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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Single-Span Suspension Bridge

Italy approved construction of the world's longest single-span suspension bridge, the $15.7 billion Strait of Messina Bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland; construction begins in May 2026 and is projected to finish in 2032, creating over 100,000 jobs.

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Italy Approves "12 Billion Strait of Messina Bridge Despite Opposition

Italy approved a "12 billion project to build the world's largest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland by 2032, despite concerns about earthquakes, mafia infiltration, and environmental damage.

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Italy's €13.5 Billion Bridge: A Strategy for NATO Defense Spending

Italy will build a 3.7km bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland for €13.5 billion, contributing to NATO's defense spending goals, with the Spanish government considering similar measures; the project faces environmental and seismic challenges.

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Xizang Tourism Boom Fuels Economic Growth

Xizang's 2024 tourism numbers show over 63.89 million visits, a 15.8% rise year-on-year, with overseas visits nearly doubling; this growth accompanies a 155-fold increase in GDP since 1965 to 38.47 billion USD, driven by tourism and clean energy, alongside significant infrastructure development and ...

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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Suspension Bridge

Italy approved the construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, a $15.5 billion, 2-mile-long suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, despite concerns about mafia involvement and seismic risks; construction is expected to start in early 2026.

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BRI Transforms China-Ethiopia Economic Ties

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has fundamentally reshaped China's investment strategy in Ethiopia, transitioning from fragmented projects to a comprehensive, strategic partnership focused on infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial parks, accelerating projects like the Addis Ababa-Djibouti ...

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Bundestag Members Oppose New Hamburg-Hannover Railway Line

Members of the German Bundestag, including those from the ruling coalition, are voicing strong opposition to Deutsche Bahn's proposal for a new high-speed rail line between Hamburg and Hannover, citing concerns over regional needs, environmental impact, and a lack of transparency from Deutsche Bahn.

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Syria-Qatar $14 Billion Investment Deal Fuels Reconstruction

Syria and Qatar signed a $14 billion investment deal encompassing various projects, including a new Damascus International Airport spearheaded by Turkish firms Cengiz and Kalyon, alongside significant investments in infrastructure and housing across approximately 10 Syrian governorates.

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Italy and China Announce Record-Breaking Bridges

Italy approved a \$15.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, while China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, nearing completion, will be the world's tallest, showcasing a global trend in ambitious infrastructure development.

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California's High-Speed Rail: A \$128 Billion Boondoggle

California's high-speed rail project, initially budgeted at \$33 billion, now costs \$128 billion, with the federal government cutting \$4 billion in funding; despite this setback, the state emphasizes job creation rather than project completion.

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BRI Reshapes China-Ethiopia Economic Ties

Since Ethiopia joined the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2018, Chinese investment has surged, focusing on manufacturing and infrastructure projects like the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, reflecting a strategic shift from ad-hoc agreements to long-term partnerships that integrate Ethiopia into Chi...

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BRI Transforms China-Ethiopia Cooperation: A Strategic Shift in Investment

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has fundamentally reshaped China-Ethiopia cooperation since 2017, shifting from piecemeal agreements to a comprehensive strategic partnership marked by a surge in Chinese investment, particularly in infrastructure and manufacturing, totaling $143 billion by 2018, i...

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