The balance of power in the German real estate market is shifting significantly in the summer of 2026. Buyers are […]
Real estate market turns – sellers left holding onto homes longer Read More »
Since March 2025, a facility in Mainz-Mombach—once a flagship project for sustainable sports venues—has stood without a usable electricity connection.
Mainz Solar Slapstick: Prestige Solar Power Project Remains Unconnected Read More »
A widespread power outage affected Bad Krozingen, Ebringen, and Pfaffenweiler on August 11. An excavator likely damaged a power cable
Germany – Meteorologist Jörg Kachelmann has sharply criticized Germany’s heat protection measures in light of the extraordinary temperatures. He considers
Jena – In early August 2026, Carl Zeiss Meditec detailed its cost-cutting program, projecting the loss of 600 to 700
Carl Zeiss Meditec to cut up to 700 jobs – Jena also facing cutbacks Read More »
According to an analysis, companies in the German stock index (DAX) posted record earnings in the second quarter (April to
DAX companies post record earnings in the second quarter – and cut 41,000 jobs Read More »
Heat, drought, and a jellyfish swarm have crippled around one-fifth of France’s nuclear power generation. On Wednesday, 20.4 percent of
Jellyfish and heat cripple a fifth of France’s nuclear power generation Read More »
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 »
