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German push against Russian shadow fleet begins with tanker insurance checks
In a new enforcement effort that started on July 1, German authorities have begun stopping tankers passing through the country’s waters to check whether they carry valid insurance for oil spill damage. Illustration only (via Pixabay) According to...
German clubs see Club World Cup as crucial test ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The outcome of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup carries significant implications for German football, with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both involved in high-stakes quarterfinals. Bayern faces Paris...

Art, environment, conservation all part of new AMFA exhibit
The Earth and how we have treated it takes center stage in the latest exhibit at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. “The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection” assembles 89 photographs,...

Germany could hit third of climate goals by cutting fossil fuel subsidies, study finds
BERLIN (Reuters) -Reducing fossil fuel subsidies in Germany could help it achieve around a third of its climate targets without relying on additional tools such as carbon pricing, a German research institute said on Thursday. The Mannheim-based...
Europe’s illegal pesticide trade surges as farmers cut costs
By Karolina Tagaris THESSALY, Greece (Reuters) -As the cost of spraying crops with pesticides becomes increasingly expensive, farmers in Greece’s agricultural heartland have turned to a cheaper alternative: liquids in unlabeled plastic bottles...

German government sticks to excluding households and small businesses from electricity tax cut
After a week-long debate following public outcry over the German government’s plans to exclude households and small businesses from tax reductions for electricity, the governing coalition ultimately decided to stick to its budget proposal and...

Germany Ramps Up Checks on Shadow Fleet in Baltic Sea
Since July 1, Germany and Sweden have been checking tanker insurance in the Baltic Sea to target Russia’s shadow fleet and boost maritime safety. File Image / Pixabay Germany has begun asking tankers passing east through the Fehmarn Belt to prove...

China's advanced waste treatment technology boosts green transition at home, abroad
A view of China Everbright Environment Group's waste-to-energy project in Vietnam Photo: Courtesy of the firm "Beijing Besieged by Waste," a documentary released in 2012 by Chinese filmmaker Wang Jiuliang, captured a staggering scene in which the...

Inside Germany: Summer heatwaves, budget changes and Bavarian sea monsters
From the promise of more heatwaves to come in Germany to budget changes to alleged catfish attacks, here's what we've been talking about at The Local this week. Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the news, talking points and gossip in...

German VPP developer sonnen enters Canadian market
German virtual power plant (VPP) developer sonnen has entered the Canadian market with a VPP of approximately 100 sonnenBatteries. The new VPP is launching in Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, built in the residential...

Today-History-Jul10
Today in History for July 10: On this date: In 1509, theologian John Calvin was born in Noyon, France. After Martin Luther, Calvin was seen as the guiding spirit of the Protestant Reformation. Today in History for July 10: On this date: In 1509,...

Navigating QuickWin Casino’s User Interface: Insights for German Players
Navigating QuickWin Casino’s User Interface: Insights for German Players The world of online casinos is both exciting and intricate, especially when it comes to finding the best platform to suit your preferences in Germany. For those looking to...

DE-CIX Adds GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max to Premium Partner Program
DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, has announced that GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max are now part of the company’s premium partner ecosystem. GRASS-MERKUR, an IT, cloud, and data center service provider based in Hanover, and...

Neanderthals were not dumb: Ancient health factory, used by prehistoric humans, found in Germany
Stone Age humans living near a lake in present-day Germany ran a “fat factory” to extract nutrients from animal bones, a new study shows. Archaeologists found about 1.2 lakh bone pieces and 16,000 flint tools at a site called Neumark-Nord....

Germany's Nuclear U-Turn Divides Leadership
Germany is increasingly indicating openness to nuclear energy, marking a complete pivot from their historic stance on the controversial energy source. Germany’s shift in attitude toward nuclear energy comes as part of a larger global movement back...
Rates Spark: Bearish Environment For U.S. Treasuries
The Big Beautiful Bill passed in US Congress, putting even more pressure on the fiscal outlook and thus longer-dated USTs. US payrolls came in better than expected, contributing to higher yields across the curve. The ECB minutes show more members...

How extreme heat has become Europe’s new climate reality
Extreme heat has stifled Europe. The heatwave, which began in late June, has affected thousands of people across the continent, bringing record-breaking temperatures and unbearable conditions. So far, eight people, including a young child, have...

The power of cooperatives: Scaling social trust in UK retail banking
In today’s fragmented and increasingly digital financial landscape, trust remains the cornerstone of sustainable retail banking. While the UK has seen significant advances in open banking, digital identity frameworks, and the rise of FinTech, a...

UNICEF, WFP Unveils €20m To Build Resilience For Northeast Communities
July 09, (THEWILL) — The German Government, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF ) and World Food Programme (WFP), launched a €20 million to build resilience and dignified future for Borno and Yobe states’ communities in Northeast...

Climate change worries 44% of Greek hoteliers
European and Greek hoteliers express strong concerns about the impact that climate change may have on their businesses in the coming years. According to a survey by Statista and Booking.com entitled “The Titans of Travel”, which also uses data...