Court 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 …
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US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost local economy 2,650 jobs, study warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS troop withdrawal from Germany could cost about 2,650 jobs, study finds Study: US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost 2,650 jobs and reduce municipal revenues, with long-term losses for …
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Biogas plant in Reken launches local gas supply for German heating
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerReken Farm Emerges as Potential Local Biogas Supplier for New Gas Heaters A Reken farm turns green rye into biogas, producing 50 tons of biomass daily and collecting gas under …
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JNIM attacks central Mali towns as local authorities report over 70 killed
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoJNIM attacks in Mali leave dozens dead as local officials report higher tolls JNIM attacks in Mali: jihadist group claims deadly assaults on central villages, with initial reports of at …
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Germany experiments with local reforms to double construction speed and cut bureaucracy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLocal Breakthroughs Show Practical Innovation in Germany Five local experiments reveal innovation in Germany: faster social services, modular bridges, wind revenue for towns and legal freedom in Rastatt and robotics. …
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Local Journalism Warns of Democratic Risks as Digital Shift Reshapes German News
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoLocal Journalism Faces an Existential Shift as Digital Habits Erode Civic Coverage As audiences migrate to social platforms, local journalism is losing its reach and capacity to hold municipal power …
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Ramstein mayor warns US troop drawdown could devastate local economy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUS troop withdrawal from Germany could displace 10,000–12,000, Ramstein mayor warns Ramstein officials warn the announced US troop withdrawal from Germany could displace up to 12,000 people and cost the …