London seeks views on plan for the city's next 20–25 years
London City Hall is consulting on a new draft London Plan covering housing, transport, growth and public space over the next 20–25 years. An in-person briefing is set for September 22 and an accessible online session for September 24.
Paris closes Saint-Michel metro station through December 19
The City of Paris confirms that Saint-Michel station on Metro Line 4 is closed all day from September 14 through December 19. Trains pass through without stopping.
Turkish police detain large group of LGBTQ+ supporters outside Istanbul court
Police stopped LGBTQ+ rights supporters from giving a statement outside Istanbul's Çağlayan courthouse on September 15 and detained many participants. Reuters witnesses counted at least 150; AP reported dozens, so the exact number remains unsettled.
Netherlands · Transport & public safety · 2026-09-15
Materials placed on Dutch tracks trigger suspected-sabotage probe
Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail said materials were deliberately placed on tracks at 24 locations early on September 15, severely disrupting services and some level crossings across central, northern and eastern areas. Police are investigating; no suspect or motive has been announced.
Lithuania confirms downed drone carried an explosive device
Lithuania's defence ministry confirmed that Italian fighters on NATO's air-defence mission shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace early on September 15. Bomb-disposal experts then found and neutralized an explosive device; the operator remains unknown.
Sweden’s centre-left holds a provisional one-seat election lead
Sweden’s election authority projected 175 seats for the centre-left bloc and 174 for the incumbent right. Overseas ballots and coalition talks remain, so the governing outcome is not settled.
Russian strike hits a Ukrainian transport target near Poland
Russia struck a transport target near Ukraine’s border with Poland, temporarily affecting the Dorohusk–Yahodyn crossing. Moscow said the target was linked to military cargo; the situation remains developing.