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How Greece turned a deadly road into one of the safest in the country

In partnership with the European Commission

Discover how one of the most dangerous road sections in Greece became one of the safest highways in the country. The construction of the three new tunnels between Thessaloniki and Athens, the so-called Tempi Tunnels, included 25 km of motorway, 11 km of tunnels and the largest road tunnel

Belgium

EU target to half road fatalities by 2020 won't be reached

The safest European roads are in the UK and the least safe in Romania, the report found.

World News

All new cars sold in EU may have speed limiters by 2022

A provisional regulation unveiled on Tuesday plans for new mandatory safety features to be installed on all new EU cars, including intelligent speed assistance.

World News

EU lawmakers announce life-saving automobile technologies

European lawmakers have mandated additional life-saving technologies in EU automobiles as from 2022. These technologies include intelligent speed assistance and advanced emergency-braking systems.

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Germany

'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany

An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions.

World News

Romanian protest leader builds a one metre "motorway"

On Friday one businessman in the north-eastern city of Suceava staged his own symbolic protest - the local mayor officially opened a metre long "motorway" on his own land.

France

This is how French drink-drivers could avoid losing their licence

Drink-drivers in France will be able to avoid losing their licence... by installing a device that immobilises their vehicle if it detects alcohol above the legal limit.

Business Planet

New EU-wide eCall system saves lives by saving time

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet takes a look at the business opportunities being created by eCall. The new EU-wide emergency alert system that is using Europe's Galileo and EGNOS satellite services to cut the time it takes rescue crews to get to the scene of road traffic accidents.

World

Bahrain Bikers gear up to drive MENA road safety forward

The Bahrain Bikers, a group of 31 motorcycling enthusiasts are taking to the streets of Bahrain to tackle road safety issues in the region.

World News

A drink-drive test for Lime's e-scooters?

Scooter company wants to use tech to make its riders (and its property) safer.

Hungary

Hungarian infrastructure a symptom of decades of underinvestment

Today EU infrastructure spending is at an historic low. While some countries have spent EU funding wisely, in other member states people wonder if any money has been spent at all...

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Close call after driver narrowly misses hitting a child cyclist in England

An English fire department has released footage of a near miss collision with a child on a bike on Sunday (August 5) to remind cyclists to ride safely.

The Cube

No resolution in sight as authorities crackdown on protests in Bangladesh | The Cube

Police have cracked down on thousands of students who brought the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, to a halt with protests calling for tighter road safety laws.

World News

Police warn people against Kiki challenge after injuries reported

Some people taking part in the Kiki challenge are filmed putting themselves at risk by jumping out of moving cars.

World News

Devices that allow motorists to drive without a seat belt sold EU-wide

Devices that make it easier for motorists to drive without safety belts can be bought online across Europe, a Euronews investigation has found.

United Kingdom

This drone can fill in potholes with 3-D printed materials

Potholes are a costly problem for authorities and drivers. Could this be the solution?

France

Slow down! France introduces new speed limits on secondary roads

Move is an attempt to reverse trend of rising mortality on French roads.

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Curious cockatoo plays peek-a-boo with road camera

This yellow-crested cockatoo is absolutely delighted by the discovery of his new toy.

Belgium

Activists paint their own pedestrian crossing on deadly Brussels stree

Members of Belgian citizen groups paint a zebra crossing on the street where an elderly man was run over and killed

World News

All EU roads getting safer — except Malta's

20% less people died on EU roads in 2017 than in 2010, according to European Commission data.