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Citizens in Croatia are protesting the government due to the detection of PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of the Lika region. Independent institutes warn of health risks, while the government dismisses the concerns as exaggerated. Prominent figures are supporting the protests and criticizing government policy.
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Germany is considering the purchase of approximately 400 US Tomahawk cruise missiles. This procurement would significantly expand the military capabilities of the Bundeswehr.
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An event in Berlin discusses granting legal personhood to bodies of water to enhance their protection. A legislative initiative to recognize the Spree as a legal person has gathered nearly 20,000 signatures, aiming to enable lawsuits against ecological degradation, such as from data centers.
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President Steinmeier honored approximately 2,000 volunteers from various fields at a citizens' festival in Bonn. The event took place at Villa Hammerschmidt due to renovations at Bellevue Palace in Berlin.
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The UN has voted to replace the Mercator world map with a new map that more accurately depicts the actual size of Africa. 164 states voted in favor, while the USA rejected the initiative as an "ideological project."
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A 32-year-old Turkish comedian faces a multi-year prison sentence for allegedly insulting the president and inciting hatred. The offense stems from a YouTube video that garnered over 14 million views. The artist has been in pre-trial detention since early July and denies the accusations.
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CORRECTIV is hosting a cartoon week titled "Heat Summer" and is giving away copies of two books from CORRECTIV Verlag. The initiative aims to encourage independent journalism and combat resignation.
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Italian arms group Leonardo plans to test its Michelangelo Dome air defense system in Ukraine by the end of 2026, initially focusing on drone defense. The system, which uses artificial intelligence, is expected to be fully operational from 2028.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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The British Ministry of Defence is investing £5 million in developing autonomous laser weapons to counter drone swarms. The aim is a cost-effective solution that can disable NATO Class 1 drones with directed beams.
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