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Leipzig/Halle Airport Expansion Proceeds Despite Legal Challenges

The Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany plans a €500 million expansion to increase freight capacity, despite legal challenges from environmental groups and opposition parties concerned about climate impact and costs; construction proceeds.

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Climate Action
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Munich Reactor Restart Delayed: Legal Battles and Technical Challenges

After a nearly five-year shutdown due to repairs, the corona pandemic, and legal challenges concerning its highly enriched uranium fuel, the FRM II research reactor in Munich is scheduled to restart operations by late 2025, providing neutrons for research, medicine, and industry, but faces ongoing l...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Heavy Snow Disrupts Air and Ground Travel Across UK and Germany

Heavy snowfall caused significant travel disruption across the UK and Germany on Sunday, resulting in airport runway closures (Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol), flight cancellations (120 at Frankfurt), and train route disruptions across England, Scotland, and Wales due to snow ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Influencer Arrested for Launching Firework Rocket into Berlin Apartment

A 23-year-old influencer from the West Bank faces charges of attempted aggravated arson, attempted grievous bodily harm, and property damage after launching a firework rocket into a Berlin apartment on New Year's Eve, causing damage but no injuries; he was arrested at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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North Rhine-Westphalia's Inadequate Flood Protection Three Years After Disaster

Three years after devastating floods in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, flood protection remains inadequate due to slow implementation of protective measures hindered by bureaucratic processes and environmental regulations; while warning systems improved, many projects are incomplete, and the insur...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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German Municipality Faces €15,900 Repayment for Bridge Renovation Error

Due to an alleged administrative error—architects' failure to visit the site—the Samtgemeinde Elbtalaue municipality must repay €15,900 (5% of €318,000) from the €6.7 million state-funded Dömitz railway bridge renovation; they are appealing.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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\"Assaults and Thefts Rise Sharply on German Trains in 2024\"\

\"German train stations experienced a significant increase in assaults in 2024, exceeding the total number reported for 2023 (10,600 vs 10,115), while thefts also saw a slight rise. Despite thousands of security personnel and increased camera surveillance, the number of violent incidents and theft i...

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Snowstorm Cripples UK and German Airports, Transportation

Heavy snowfall across the UK and Germany on January 5th caused widespread airport delays and closures in Manchester, Liverpool, Frankfurt, and Munich, along with road closures, power outages, and train line shutdowns, impacting transportation and essential services.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Organ Donation Decision After a Fatal Bicycle Accident Highlights Urgent Need in Germany

Following a bicycle accident, Lenny Sieben's parents faced the emotionally charged decision of organ donation after their son suffered severe head injuries; their experience highlights the urgent need for increased organ donation in Germany, emphasizing the importance of open communication and pre-p...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; Germany's LNG Terminals Ease Energy Concerns

Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian natural gas to Austria and Slovakia; however, unlike in 2022, Germany's new LNG terminals are helping to ensure energy security for neighboring countries, while debate continues about their long-term need and environmental impact.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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FRM II Reactor Restart Delayed Until Late 2025 Due to Manufacturing Issues and Legal Challenges

The FRM II research reactor in Germany, shut down since March 2020 due to fuel shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, is facing further delays in its planned 2025 restart due to component manufacturing issues. A legal challenge over its use of 93% enriched uranium, settled in June 2024, adds to the co...

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Palestinian Influencer Arrested for Fireworks Stunt in Berlin

Palestinian influencer Attalah Younes was arrested in Berlin for firing a firework into an apartment building on New Year's Eve, causing minor damage; the incident was captured on video and viewed by over 10 million people.

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