Tag #Infrastructure

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cincodias.elpais.com
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Madrid's Public Transport Crisis: A Clash of Administrations

Simultaneous major construction projects in Madrid, including the A-5 highway closure and Metro line 6 shutdown, have caused significant public transport disruptions, sparking a political blame game between the central government and the Madrid regional government.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
t24.com.tr
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Turkey Launches Major Water Projects to Address Growing Needs

Turkey is investing 1.5 billion lira in water infrastructure projects, including the 4 Eylül Barajı Mansap Düzenlemesi and the Sivas Hafik Koç Regülatörü, to address water scarcity and flood risks, ensuring sufficient drinking water for Sivas until 2070.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
zeit.de
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Germany Faces €15 Billion Shortfall in Road Construction Funding

Germany's transport ministry faces a €15 billion shortfall for new road projects despite a €500 billion infrastructure fund, due to budgetary priorities shifting towards road maintenance and repair instead of new construction.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
spanish.china.org.cn
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New Highway to Cut Travel Time in Xinjiang

China began constructing a new 393.7km highway through the Tianshan mountains in Xinjiang, expected to be completed by 2032, reducing travel time between the north and south of the region to about 5 hours and improving accessibility year-round.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Tens of Thousands Protest Philippine Flood Control Corruption

Tens of thousands of Filipinos protested alleged corruption in flood control projects on Sunday, resulting in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Manila, with estimates ranging from 8,000 to 49,000 participants.

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Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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Hochreinbahn Electrification Project Commences

The 75 kilometer Hochrheinbahn rail line between Basel and Erzingen, Germany, begins its electrification project today, costing €434 million and projected to be completed by December 2027, improving passenger comfort and reducing emissions.

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Climate Action
lexpress.fr
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Major Drone Attack Disrupts Copenhagen Airport

On Monday evening, September 23rd, unknown drones caused a four-hour shutdown of Copenhagen Airport, prompting Danish authorities to label the incident a "grave attack" on critical infrastructure, following similar drone incidents in Oslo earlier that day.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Hourly Train Service on Berlin-Stralsund Line Starting Next Year

The governments of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern agreed to implement hourly train service on the Berlin-Stralsund railway line starting with the upcoming year's timetable change, also urging the federal government to expedite the expansion of cross-border rail connections to Poland.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
taz.de
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Evelyn Palla Appointed New CEO of Deutsche Bahn Amidst Controversy

Evelyn Palla, head of DB Regio, was appointed CEO of Deutsche Bahn on October 1st, succeeding Richard Lutz, despite opposition from the EVG union who also oppose the Minister of Transport's candidate for DB InfraGO, Dirk Rompf, due to his past role in infrastructure decline.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
taz.de
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Evelyn Palla Appointed as First Female CEO of Deutsche Bahn

Evelyn Palla, currently head of DB Regio, will become the first female CEO of Deutsche Bahn, succeeding Richard Lutz; the appointment follows a proposal by Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder and requires approval from the supervisory board.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
welt.de
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German Rail Aims for Punctuality Improvements Through Infrastructure Upgrades

Facing significant punctuality issues, Deutsche Bahn (DB) plans infrastructure improvements, including large-scale renovations, to enhance on-time performance, though short-term construction will initially impact punctuality further; a new construction management system and a new CEO are also part o...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
mk.ru
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Philippines: Thousands to Protest Government Corruption in Flood Projects

Thousands are expected to join a mass protest in Manila on Sunday against alleged corruption in government-funded flood control projects, with the demonstration coinciding with the anniversary of the declaration of martial law in 1972.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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