2,960 doctors registered as unemployed – a paradoxical development in the German healthcare system
In Bavaria, 2,960 doctors are currently registered as unemployed. This number is rising, even though healthcare provision, skills shortages, and […]
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BND satellite “Georg” – a multi-billion euro project delayed by years
In 2014, the Chancellor’s Office needed up-to-date images from space. Russia had annexed Crimea. Therefore, the German government wanted to
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Melitta unexpectedly closes modern factory in Neu Kaliß – 115 jobs lost
Production at the Neu Kaliß plant will cease on March 31st because Melitta has decided to close its modern factory
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Nord Stream blast – Federal Court of Justice sees Ukraine as the suspected client
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines was an “intelligence-orchestrated act
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A 20 percent increase in one week – frost and low storage levels cause gas prices to explode
Gas prices are rising sharply because a cold spell in Europe is increasing consumption and storage levels are far below
Wind turbine scrap is becoming a persistent problem – rotor blades are piling up, recycling doesn’t exist
Wind turbine scrap will become a key waste management issue in the energy transition in the coming years. Since 2020,
Climate impact of hydrogen trucks – study warns against green promises and costly missteps
Trucks consume around one-fifth of the world’s total oil, and at the same time, EU heavy goods vehicles are responsible
Cyberattack on Poland’s energy system – government reports near-blackout
Poland successfully thwarted a cyberattack on its energy system at the end of December, according to the government. The power
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Schwäbisch Gmünd: 60% increase in district heating and a €30 million deficit at the municipal utilities
In Schwäbisch Gmünd, the Bettringen district heating network is becoming a financial burden. Following a planned tariff increase, district heating
Heat pumps – subsidies in 2026 only if stricter noise limits are met
Since the beginning of 2026, owners of heat pumps have only been eligible for government subsidies if they comply with
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KTM is cutting 500 jobs – restructuring after insolvency affects employees and managers
Motorcycle manufacturer KTM, based in Mattighofen, Upper Austria, is known for its off-road, street, and racing models. The company is
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Parts of the CDU want to redefine the term “climate neutral”
Within the CDU, there are efforts to redefine the term “climate neutral.” Two influential party organizations are driving this: the
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Three hydrogen production projects in Saarland have failed
The German government aims to make hydrogen readily available. In Saarland, however, this plan has suffered a significant setback, as
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€1.2 billion write-down – EnBW withdraws from British offshore wind farms
EnBW is withdrawing from the British offshore wind farm projects Mona and Morgan. This brings its involvement in the Irish
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The German Armed Forces are practicing a strategic withdrawal in Greenland.
The German Armed Forces arrived in Nuuk, Greenland, on Friday evening, January 16, 2026. Shortly afterward, Trump announced tariffs against
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