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Drought

Low water levels: Minister Bilger announces emergency measures

The water level at the Kaub gauging station has fallen to 20 centimetres. To mitigate the effects of the low water levels, authorities are to allow lorries to operate on Sundays and public holidays. Bilger also made a surprising statement on the…
Drought

Rail freight services suspended in Hungary

The country's only nuclear power station has been largely shut down due to a lack of cooling water. The result is a power shortage with far-reaching consequences: industrial companies are being urged to conserve electricity, and rail freight services…
Tariffs

Trump imposes forced labour duties on 60 trading partners

The US administration imposes tariffs of 10 and 12.5 percent including over allegations of unfair trade practices. The new duties cover 99.4 per cent of all US imports, including the European Union and China.  Free to read
Naval chokepoints

The Black Sea, the Red Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz: maritime regions in a state of escalation

Someone attacked a ship belonging to a Saudi Arabian shipping company in the Red Sea. The US military carried out further strikes against targets in Iran overnight. And, according to Kyiv, a naval war is raging in the Black Sea region. Here is the…
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