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Russian authorities have clarified which vehicles are allowed to cross the Crimean Bridge, with the Transport Ministry detailing restrictions on certain cars and trucks. Separately, a Ukrainian factory employee spoke about helping create a bomb intended for an explosion on the bridge. Fuel shortages in southern Russia's resort areas and the bridge's role in logistics are also drawing attention.
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Japanese Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yanagi (Yanagi Kazuo) held press conferences to apologize after reports he suggested cutting road budgets in Tochigi's 3rd district because a local mayor supported him, or exaggerated out of excitement. The transport ministry said no pressure occurred, but opposition parties may demand his resignation and even ruling coalition members criticized him, while two municipalities that backed him received larger road budgets.
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A dispute has broken out between engineers and the Italian transport ministry over seismic risk for the planned bridge across the Strait of Messina. Experts involved in the project say research into local fault lines is being dismissed as 'senseless', while ministry officials counter that the studies lack sufficient data. The row has put safety scrutiny of one of Italy's biggest infrastructure projects back in the spotlight.
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Italy has opened applications for a rental bonus aimed at separated parents, covering 50% of the rent paid, up to 6,000 euros. Applications can be submitted through a new platform launched by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, and the measure is drawing attention from families navigating separation costs.
- 5Kyiv hit by blackout after Russian strikes on power grid●Kyiv is experiencing a blackout after Russian strikes knocked several elements of the power grid supplying the capital o
Kyiv is experiencing a blackout after Russian strikes knocked out several elements of the power grid supplying the capital, Ukraine's Energy Ministry says. Metro service has resumed on all lines, but parts of the city's electric transport remain out of operation. Officials are working to restore electricity to affected districts as residents contend with disruptions to heating, water and daily life.
- 6Japan's Defense Ministry to boost R&D for AI transport ships▼The Defense Ministry plans to enhance research and development for the introduction of Self-Defense Forces transport shi
Japan's Defense Ministry plans to step up research and development toward introducing Self-Defense Forces transport ships fitted with artificial intelligence and automatic navigation technology, according to sources cited by The Japan Times. The move is part of efforts to modernize the country's maritime logistics and strengthen defense capabilities amid regional security concerns.
- 7Transportation Ministry failed to vet foreign flights despite warnings, report says▼Despite years of warnings, Transportation Ministry wasn’t vetting foreign flights – report
A report finds that Israel's Transportation Ministry has not been vetting foreign flights, despite receiving warnings about the gap over several years. The revelation raises questions about aviation security oversight and why successive alerts went unheeded. The ministry has not yet outlined how it will respond to the findings or whether vetting procedures will now be introduced.
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Japan's transport ministry has ordered ferry operator Tokai Kisen to halt operations of three vessels, including a large ship, for 20 days from December 9, after crew members were found working under the influence of alcohol along with multiple other legal violations. It is the first such suspension order for the company. Transport Minister Ibuki called the conduct dangerous enough to cause a major accident, and Tokai Kisen's president said he would respond urgently, including over his own future.