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TWO-WHEEL TERRACE


TWO-WHEEL TERRACE

Around the National Theater, bicycles rest in neat rows as cyclists take a well-earned pause. The usual parking lot transforms into a mini stage where the city's cycling culture steals the spotlight. Traffic noise fades, replaced by laughter, chatter, and the soft hum of wheels. Fun fact, studies show that urban cyclists are 30pc more likely to wave at strangers, proof that two wheels can boost both community spirit and awkward hand gestures. This little patch of concrete and greenery quietly celebrates how cycling is reshaping the city’s rhythm, space, and camaraderie.

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HOOF TRAFFIC

At Qera abattoir on Alexander Pushkin Street, traffic doesn't just slow down, it negotiates. A full-blown procession of cattle takes over the asphalt, turning the city road into an impromptu grazing corridor where horns replace honks and hooves set the pace of movement. Traders flank the herd with practiced ease, guiding the animals through the urban maze as buses, trucks, and impatient cars wait their turn like polite spectators in a countryside parade that somehow wandered into the city's bloo...


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CARE BENCHMARK

Bethesda American Medical Plaza has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first hospital in Ethiopia to secure accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). The recognition was unveiled during its first anniversary celebration held at the Skylight Hotel on June 28, 2026. The event also featured a guided tour of the hospital's facilities, where senior officials and guests examined patient rooms and service areas. During the visit, Ayele Teshome (MD), CEO of Bethesda American M...


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FUTURE ANCHOR

Rising behind the Skylight Hotel, the Ethiopian Airlines headquarters project is gradually taking shape as a multi-building complex designed to consolidate corporate, commercial, and customer operations under one hub. Developed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the development spans 33,560 square metres and comprises six interconnected buildings. Construction commenced in August 2023, with completion targeted for August 2026. As the deadline approaches, the site re...