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Germany’s former Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant demolished

Construction of the Grafenrheinfeld NPP in the southern state of Bavaria began in 1975 with the plant beginning commercial operations in 1982. It was Germany's oldest nuclear power plant but was closed in 2015 as part of the government's policy to transition away from nuclear power.

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German town fears water contamination in army base sabotage case

Initial tests have shown no proof of water contamination, but residents of Mechernich have been told to boil any water before consuming it and stock up on bottled water.

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Royal Jewels stolen in Green Vault heist back on display in Dresden

The 18th-century royal jewellery is back on public view for the first time since being stolen by a criminal gang in 2019.

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Germans fight climate change on their balconie

The price of electricity in Germany has shot up since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving residents to source cheaper alternatives.

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Climate activists glue themselves to runways at four German airports

The group wants Germany and other governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

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Sun-powered beer: Berlin brewery gets creative with no-waste approach

This Berlin brewery's innovative take on sustainability has seen it use rooftop solar panels to fuel its beermaking, feed spent grain to local cows and sell its beer in tins.

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Severe thunderstorms and flooding hit Germany and Belgium

The extreme weather follows soaring temperatures in both countries, with Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region reaching 36.5C.

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Germany seeks arrest for Nord Stream blasts, reports claim

Prosecutors have declined to comment on the investigation, which concerns explosions that damaged the pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.

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German authorities probe possible sabotage at army base near Cologne

Some 5,500 employees at the base near the Cologne-Bonn airport were told not to drink the tap water because of possible contamination on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.

Climate

Italy and Germany are facing 40C temperatures this week

Both countries have issued widespread heat alerts for potential health risks.

Economy

German wages set to rise at the fastest pace in more than a decade

Pay increases may compensate for falling purchasing power. However, wages will still remain below their 2020 value.

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Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend

Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow's prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Freed Russian prisoner Ilya Yashin urges supporters to 'save Ukraine'

The opposition politician, who is now exiled in Germany, told crowds he would focus on re-educating Russians against Putin.

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Paris Olympics: Spain win football gold after beating hosts France 5-3

Spain's men take gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's football final.

Business

German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp holding major restructuring talks

The firm's supervisory board will discuss the independence of its steel division in the face of fierce competition from Asia and climate demands.

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Germany and Serbia's lithium mining deal sparks controversy

Mass protests are expected across Serbia this weekend in response to the new EU and Serbian lithium mining deal, signed a few weeks ago. Is history just repeating itself for Serbia?

Business

Siemens beats profit estimates on strong demand for electrification

The German tech giant reported a profit that was 11% higher than that recorded in the same period last year.

Germany

Hotel collapses in Germany leaving at least two dead

Two people, a woman and a man, have been killed in the collapse of a hotel in the western German municipality of Kröv.

Travel News

Part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply cut overnight by a dormouse

The power cut was due to a dormouse who caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation.

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Germany's nascent Olympic bid navigates Nazi anniversary

Germany’s Olympic hopes received a major boost last month when the government threw its support behind hosting the event — but the memory of the 1936 games looms large.