German housing construction sentiment slips as ifo business climate falls to -29.3 ifo Institute reports German housing construction sentiment worsened in May; business climate down to -29.3, orders slightly up …
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Persian Gulf: BIMCO warns 600 ships risk collisions as passage reopens
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStrait of Hormuz: 600 Vessels Trapped as U.S.-Iran Deal Signals Passage Reopening About 600 ships, including roughly 250 oil tankers, await transit through the Strait of Hormuz after a U.S.-Iran …
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Food prices up 35% since 2020, consumer watchdog warns, demands transparency
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerConsumer watchdog warns rising energy could drive food prices higher Ramona Pop warns that rising energy costs risk sparking another round of food price inflation; she calls for a state …
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ICRC warns thousands of Gaza bodies may go unidentified as recovery stalls
by anna walterby anna walterICRC warns thousands of bodies in Gaza may never be identified as recovery stalls ICRC says thousands of bodies in Gaza risk permanent loss of identity as slow recovery, lack …
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East German economy report warns catch-up process is in danger
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerReport Warns East Germany’s Economic Catch-up Is in Danger A 2026 Bad Saarow forum report warns East Germany’s economic catch-up is at risk, citing weak corporate investment, an aging workforce …
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Moscow children’s hospice warns war and sanctions threaten palliative care
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMoscow children’s hospice House with Lighthouse keeps lights on amid funding cuts and legal pressure Moscow children’s hospice House with Lighthouse provides palliative care and family respite, but still faces …
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Switzerland’s population cap initiative would threaten economy and EU ties, warns Economiesuisse
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSwiss population cap initiative sparks economic alarm, Economiesuisse warns Economiesuisse warns the Swiss population cap initiative would hit growth, deepen labor shortages and risk EU ties, threatening hospitals, construction and …
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US–Iran agreement not final, Henry Ensher warns of potential derailment
by anna walterby anna walterUS–Iran agreement is “start of a process,” former US ambassador says Henry Ensher warns the US–Iran agreement of June 13, 2026 is not a settlement but the start of a …
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ZDH Calls for Four Vocational Training Reforms and Warns Against University Push
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerZDH president urges pivot to skilled trades as AI transforms the labor market Germany’s ZDH calls for reforms to make skilled trades an attractive, AI‑resilient path for young people amid …
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Aldi deepfake Instagram clip promotes fake ‘Aldi Slots’ gambling; retailer warns customers Aldi deepfake on Instagram advertises a bogus “Aldi Slots” gambling service, prompting the retailer to alert customers, report …