Local Politics Trade & Consumption Domestic

Edinburgh Introduces Tourist Tax

By with∅ut-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.

Trade & Consumption Local Politics Companies & Markets

Insolvency - Association of Cities Demands Say in Galeria Stores

By with∅ut-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.

Consumer Protection Welfare & Poverty Local Politics

Increased Swimming Pool Prices: Refreshing is Different

By with∅ut-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.

Laws & Rights Local Politics

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

By with∅ut-me 23.07.2026 4 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.

General Cycling

Evenepoel beats Pogacar again - Lipowitz suffers serious crash

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 5 views

TL;DRRemco Evenepoel won the Tour de France individual time trial ahead of Tadej Pogacar. German cyclist Florian Lipowitz was forced to withdraw from the race following a severe crash.

Museums & Exhibitions Art & Architecture

Exhibition on the allure of images: Sunset against the horror

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 6 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.

Museums & Exhibitions Travel & Tourism

UNESCO decision on Normandy landing beaches approaches

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 7 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.

Weather & Natural Disasters Climate Change Cycling

Tour de France and climate crisis: The search for coolness

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 4 views

TL;DRProfessional cyclists at the Tour de France have reported temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. In response to the extreme heat, rider Tadej Pogačar has suggested moving the race to a cooler time of year.

Art & Architecture Foreign Policy Museums & Exhibitions

EU withdraws funding for Venice Art Biennale over Russian participation

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 6 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.

Laws & Rights Local Politics

Controversial street name in Franconia: SA member removed

By with∅ut-me 21.07.2026 8 views

TL;DRThe municipal council in the Franconian town of Allersberg has officially revoked the naming of a street after a former member of the SA. The process to finalize the name change took four years to complete.