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Accidents involving e-scooters with personal injury have tripled in four years, now accounting for 4 percent of all traffic accidents with personal injury. A revision to the regulation for small electric vehicles introduces a mandatory turn signal and increases battery safety requirements.
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Berlin's health center for the homeless celebrates its 20th anniversary. Founded by the late doctor Jenny De la Torre, the facility has conducted approximately 60,000 examinations and consultations since its opening. Funding relies mainly on donations, and increased support for such centers is being called for.
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Social facilities like daycares and homes report extreme strain from heatwaves, complicating daily life for children and staff. A survey of 2,900 facilities by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband highlights the need for structural measures and financial support to manage the climate crisis.
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Up to 120,000 truck drivers are missing in Germany, a number expected to rise by 2035 due to retiring baby boomers. Haulage companies are seeking solutions like international recruitment and improved working time models to prevent delivery bottlenecks.
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A 14-year study of nearly one million participants found that drinking beverages at 65 degrees Celsius or hotter nearly triples the risk of esophageal cancer. Consuming six or more very hot drinks daily further increases this risk.
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The German Association for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology (DGPPN) calls for absolute protection of therapy sessions during the reform of intelligence services. They warn that weakening medical confidentiality could deter mentally ill individuals from seeking treatment. The Federal Ministry of the Interior proposes a balancing act for "qualified dangerousness."
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The number of commuters in Germany rose to 20.64 million as of June 30, 2025, an increase of approximately 50,000 people year-on-year. Munich has the highest number of commuters with over 461,000.
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Nearly 16 percent of men exhibit depressive symptoms after the birth of a child, often manifesting as irritability, anger, or withdrawal. A Swedish study found that in almost a quarter of couples, at least one parent showed depressive symptoms three months postpartum.
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Europe is tightening e-scooter regulations due to safety concerns. In Athens, 3,700 violations were recorded out of 6,127 checks, including underage riders. Paris is banning rental e-scooters, Madrid is revoking licenses, and Brussels plans a full ban from 2027.
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The Friedrich-Ebert-Bridge in Bonn was closed due to structural damage to the approach bridge's superstructure. Approximately 100,000 vehicles used the bridge daily, causing significant traffic disruptions. Demolition and reconstruction of the approach bridge are scheduled for completion in 2028, followed by the main bridge's reconstruction.
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