Starcar shuts down in Hamburg: Car rental company ceases operations – up to 1,000 jobs affected
Starcar is closing down, but the scale of the collapse is surprising many: The Hamburg-based car rental company is ceasing […]
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Cold wave drives France’s nuclear power production to record levels
France is experiencing a cold snap, causing a noticeable increase in electricity demand. At the same time, generation is reaching
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How a terrorist attack is downplayed as a “power outage”
On January 3, 2026, a key connection of Berlin’s power supply caught fire on a cable bridge over the Teltow
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A multi-billion euro shortfall in long-term care insurance – what critics warned about before its introduction is now coming to pass
Long-term care insurance is reaching a critical threshold because expenditures are growing faster than the funding base. The average out-of-pocket
China sets limits for the electricity consumption of electric cars
China will introduce a mandatory standard on January 1, 2026, limiting the energy consumption of new electric cars. The government
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Smart meter rollout – many municipal utilities are falling significantly short of the target
At first glance, the target for the smart meter rollout appears to have been met. The Federal Network Agency reports
Power outage lasting for days – Berlin shows why statistics are misleading and self-preparation is important
Berlin is considered to have a reliable power supply, yet a local power outage there can last for several days.
Blow to Tesla – China mandates mechanical emergency release for retractable door handles
Electrically retractable door handles are becoming a regulatory issue in China, as the country plans to mandate mechanical emergency release
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Court allows manufacturers to remotely shut down solar storage systems – buyers have little chance
Anyone buying a home energy storage system plans for stable performance, yet a remote shutdown by the manufacturer can suddenly
Hungary is drastically cutting taxes to support its economy in 2026
In Hungary, the government is relying on tax cuts and wage subsidies in 2026 to stabilize purchasing power during a
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CO2 tax drives up fuel prices – petrol and diesel with a significant surcharge in the new year
Fuel prices rose sharply at the start of the year for several reasons that had a simultaneous effect. The CO₂
Banking earthquake – Morgan Stanley sees 200,000 jobs in Europe at risk by 2030
Europe’s major banks are facing a tough efficiency program because investors are increasingly comparing cost ratios and profitability. Furthermore, digital
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Consumer slump – many Germans lack the money for increased spending
Christmas sales were weaker than hoped, and this perfectly reflects the situation of many households. It’s not a general reluctance
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Members outraged – wave of cancellations at ADAC after interview about fuel prices
The ADAC (German Automobile Club) has experienced an extraordinary wave of membership cancellations in recent days. Many members are posting
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Berlin’s disaster relief: 97-year-old on a cot – photos with politicians instead of leadership
The power outage in southwest Berlin is far more than just a technical crisis following an attack. It’s a litmus