David Crossland Archive
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May 19, 2013
Business of sport: As if Germany's economic dominance of Europe was not enough, its football clubs now reign supreme and partly for the same reason - fiscal prudence. Read Article Germany's approach proves a winning formula in the beautiful game
Apr 25, 2013
Once touted as a shining example of Germany's engineering prowess, the capital's new international aviation hub has become an acute embarrassment as costly delays and design foul ups leave it still not open. Read Article Failure haunts Berlin ghost airport
Apr 25, 2013
The fiasco of Berlin's new airport is not an isolated case in Germany. A number of other projects are being marred by cost overruns and delays, in some cases compounded by local public opposition via lawsuits and demonstrations. Read Article A shameful litany of fiascos at Berlin airport
Mar 14, 2013
As operating costs continue to soar and the pressure on the cargo shipping industry to curb carbon dioxide emissions intensifies, a more gentle alternative to dirty fossil fuel looks increasingly attractive. Read Article Wind set fair for sail power's return
Mar 07, 2013
Abu Dhabi Air Expo: Price and efficiency have become dominant factors for many customers in a market that was long synonymous with conspicuous consumption. Read Article Share miles - the practical side of flight on private jets
Mar 06, 2013
The Middle East's super rich are back buying superyachts and private jets despite the choppy waters and turbulent headwinds buffeting the global economy. Read Article Gulf hungry for super yachts and private jets
Mar 06, 2013
Abu Dhabi Air Expo: After the intense turbulence caused by the 2007-08 financial crisis, the global market for private and executive jets is staging a major recovery, aided by growing demand in the Middle East. Read Article Demand for private jets takes off in post-crisis climate
Feb 24, 2013
The German economy contracted by 0.6 per cent in the final quarter of last year but is widely expected that it will avoid recession and pick up steam this year. Read Article German woes wane for Merkel
Feb 24, 2013
Should Italian voters return Silvio Berlusconi to power, investors' fragile optimism will likely be shattered and the currency bloc's fast-forgotten crisis will flare up. Read Article Euro zone back at a crossroads as Italy wonders which way to go
Feb 24, 2013
The Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, which will hold a run-off vote today to determine its next government, has the potential to reignite the euro crisis all on its own. Read Article Tough times in Cyprus threaten to reignite the euro crisis
