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We’re back! A new dose of news about shipments to soothe your post-summer sadness. This week, infrastructure projects across Europe are at the headlines, new developments in sending and returning vlog.
EU weather leader Frans Timmermans said he “regrets that R’s horizon and budget
Ten EU countries sued in July for not protecting passenger rights had two months for themselves, nine unless Croatia responded. The Commission is analysing its justifications lately.
New regulations came into force last week that will allow the European Commission to conduct its own tests on cars and impose fines on offenders. The goal? A repeat of the Dieselgate scandal, which deceives emissions.
The German EU Presidency has said that Europe wants an extensive cross-border network of hydrogen and electric power refueling stations. A uniform fuel payment formula is also essential, said Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer.
A US-brokered agreement between Kosovo and Serbia would have possibly failed geopolitically, but the pact pushes both sides to put into effect the February agreements on road and rail links, something that President Aleksandar Vusei may or may not know about.
The Commission has approved almost EUR 900 million in team-spirited investment for Romania for the structure of the first component of a Carpathian highway, which will serve as a direct link between Central Europe and the Black Sea.
Brussels has opened a festival to recall one of the city’s tunnels – which lately bears the call of Royal Despot King Leopold II – the only criterion is that he will have to endure the call of a female personality, give us your advice here.
Italy’s maritime transport minister has announced a new organization that will explore the most productive way to link Sicily with the Italian continent via train, road and motorcycle route. A bridge has been discussed since ancient times, but has encountered obstacles, whether monetary or earthquake-related.
Elon Musk of Tesla in Germany to check the progress in building his company’s European headquarters near Berlin. He also met with THE CEO of VW and took a ride in the brand’s new low-priced electric car. Watch the video here.
And public transport is criticized for not being flexible enough to satisfy passengers’ wishes, but not in this case: a flock of ducks was able to use a bus without problems.
The Italian government’s two hundred million euro Alitalia grant, designed to cover the damage caused by the virus epidemic, has received the green light through Brussels. The head of competition, Margrethe Vestager, showed that two investigations beyond examples of state aid, worth around EUR 1. 3 billion, are underway.
The Commission also approved Denmark’s EUR 24 million programme for airlines, while a British court approved EUR 1. 3 billion in personal investments for Virgin Atlantic, which had not justified stateArray
Airlines and airports have agreed to commit to the slots regulations they hope will push the Commission to grant a prolonged exemption. The industry needs more evidence at the airport to convince passengers to return to the skies.
The European Aviation Regulator, ESA, introduced pandemic-delayed control flights into Boeing’s MAX aircraft on the Canadian floor, and the firm says its own investigation must be completed before the aircraft is recertified for use in EU airspace.
British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps reportedly registered his personal aircraft in the United States to deserve more flexible rules, while French Prime Minister Jean Castex was heavily criticized for flying an adventure of less than two hundred kilometres. Reproaches.
A mysterious benefactor dropped bags of marijuana from drones in Tel Aviv’s main square. The police were supposed to confiscate some of the packages, which were allegedly distributed through the “Green Drone” group, which advocates for legalization.
This unfortunate Italian, who had never flown before, thought he could help his wife and son with their luggage get on a plane at Bari airport. He fined it when he found out on board without a ticket, but the question is: how did he allow it?to board the plane?
A new investigation insists that banning fuel for ships that pollute the Arctic to the maximum is a ban at all, insisting that IOM needs it to enter into force in 2024, but a number of loopholes and repeals would particularly delay it until 2029.
Emissions are important in shipping. A large Japanese batsman creates a carbon capture formula that can be installed on ships. There are many obstacles, but where there is will, there is a way.
Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced a restructuring that will make up a third of its 80,000 workers worldwide. Adjustments are less the result of COVID’s disruption than the company’s attempts to streamline its heavy business operations.
And a flotilla of Donald Trump’s electorate amassed to show his candidacy for the re-election of the outgoing president. Unfortunately for them, volatile situations and poor rudder control resulted in sunken ships and castaways. Satire is actually dead.
The Belgian train pass for citizens, which will offer 12 free trips for six months, accepts applicants. More than a million implemented in the first week, overloading the site. However, don’t worry, you still have until the end of the month to apply.
France has presented a gigantic recovery plan and has allocated 4. 7 billion euros to the railway. The cash will be used to increase cargo capacity and use, reopen closed rural lines, and a host of previously announced priorities.
The inhabitants of Liechtenstein voted against a rail expansion plan which would have noticed that the microstate had prevented an explicit cross-border service between Austria and Switzerland. The citizens of the principality were discouraged by the burden of the project.
A new Commission plan to build the domestic source of raw fabrics – for electrical mobility and advances in electronics – will be supported through area assets such as the Copernicus satellite network.
NASA tested a rocket booster that can propel humans to Mars and legalize a release module, which Europe is helping to build, which may one day be the vehicle astronauts travel in.
Trains don’t paint and that’s fine when they tell you they’re out of order.
Plenary week in Strasbourg (?). Wherever MEPs meet, they will vote on the maritime regulation of MRV.
Ursula von der Leyen will also deliver its first state-of-the-Union address and a new meteorological target is expected to be announced by 2030, with chain effects on transport.
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