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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A groundbreaking discovery was made in a cave preserved for 40,000 years

Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in a cave that has been sealed for 40,000 years, shedding light on the extinction of Neanderthals.

Feb 28 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Moment Iranian fireball strikes Bahrain tower as Tehran warns 'we have no red lines' after US strikes

Iranian drone strikes a high-rise building in Bahrain amid escalating conflict and threats from Tehran after US airstrikes.

Feb 28 • 18:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Breathtaking footage. The giant cooling tower of a German power plant came down

The article discusses the demolition of a large cooling tower at a German power plant, showcasing stunning footage of the event.

Feb 28 • 05:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Norwegian Ski Jumpers Disqualified from Lahti Tower

Norwegian ski jumpers Isak Andreas Langmo and Benjamin Östvold were disqualified during the qualification for the ski jumping World Cup in Kulm, Austria.

Feb 27 • 21:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Once a Symbol of Communist Luxury, the Former Icon of Brutalism is Now Empty

The Genex Tower, a striking example of brutalist architecture in Belgrade, is now facing neglect and a lack of vision for its future despite its historical significance.

Feb 27 • 12:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BEYOND THE SCAFFOLDING: Years of Pain, Patience, And The Audacity That Built Banana Island’s Tallest Tower Lucrezia By Sujimoto

The article explores the challenging journey of constructing Lucrezia, the tallest tower in Banana Island, focusing on the trials of ambition, endurance, and the struggles faced throughout the building process.

Feb 27 • 09:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeonbuk 'Town Hall' Outside Citizens: 'Transmission Tower Pain' 'Measures for Saemangeum Wastewater'

Citizens outside a town hall meeting in Jeonbuk express their discontent over plans for high voltage transmission towers and demand measures for wastewater management in Saemangeum.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The tallest building in the world: how the construction of the 130 floors with 59 elevators is progressing

Construction of the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia progresses, aiming to become the tallest building globally with 130 floors and significant architectural advancements.

Feb 27 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Faithful replica of the bell tower of St. George in Neapolis of Cappadocia in the central square of the municipality of Neapolis-Sykeon

A replica of the bell tower from the Church of St. George in Neapolis, Cappadocia, is set to be built in the central square of Neapolis, Greece, honoring the region's Greek heritage.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Church is invaded and bell stolen from the tower in Fortaleza; video

A church in Fortaleza was burgled, and its tower bell was stolen during the night.

Feb 26 • 10:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The 'Crying Tower' that mourns the war dead of the Kamakura Shogunate's demise; Kamakura City has cut down surrounding trees, leaving it bare

Kamakura City has cut down approximately 520 trees surrounding the 'Crying Tower,' a memorial for those who died in the battle leading to the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, in preparation for a new city hall.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Memorial to 72 victims of Grenfell fire to be funded by new legislation

The UK government announces funding for a permanent memorial to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire through new legislation.

Feb 25 • 22:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Instead of gold: The ghost towers, 'money parking' for billionaires

Many luxury apartments in Billionaires' Row in New York City remain empty, serving as investments for wealthy individuals rather than homes.

Feb 25 • 20:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Delta pilot tells control tower 'we lost left engine' as flight ignites runway fire

A Delta flight returning to Savannah after experiencing a left engine failure caused a grass fire near the runway but landed safely with no injuries reported.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Grenfell Tower update as 'painful' police wait triggers demand from MPs

MPs are urging police to accelerate their investigation into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire as the government announces a new crackdown on dangerous construction materials.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Restored Cross of Over 100-Year-Old Church Installed in Kotka – This is What the Demanding Operation Looked Like

A restored steel cross, weighing approximately 300 kilograms, has been successfully installed on the church tower in Kotka, Finland, as part of a restoration project.

Feb 25 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Horrifying Experiences: People Trapped for Hours in the World’s Tallest TV Tower, Tunnel, and Lufthansa Plane

Twenty people were trapped for hours in an elevator at the Tokyo Skytree due to a malfunction.

Feb 25 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Riviera Tower: The tallest green residential skyscraper in the Mediterranean nears completion – 200 meters high and 170 apartments

The Riviera Tower, set to be the tallest green residential skyscraper in the Mediterranean, is nearing completion with 170 apartments at 200 meters high.

Feb 25 • 06:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Tallest Buildings in the World: Reaching New Heights with German Precision

The Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia is set to become the tallest building in the world, surpassing one kilometer in height, featuring significant contributions from German technology.

Feb 25 • 05:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'On the day of Lady Jane Grey's execution I discovered a new ghost where she died'

The article discusses a new ghostly sighting related to Lady Jane Grey at the Tower of London, where she was executed.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Eiffel Tower lit up in blue and yellow in Paris as sign of solidarity

The Eiffel Tower was illuminated in blue and yellow to show solidarity with Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Feb 24 • 23:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

20 people were trapped in an elevator of Japan's tallest tower for nearly six hours

An incident occurred at Tokyo Skytree where 20 people became trapped in an elevator for nearly six hours due to a malfunction.

Feb 24 • 22:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump Tower developer ran business that collapsed owing $28 million

An investigation has uncovered that David Young, the developer behind a proposed Trump Tower on the Gold Coast, operated a business that collapsed with $28 million in debts.

Feb 24 • 19:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Five-year-old boy hospitalized in ICU after falling from 10 meters in a hotel in L'Hospitalet

A five-year-old boy is in intensive care after falling from a height of 10 meters during a wedding at the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower hotel.

Feb 24 • 18:43 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Will a Trump Tower finally rise in Australia – or is this more flash and bluster on the Gold Coast glitter strip?

The announcement of a potential Trump Tower on Australia's Gold Coast raises skepticism due to past failures of similar projects and the developer's questionable financial history.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hindus Tower over Muslims and Christians in America!

A recent Pew Research Center study reveals that the Hindu community in America has emerged as the most educated religious group, surpassing traditionally highly educated groups like the Jewish community.

Feb 24 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Watch Again: Flag Raising at Tallinna's Pika Hermanni Tower

A ceremonial flag-raising event took place at Pika Hermanni Tower in Tallinn to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

Feb 24 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 7:30: the ceremonial raising of the national flag at the Pikk Hermann Tower

The ceremonial raising of the national flag will take place at 7:30 AM at the Pikk Hermann Tower as part of Estonia's Republic Day celebrations, featuring speeches and live coverage.

Feb 24 • 04:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Watch live: the festive raising of the national flag at the Tallinna Pika Hermanni Tower

A live broadcast will cover the ceremonial raising of the Estonian national flag at Pika Hermanni Tower in Tallinn, marking the start of the Republic's celebration day.

Feb 24 • 04:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Developer behind Gold Coast Trump Tower proposal went bankrupt twice

The developer behind the proposed Trump Tower on the Gold Coast, David Young, has a history of financial difficulties, having gone bankrupt twice.

Feb 24 • 01:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

No One Knows: There is a Mysterious Apartment at the Top of the Eiffel Tower

A little-known private apartment designed by Gustave Eiffel at the top of the Eiffel Tower has been closed to the public for over a century.

Feb 24 • 00:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Teatr TV: Zamachowski as Górski and Chyra as Wilimowski. Who won this match?

A new theater production explores the emotional struggles between a mother and her son through a virtual relationship.

Feb 23 • 21:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump Tower for Gold Coast a magnet for the wealthy but some not so keen

A proposed $1.5 billion Trump-branded tower in Gold Coast aims to attract wealthy investors, despite mixed local sentiments about the brand's association with Donald Trump.

Feb 23 • 19:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Cross Installed: Sagrada Familia Reached Its Highest Point – 172.5 Meters

The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has reached its highest point of 172.5 meters with the installation of a cross atop the central tower dedicated to Jesus Christ.

Feb 23 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The South Center has received permission for expansion, a viewing tower is also coming

The Tartu city government has granted a construction permit for the expansion of the South Center, which will include a family sports and entertainment center.

Feb 23 • 10:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Frozen in the grip of cold – the water tower in Geležiai village has frozen

Residents of Geležiai village in Lithuania face significant disruptions as a water tower freezes during an exceptionally cold winter.

Feb 23 • 10:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Disputes Over 'Trump Tower' in Australia: Record-Ambition Project Raises Questions

The 'Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast' is set to become Australia's tallest building, raising questions about its ambitious project timeline and local approvals.

Feb 23 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump Tower planned for Surfers Paradise will be Australia’s tallest building and ‘best resort’, local developer claims

The Trump Organization plans to construct its first project in Australia, a tower in Surfers Paradise, which is claimed to be the tallest building in the country and the best resort.

Feb 23 • 06:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Developer signs Trump Tower deal for Gold Coast worth $1.5b

A property developer has signed a $1.5 billion deal to construct the Trump Tower on the Gold Coast, aiming to attract wealthy clientele.

Feb 23 • 05:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Deal done on $1.5b Trump Tower for Gold Coast, says developer

A property developer has finalized a $1.5 billion deal for the construction of a Trump Tower in Gold Coast, Australia, boasting plans for a 91-storey building aimed at attracting wealthy clientele.

Feb 23 • 05:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

How to Raise Repair Costs... Tower Mansions Struggle to Form Community

Tower mansions in Japan are facing challenges in raising repair funds due to the diverse opinions of residents and the necessity of reaching a consensus.

Feb 23 • 01:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Aging of Tower Mansions: Moving Towards the 'Entrance of Ruins'

The aging of tower mansions in Japan, particularly those built in the 2000s, is expected to intensify, leading to significant financial challenges for management associations.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Spain’s Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height (VIDEO)

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica has reached its maximum height of 172.5 meters with the installation of the last piece of its central tower.

Feb 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It is the soul of our village": a bell tower dispute over a carillon resurfaces in this rural Vendée village

In La Garnache, a rural village in Vendée, a debate over the carillon that rings hourly has divided residents, with some supporting its historical significance while others advocate for its silencing during the night.

Feb 22 • 08:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Showed what the top of the television tower looks like in winter: several tons of ice can form

The TV tower's upper section is closed to the public during winter due to the risk of heavy ice buildup that poses safety hazards.

Feb 21 • 16:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The tip of the Sagrada Familia's central tower has been placed 144 years after construction began

The last section of the central tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has been installed, marking the completion of the basilica's maximum height after 144 years of construction.

Feb 21 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A bomb threat forces the evacuation of five institutions in Paris

Bomb threats have led to the evacuation of several key institutions in Paris, including Sciences Po and the Montparnasse Tower.

Feb 20 • 22:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The highest tower of Barcelona's Basilica of the Sagrada Família has been completed

The completion of the highest tower of the Basilica of the Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudí, marks a significant milestone after over 140 years of construction and is a major attraction for tourists in Spain.

Feb 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Alarm in Paris: Central buildings evacuated after bomb threats

Paris has been placed on high alert following mass emails threatening bomb placements in various locations across the city.

Feb 20 • 20:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bomb threat in Paris as major landmarks evacuated by police

Several landmarks in Paris were evacuated due to bomb threats following reports of emails sent to authorities about potential explosions.

Feb 20 • 20:03 UTC

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