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Sonar Reveals Potential Roman Bridge and Docks Near Trier

Using sonar technology, archaeologists discovered potential remnants of a Roman bridge from 17 BC and possible docks near Trier, Germany, a key Roman trade center, offering insights into the city's logistical network and trade routes along the Mosel and Rhine rivers.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Söder Urges Cuts to Ukrainian Refugee Benefits in Germany

Bavarian premier Markus Söder wants to reduce social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany to the level provided to other asylum seekers, contradicting a recent government agreement that grants Ukrainian refugees the same benefits as unemployed Germans; this impacts both recent arrivals and lon...

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Reduced Inequality
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Low Employment of Severely Disabled Individuals in Bremen and Niedersachsen

A report reveals that Bremen and Niedersachsen significantly underachieve in employing severely disabled individuals, with only 34 percent and 38 percent of larger companies meeting the 5 percent legal quota, respectively; a minuscule percentage transition from sheltered workshops to the open market...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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\"Germany's Reluctance to Adopt Air Conditioning Amidst Rising Heatwaves\"\

Despite frequent air conditioning failures in German ICE trains and the absence of such systems in Berlin's subway due to economic and environmental concerns, a survey reveals only 18% of Germans use home air conditioners, highlighting cultural factors and cost as significant barriers to adoption.

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Climate Action
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German Climate Activist Attempts Transatlantic SUP Crossing

Michael Walther, a 46-year-old German climate activist, is undertaking a solo transatlantic crossing on a customized 6-meter long Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) from Lagos, Portugal to French Guiana, collecting data for the Alfred Wegener Institute while raising awareness for climate action.

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Climate Action
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Germany Passes Tariftreuegesetz for Federal Contracts

Germany's Cabinet approved a law requiring companies to pay workers according to collective bargaining agreements for federal contracts above €50,000, aiming to improve working conditions and increase tariff adherence, but potentially raising costs for the public sector and facing employer oppositio...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Germany's CCS Law: High Costs and Uncertain Impacts

Germany's new law permits carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for various industries, including those with avoidable emissions, despite high costs and limited current use, potentially delaying energy transition and impacting global climate policy.

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Climate Action
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Defendant in Child Kidnapping Trial Dismisses Lawyer Amidst Reported Internal Disputes

Hamburg businesswoman Christina Block, on trial for allegedly kidnapping her children, has dismissed lawyer Otmar Kury due to disagreements with co-counsel Ingo Bott; the trial continues August 15th.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Balancing Public Service Efficiency and Citizens' Rights: Lessons from Ulm, Netherlands, and Germany

The annual Schwörmontag ceremony in Ulm, Germany, was altered by rain, while in the Netherlands, the tax authority faces criticism for prioritizing service efficiency over citizens' privacy; Germany proposes a registry for individuals who changed genders, raising similar concerns.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Germany's Refugee Plan: No Federal Savings Despite Benefit Reduction

Germany's plan to provide Ukrainian refugees arriving after April 1, 2025, with asylum seeker benefits instead of the citizen's allowance will not generate federal savings, as increased costs (1.375 billion Euros in 2026) will offset reductions in other welfare programs; the plan maintains the right...

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No Poverty
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Vodafone Warns 15 Million Users of Potential Phone Scams

Vodafone Germany's new anti-spam system warned 15 million mobile users about potentially fraudulent calls in three months, averaging 150,000 warnings daily, using a database of suspicious numbers; however, it doesn't guarantee complete protection due to fraudsters frequently changing numbers.

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Germany Alters Ukrainian Refugee Benefits Starting April 2025

Starting April 1, 2025, Germany will change social support for new Ukrainian arrivals, shifting them from Bürgergeld to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, saving the federal budget €1.2 billion in 2026 but increasing costs for states and municipalities. Over 1.2 million Ukrainians who arrived before t...

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No Poverty

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