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Local Politics Trade & Consumption Domestic

Edinburgh Introduces Tourist Tax

By withut-me 24.07.2026 4 views
TL;DREdinburgh has become the first Scottish city to implement a tourist tax. Visitors will now pay an additional five percent for overnight stays.
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Trade & Consumption Local Politics Companies & Markets

Insolvency - Association of Cities Demands Say in Galeria Stores

By withut-me 24.07.2026 1 views
TL;DRThe German Association of Cities is calling on the department store chain Galeria to involve municipalities in discussions about the future of threatened branches. This concerns the cities' right to have a say in decision-making.
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Police & Investigations Court Trials White-Collar Crime

Wealth and Crime: Thieves Create Opportunities

By withut-me 23.07.2026 7 views
TL;DRWhile minor thefts typically lead to investigations, judgments, and penalties, significant acts of theft are often not labeled as such and can even be legal under certain circumstances. This distinction influences how different scales of acquisitive crime are addressed and perceived.
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Consumer Protection Welfare & Poverty Local Politics

Increased Swimming Pool Prices: Refreshing is Different

By withut-me 23.07.2026 6 views
TL;DRThe German federal government is being urged to ensure access to swimming pools for everyone, arguing that affordable swimming pools are part of essential public services. The rising prices of swimming pool entry are presented as a problematic issue.
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Laws & Rights Local Politics

Not Just Poop Smells: Dog Owners Will Also Have to Clean Up Pee

By withut-me 23.07.2026 6 views
TL;DRDog owners in Chiasso will soon be required to remove their dogs' urine during walks, in addition to feces. A water bottle is suggested as the necessary tool for this task.
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Companies & Markets White-Collar Crime

Federal Cartel Office imposes million-euro fine over tire prices

By withut-me 21.07.2026 7 views
TL;DRThe Federal Cartel Office has issued fines totaling nearly twelve million euros against three companies. The sanctions were imposed due to illegal price-fixing practices in the sale of tires.
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Museums & Exhibitions Art & Architecture

Exhibition on the allure of images: Sunset against the horror

By withut-me 21.07.2026 9 views
TL;DRThe "The Lure of the Image" exhibition at C/O Berlin examines the influential power of visual media. The display explores the concept of audiovisual self-empowerment.
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Museums & Exhibitions Travel & Tourism

UNESCO decision on Normandy landing beaches approaches

By withut-me 21.07.2026 8 views
TL;DRThe decision regarding the inclusion of the Normandy landing beaches in the UNESCO World Heritage list is scheduled between July 24 and 27. The designation is intended to improve the protection of the heritage site and promote tourism in the region.
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Art & Architecture Foreign Policy Museums & Exhibitions

EU withdraws funding for Venice Art Biennale over Russian participation

By withut-me 21.07.2026 10 views
TL;DRThe European Union has cancelled a two-million-euro grant for the Venice Art Biennale. This decision follows Russia's participation in the event, which is occurring for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine.
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