Tag #Infrastructure

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elmundo.es
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Deterioration of Spain's Train System Since 2018: A Critical Analysis

A Spanish author describes the significant decline in quality and affordability of Spain's train system since 2018, attributing it to government neglect, ideological priorities (such as focusing on green energy), and copper theft impacting service, affecting tourism and the economy.

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48% Bias Score

cincodias.elpais.com
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OHLA Wins โ‚ฌ850 Million Brazilian Highway Concession

OHLA, in a consortium with Copasa and Construcap, won the bid for Brazil's BR-040 highway, a โ‚ฌ850 million, 30-year contract, marking their return to major concession projects in Brazil and representing their largest project in their portfolio.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China-Europe Tourism Surges Amid Eased Visa Policies

Two-way tourism between China and Europe is booming, with a 173 percent year-on-year increase in inbound travel bookings to China by April 25, driven by China's eased visa policies and improved infrastructure.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
jpost.com
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Africa's Economic Growth Amidst Challenges: The Promise of New Partnerships

Africa's economy is projected to grow, but faces challenges like high youth unemployment and poverty; the Lobito Corridor Project, backed by billions in investment, aims to boost regional integration and trade; a potential US-Israel-Africa partnership could drive inclusive development.

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No Poverty
bbc.com
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A40 Upgrade Complete in South-West Wales, but Concerns Remain

A ยฃ60m upgrade to the A40 near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, is complete, aiming to reduce congestion on a route crucial for tourism and freight, handling about 40 million tonnes of freight annually through Milford Haven, despite a Welsh government decision to cancel future road projects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
chinadaily.com.cn
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Indonesia-China Economic Ties: \$135 Billion Trade, and Growing Investment

In 2024, Indonesia-China trade surpassed \$135 billion, with China being Indonesia's largest trading partner and a major investor, particularly in infrastructure and nickel processing, impacting sectors like EVs and downstream industries.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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Thessaly's Tourism Reboot After Storm Daniel

Following the devastating Storm Daniel in September 2023, which killed 17 people and nearly 250,000 animals in Thessaly, Greece, the region is focusing on tourism recovery, implementing a new early warning system and improving infrastructure, despite challenges posed by water scarcity and climate ch...

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Climate Action
nrc.nl
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First Female Aerial Photographer Documents Zeeland's Transformation

Jacqueline Midavaine, the Netherlands' first female aerial photographer, starting in 1960, documented Zeeland's transformation through the Delta Works, capturing the region's shift from an agricultural landscape to an industrialized one, with images now being digitized by the Zeeuws Archief.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
fr.euronews.com
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Power Outage in Iberia: Misinformation Spreads Amidst Investigation

A massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday, causing widespread disruption; initial speculation about cyberattacks or terrorism was debunked, with investigations pointing toward a disconnection between two power plants in southwest Iberia.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Trans-Canada Highway: A Canadian Icon Forged Through Political Compromise

Mark Richardson's "The Drive Across Canada" details the Trans-Canada Highway's construction from its 1912 conception to its 1962 opening, highlighting the political and economic factors influencing its development and comparing it to the US interstate system.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bbc.com
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Scotland Faces RTS Meter Crisis: 135,000 Homes at Risk

Nearly 135,000 Scottish homes with old-style RTS electricity meters face disruption from June 30th, 2024, when the controlling radio signal switches off; energy suppliers are struggling to replace them in time, particularly in rural areas where electric heating is prevalent.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
t24.com.tr
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Turkey Denies Conflicting Statements on Kanal Istanbul Project

Turkish ministers' seemingly conflicting statements on the Kanal Istanbul project are deemed manipulative by the government, which clarifies that the project remains in their plans but is not their current priority.

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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