News Archive: Transport and Infrastructure

29, 2008 August:

Belfast set to benefit from £5 billion project

The Titanic Quarter regeneration project in Belfast will bring £5 billion of investment to the city and is set to be Europe's largest waterfront development.

Desperately seeking: one Architect for Beirut

A World Class House of Arts and Culture in central Beirut is being planned by the Lebanese and Omani Governments, and they are seeking an Architect.

High speed rail link between Doha and Bahrain

Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company have signed a £500 million deal with Germany-based Deutsche Bahn for a national rail project that includes a high-speed rail link between Doha and Bahrain via a planned causeway.

Montenegro attracting renewed interest

According to new research, a growing number of travellers and investors are considering the beautiful, but troubled, country of Montenegro.

Cyprus outperforming most other markets?

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors European Housing Review 2008 has described Cyprus as 'a rare case of a country shrugging off the gloom.'

Liverpool FC stadium on hold

Liverpool Football Club's planned new 73,000-seat stadium has been put on the backburner.

£800 million investment for Fingal, North Dublin

Dublin's Swords Pavilions shopping centre in Fingal is set to receive an £800 million cash injection from Ireland's Chartered Land, as they apply for planning permission for a major expansion.

28, 2008 August:

Further regeneration for London's Docklands

The Docklands area of East London is planning two more major regeneration projects, to the tune of £5.8 billion, which aim to revitalize the area ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Flights scrapped

As the price of fuel continues to rise, airlines are scrapping many of their winter flights, which could wreak havoc for those who have second homes in Europe.

26, 2008 August:

Tunisia: new kid on the block

Tunisia's new legislation allowing for the transparent freehold ownership of property by foreigners has pushed its unexplored property market into the spotlight.

Brazil hankers after Olympics

Brazil, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, now has its sights firmly set on hosting the 2016 Olympic Games.

22, 2008 August:

Links between the USA and Brazil to be improved

Transport links between the USA and Brazil are set to be enhanced before the end of the year, according to American Airlines

21, 2008 August:

Forget haggis, Scotland picks Turkey

Tourism in the Turkish resort of Dalaman is likely to be boosted by forthcoming accessibility improvements.

No more waiting for Kuwait

Kuwait's plans for a new passenger building for its International Airport aim to turn the country into a financial and trade centre

20, 2008 August:

British building in Indonesia

Design plans for the new British Embassy in Jakarta have been finalised by The Foreign and Commonwealth Office

18, 2008 July:

Exciting times for Cape Verde

The next 18 months will be very exciting for Cape Verde, claims one company.

16, 2008 July:

Cyprus in new flights boost

Property investment in Cyprus could become even easier with introduction of new flights this week.

10, 2008 July:

Bulgaria in budget flights boost

Property owners in Bulgaria could be about to see increased interest in their properties.

03, 2008 July:

Italy's €22 billion boost

A major Italian city is about to undergo one of Europe's biggest ever infrastructure projects.

02, 2008 July:

Murcia: The sky's the limit!

A new infrastructure project in Murcia could be great news for prospective property investors.