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€10.5 Million Fine for Road Construction Cartel in Germany

Seven German road construction companies, including one from Landsberg in Saxony-Anhalt, were fined €10.5 million by the Federal Cartel Office for illegal collusion on public contracts between 2016 and 2019, prompting investigations into potential compensation claims by state and local authorities.

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Cognitive Psychologist Wins Dance-Your-PhD for Identity-Formation Research

Manisha Biswas, a 29-year-old cognitive psychologist from Humboldt University, won the Dance-Your-PhD competition in the social sciences category for her video demonstrating how synchronized movement influences identity formation, receiving a $750 prize.

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Quality Education
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Bayern Faces Tight Budget Amid Low Tax Revenue Forecast

Bayern's Finance Minister Albert Füracker warns of a tight budget due to persistently low tax revenue, forecasting a slight increase of €0.1 billion in 2026 followed by a slight decrease in 2027, necessitating strict spending discipline.

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NRW Swimming Association Demands Mandatory Public Pool Maintenance"

The NRW swimming association urges municipalities to mandate the maintenance of public swimming pools due to rising energy costs and decreasing swimming proficiency, highlighting long waiting lists for swimming lessons and the loss of over 40 percent of NRW's pools in 25 years.

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Good Health and Well-being
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NRW Swimming Association Demands Mandatory Public Pool Maintenance

The North Rhine-Westphalia swimming association urges municipalities to make maintaining public swimming pools a mandatory duty due to rising energy costs and a 40% loss of pools over 25 years, impacting swimming lessons for 220,000 members and potentially leaving tens of thousands of students unabl...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Major Highway Closures Planned in North Rhine-Westphalia

Major highway closures are planned in North Rhine-Westphalia from Friday evening to Monday morning due to construction work on the A1 near Leverkusen, A52 between Düsseldorf and Essen, A42 near Herne, and A45 near Lüdenscheid, causing significant traffic disruptions.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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VW CEO Blume Defends Dual Role Amidst Shareholder Criticism

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume defended his dual role leading VW and Porsche at the company's virtual annual general meeting despite criticism from shareholders concerned about his ability to effectively manage both companies during a period of significant challenges, including cost-cutting measures re...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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€10.5 Million Fine for Road Construction Cartel, Damage Claims Investigated in Saxony-Anhalt

Seven German road construction companies were fined €10.5 million for illegal collusion on public contracts between 2016 and 2019, prompting damage claims investigations by Saxony-Anhalt state and local authorities.

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Reduced Inequality
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German Inflation Spurs Shift to High-Yield Savings Accounts

Rising inflation in Germany is prompting consumers to shift savings from checking accounts to daily and fixed-term accounts, with varying interest rates offered by different banks and online brokers; promotional offers provide higher rates for limited periods.

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No Poverty
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Berlin's Women-Only Transport Debate: Safety or Segregation?

A petition in Berlin advocating for "Flinta" (women, lesbians, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender) sections in public transport garnered 16,000 signatures, sparking a debate about safety versus societal segregation, while critics highlight the state's responsibility to ensure safety for all.

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Gender Equality
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Dry Spring Leads to Fewer Mosquitoes in Germany, but Asian Tiger Mosquito Poses Threat

Germany is experiencing an unusually low mosquito population this spring due to widespread drought reducing breeding grounds; however, experts warn this does not guarantee a low mosquito count in the summer months, and the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito poses a significant public health risk.

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Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Russian-Directed Sabotage

Three Ukrainian men were arrested in Germany and Switzerland for allegedly planning sabotage at the direction of Russian authorities, involving bomb packages and potential attacks on transport infrastructure, adding to the pattern of suspected Russian operations targeting support for Ukraine across ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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