Cologne Cathedral entry fee sparks debate as Domkapitel sets €12 charge from July 1, 2026 Cologne Cathedral entry fee begins July 1, 2026: Domkapitel will charge €12 (€6 reduced); worshippers …
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Hamburg–Berlin rail line reopens in full after 10.5-month overhaul
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHamburg–Berlin rail line reopens after 10½-month overhaul Hamburg–Berlin rail line reopens after 10½ months. ICE and regional services resume; timetables adjusted, phased tests continue and bus replacement services end. The …
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VW-backed Wolfsburg Labfactory tests recycled plastics to meet EU quotas
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWolfsburg Labfactory tests circular economy production as EU tightens auto recycling rules Wolfsburg Labfactory pilots circular economy production with VW, Fraunhofer and industry partners, preparing for EU recycling quotas and …
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Power grid expansion study reveals frequent negative wholesale electricity prices amid solar oversupply
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNegative electricity prices rise as renewables flood the grid, study finds Analysis finds negative electricity prices are rising in Germany as renewables outpace demand, highlighting grid bottlenecks and urgent storage …
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Germany allows jam to be labeled marmalade and mandates detailed honey origins
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMarmalade name restored in Germany as new regulation tightens honey origin labels Germany enacts regulation on June 14, 2026, letting producers label non-citrus jams as “marmalade” while imposing stricter country-of-origin …
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German coalition faces calls to announce targeted reforms as industrial job losses mount
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman coalition economic reforms stall after meeting with social partners Coalition talks with unions and employers end without concrete German coalition economic reforms; leaders face rising job losses, soaring social …
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German beer market faces price war as retailers revive €9.99 crates
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBeer price war returns as German retailers cut crate prices to €9.99 ahead of World Cup 2026 Beer price war erupts in Germany as retailers cut crate prices to €9.99 …
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Report Warns East Germany’s Economic Catch-up Is in Danger A 2026 Bad Saarow forum report warns East Germany’s economic catch-up is at risk, citing weak corporate investment, an aging workforce …
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Volkswagen’s Everllence sale enters final stage as CVC, Bain, EQT prepare bids
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen Everllence sale nears finish as bidders present plans and final offers loom Everllence sale advances into its final stage as bidders including CVC, Bain and an EQT–Porsche/Qatar consortium present …
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Rent increase invalidated by Saarbrücken court for exceeding local rent index
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCourt rules proposed rent increase unlawful after inspection finds no grounds for 20% hike Tenant in Saarbrücken blocked a rent increase after court found claimed upgrades unsupported by evidence; decision …