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Palmyra’s Fragile Recovery: Ruins, Tourism and the Long Road to Clearing Mines Palmyra struggles to rebuild after Islamic State attacks and years of conflict, with residents and heritage experts urging …

AfD party congress in Erfurt warns of ‘state bankruptcy’ and pledges sweeping economic overhaul At the AfD party congress in Erfurt, leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla framed Germany as …

Germany’s state investments rise to €147.5 billion as equipment spending soars Germany’s state investments rose 12.3% to €147.5bn, driven by a near‑48% surge in equipment spending; analysts warn special funds …

German state investments surge to €147.5bn in 2025 as equipment and defence spending jump German state investments rose to €147.5 billion in 2025, up 12.3% from 2024, driven by a …

Early retirement by claiming unemployment: how some Germans game the system Many older workers are using unemployment benefits as a route to early retirement, raising questions about costs and ethics. …

Crimea state of emergency declared after Ukrainian strikes halt fuel sales and trigger power cuts Crimea state of emergency declared after Ukrainian strikes halt fuel sales and trigger power cuts; …

Germany federal-state finance reform agreed to ease municipal budget crisis Germany’s federal-state finance reform sets 80% federal coverage for state and municipal additional costs above €200M, effective Sept 1, easing …

Germany’s federal and state leaders agree 80% “Wer bestellt, bezahlt” rule to share costs and ease municipal deficits Germany’s federal and state leaders agreed an 80% ‘Wer bestellt, bezahlt’ rule …

Venezuela earthquake: Twin 7.2 and 7.5 tremors hit west of Caracas, state of emergency declared Two back-to-back Venezuela earthquake shocks struck near Caracas on June 24–25, 2026, collapsing buildings and …