Structural engineering
Leaning Tower of Pisa 'Now Leaning Less'
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is known worldwide for its precarious tilt - but now experts have revealed it's going straight, reported BBC.
The tower's Surveillance Group, which monitors restoration work, said the landmark is "stable and very slowly reducing its lean."
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Protest Against Quality of Repairs in Central Sofia
Residents of Sofia gathered on 5th of October to protest against repairs in the central city area. According to them, most repair works in Sofia are carried out with poor quality, giving as an example the repairs on Graf Ignatiev Street and adjacent spaces. The new appearance of the garden in front of the church of St. Sedmochislenitsi Church provoked a turbulent public reaction.
Mystery Flood Causes Havoc to Albania National Library
Water from unknown sources has flooded the basement of Albania's National Library, soaking thousands of books - although the director insists that the damage can be repaired.
The Strong Wind Literally Took Roofs of Houses Across the Country
The strong wind literally took roofs of houses, there were slightly damaged citizens from fallen roof tiles. This is what Vratsa Mayor Kalin Kamenov said for strong>FOCUS News Agency.
Japanese Company Plans to Build the Tallest Wooden Skyscraper in the World
A Japanese company plans to build the tallest wooden skyscraper in the world. It will be located in Tokyo.
The company Sumitomo Forestry explains that the building will be 350m high and will have 70 floors. It will have shops, offices, hotels and private homes.
Inhabitants of Lozenets District are Protesting Against the Construction of a 34-Floor Skyscraper
The inhabitants of Lozenets district are protesting against the construction of a 34-floor skyscraper next to their blocks. By project, the building will rise to 120 meters in height and will be ready in the next five years, reported bTV.
Foundations of historic bridge restored
The restoration of a historic 19th century single-arch stone bridge in Arta, northwestern Greece, that collapsed in flooding in February 2015, is progressing apace after the foundations were completed on Tuesday.
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The First 3D Printed Bridge in the World is Now Operational
The Dutch authorities officially unveiled the first cement bridge created with 3D printing. The facility is located in the southeastern town of Gemert and will be used by cyclists, reports AFP.
The French Police have Arrested a Suspected Terrorist in Paris
This night, a man in Paris was arrested, allegedly he prepared to commit an assault, the agencies said.
Ancient furnaces unearthed at 'home of tiles' İznik
The remains of two tile furnaces have been found in archaeological excavations in İznik, known as a historic center of tile production in the northwestern Turkish province of Bursa.
Officials have initiated work to unearth the furnaces, which date back to the 14th and 17th centuries.