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Pedestrians enjoy car-free Times Square
The usual crush of traffic in Times Square gave way to pedestrian glee Sunday as a five-block stretch of Broadway was converted into a pedestrian mall for the rest of the year as part of a city traffic experiment
One of two new no-car zones created along Broadway by Mayor Michael Bloomberg (the other promenade will stretch from 33rd to 35th streets on Broadway at Herald Square, near Macy’s), the usually clogged stretch from 42nd Street north to 47th became a place for tourists and locals alike to meander along the sun-drenched avenue without having to worry about racing cabs and irate drivers ... |
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Strengthening role of national judges in the application of EU environmental law
National judges are at the forefront of the implementation and application of EU environmental law in the Member States. In recognition of their role, the European Commission launched a co-operation programme with national judges to look specifically at issues arising from the application of EU environmental law. The first seminar of this programme is taking place on 28-29 May in Sofia with judges from Bulgaria and nine other Member States, including France, Germany and Lithuania.
The role of national judges in ensuring compliance with implementation of EU law is crucial. It is particularly true ... |
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