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

Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by hkmurakami on Thursday July 23, 2015 @07:06PM (#9939050)

Look no further than the $2.5 billion debacle that is the new Tokyo Olympic stadium.

A rather lavish expenditure for a country that is deep in debt.

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by _delirium on Thursday July 23, 2015 @08:00PM (#9939259)

Another example among many: Greece hosting the 2004 Olympics turned out not to be a great financial decision.

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by shimo5037 on Thursday July 23, 2015 @10:59PM (#9939903)

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Re:How Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6B Embarrassment by digi_owl on Thursday July 23, 2015 @07:54PM (#9939237)

A nation is never too deep in debt to host a sports event (or take part in a war)...

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