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EU Flight Delay Compensation Rules Face Revision, Potentially Reducing Passenger Rights

The European Union is revising its 2004 regulation on air passenger compensation for delays, potentially raising the minimum delay threshold for compensation from three to twelve hours and reducing claim deadlines to three months, impacting 85% of consumers, according to the BEUC.

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No Poverty
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Dutch Public Transport to Help Solve Electricity Grid Congestion

Facing severe electricity grid congestion in the Netherlands, public transport companies and the government are collaborating on solutions like dynamic scheduling and sharing excess energy capacity to improve grid stability and facilitate the transition to electric fleets, with €3.2 million in fundi...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Ku-ring-gai Council Approves Compromise Housing Plan Amidst Public Backlash

Ku-ring-gai Council approved a compromise plan for 23,200 homes near train stations, allowing taller buildings further from stations but only setting aside less than 2 percent for affordable housing, after rejecting the NSW government's initial proposal following legal action and mediation, sparking...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Electric Air Taxis Coming to the U.K. via Joby and Virgin Atlantic Partnership

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic are partnering to launch electric air taxis in the U.K., offering a sustainable and efficient travel option with five-seat aircraft capable of 200 mph speeds and a 100-mile range.

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Climate Action
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China-Laos Railway Freight Volume Surpasses 56 Million Tons

The China-Laos railway, operational since December 2021, has seen its cumulative freight volume exceed 56 million tons, with 13 million tons being cross-border; the Mohan port, a key logistics corridor, averages 18 daily international freight trains, boosting trade and connectivity between China and...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UK ETA Mandatory for German Travelers Starting April 2nd

Starting April 2nd, 2024, German citizens traveling to the UK without a visa require a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), costing approximately 12 Euros initially, applied for via an app; airlines will deny boarding to those without one.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutton's Funding Shift Threatens Melbourne Airport Rail Link

Opposition leader Peter Dutton's plan to redirect \$4.2 billion in federal funding from the Suburban Rail Loop East and Sunshine station projects to the Melbourne Airport Rail Link would severely impact regional connectivity, potentially stranding train travelers and harming regional communities.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Excessive Hand Luggage Creates Problems for Airlines

Airlines' increasing fees for checked baggage are causing passengers to carry excessive hand luggage, exceeding size and quantity limits, creating problems for airlines and fellow passengers.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Miami-Dade Bus Driver Kills Two Passengers in Shooting"

A Miami-Dade transit bus driver shot and killed two passengers early Sunday morning in Miami Gardens, Florida, after an altercation on a stopped bus; the driver is in custody, and the incident is under investigation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Schiphol Flight Path Adjustment to Create 60,000 Homes

The Netherlands proposes adjusting two Schiphol Airport departure routes to reduce noise pollution affecting tens of thousands of residents and create space for at least 60,000 new homes near Hoofddorp, Nieuw-Vennep, and Amsterdam Nieuw-West, significantly impacting urban development and potentially...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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London's Silvertown Tunnel Opens with Tolls Amid Controversy

Starting April 7th, London's Silvertown Tunnel opens with tolls for both it and the Blackwall Tunnel, costing up to £13 for large vans at peak times, aiming to alleviate congestion and improve public transport but facing criticism over environmental concerns and increased traffic.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Airlines Tighten Power Bank Rules After Fire Incident

Several Asian airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Scoot, are implementing stricter rules on power bank usage on flights, following a fire incident on an Air Busan flight caused by a power bank, and South Korean airlines have banned stori...

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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