The trial for the deadly 2023 Tempi train crash, which killed 57 people, has commenced in Larissa, Greece. The start of the trial has prompted a 24-hour nationwide rail strike, halting train services across the country.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) awarded 31 civilian informants a total of ₱7.4 million in cash incentives for providing information that led to successful anti-illegal drug operations nationwide.
The governor of Marinduque province in the Philippines is encouraging government and private sector workers, teachers, students, and businesses to wear traditional Lenten costumes as part of the province’s Holy Week observance.
The Department of Transportation–Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT) in the Philippines has observed a rise in the number of commuters, attributed to increasing fuel prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Public transport in Cotabato City and other areas of the Philippines was paralyzed as drivers and operators participated in a nationwide transport holiday on Monday.
The Philippine Palace press officer justified the presence of two city mayors during a recent cash aid distribution event for public utility vehicle drivers, amidst government program implementation.
A bill has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives to mandate the free provision of scholastic records for fresh graduates, aiming to assist them in job applications.
A data scientist reports that public support for an anti-dynasty law in the Philippines has increased to 64%, possibly driven by recent corruption issues.
Paphos, Cyprus, is set to receive over €230 million in investment for 75 development and infrastructure projects in 2026 and 2027, as confirmed by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially declared the start of the warm and dry season, following the end of the northeast monsoon or 'amihan' period, with heat index levels anticipated to increase until May.
The Philippine Palace Press Officer confirmed the finalization of a crisis committee to ensure continuous food and fuel supply, while the Senate's ad hoc committee, chaired by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, is looking to create a contingency plan within two weeks to deal with the effects of the Middle East crisis.
Lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ Makabayan bloc in the Philippines are calling for a special session of Congress to craft legislation aimed at addressing the rising fuel prices, which they attribute to the Middle East conflict.
Public transport in Valencia City, Bukidnon, continued normally despite a nationwide transport strike in other parts of the Philippines, where drivers are demanding fuel subsidies and fare adjustments due to rising fuel prices.
Several transport groups in the Philippines are staging a two-day nationwide strike from March 26-27 to demand government action on rising fuel prices.
A transport strike in Iloilo City, Philippines, disrupted commuting on Monday as drivers protested against rising fuel prices, with a large number expected to join the protest.
Transport groups in Bacolod City, Philippines, staged a strike to demand fair and immediate release of government aid to drivers and measures to reduce fuel prices.
Iran has issued warnings to Baku following an alleged Israeli strike on its Caspian fleet in maritime space shared with Russia, signaling a widening of the conflict.
Taxi drivers across Greece have launched a strike, causing significant disruption to transport services, particularly in the Attica region, with drivers gathering at SATA offices before marching to Parliament.
Transport groups in Pampanga, Philippines, halted traffic to protest rising fuel costs, as the Department of Energy chief announced impending double-digit price hikes for diesel and kerosene across the country.
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in the Philippines, which investigated flood control anomalies, has turned over its documents and records to the Department of Justice (DOJ) as its work concludes.
The Iloilo City government is considering additional measures to support public utility drivers facing financial strain due to increasing fuel costs and global oil supply uncertainties.
Some drivers in Pangasinan joined a nationwide transport strike on Monday, despite no official declaration from a local association of public transportation operators and drivers.
A 51-year-old village councilor was shot dead in an ambush in Northern Samar, Philippines, while his common-law wife survived. Police have arrested two suspects.
The Philippine Palace announced another tranche of cash assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to help them cope with the impact of rising fuel costs, which are attributed to the conflict in the Middle East.
The Logistics Consortium of Bosnia and Herzegovina has initiated protests to address critical challenges threatening the survival of the country’s transport sector amid a regulatory crisis.
As the number of older drivers increases, states are attempting to balance safety concerns with the desire for mobility, leading to debates over tougher relicensing rules.
France's far-right National Rally experienced a setback in Sunday's nationwide municipal elections, failing to gain control of any major cities and providing a boost to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election.