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Mein Schiff 3 cruise ship collides with container ship in Bremerhaven
The Tui Cruises ship left the Columbuskaje on Sunday, 25 October, with tug assistance and struck a container ship. No injuries have been reported so far, while the damage and cause of the collision are still being examined.
Storm Boelo cancels 90 departures at Amsterdam Schiphol as winds sweep Europe
Schiphol airport cancelled dozens of flights on Sunday, 25 October, as strong winds from storm Boelo hit the Netherlands. AFP counted 90 cancelled departures, mostly to Paris, Rome and Dublin, while storms Boelo and Austen had already struck northwest France.
Ryanair's O'Leary forecasts biggest European airfare rise in history, up to 20% next year
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary expects European airfares to rise by 10, 15 or maybe 20 percent next year, citing jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war and fewer seats after airline failures and takeovers.
FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10, the largest 737 variant, clearing the way for deliveries
The FAA certified the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on Tuesday, 20 October, completing approval for the 737 MAX family. Boeing says the jet seats up to 230 passengers and has more than 1,500 aircraft on order.
Tesla shows second-generation Roadster hopping and spinning on SpaceX thrusters
Tesla showed its second-generation Roadster overnight between 15 and 16 October, using cold-gas thrusters to jump parked cars and land under control. Production is due to begin in 2028, and the thruster-equipped Rocket version will be offered by invitation only.
German states demand federal relief from rising rail track fees after EU court ruling
Transport ministers of Germany's states unanimously backed a reform of regional rail financing in Hohenschwangau on Wednesday, 21 October, to avoid timetable cuts and higher fares.
Swiss and Lufthansa push Dubai flight resumption to 25 November over Middle East situation
The Lufthansa Group has again removed Dubai from its schedule, days before the planned restart. Swiss says affected passengers will be contacted directly and offered rebooking or a full refund.
Minibus hits train at Eurotunnel terminal in France, 19 injured
A minibus carrying truck drivers collided with a train at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel terminal in Coquelles, near Calais, on Thursday evening, 15 October. Prefecture officials said none of the 19 injured was in danger of dying.
European Parliament backs high-speed rail beyond capitals, with 558 votes in favour
The Parliament's non-binding report, passed 558 to 23 with 73 abstentions, calls for high-speed trains to link regional cities, cheaper tickets and dedicated EU funding for 2028-2034.
Transport ministers drop 'Deutschlandticket light' plan from conference agenda
North Rhine-Westphalia and Hamburg wanted a per-trip ticket for occasional riders, but the proposal was taken off the agenda of the transport ministers' conference in Hohenschwangau, Bavaria.
PKP Intercity will hold 14 trains for an hour during the 25 October clock change
The carrier says 14 trains will stop at stations for about an hour overnight, when clocks go back from 3:00 to 2:00. Passengers on the affected services will travel 60 minutes longer, and the longest hold is 117 minutes at Poznań Główny.
Waymo prepares robotaxi service in Madrid, aiming for first riders in 2027
Alphabet's Waymo says its Jaguar I-PACE test cars will soon circulate in the Community of Madrid, with fully driverless rides planned in the capital, Alcobendas and Getafe in 2027.
Flanders activates conflict-of-interest motion against Crucke's Brussels Airport noise plan
The Flemish government has triggered a conflict-of-interest motion against federal minister Jean-Luc Crucke's aircraft noise measures at Brussels Airport, arguing the plan would push noise onto Flemish communities.
Lisbon council approves suspension of shared e-scooters, removal within 60 days
Lisbon's city council approved on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the suspension of the current shared electric scooter system. Operators have 60 days to halt the service and remove every shared vehicle from the streets.
Five-car crash on Kifisos snarls Athens traffic, with delays on Attiki Odos
A five-vehicle collision on the Kifisos near Nea Chalkidona, a lorry crash on Athens Avenue and accidents on Attiki Odos slowed several arteries around the capital on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Adif plans to reopen both Madrid-Barcelona AVE tracks near Ricla on 19 October
Adif expects to restore double-track service between Ricla and Plasencia de Jalón on Monday, 19 October, one week after a high-speed train fire halted the line. Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo will then decide how fast to restore their timetables.
Snake found under carpet of Japan Air Commuter plane grounds Fukuoka flight
A mechanic found a non-venomous snake about 40 centimetres long under the carpet of a Japan Air Commuter aircraft at Fukuoka Airport on Monday, 19 October 2026. The flight to Kagoshima was cancelled while the animal was searched for and captured.
Qantas cancels Rome flight after bedbugs found on Boeing 787
Passengers on a Perth to Rome flight reported bites on 9 October, and Qantas kept the Boeing 787 on the ground for a deep clean, cancelling the return service scheduled for 10 October.
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas moves to suspend shared e-scooter system in the city
Mayor Carlos Moedas announced on Thursday, 15 October, that Lisbon will suspend its shared e-scooter system, citing street clutter and rising accidents. The council still has to approve the move at its meeting on 21 October.
Fire on Renfe AVE near Ricla leaves Madrid-Barcelona line on single track
Trains between Madrid and Barcelona run on one track across a 25 km stretch near Ricla after a Renfe AVE caught fire on 12 October. Adif expects double track to return early in the week of 19 October.
Frankfurt airport kerosene shortage: Lufthansa has pilots tank extra fuel abroad
According to Bild, Lufthansa has told pilots to carry more fuel than their routes need, so aircraft need less refuelling at Frankfurt. Lufthansa cites reduced pipeline capacity, and a low Rhine water level is also named as a strain on supply.
Armed police officer threatens explosives, E25 closed at Sprimont in both directions
Traffic is halted both ways on the E25 near Sprimont, Liège province, after a multi-vehicle crash on Saturday, 17 October. The local mayor says the driver of one car is an armed police officer who threatens to detonate explosives.
Casino staff bus leaves Parnitha road and hits trees, no injuries reported
A bus carrying casino employees ran off Parnitha avenue in Acharnes on Monday, 19 October 2026, and struck trees on the right side of the road. Police reported no injuries, and the cause is still under investigation.
Italian cabinet approves new road code with lower fines and tougher rules for uninsured drivers
Italy's cabinet approved a new road code on 13 October that rounds down the most common minimum fines and bars uninsured drivers from the road indefinitely. The text also drops the paper licence requirement and gives municipalities 45 days, not 90, to notify remotely detected fines.
Portugal's new taxi tariff rules take effect 23 October, with taximeters given until mid-January 2027
The Mobility and Transport Authority's taxi tariff regulation enters into force on Friday, 23 October 2026, although taximeters can be adapted until mid-January 2027. The Portuguese Taxi Federation says passengers will see no change in practice and warns the rules threaten taxis in low-density areas.
Deutsche Bahn's December timetable adds faster Hamburg to Munich trains, but keeps fares stable
The new timetable takes effect on 13 December 2026, and tickets go on sale from Wednesday, 14 October. Hamburg to Munich ICE-Sprinters will run three times daily in each direction, cutting 20 minutes from the journey.
Rockfall blocks only access road to Anthony Quinn Bay on Rhodes, partial access restored Friday
A boulder that broke off a slope on Rhodes on Thursday, 15 October, came to rest on the only road to Anthony Quinn Bay and left about 100 vehicles stranded. Rescue teams restored partial access on Friday, 16 October, and no injuries were reported.
British Airways flight to Faro turns back to Gatwick over cracked window
Flight BA2660 from London Gatwick to Faro landed safely back at Gatwick on Tuesday, 13 October, after the crew found a cracked passenger window about 45 minutes into the flight.
Train hits excavator stuck on Wrocław tracks, no injuries, driver flees
On Wednesday, 21 October, shortly after 14:00, a Koleje Dolnośląskie train struck an excavator that had become stuck on the tracks in Wrocław's Brochów district. Nobody was hurt, but the excavator's operator left the scene and police are searching for that person.
Passenger train derails in Pakistan's Punjab, killing four and injuring 30
A passenger train travelling from Karachi to Peshawar derailed in Sher Shah city, near Multan, early on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Police and Pakistan Railways said at least four people were killed and about 30 injured.