Tag #Infrastructure

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Critical Safety Risks at Multiple NHS Hospitals Due to Disrepair

A Guardian analysis reveals that multiple NHS hospitals are at serious risk due to disrepair, with issues like fire hazards, flooding, and infections affecting patient care; £13.8 billion is needed for repairs.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Netherlands Sex Crime Trial, Magdeburg Attack, and Toll-Free Tunnel"

A major sex crimes trial begins in the Netherlands, Germany convenes an emergency session following a deadly attack in Magdeburg, and the Westerschelde Tunnel becomes toll-free.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
jpost.com
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Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Italian Websites

On Saturday, a pro-Russian hacker group, NoName057, launched a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack targeting Italian websites, including airports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, causing temporary disruptions before being mitigated; the attack is believed to be retaliation for Italy's su...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Melbourne's West: Boomtown Facing Infrastructure Crisis

Melbourne's west, particularly Melton and Wyndham, is experiencing the fastest population growth in Australia, with a 22 percent and 18 percent increase respectively between 2019 and 2023, fueled by affordable housing; however, this growth is straining infrastructure and causing political shifts.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Construction Commences

The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction began on Friday, July 28th, 2023, in Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan, aiming to improve regional connectivity, trade, and economic development, as announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Y2K: Minimal Disruption Despite Widespread Fears

The year 2000 computer bug, Y2K, threatened widespread system failures due to two-digit year coding in older programs, prompting extensive preparations that ultimately mitigated the worst-case scenarios despite causing significant anxieties.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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China-Built Water Project Brings Clean Water to 30,000 in Botswana

China-built water project in Botswana's Boteti region provides clean tap water to 30,000 people, ending reliance on unhealthy salty water; completed in September 2024 after 18 months of construction, it includes 184km of pipelines and water treatment facilities.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
nos.nl
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Westerscheldetunnel becomes toll-free for passenger vehicles

The Westerscheldetunnel in the Netherlands will be toll-free for passenger cars, motorcycles, and campervans starting today at 3 PM, ending a long campaign by Zeeland Tolvrij and a 5-10 euro toll, impacting the region's economy and social life.

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Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Brandenburg Monitors Bridges After Dresden Collapse

Three Brandenburg bridges, built with Hennigsdorf steel, are under close surveillance due to potential collapse, mirroring concerns raised by the Dresden Carola Bridge collapse. Authorities are installing monitoring systems and implementing weight restrictions.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit

During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...

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No Poverty
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Serbian Students Protest Novi Sad Train Station Collapse, Citing Corruption

University students in Serbia organized protests on Friday, piling books outside the Ministry of Education and staging traffic blockades to demand justice for the 15 victims of a November 1st concrete canopy collapse at Novi Sad's train station, raising concerns about corruption and construction fai...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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High-Speed Rail Boosts Huzhou's Integration into Yangtze River Delta

A new high-speed rail line launched on December 24th cuts travel time between Shanghai and Huzhou to 55 minutes, boosting regional growth and tourism in Huzhou, with 72 key cooperation projects totaling 67.52 billion yuan (8.88 billion euros) signed to further integrate Huzhou into the Yangtze River...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities