Transport in the EU

Latest business news about Transport in the European Union

Tender: Galileo signals performance simulation tool — 08 October 2008, 23:35 CET

The European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Supervisory Authority (GSA) has launched a call for tenders to procure a simulation tool for the Galileo global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

Berlin has safest roads among EU capitals: study — 08 October 2008, 18:45 CET

The streets of Berlin and the boulevards of Paris are the safest roads in all the European capitals, according to a study published on Wednesday.

NAIADES - inland waterway transport in Europe — 02 October 2008, 22:58 CET

On this website you will find topical information about inland waterway transport in Europe. The promotion of this eco-friendly and efficient mode of transport is a cornerstone of the EU's transport policy. For this purpose a multi-annual action programme was launched in 2006: NAIADES – Navigation and Inland Waterway Action and Development in Europe. These web pages represent the current state of play of NAIADES and offer consolidated knowledge about inland waterway transport under one single roof.

Radiation shut down EU test satellite for two weeks: ESA — 02 October 2008, 22:14 CET

A second test satellite for Galileo, Europe's rival to the US Global Positioning System (GPS), closed itself down for more than two weeks last month because of space radiation, concurring sources said Thursday.

Slovenia's road tax system unfair to foreigners, says EU — 02 October 2008, 22:16 CET

Slovenia, under criticism from the European Commission, denied on Thursday that recently introduced road vignettes discriminated against short-term visitors.

Olympic Airlines employees protest, general strikes called — 02 October 2008, 18:53 CET

More than a thousand employees of Greek flag carrier Olympic Airlines demonstrated Thursday in Athens and a large union called a general strike for October 21 against the "selling of public wealth".

Ryanair complains to EU over 'unlawful' Alitalia bailout — 02 October 2008, 17:06 CET

Irish budget airline Ryanair said on Thursday that it had submitted a formal complaint to the Commission regarding "the latest unlawful bailout" of the Italian carrier Alitalia.

EU committee resists watering down car emission targets — 25 September 2008, 18:18 CET

A European Parliament committee resists pressure from Europe's powerful car-making industry to water down plans to force car makers to slash carbon dioxide emissions.

EU to introduce daytime safety lights for cars in 2011 — 24 September 2008, 19:47 CET

Car makers will be required to equip new car models throughout the European Union with special daytime lights from 2011 in a bid to cut down on road accidents, the Commission has announced.

Olympic to become Pantheon after Greek air privitisation — 17 September 2008, 23:37 CET

Greece is planning to privatise Olympic Airlines and Olympic Airways under the name Pantheon after getting an EU green light, Greek Transport Minister Costas Hatzidakis said Wednesday.

European Commission okays Olympic Airlines privatisation — 17 September 2008, 18:45 CET

EU regulators gave the green light Wednesday to Greek plans to privatise Olympic Airlines and Olympic Airways, but said EUR 850 million of illegal state aid must be returned.

EU experts to 'closely inspect' European airlines: commissioner — 09 September 2008, 18:52 CET

EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani warned airlines in Europe Tuesday that they could come under the microscope following the crash of a passenger jet in Madrid last month.

EU lifts Bulgarian air safety restrictions — 08 September 2008, 18:13 CET

The European Commission has lifted restrictions on Bulgarian airlines imposed last December for safety concerns, says Bulgaria's European Affairs Minister.

EU Parliament eases road for hydrogen cars — 04 September 2008, 16:25 CET

The European Parliament takes a step towards the introduction of hydrogen-powered cars on Europe's roads, calling for common criteria for the technology.

Alitalia bail-out will take place 'without Italian state funds' — 31 August 2008, 22:24 CET

Italy sees no obstacle in getting EU permission to save national air carrier Alitalia, because this bail-out will not draw on state funds, a minister told a newspaper published Sunday.

EU probes BA, A.Airlines, Iberia transatlantic pact — 31 August 2008, 14:14 CET

The Commission launches an anti-trust probe into an agreement between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia to cooperate on transatlantic flights.

EU seeks answers from Ryanair on ticket cancellations — 21 August 2008, 14:23 CET

The European Commission has written to Irish budget airline Ryanair seeking information on whether it is breaking European law by cancelling bookings made on third-party websites.

EU to publish list of items banned on planes — 10 August 2008, 11:49 CET

The Commission is to make public the lists of items which passengers may not bring on planes as cabin baggage, ahead of a European court ruling.

Brussels approves Delta's bid for Northwest Airlines — 07 August 2008, 23:21 CET

EU regulators on Wednesday approved a bid by Delta Airlines of the United States for its smaller rival Northwest, smoothing the way towards the creation of the world's biggest airline.

EU opens the way for 'cars that talk' — 05 August 2008, 16:48 CET

Cars stuck in traffic or on slippery roads will be able to communicate with other vehicles in a bid to cut down on traffic jams and road accidents, under European Commission plans unveiled Tuesday.

Emerging economies to drive world car sales to record highs — 30 July 2008, 23:54 CET

Car sales in places like Brazil, India and China are expected to drive world demand to new records despite a sales slump in Europe and the United States.

'OpenSkies' airline announces new transatlantic route — 28 July 2008, 22:29 CET

OpenSkies, a new airline taking advantage of more flexible rules on carriers across the Atlantic, said Monday it was to launch a new daily service between Amsterdam and New York.

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) - guide — 28 July 2008, 18:12 CET

The EU and the US are each other's main trading partners and account for the largest bilateral trade relationship in the world. They are also the largest players in global trade.

US unveils online travel permit to enter force in January — 30 July 2008, 18:36 CET

People who do not need a visa to fly to the United States will have to answer questions about their health and past crimes under a new electronic system.

EU to maintain Indonesian flight ban — 24 July 2008, 17:51 CET

The European Union will maintain a ban on all Indonesian airlines flying into its airspace because of safety concerns, the European Commission said on Thursday.