Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Confirmed Dead After Centuries Ancient 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died, the RSPB confirms; soil compaction, stabilization work and recent droughts are cited …
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Business
Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff with family remaining major shareholder
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRavensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff to link two German toy icons Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff, uniting two historic Baden-Württemberg manufacturers. Heirs retain stake; Steiff remains independent pending …
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Business
Major German cities complete 71% of heat plans under 2023 heat-planning law
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman municipal heat planning advances as 71% of large cities complete heat plans ahead of June 30, 2026 deadline Germany’s municipal heat planning shows strong progress, with 71% of cities …
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Business
Thessaloniki launches major infrastructure expansion amid booming economy and inequality
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerThessaloniki’s boom: metro expansion, port upgrades and a growing investment hub amid persistent regional inequality Thessaloniki’s construction surge and new investments—from metro expansion and port upgrades to a giant solar …
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Politics
German economy faces major challenges, business and union leaders acknowledge after talks
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Economic Meeting Ends with Cross-Sector Agreement on Mounting Challenges Germany economic meeting ends with business, unions and coalition leaders agreeing the country faces major challenges, officials said after Wednesday …
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Israel-Iran ceasefire announced after large-scale strikes and missile exchanges Israel and Iran agreed to a temporary Israel-Iran ceasefire after days of air strikes and missile barrages; leaders warned of retaliation …
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Business
OpenAI plans major overhaul of ChatGPT into super-app to boost revenue
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOpenAI to Remodel ChatGPT into a “Super‑App” Focused on Coding Tools and Enterprise Sales OpenAI plans to overhaul ChatGPT into a ChatGPT super-app that bundles programming tools, image generation and …
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Business
Friedrich-Ebert Bridge closure halts Bonn A565 traffic, forces major detours
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFriedrich-Ebert Bridge closure in Bonn triggers indefinite A565 shutdown and major detours Bonn bridge closure: Friedrich-Ebert Bridge (A565) closed indefinitely after structural damage, prompting major detours, traffic chaos and high …
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Business
ImmoScout24 study finds nearly half of Germany’s major cities charge over €10/m²
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRental prices in Germany show sharp divide as metros drive averages up ImmoScout24’s Q1 2026 analysis finds rental prices in Germany average €9/sqm, but metropolitan hubs push rates much higher …
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Technology
Aixtron Secures Surprise Major Orders on March 3 After Cutting Jobs at Herzogenrath
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAixtron Sees Sudden Order Surge After Early-Year Job Cuts, Management Calls Spike ‘Unexpected’ Aixtron experienced an abrupt inflow of large equipment orders on March 3, reversing an early-year downturn after …