Germany approves $8-billion rail and road tunnel link to Denmark 
German authorities on Friday gave their approval to an $8 billion rail and road tunnel linking Denmark and Germany. The 19-kilometre Fehmarnbelt link comprises a four-lane motorway and a two-track railway, and is part-funded by the European Union. The project, which is expected to be completed by 2024, has been delayed by environmental protests in Germany.n