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Woonerf is roughly translated from the Dutch as “living streets.” It is a road that functions without traffic lights, stop signs, lane dividers or even sidewalks. The whole point is to encourage human interaction.
over 13 years ago
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Under a Dutch plan, “smart” roads would include glow-in-the-dark markings, interactive streetlights, battery-charging e-lanes and illuminated foul-weather warnings.
over 13 years ago
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Agnes Heller has become a leading figure speaking out against the policies of Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his party, Fidesz.
almost 13 years ago
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Transparency International is working with students to expose what they see as a creeping corporate influence as more top universities embrace “strategic partnerships” with businesses.
over 12 years ago
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The Trabant, the flyweight car produced by East Germany, remains a beloved artifact in Germany.
almost 12 years ago
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Opportunities for earning an undergraduate degree on foreign soil, taught in English, are growing by the year. And the price is right: In some countries, it’s free.
almost 10 years ago
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Behind the scenes, the country is trying to integrate hundreds of thousands of refugees into its work force.
over 8 years ago
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The country’s culture of remembrance is crumbling.
over 7 years ago
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Will I deny my child the pleasure of a winter sport in what could be its final seasons?
over 3 years ago
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Munich has done its residents a great service by purifying the Isar River.
over 3 years ago
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Backpedaling on the environment is not just bad for the future; it’s bad for political prospects.
almost 3 years ago
