Focus

Uzbekistan's rise as transport and logistics hub

In partnership with NAESMI

Uzbekistan aims to become a transport and logistics hub in Central Asia: having invested billions in new rail and energy infrastructure over recent years, Focus investigates how the landlocked country is overcoming its geographical challenges and creating new travel corridors.

12 November 2020

Romania

NYC transport guru aiming to solve Bucharest's congestion problem

“This involvement is something emotional for me," Prof Michael Horodniceanu told Euronews. "Bucharest is my home town and I would like to use my expertise pro bono to better the city and make it more livable."

28 October 2020

Czech Republic

Can Czech Republic really cut energy emissions in line with Brussels?

Prime Minister Andrej Babis surprised many when he said his government will now support the European Union’s new planned target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 55%. But is it realistic?

23 October 2020

Travel News

A short history of modern travel

The world has changed considerably to accommodate the growing demand for global tourism. But what is the history of modern travel?

20 October 2020

Europe News

Europe's truck wars: Differences over EU's mobility package rage on

The EU's mobility package - legislation aimed at improving life for Europe's truck drivers - has finally come into force. But the controversy surrounding it is far from over.

28 August 2020

Europe News

EU sets aside €1.6bn of financial firepower to reboot arts sector

Artists appealed to EU leaders for the need to support culture which has helped Europeans to cope with "great personal and societal adversity".

24 July 2020

Europe News

Power to the pedal as Brussels opens its first cycling 'motorway'

It is part of an effort to increase sustainable travel, respect social distancing and ease pressure on crowded public transport in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

22 July 2020

Poland

Poland's ex-transport minister arrested in corruption probe

The former MP, named only as "Sławomir N.", was detained on suspicion of corruption and operating within an organised crime group.

20 July 2020

United Kingdom

What can the UK learn from Europe about the pitfalls of e-scooters?

New transport legislation comes into effect in the UK on Saturday, marking the way for the introduction of e-scooters. Europe has long had this mode of transport on its streets - so what can the Brits learn from this?

4 July 2020

United Kingdom

Rented electric scooters to be allowed on roads in the UK

The UK is set to join a number of its European neighbours in allowing rental e-scooters on roads.

30 June 2020

World News

CO2 emissions have dropped under lockdown. Will it make a difference?

Scientists say the reduction is likely to be only a “drop in the ocean” when it comes to turning around decades of climate change, but environmentalists are hopeful it will encourage a broader shift towards green energies.

20 May 2020

Kosovo

Caught in Kosovo: Eco activists on way across Europe to Mongolia

Rosie Watson and Mike Elm set off for a cross-continent journey on foot and bike to meet those tackling the climate crisis. But the coronavirus pandemic left them stranded in Kosovo.

8 May 2020

Europe

Europe's secret truck war: drivers pay the price for east-west divide

Legal loopholes, exploitation and claims of human trafficking: this film exposes the reality of Europe's ruthless trucking industry and its dividing effects on European politics.

1 May 2020

Partner content

Coping with Covid 19 : how cargo companies and big brands are adapting to the coronavirus

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Business Line Dubai explores how cargo companies are dealing with the Covid 19 health crisis. The team also finds out how some big brands are adapting their advertising during the pandemic.

29 April 2020

United Kingdom

Electric scooters get the green light to be used on British roads

They've had their fair share of bad press, but the UK has finally given the go-ahead to e-scooters.

17 March 2020

Belgium

'A step in the right direction': Vienna-Brussels sleeper maiden voyage

The inaugural journey of the first Vienna-Brussels sleeper train has been touted as the big step toward sustainable travel in Europe.

20 January 2020

France

France's pension reform strike longest since 1968

They oppose plans by the government to merge the country's 42 pension systems into a single scheme and to phase out certain civil service advantages.

2 January 2020

Europe News

The Battle for Brussels roads

It is one of the most congested capitals in Europe, and a new transport minister hopes to strike a balance between helping people get around and cutting carbon emissions.

11 December 2019

Europe News

Who are Ursula Von de Leyen's picks for Romania, France and Hungary?

The new European Commission president's nominees for Hungary, France and Romania have now been approved.

19 November 2019

United Kingdom

London's €21bn Crossrail delayed again until at least 2021

The east-west rail link, one of Europe’s most ambitious engineering projects, has been repeatedly delayed and could now cost an €750m.

8 November 2019