Dutch duo peddle old bikes as fashion, furniture Two Dutch entrepreneurs have found a novel way to make money out of the thousands of bicycles abandoned in the Netherlands each year, by turning them into designer fashion items and furniture.
08 June 2013
US drops plan to allow pocket knives on flights The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), bowing to a chorus of outrage led by flight attendants, abandoned Wednesday its plan to allow pocket knives in carry-on baggage.
06 June 2013
Skirt-clad Romanian women promote 'stylish' cycling More than 1,500 Romanian women in colourful skirts and high heels cycled through the country's main cities to promote urban biking as a "stylish and fun" way of transport.
Kazakhstan to expand its ferry fleetThere is currently a need for expansion of the ferry fleet and increase of freights transportation: Kazakhstan Transport Minister.
Astana to get high-speed buses This will allow us to transport a good number of passengers and improve organization of road traffic in general: Astana Mayor.
EBRD loans to Almaty for 200 new busesAlmaty administration and the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) signed a loan agreement worth $39.3 million for procurement of 200 new buses running on gas.
04 February 2013
Tallinn first EU capital to give residents free ticket to ride Tallinn is the first EU capital to offer its residents free public transport, and though the move aimed at driving down car pollution is proving popular, visitors feel let down and others are accusing City Hall of a campaign gimmick.
29 January 2013
Chinese military plane boosts global reach China's new heavy-lift transport aircraft and a successful missile interception test are key steps in expanding the strength and reach of its armed forces.