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Poland: The motorway that China couldn't build

The construction of the A2 by the COVEC Group was supposed to herald the Chinese construction giant’s entry into Europe. But the company, which underestimated the mysteries of Polish public tenders, has been forced to suspend work on the project.

16 June 2011
1131 Polityka Warsaw
Belgium: Antwerp bridge project toppled

In an 18 October referendum, "the citizens of Antwerp voted 'no' to the controversial Lange Wapper bridge," a huge two-kilometre long viaduct designed to extend […]

19 October 2009

Presseurop
De Standaard
Roadwork planning: Randy wolves against Romanian motorways

"The Minister for Transport has finally understood why there are not enough motorways in Romania," reports Gândul. "The culprits are wolves in heat, stressed-out bears […]

6 July 2009

Presseurop
Gandul
Tower of Babel: Of women and cars

Women in the EU enjoy cheaper car insurance than men. Apparently because they take less risks. So what are we supposed to make of clichés about how women drive? Café Babel trawls expressions ranging from the Urals all the way to Spain.

26 June 2009
242 Cafebabel.com Paris

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Poland: The motorway that China couldn't build

Belgium: Antwerp bridge project toppled

Roadwork planning: Randy wolves against Romanian motorways

Tower of Babel: Of women and cars