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Processing of visa applications for Iranians wishing to study or work in Germany continues to be delayed. The Federal Foreign Office is not planning to expand capacities to other embassies and is setting priorities, leading to longer waiting times for many applicants.
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Volkswagen's supervisory board has approved a savings plan affecting over 100,000 jobs worldwide. Critics point to a lack of future strategies for the automaker.
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Europe is experiencing increasing drought, exacerbated by fossil fuel use. Agriculture and power plant cooling are the largest water consumers. Expanding renewable energies and more efficient irrigation systems could achieve significant water savings.
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Rising prices in New York are making life increasingly difficult for young professionals. A 26-year-old is managing expenses by opting for cheaper alternatives like bringing her own food and hosting game nights instead of dining out.
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Tens of thousands of people in Croatia are protesting an illegal toxic waste dump containing approximately 35,000 tons of waste. Authorities are investigating ten suspects and four companies for illegal import and disposal of waste.
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Dr. Nikolas Stihl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of STIHL, is calling for a 40-hour work week without wage compensation to strengthen the German economy. He criticizes domestic issues like high costs and bureaucracy, emphasizing the need to increase work volume to maintain prosperity and the welfare state.
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Volkswagen has decided on a savings plan that includes the elimination of around 100,000 jobs worldwide. The company also plans to halve its model range and reduce R&D investments to increase profitability. However, experts criticize a lack of a forward-looking strategy.
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Chancellor Merz warned of further job losses in Germany's industrial sector. Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs and reduce its model range, with the future of four German plants uncertain.
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The tech industry is massively cutting jobs in 2026, with over 12,900 positions eliminated in Silicon Valley alone by September. This figure already exceeds last year's level by 27 percent and is attributed to investments in artificial intelligence.
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The UN Environment Programme acknowledges that the 1.5-degree Celsius limit for global warming, as aimed for in the Paris Agreement, is no longer achievable. Global greenhouse gas emissions have reached a new record high, leading to more intense weather extremes and rising sea levels.
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