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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Two Crazy Years and Then the Recession Hit – Now a Traditional Stove Manufacturer Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel: "The Cold Works in Our Favor"

A Finnish stove manufacturer, Seppälän Tiili, reflects on the deep recession affecting the construction industry but also notes a recent uptick in demand during colder winter months.

Feb 28 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The subway tunnel under Paulista enters a critical phase with foundation cuts

The construction of a subway tunnel under Avenida Paulista in São Paulo is entering a critical phase, with preparations for cutting foundations beginning in March.

Feb 28 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new three artificial mountains of the A-5 take off, created with the earth from underground construction: a viewpoint, a circuit, and picnic areas will be built

Three artificial earth mounds along the A-5 highway near Madrid are being developed from soil excavated during tunnel construction, with plans for recreational facilities.

Feb 25 • 23:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"If not drained, it will be submerged in 3 hours" - The backside of the world's oldest underwater road tunnel

The article discusses the construction plans for the Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road and details the current state of the Kanmon Tunnel, which requires constant pumping to prevent flooding.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Media: Terrorist groups in the Middle East suspected of building a tunnel from Belarus to Poland

Polish authorities have received intelligence suggesting that Middle Eastern terrorist groups may be involved in the construction of a secret tunnel leading from Belarus to Poland for migrant crossings.

Feb 25 • 14:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Approval of South Island Tunnels and Increase in Retirement Age

The Faroese Parliament approved the construction of a 24-kilometer underwater tunnel to South Island and voted to gradually raise the retirement age to 69.

Feb 23 • 22:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced the release of funds for the construction of the Gateway tunnel

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the remaining $127 million needed for the Gateway Tunnel project has been released by the Trump administration, allowing construction to resume next week.

Feb 22 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos show people invading unfinished tunnel of the New Serra Ascent, on BR-040, in Petrópolis

Social media videos depict people entering an unfinished tunnel of the BR-040 in Petrópolis, highlighting safety issues and the long delay in construction since 2016.

Feb 20 • 21:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu Mill's production will become quieter

The Tartu City Council has granted a construction permit for a grain reception building for Tartu Mill, along with approval for a 35-meter high elevator and a tunnel.

Feb 17 • 23:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ring Closure: A New Station from Which No Train Departures

Construction is underway for the new S-Bahn station Schwaigerloh intended to connect to Munich Airport, but longstanding tunnel issues may prevent operational trains from using it.

Feb 16 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The railway tunnel on Aianduse Street is open to pedestrians

The railway tunnel on Aianduse Street in Estonia has received a temporary permit for pedestrian use, with partial access via stairs due to ongoing construction.

Feb 16 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Road: Traffic regulations due to construction works

Construction work on the 'Liosia' tunnel is prompting traffic regulations on the Attica Road this weekend.

Feb 13 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Despite Heldbock Funds: Riederwald Tunnel: Trees Are Allowed to Be Cleared

The Hessian Administrative Court has allowed tree clearing for the construction of the Riederwald tunnel in Frankfurt, dismissing a citizens' initiative's appeal to halt the project despite the discovery of the protected Heldbock beetle in the area.

Feb 13 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Despite Heldbock Funds: Riederwald Tunnel: Trees May Be Cleared

The Hessian Administrative Court has ruled that the last remaining trees can be cleared for the construction of the Riederwald Tunnel in Frankfurt, dismissing an urgent application from a citizens' initiative that aimed to halt the project due to the discovery of the protected Heldbock beetle.

Feb 13 • 10:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tunnel and Bridge: The Imposing ‘Ring’ Structure That Will Cut Travel Time in Half in the North of the City

The Buenos Aires government has announced the construction of the Anillo La Pampa project, which includes a tunnel and pedestrian bridge designed to significantly reduce travel times in peak hours.

Feb 12 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The engineers' dream is coming true: a gigantic project is rising in the Baltic Sea that will change travel permanently

The Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link, an ambitious infrastructure project under construction in the Baltic Sea, aims to connect Denmark and Germany with an underwater tunnel by 2029.

Feb 11 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

AVAX: A Breath Away from Completion of the Katechaki - Evangelismos Tunnel

One of the two tunnel boring machines constructing Athens Metro Line 4 is nearing its destination at the Evangelismos shaft.

Feb 11 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metro: Unknown delivery time for line 4

The completion date for Athens Metro Line 4 remains uncertain despite progress in tunnel construction due to delays in preliminary works for stations.

Feb 10 • 05:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

New York will halt a project involving ACS as Trump refuses to provide more funds unless his name is placed on a Washington airport or a station in Manhattan

New York has paused the Gateway rail tunnel project after the Trump administration blocked federal funding, impacting thousands of construction jobs.

Feb 9 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Challenge of the first all-vehicle underground road at a depth of 81m in Korea

A new underground road in Busan, capable of accommodating all vehicle types, is set to open soon, marking a significant advancement in tunnel construction in Korea.

Feb 8 • 13:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Trump wants his name on iconic station – halts massive construction

Donald Trump has halted funding for a large tunnel project in New York, demanding his name be placed on an airport and an iconic train station as a condition for resuming the work.

Feb 7 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Light at the end of the tunnel for the implementation of infrastructure projects worth 2 billion euros

The path is opening for the examination of standard proposals submitted by construction companies for significant infrastructure projects estimated to cost around 2 billion euros in Attica, which have been stalled at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for years.

Feb 7 • 06:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Great Tunnel Under the A-5 Faces Its Countdown After a Year Without Rest with More Than 400 Machines at Once: "It Will Be Ready in April; The Worst Is Over"

The extensive construction of the A-5 underground tunnel is nearing completion after a year of intensive work, with its readiness expected by April.

Jan 14 • 23:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Starnberg: The Tunnel is Once Again a Campaign Topic

The planned construction of the B2 tunnel, aimed at alleviating downtown traffic in Starnberg, is stirring significant controversy among residents as local elections in Bavaria approach.

Jan 13 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The largest underground railway tunnel in the world: The megaproject that will penetrate the Alps

Europe is advancing with the construction of the Brenner Base Tunnel, a massive underground railway project that aims to connect Italy and Austria and become the largest in the world.

Jan 2 • 16:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

World’s longest tunnel connecting two European countries to open after £7b project

The Brenner Base Tunnel, currently under construction, will connect Austria and Italy and is set to become the world's longest tunnel upon its completion in 2032.

Dec 29 • 12:15 UTC

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