River expansion or restoration? There is disagreement within the federal cabinet regarding how to handle the current low-water situation. While […]
Low water levels: Transport and Environment Ministers at odds over river expansion Read More »
Munich – Because Thaddäus Spegel deliberately kept his rents significantly below local market rates, the tax office demanded more than
Rental rates too low: Tax office demanded over 40,000 euros from Munich landlord Read More »
On the night leading up to August 11, climate activists deliberately let the air out of the tires of numerous
Mainz is facing a projected budget deficit of more than 245 million euros for 2027. Finance Commissioner Daniel Köbler has
Mainz: Budget deficit to rise to over 245 million euros by 2027 – further cuts loom Read More »
In August 2026, Austria’s agricultural sector is suffering from a historic drought, with severe consequences for cattle farmers and slaughterhouses.
Construction work at the Brombeerkopf wind farm near Stegen, in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district, has already visibly altered the character of
Berlin, August 2026. Germany’s AAA rating increasingly hinges on a growth boost that the credit-fueled investment drive has so far
Germany’s AAA rating at risk: Loss of top grade could cost billions Read More »
Since the fuel tax discount ended on June 30, police authorities in several federal states have reported new cases of
Fuel theft following fuel tax cut: Thieves siphon off thousands of liters of diesel Read More »
Due to a lack of rainfall, the Rhine water level near Düsseldorf has reached a new historic low. On Friday
Prolonged drought: Rhine water level at Düsseldorf hits historic low Read More »
Vaduz – A cyberattack in Liechtenstein targeted a state-run register of beneficial owners during the night of July 30, 2026.
Rosolina Mare, on the Italian Adriatic coast, experienced two prolonged power outages between July 31 and August 3, 2026. The
Two blackouts in three nights: Vacationers in Rosolina Mare left without power for hours Read More »
On the late afternoon of August 1, 2026, a photovoltaic system on a single-family home in Lachendorf caught fire. A
Photovoltaic Fire in Lachendorf: Fire Threatens Roof Structure – €50,000 in Damage Read More »
Vienna – Since the beginning of 2026, between 300 and 350 ATMs in Austria have been dispensing a maximum of
Withdrawal limit halved: Up to 350 ATMs in Austria now dispense only 200 euros Read More »
Budapest, August 2026: Several operators in Hungary are shutting down fast chargers or limiting their power output during evening hours.
Hungary shuts down fast chargers due to heatwave – power crisis hits EV drivers Read More »
A fire broke out at the Panasonic plant in De Soto, Kansas, around 2 a.m. on July 29, 2026. The
Panasonic battery fire in Kansas – second incident in three months Read More »
