East-West Connect Astana's smart city initiatives lead Kazakhstan's tech-driven future In partnership with MDQ In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore how smart city innovations are transforming Astana into a model for urban sustainability, smarter living and economic growth in Central Asia. 26/02/2025
France Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed. 19/02/2025
Eco-Innovation How is Sweden leading the pack on renewable energy in transport? Renewable electricity is helping the EU achieve its goal, but campaigners caution against relying on biofuels. 12/02/2025
Syria Syria's road ahead: Is transport the key to acheiving stability? Turkey has a major role in Syria's reconstruction, and transport investments like railway links are on the agenda although Gulf money may prove vital. 10/01/2025
Qatar 365 A highlight of the best stories on Qatar 365 in 2024 In partnership with Media City From exploring artificial intelligence in fashion and transport to unique water activities and inspiring women in science and sports, Qatar 365 marks another year of putting the spotlight on life in Qatar. 25/12/2024
Europe News Cologne offers night taxi vouchers to help women get home safely The German city is providing vouchers worth €10 for women to use on night-time taxis, following the lead of several other municipalities in Germany. 18/12/2024
Europe News Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city gets new metro The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago, and the first tunnel was dug in 1986. 30/11/2024
Focus Tashkent's green transport future: Electric buses, scooters and bikes In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Focus, we look at Tashkent's exciting shift towards sustainable transport. From electric buses to eco-friendly scooters and bike lanes, the city is paving the way for greener, more accessible urban mobility. 26/11/2024
Europe News Polar blast brings snowfall across Europe A trough of low pressure has settled over Central Europe, with polar cold air and high-altitude currents flooding the region. 20/11/2024
Lifestyle How a subway tunnel became NYC’s most unlikely therapy spot Commuters are invited to share their thoughts, fears and dreams on the open wall, creating a collective expression of the city’s heart and mind. 13/11/2024
Europeans' Stories Road to the EU: Bosnia and Herzegovina speeds up highway construction The Western Balkan country hopes to build not only a road but also closer ties to the EU in hopes of joining the bloc in the future and stronger relationships with companies in the region. 06/11/2024
World How Algeria's rail expansion is shaping its future In partnership with anep In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we discover how Algeria's expanding rail network is transforming regional connectivity and economic growth. 31/10/2024
Norway Four injured after derailed tram crashes into a shop in central Oslo Police said everyone was treated at the scene, but no one had serious injuries. The four-story building was later evacuated to check for structural damage. 29/10/2024
Europeans' Stories Overcoming obstacles to equality: the battle for disability rights in the EU Living with a disability in Europe today is still all too often a journey littered with obstacles and discrimination. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have put the issue back on the agenda. But the task ahead is enormous. 23/10/2024
Economy How are Iranian lorry drivers bypassing EU sanctions? Under Brussels' sanctions against Tehran, most of some 60,000 Iranian lorry drivers who traverse Europe's roads each month to transit various goods either lost their jobs or have been hit hard by paying exorbitant fees for crossing into the bloc. 11/10/2024
Travel News From buses to trains: Flix expands its operations in Germany FlixTrains’ decision to move further into the rail industry means Germany will soon have a more accessible train network. 08/10/2024
Business DSV in talks to buy Deutsche Bahn unit amid bidding war with CVC The €14bn deal still has to be approved by the supervisory board of Germany's state railway. 12/09/2024
Europe News Brussels switches from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones In Brussels' central square, tourists have swapped horse-drawn carriages for electric ones, partly due to concern about the animals' welfare. 16/08/2024
Qatar 365 How artificial intelligence is being used in education, art and autonomous vehicles in Qatar In partnership with Media City As technology continues to evolve, Qatar 365 takes a look at how artificial intelligence is being used in the classroom and on the roads. We also meet world renowned NFT artist Amrita Sethi, who explains how non-fungible tokens have revolutionised and democratised art. 24/07/2024
Business TfL 'names and shames' London embassies over unpaid congestion charges Transport for London is planning to go to court to try and get the more-than-£14 million it says the US embassy owes for unpaid congestion charges. 21/05/2024