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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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Transport Policy Climate Change Renewable Energy

Driving Electrification: Easier Energy Transition Without Hydrogen

By withut-me 24.07.2026 2 views
TL;DRIncreased electrification of heating and transport significantly reduces the need for hydrogen. This development could make the construction of a hydrogen pipeline network unnecessary.
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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 0 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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Renewable Energy Companies & Markets Climate Change

Wind energy continues to grow, but the industry has concerns

By withut-me 23.07.2026 7 views
TL;DRThe number of wind turbine approvals in Germany increased by seven percent in the first half of the year. However, the industry has expressed concern about a potential end to this growth.
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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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Pollution Renewable Energy Cars & Traffic

Technical Defect - Tenth Castor Transport to Ahaus Canceled

By withut-me 23.07.2026 8 views
TL;DRA planned transport of nuclear waste to Ahaus has been canceled. The reason for the cancellation is a technical defect in the towing vehicle.
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Foreign Policy Companies & Markets Renewable Energy

5,000-Kilometer Mega-Cable for Desert Power: Billion-Dollar Project for Germany Stalls

By withut-me 23.07.2026 5 views
TL;DRA planned 5,000-kilometer undersea power cable aims to transport wind and solar energy from Morocco to Europe to cover up to five percent of Germany's electricity demand. However, the multi-billion-dollar project is currently facing delays due to ongoing disputes.
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