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Spain recorded 61 days of heatwaves, the highest number since records began. Summer 2026 was the warmest in measurement history at 24.5°C, 2.4°C above the long-term average. The ten warmest summers have all occurred in the 21st century.
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Critical raw materials worth over 65 billion euros are built into Europe's electronic devices, with a significant portion being lost. Unused mobile phones alone contain raw materials valued at 3.5 billion euros. The EU aims to cover at least 25 percent of its strategic raw material needs through recycling by 2030.
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The animated character Maya the Bee celebrates her 50th anniversary. She is presented as a symbol of an open society and tolerance, distancing herself from the antisemitic past of her book's author. ZDF has made old episodes available in its media library for the anniversary.
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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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The Russian House in Berlin, the world's largest of its kind, will close in June 2027 due to its alleged use by the Russian secret service FSB. The operating agency "Rostrudnitschestwo" announced plans to open further Russian cultural centers.
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King Harald of Norway was laid to rest at the age of 89. International dignitaries, including German President Steinmeier, attended the funeral service in Oslo.
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The European Court of Justice is examining whether pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies' financial contributions to a fourth purification stage are unlawful. Advocate General Juliane Kokott recommended upholding Poland's complaint due to errors in scientific data collection.
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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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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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