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Mother of Greek train crash victim launches new political party

Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter was killed in the deadly 2023 Tempi train crash, has launched a new political party in Greece, seeking to channel public anger over the disaster and broader dissatisfaction with the political establishment. The new party, named “Hope for Democracy,”......

Morocco’s inflation rate rises to 1.7% in April

Inflation in Morocco increased to 1.7% in April, up from 0.9% in the previous month, according to data released by the national statistics authority. The rise in prices was mainly driven by higher food and transport costs, which continue to have a strong impact on household spending. Food prices, a......

Tangier hosts first national maritime talks under Atlantic ambition

Tangier hosted the opening of the first national maritime conference on Thursday, bringing together senior officials, international representatives and sector stakeholders to define a new direction for Morocco’s maritime policy. The event took place under the supervision of the ministry of transport......

ONCF launches special transport plan for Eid Al-Adha travel peak

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has introduced a special travel plan to manage the expected surge in passenger demand during the Eid Al-Adha period, running from May 20 to June 7. The initiative aims to ensure safe, comfortable, and smooth travel conditions across the national rail network......

Egypt shooting leaves eight dead, authorities suggest suspect may have been mentally ill

Eight people were killed and five others injured in a shooting incident in central Egypt after an armed man opened fire on civilians gathered near public transport stops, according to the Interior Ministry. The attack took place on Monday in Abanoub, near the city of Assiout, around 350 kilometers south......

Train driver charged after deadly rail crossing crash in Bangkok

Thai authorities have charged a train driver with negligence following a deadly collision between a freight train and a public bus in central Bangkok, an accident that left several people dead and dozens injured. The crash occurred at a railway crossing in the Thai capital, where the freight train struck......

Train collision in Bangkok leaves at least eight dead

At least eight people were killed after a freight train collided with a bus and several vehicles near a busy railway crossing in Bangkok on Saturday, according to local authorities. The accident occurred near the highly frequented Makkasan station area, an important transportation hub used by residents......

Long Island Rail Road strike disrupts New York’s busiest commuter line

Thousands of workers at the Long Island Rail Road launched a major strike on Saturday after negotiations over wages failed, bringing the busiest commuter rail network in the United States to a standstill. The strike involves approximately 3,500 employees represented by several labor unions and marks......

NamX secures European patent and advances hydrogen industrialization

NamX has reached a major milestone in the development of its hydrogen technology after obtaining a European patent covering its hydrogen capsule system, a move expected to accelerate the industrial phase of the project. The announcement was made by the company’s founder and chief executive officer,......