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Germany Upgrades Maritime Emergency Response Fleet with €680 Million Investment

Germany is building three new multi-purpose ships for its waterways and shipping administration at a cost of €680 million, enhancing maritime emergency response capabilities with features like helipads and LNG propulsion, with the first ship to be delivered by the end of 2023.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
dailymail.co.uk
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Heathrow Airport Closure: Police Rule Out Foul Play in Substation Fire

A fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport on March 21, 2024, caused by undetermined reasons, led to the airport's closure for almost a day, affecting 220,000 passengers and leaving 16,300 homes without power; police have ruled out suspicious activity.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SUD-Rail Files Six-Week Strike Notice at SNCF Amidst Working Condition Disputes

France's third-largest railway union, SUD-Rail, filed a six-week strike notice from April 17 to June 2, impacting spring holidays, due to new software causing scheduling issues and lack of progress on a pay raise request; however, no strike is called yet.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Badgers Disrupt Dutch Train Services, Costing Millions

ProRail found approximately 500 badger signs near Dutch train tracks in the past two years, causing train delays and costing millions in repairs; the organization is seeking faster permit processes to address the issue while balancing badger protection laws.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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£9 Billion Lower Thames Crossing Approved After 16 Years

The UK government approved the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing project on Tuesday, a 14.5-mile road scheme aimed at easing congestion on the Dartford Crossing. The project, which includes a 2.6-mile tunnel under the River Thames, has been in planning since 2009, with pre-construction costs reaching...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Spiekeroog Horse-Drawn Railway Extends Route to Secure Future

Spiekeroog's horse-drawn railway, threatened by dike improvements, is extending its route by 900 meters through the National Park Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer to a former lifeboat station, costing €450,000 and securing its future. The extension will connect a new museum and utilize a previously unus...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Switzerland Legalizes Level 3 Autonomous Driving

Switzerland legalized level 3 autonomous driving on highways and in designated urban areas starting March 2025, with speed limits of 60 km/h and operator supervision for parking; driving tests will include automation questions from July 1, 2025.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Greece's Inadequate Border Infrastructure Risks EU Sanctions

The ferry terminal in Bodrum, Turkey, contrasts sharply with the dilapidated Schengen gate in Kos, Greece, highlighting Greece's inadequate border infrastructure; despite handling nearly 700,000 passengers annually from Bodrum alone, Kos's facilities lack modern equipment and sufficient personnel, r...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Competition Heats Up for Channel Tunnel Rail Services

Five companies are bidding to challenge Eurostar's three-decade monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services, driven by unmet demand and Eurostar's post-pandemic financial difficulties; this competition could lead to lower fares and expanded destinations.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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U.S. Traffic Fatalities Remain High Despite Minimal Decrease in 2024

In 2024, the U.S. saw over 44,000 traffic fatalities, a minimal decrease from 2023; ten states saw decreases of 10% or more while six states and the District of Columbia saw increases exceeding 10%, emphasizing the need for comprehensive safety improvements.

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Good Health and Well-being
welt.de
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Germany Secures Future of Deutschlandticket, Price Hike Planned for 2027

Germany's CDU, CSU, and SPD agreed to continue the nationwide public transport Deutschlandticket, priced at €58 monthly until 2026, with a planned gradual price increase from 2027; the current funding agreement ends this year.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
german.china.org.cn
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Hainan Airlines Launches Direct Beijing-Oslo Flight

Hainan Airlines launched a direct Beijing-Oslo flight on March 22, 2025, increasing China-Northern Europe air links, facilitating trade (especially Norwegian seafood exports to China), tourism, and cultural exchange, with three weekly round trips.

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Partnerships for the Goals

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