Air conditioning surge drives electricity prices higher in Germany Air conditioning demand in Germany is lifting electricity prices this summer, triggering wholesale market spikes and risking higher bills for consumers. …
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Politics
Greens demand immediate cooling program to retrofit hospitals and schools with solar-powered air conditioning
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGreens leader Katharina Dröge demands nationwide cooling emergency program to protect hospitals and schools Green MP Katharina Dröge urges a rapid cooling emergency program to equip hospitals, care homes, schools …
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Business
Bavaria and Baden-WĂĽrttemberg demand SĂĽdbonus to boost southern wind power
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerBavaria and Baden-WĂĽrttemberg Push for a “SĂĽdbonus” to Unlock Wind Power in the South Bavaria and Baden-WĂĽrttemberg seek a “SĂĽdbonus” in the EEG to steer more wind power projects to …
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Technology
OpenAI advisers warn of weak retail demand, urge IPO delay to 2027
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI IPO Faces Delay as Advisers Urge Choice Between $1 Trillion Valuation and Sooner Listing Advisers warn low retail demand could push the OpenAI IPO to 2027 to reach a …
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Politics
Young Green MPs in Germany reject retirement at 70 and demand 48% pension floor
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoYoung Greens reject retirement at 70 and call to strengthen statutory pension protections Young Green MPs oppose raising the retirement age to 70 and demand a statutory pension at 48% …
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Technology
Demand for non‑US, non‑China AI providers surges as Cohere AI head reveals
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzDemand for Non-US AI Providers Surges as Firms and Governments Seek Alternatives Companies and governments are increasingly turning to non-US AI providers, prompting a sharp rise in inquiries to firms …
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Business
Strait of Hormuz reopening promised after US‑Iran deal as shippers demand assurances
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerStrait of Hormuz reopening: Indian tanker Disha leads first convoy after US–Iran accord Strait of Hormuz reopening: Indian tanker Disha departs Ras Laffan and is due in Dahej on June …
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World
Hezbollah says Iran pledged to demand Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in US talks
by anna walterby anna walterHezbollah says Iran pledged to press for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in US talks Hezbollah told Reuters on June 16, 2026 that Iran has pledged to push for an Israeli …
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Technology
Infineon Readies for Sustained Boom in AI Data Center Demand
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzInfineon Gears Up for Long-Term AI Data Center Boom Infineon readies factories in Dresden to meet a long-term AI data center boom, citing constant high utilization and plans to expand …
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Business
German business associations demand timetable for government reform package
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman business groups demand reform timetable ahead of June 10 government summit German business associations demand a clear reform timetable from the federal government ahead of the June 10 summit …