How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment

Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by Jean-Philipe on Thursday July 23, 2015 @12:04PM (#9936613)

As somebody from Berlin, I'm always happy when my hometown is on HN! Makes me feel proud.

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by _ak on Thursday July 23, 2015 @12:51PM (#9936942)

Yep, the proud feeling about Berlin's grandiose track record when it comes to corruption and incompetence in major construction projects.

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by TillE on Thursday July 23, 2015 @03:09PM (#9937820)

Aside from the airport, I don't think Berlin is worse than any other major city. There are huge construction debacles for various reasons everywhere.

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by _ak on Thursday July 23, 2015 @05:25PM (#9938631)

No, there's been a concentration of construction-related scandals with corruption, bribery, etc. in Berlin over the last 40 to 50 years.

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by giarc on Thursday July 23, 2015 @12:26PM (#9936770)

"Proud" - you read the article right?

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by pantalaimon on Thursday July 23, 2015 @12:46PM (#9936903)

It's all about exposure :D

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by tormeh on Thursday July 23, 2015 @04:18PM (#9938228)

All PR is good PR!

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by skywritergr on Tuesday July 28, 2015 @11:06AM (#9962023)

That's what i thought in the beginning of the crisis but now i'm reconsidering. (I'm Greek)

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