Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington signals tentative step toward peace US-mediated Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington aims to reduce hostilities while Hezbollah remains outside talks and a fragile …
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Volkswagen Plans Up to 100,000 Job Cuts as Minister Prien Proposes Parental Allowance Reform
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoPrien’s parental allowance reform sparks debate as Volkswagen plans 100,000 job cuts and Istanbul verdict concludes Germany faces a turbulent policy and economic moment as Families Minister Prien unveils a …
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Crimea declares state of emergency after Ukrainian strikes amid power cuts
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCrimea state of emergency declared after Ukrainian strikes halt fuel sales and trigger power cuts Crimea state of emergency declared after Ukrainian strikes halt fuel sales and trigger power cuts; …
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Stuttgart 21 announces €3 billion cost increase and 2031 opening delay
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDeutsche Bahn confirms €3bn cost rise and delays Stuttgart 21 opening to 2031 Deutsche Bahn raises Stuttgart 21 costs by €3bn to €14.5bn and delays the new underground station to …
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Alleged Iranian spy on trial in Hamburg accused of plotting attacks on Volker Beck
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAlleged Iranian assassination plot in Germany sparks trial at Hamburg court Hamburg trial opens for alleged Iranian spy accused of plotting Volker Beck’s assassination and attacks on Jewish sites, prompting …
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Bundestag approves infrastructure law to fast-track highways rail and waterways
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman Bundestag approves infrastructure law to fast-track highways, rail and waterways Bundestag approves infrastructure law to fast-track highways, rail and waterways with simplified permits and project prioritisation; Bundesrat consent is …
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Far-right Letzte Verteidigungswelle supporters arrested in Germany for asylum centre arson attempt
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTwo Arrested in Thuringia for Supporting Letzte Verteidigungswelle After Failed Schmölln Arson Attempt Two suspects arrested in Thuringia for allegedly aiding the right‑wing group Letzte Verteidigungswelle after a failed arson …
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Tipping surcharges in cafes spark debate over service entitlement
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTipping Culture Tested as Cafés Ask Card-Paying Customers for 10–20% Surcharge Cafés now prompt card customers to add 10–20% before purchase, reigniting debate over tipping culture, service value and who …
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European Commission proposes excluding Ukrainian men aged 23–60 from mass influx protections
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Commission proposes limiting simplified asylum for Ukrainian men aged 23–60 EU commission suggests excluding certain Ukrainian men from simplified asylum rules, requiring individual asylum claims and extending the Mass …
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DGB unveils alternative pension plan to lift statutory pension to 53 percent
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDGB pension plan challenges government commission with commitment to higher statutory pensions and compulsory workplace schemes DGB pension plan backs higher statutory pensions and mandatory workplace schemes to secure 70-90% …