopping center.
Denmark's Cyclist Association suggests allowing fast cyclists to use roads to improve safety on bike paths, a proposal met with strong opposition from Venstre in Copenhagen, who call it "insane," while Radikale views it as a "fresh idea."
A Danish minister has warned against creating new problems by moving cyclists onto roads and lowering car speeds, in response to a proposal from the Cyclist Association to make bike paths safer.
Karsten Ifversen, an architecture editor and daily cyclist, expresses irritation with Copenhagen's car-free zones, stating that Vesterbro Passage, once central to the city's car culture, is now a testbed for the city's next major planning wave of greening.
A Slovenian finance article draws a comparison between the stock-industrial complex and cyclists, suggesting that ordinary investors can afford to completely disconnect from financial markets for several weeks or months.
Sopot has reintroduced seasonal restrictions for cyclists and electric scooter users in its city center, with fines up to 5,000 PLN for violations, and more penalties issued this year compared to last.
A 62-year-old resident of Rhodes was fatally injured in a traffic accident in Ialysos on Saturday afternoon and later succumbed to his injuries at Rhodes Hospital.
Frankfurt is incentivizing environmental protection through the 'Klimataler' app, which offers discounts to cyclists, train passengers, and pedestrians.
A man has been arrested in Pećinci on suspicion of fatally hitting a cyclist with his vehicle and then fleeing the scene. Police confirmed the arrest of the suspect.
Police officers in the Vilnius county arrested a man driving a cross-country motorcycle under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of 1.8 per mille, initiating a pre-trial investigation.
A 34-year-old female motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a traffic collision near Ilirska Bistrica and was airlifted to UKC Ljubljana for treatment.
An article highlights the increasing congestion on Danish bike paths with various types of bicycles and scooters, urging cyclists to ride properly and safely after a personal accident.
Lithuanian motorcyclist Karolis Mieliauskas completed the fifth stage of his 'European Vertical: Off-road' project in Hungary, encountering significant challenges including high temperatures, mud, and dust.
Police officers in Graz, Austria, were dragged by a 17-year-old drunk motorcyclist while attempting to stop him. The teenager subsequently fell and tried to flee the scene.
A protest photography exhibition was opened this evening in front of the Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium in Novi Sad, attended by professors, current and former students, citizens, and cyclists.
Firefighters battling a new blaze in the dry high-altitude region of Bohinj, Slovenia, faced public disrespect, including a cyclist showing a middle finger and another man accusing them of 'terror.'
A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a car on the Olympiada-Stavros road in Chalkidiki, Greece. The accident occurred under unclear circumstances.
A driver from Aracinovo has been arrested for causing a fatal accident in Radisani that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old motorcyclist. Police stated that the driver's vehicle contributed to the accident, after which the driver fled the scene.
A 33-year-old motorcyclist died in a traffic accident in Laz Bistrički near Marija Bistrica, Croatia, after losing control of his motorcycle, veering off the road, and colliding with an object.
Motorcyclists staged a symbolic closure of a crossing point in Cyprus to commemorate the anniversary of Isaac-Solomou. The event served as a tribute to the two individuals.
Police on Vir island arrested a 19-year-old motorcyclist for driving without a helmet, under the influence of alcohol, and possessing marijuana. He refused a drug test.
A new study indicates that individuals riding electric scooters are at a higher risk of sustaining brain and internal organ injuries compared to both cyclists and motorcyclists, with women particularly affected.
A 38-year-old man from Kosovo died in a serious motorcycle accident in Mirdita after losing control of his vehicle. Separately, a 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident in Mykonos.
A new video has emerged showing a motorcyclist dangerously speeding at over 200 km/h on a highway in Crete, highlighting reckless driving behavior on Greek roads.
The Wisłostrada highway in Warsaw has been closed, along with several access roads, as soldiers conduct rehearsals for the upcoming Polish Army Day parade, causing significant traffic disruptions for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Polish Border Guard cameras recorded German cyclists ignoring a no-entry sign to get a closer look at the EU's external border with Russia, resulting in fines for violating regulations.
Today, a verdict is expected in Germany against the man who carried out an attack in Munich last February, while cyclists in the Tour de France Femmes face another challenging climbing stage.
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A 25-year-old motorcyclist died in a road accident on Grenoble Street in Chisinau on Tuesday evening, August 4. The driver of the car involved has been detained by police.
A 33-year-old man died in Pieria after his motorcycle veered off the road and plunged into an irrigation canal. The accident resulted in the immediate death of the motorcyclist.
Police in Ørsta, Norway, seized two motorcycles after a reckless driving incident, but only one of the two drivers involved was apprehended, with the other fleeing the scene.
Two separate fatal road accidents occurred in Lithuania, with a truck-car collision in Vilnius district killing a driver and a child, and a motorcyclist dying after hitting a moose in Varėna district.
Police in Katowice, Poland, stopped a 38-year-old man who was riding a bicycle on the highway. He was so intoxicated that he could not explain why he was there.
An 82-year-old charity cyclist died a day after completing a 3,300-mile (5,200 km) ride across Australia. He had reached the finish line on Sunday after his extensive journey.
A motorcyclist was caught driving at an excessive speed of 234 kilometers per hour on the Niš – Merošina road, where the speed limit is 80 km/h. The incident highlights a significant violation of traffic regulations.
Klaipėda County traffic police identified nine violations for excessive vehicle noise during an operation, with seven of these committed by motorcyclists.
A motorcyclist in Evia, Greece, was seriously injured and hospitalized in Athens after colliding with a wild boar. The 35-year-old driver is reported to be in critical condition following the shocking accident.
Two motorcyclists were injured in an accident on DN 67C – Transalpina, near the Oaşa dam, after their vehicles collided on Sunday afternoon, according to the Alba Police Inspectorate.
Passenger trains in Romania travel at an average speed of 45 kilometers per hour across the national rail system, a speed comparable to a good cyclist. This low average speed is cited as an example of economic inefficiency.
A chaotic Saturday afternoon in Akres, Evia, saw local authorities and rescue teams respond to two consecutive traffic accidents in the same area, including a car crashing into parked vehicles while rescuers were saving a motorcyclist from a cliff.
A 58-year-old cyclist was injured after colliding with a Mitsubishi Outlander in Balti, Moldova, on August 1. The man was hospitalized following the accident.
Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane, an Olympic champion, has demonstrated her dominance by winning two Commonwealth Games titles and aims for a third gold in the keirin event, proving unstoppable so far in the competition.
A cyclist with over 1.5 per mille alcohol in her system struck a woman crossing the street in Namysłów, Poland. The injured 61-year-old pedestrian required medical attention and was transported to the hospital.
Following a new statement from the Dubrovnik-Neretva Police Department regarding the tragic traffic accident that killed young motorcyclist Patrik Kajinić, a lawyer and city councilor publicly demanded transparency, questioning why details were withheld and calling for the release of video footage.
A 37-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in Beli Potok last night and transported to the emergency center. Three other people were also injured in separate traffic accidents in Belgrade during the night.
A car accident on a rural road between Neu-Isenburg and Frankfurt, caused by stopping for a cyclist, resulted in one fatality and several serious injuries to young men, with their car completely destroyed.
Cyclists in Rácalmás, Hungary, are puzzled by unusual 8 and 16 km/h speed limits on a local bike path, with even residents unsure of their origin or enforceability.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist and a police officer are hospitalized in Komotini after the teenager struck the officer while attempting to evade a traffic stop. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning.
A collision between a passenger car and a motorcyclist in central Slovakia required the intervention of air rescue services, with a helicopter landing near the accident site.
A 51-year-old motorcyclist was arrested in Velika Gorica, Croatia, after police stopped him for a routine check and discovered numerous violations, including not wearing a helmet and lacking a driver's license.
A Finnish article discusses cycling infrastructure, arguing that empty bike lanes are an indicator of the quality of the route rather than a lack of demand from cyclists.
American cyclist Sepp Kuss miraculously avoided a fatal accident during the 20th stage of the Tour de France, losing control on a fast mountain descent and landing on safety nets just centimeters from a ravine.
A 34-year-old driver intentionally hit a cyclist twice after the cyclist tried to get his attention, causing serious injuries that sent the victim to the hospital.
A report details the potential costs of a week-long motorcycle trip in Norway, highlighting the country's scenic routes and infrastructure tailored for motorcyclists.
The stock-industrial complex can be compared to cyclists, suggesting that ordinary investors can comfortably disconnect from financial markets for several weeks or months.
New cameras installed on Athens roads are targeting a common habit of motorcyclists to ensure pedestrian safety at crossings. Violations will result in a 700 euro fine and license removal.
An 81-year-old man died after his tractor overturned near Gradsko in North Macedonia, while a motorcyclist was killed in an accident near Lekenik, Croatia. Police have released details regarding the latter incident.
A unique cycling attraction in Belgian Limburg features a path across a floating bridge in the middle of Terhills lake, giving cyclists the sensation of riding directly on the water's surface.
A 46-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a car on the road between Budča and Zvolen in Slovakia. Police have initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy.
Following complaints from restaurant owners about cycling on sidewalks in Preradovićeva Street, Zagreb traffic police conducted a targeted inspection and issued 15 fines in one day.
The Spanish island of Mallorca has successfully linked cycling tourism with business, generating 150 million euros annually by attracting both recreational cyclists and professionals like Tadej Pogačar, including many enthusiasts from Slovakia.