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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
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Mired in corruption allegations, the Moses flood defence project may not be completed before 2021
Italy declared a state of emergency in Venice after 1.87m high tides accompanied by strong winds engulfed over 80% of the Italian city, a Unesco world heritage site, wreaking havoc across it and dealing a blow to tourism.
The highest Acqua Alta in 53 years took the lives of two residents, overturned gondolas and an empty vaporetto (public water bus), flooded restaurants and shops and caused power cuts.
Worse was the damage done to historical landmarks such as the famous St Mark's Basilica. Its crypt was completely flooded and fears arose of structural damage to the basilica's columns. Blaming climate change for the disaster, the mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro said the damage to the city would amount to “hundreds of millions of euros” and appealed emotionally to the government to save one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Quick to visit the disaster scene, Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte met with Brugnaro, Veneto Governor Luca Zaia, and Infrastructure Minister Paola De Micheli. Conte described the flooding as "a blow to the heart of our country" and said his government would act quickly to provide funds and resources under the special powers granted by the state of emergency.
He said the government would "accelerate" the building of structural defenses for the sinking lagoon city which is made up of more than 100 islands. What he meant was the notorious Mose project (its name alluding to the Biblical story of Moses parting the Red Sea) - a hydraulic barrier system to shut off the lagoon in the event of rising sea levels and winter storms.
MOSE, the Italian word for Moses, is, in fact, an acronym for Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico (Experimental Electromechanical Module). The project aims to prevent flooding through the installation of 78 mobile gates at three inlets - Lido, Malamocco, and Chioggia - which will separate the Venetian Lagoon from the Adriatic Sea.
De Micheli conceded that the Mose flood defence project was not expected to be operational until the end of 2021 but hoped that at least some of the defences would function by then.
Work on the project, carried out by Consorzio Venezia Nuova, began back in 2003 after much delay. Since then it has been plagued by corruption and bribery allegations that led to the resignation, in 2014, of former Venice mayor Giorgio Orsoni. He was accused of involvement in the embezzling of around €20m in public funds earmarked for flood defences.
The Mose project has already cost billions of euros. Venetians hope that these and future funds procured by the government will not simply go down the drain.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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