EU energy aid exemption proposed to shield Italy’s €7bn relief from budget rules EU proposes energy aid exemption from Stability and Growth Pact after Italy’s request, allowing state support and …
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Business
OECD warns rising energy prices threaten Germany’s economic recovery
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOECD forecast trims Germany growth to 0.7% as energy costs squeeze recovery OECD forecast lowers Germany’s 2026 growth outlook to 0.7% as rising energy prices threaten the country’s fragile recovery …
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Health
Low Energy Linked to Sleep Problems, Vitamin D Deficiency and Hidden Illnesses
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerExperts outline simple habits to boost energy and fight daily fatigue Health experts outline sleep, diet, exercise, vitamin D and social-media strategies to boost energy and address fatigue; when to …
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Technology
Focused Energy raises oversubscribed $240 million Series A for laser-driven fusion
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzFocused Energy raises $240M Series A to advance direct‑drive laser fusion Focused Energy raises an oversubscribed $240 million Series A to accelerate direct‑drive laser fusion, backed by RWE, SPRIND and …
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German fuel prices fall in May after tankrabatt and weaker crude oil push pump costs down German fuel prices fell in May after the government’s temporary tankrabatt and lower crude …
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Business
German import prices jump 5.3% in April amid Iran war energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman import prices jump 5.3% in April as Iran conflict fuels energy costs German import prices rose 5.3% year‑on‑year in April, driven by soaring oil, kerosene and gasoline after the …
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Politics
US strikes Iran again undermine Trump’s midterm prospects amid energy crisis
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUS Strikes Iran Again as Tentative Ceasefire Talks Stall, Raising Political and Energy Risks US strikes Iran again amid stalled talks, while a tentative ceasefire extension awaits presidential sign-off; the …
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Business
Cuba Energy Crisis Deepens as US Pressure and Venezuela Halt Fuel Shipments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCuba energy crisis deepens as blackouts, fuel shortages and sanctions cripple services Cuba energy crisis intensifies with 12–16 hour blackouts, dwindling fuel after Venezuela halted shipments, and U.S. sanctions squeezing …
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Business
Direct Payout Mechanism (DAM) resurfaces as Germany weighs automatic energy relief payments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Eyes Direct Payout Mechanism to Deliver Fast Relief for Rising Energy Costs German officials reconsider a Direct Payout Mechanism to send cash straight to citizens’ bank accounts as a …
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Business
Focused Energy raises $250 million backed by RWE for Biblis fusion campus
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFocused Energy raises nearly $250 million to build laser-fusion labs at former Biblis site Focused Energy secures nearly $250M to equip laser-fusion labs at the former Biblis nuclear site, backed …