Berlin – Several German climate and environmental policymakers will no longer be driving purely electric cars in 2026. This is […]
Several climate ministers no longer want an electric car as their official vehicle Read More »
Berlin – A major failure in government procurement has come to light regarding drone defense systems for German airports. According
In the Ilm-Kreis district of Thuringia, District Administrator Petra Enders initiated a freeze on budget spending on September 2, 2026.
Spending freeze in Ilm-Kreis: Personnel costs no longer covered Read More »
On the night of August 27, 2026, a storage hall measuring approximately 500 square meters burned down in Stâlpu, in
Illertissen – The insolvent pharmaceutical manufacturer R-Pharm is ceasing operations following a failed search for investors. This move results in
R-Pharm in Illertissen to close: 280 jobs to be lost Read More »
Over-indebtedness in Germany could rise significantly again in 2026. On August 26, Creditreform warned in Berlin of a further substantial
Creditreform warns: Personal over-indebtedness – 5.67 million adults affected Read More »
In Apfelstetten near Münsingen, a voltage surge caused extensive damage to private households. A technical fault at a Netze BW
Overvoltage: 360 volts from the power outlet cause €600,000 in damage in Apfelstetten Read More »
A major fire broke out at a battery and electrical appliance recycling facility in Emsdetten on August 31, 2026. The
For weeks, Bonn has been grappling with the simultaneous failure of several key transport links. Since June 3, 2026, the
Arnstadt – In mid-August 2026, Thyssenkrupp Nucera halted plans to establish its own serial production line for SOEC units. The
Hydrogen: Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts mass production – Arnstadt loses chance for factory Read More »
Berlin/Zurich – Starting January 11, 2027, German residents will no longer be able to open new bank accounts through standard
Swiss bank accounts: EU makes opening accounts and capital outflows more difficult Read More »
Berlin, August 2026. As the number of electric cars rises, the state stands to lose long-term revenue from fuel and
EV tax: New levies intended to replace lost fuel tax revenue Read More »
Copenhagen – Wildfires are once again dominating the climate debate in the summer of 2026, yet global fire statistics reveal
Wildfires: 2026 sees smallest global burned area since satellite measurements began Read More »
The UK is responding to a cyberattack that knocked a small gas-fired power generator offline for four days in July
Starting on August 13, 2026, a forest fire burned approximately 300 to 400 hectares in the Hürtgenwald area near Gey
