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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
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But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
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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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Paying a fine now seems like a more acceptable option
Germans call it Schwarzfahren, or ‘riding black’, the colloquial term for using public transport services without paying for it. You may be surprised to find out that in some cities, this offensive act is not just punished with a fine but can also land you in jail if you’re a repeat offender.
Such a tough city was Potsdam, the capital of the State of Brandenburg. However, at the start of this month, its public transit operator the Potsdam Transport Service GmbH announced that it would no longer file criminal charges against people caught riding public transport without a ticket on multiple occasions.
The decision originated in the city council where the Potsdam Left Party pushed for decriminalization of this behaviour. Free riders, however, will still be subject to fines of 60 euros if caught without a ticket.
Meanwhile, the German capital Berlin remains strict regarding this policy and doesn’t shy away from throwing serial free riders in prison.
According to the media website I Am Expat, currently, there are 282 people languishing in the city’s jails for having tried to dodge paying for a fare.
According to the Berlin Justice department, decriminalizing Schwarzfahren would “send the wrong signal, if those who lack solidarity and decide not to buy a ticket, barely have any consequences to fear”.
What’s the situation in other German cities? Apparently, 9 major cities have scrapped the policy of prosecuting free riders in the last two years alone. These are Bremen, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Munster, Wiesbaden, Karlsruhe, Mainz, Dresden and Halle.
The main reasons cited for abandoning the policy were the high costs involved in launching criminal proceedings to imprison the accused.
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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