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The German Association of Cities is demanding increased financial support from the federal government for municipalities facing financial difficulties.
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Spain recorded 61 days of heatwaves, the highest number since records began. Summer 2026 was the warmest in measurement history at 24.5°C, 2.4°C above the long-term average. The ten warmest summers have all occurred in the 21st century.
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Berlin's health center for the homeless celebrates its 20th anniversary. Founded by the late doctor Jenny De la Torre, the facility has conducted approximately 60,000 examinations and consultations since its opening. Funding relies mainly on donations, and increased support for such centers is being called for.
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Critical raw materials worth over 65 billion euros are built into Europe's electronic devices, with a significant portion being lost. Unused mobile phones alone contain raw materials valued at 3.5 billion euros. The EU aims to cover at least 25 percent of its strategic raw material needs through recycling by 2030.
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Social facilities like daycares and homes report extreme strain from heatwaves, complicating daily life for children and staff. A survey of 2,900 facilities by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband highlights the need for structural measures and financial support to manage the climate crisis.
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The German Association of Cities has expressed concerns about the financial situation of cities and municipalities. There is worry about over-indebtedness.
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A 14-year study of nearly one million participants found that drinking beverages at 65 degrees Celsius or hotter nearly triples the risk of esophageal cancer. Consuming six or more very hot drinks daily further increases this risk.
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The German Association for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology (DGPPN) calls for absolute protection of therapy sessions during the reform of intelligence services. They warn that weakening medical confidentiality could deter mentally ill individuals from seeking treatment. The Federal Ministry of the Interior proposes a balancing act for "qualified dangerousness."
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The European Court of Justice is examining whether pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies' financial contributions to a fourth purification stage are unlawful. Advocate General Juliane Kokott recommended upholding Poland's complaint due to errors in scientific data collection.
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The EU Commission is proposing new rules for short-term rental providers like Airbnb. Municipalities will be able to introduce restrictions if the housing market is strained and rents are rising.
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