TL;DRAllotment gardens can reduce ambient temperatures by several degrees, gaining significance particularly in urban areas. They also function as carbon sinks.
TL;DRInitiatives dedicated to year-round queer cultural and community work in Berlin are struggling to survive. This comes as hundreds of thousands celebrate in the capital during the Pride weekend.
TL;DRThe Parrot Settlement in Zehlendorf, Berlin, is on the verge of being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. This initiative has been met with ongoing conflict for 100 years and does not have universal support.
TL;DREdinburgh has become the first Scottish city to implement a tourist tax. Visitors will now pay an additional five percent for overnight stays.
TL;DRPerceived major problems in a country, such as the economy, housing market, migration, or healthcare, differ across European regions. These perceptions are influenced by local circumstances.
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.
TL;DRGreenpeace warns that construction and climate change are pushing Spain's coastlines to the brink of collapse. The organization advocates for nature-based alternatives to beach regeneration.
TL;DRA German investor, Florian Fritsch, is on trial, accused of defrauding a Delivery Hero founder of over 100 million Euros. The legal proceedings concern the charges against the investor.
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.
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.