“Citizens are disillusioned. The growing crisis of trust in institutions is evident as the distinction between executive power and the judiciary continues to erode, especially in cases like the Tempe tragedy,” said Nikos Androulakis, the leader of the main opposition party Pasok. “This is what in history we call a breakthrough,” New Left leader Alexis … Read more
Since I was privileged to cover and report on two breakthroughs while boring the 37.9-kilometre English Channel Tunnel between Folkestone, England, and Calais, France, for the BBC Hausa Section, I have become fascinated by railway projects. I track such projects in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world. Because of my interest in railway projects, I … Read more
The German army is creating a new division to focus on territorial defense, at a time when NATO is on high alert for a potential Russian attack at the alliance’s borders, according to media reports. The reorganization will take effect on April 1, according to the reports. It will bring the number of German army … Read more
The accident occurred at a train station in Novi Sad, 100 kilometers northwest of Belgrade, following repeated renovations within a broader agreement with Chinese construction firms. Critics blamed the shoddy work on widespread corruption and a lack of transparency. “Goran Vesić is one of the people most responsible for massive corruption in construction, for the … Read more
However, this might prove difficult. “Russia treats dual nationals exclusively as Russian nationals and therefore generally refuses consular access on the grounds of Russian nationality,” the ministry added. The arrest follows the detention of another German national last month in Russia, also on charges of sabotage. The FSB alleged he was working for Ukraine and … Read more
Last Updated:December 09, 2024, 20:12 IST The Union minister, who reached Prayagraj by train from Varanasi to review the Railways’ preparations for the mega event, expects about 1.5 to 2 crore passengers during the mela. Representational image. (File photo) Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the Railways would run about 13,000 trains, including 3,000 … Read more
Brantner wants to “make Green great again,” she said, adapting the slogan of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, whom she has criticized as a threat to global climate policy. Brantner will remain state secretary in the German economy ministry, headed by Robert Habeck, Germany’s vice chancellor. He is expected to be nominated as the Green Party’s … Read more
Serbian TV station N1, citing Dačić, reported that a young girl was pulled from the rubble after a four-hour rescue operation. Novi Sad Mayor Milan Đurić said that more than 30 people were injured, N1 reported. Đurić said in statement posted to the Novi Sad government website that he arrived at the scene “as soon … Read more
A decision obliging more than 9,000 Canadian rail workers to stay on the job is a win for the railways and could impact bargaining in other federally regulated sectors like aviation, the head of a Canadian rail workers’ union told Reuters. Paul Boucher, president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, also said the union would … Read more
Freight trains must start rolling again first thing Monday morning, the federal labour board ruled on Saturday as it ordered thousands of rail employees back to work to end a bitter contract dispute that shut down the country’s two major railways. The decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) imposes binding arbitration on the … Read more
