CDE News - The Dispatch

UPDATED: BASF may have to cut production due to low Rhine water levels

BERLIN, Aug 5 (Reuters) - German chemicals giant BASF said it could not rule out needing to make cuts to production in the coming weeks due to low water levels on the Rhine…

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Shipping prices rise as Rhine water in Germany falls again, water level hits output at Staudinger 5 and Datteln 4 plants

HAMBURG, (Reuters) - Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany fell again in hot, dry weather this week and cargo vessels are sailing with reduced loads with transport prices rising, vessel…

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Fire erupts at bomb disposal site in Berlin forest

BERLIN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Some 15,000 square metres of forested area was on fire in western Berlin on Thursday after a fire broke out at a bomb disposal site…

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German exports surge to record level in June

BERLIN, Aug 3 (Reuters) - German exports beat forecasts with 4.5% growth in June, hitting a record level thanks to demand from the European Union, the United States and China, data showed on Wednesday.…

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Ukraine gets more U.S., German rocket launcher systems – minister

Ukraine has received more German and U.S.-made multiple rocket launcher systems, part of a series of deliveries of the high-precision heavy weapons promised by its allies, its defence minister said on…

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Lufthansa pilots vote for industrial action over pay

BERLIN, July 31 (Reuters) - Pilots at German flagship carrier Lufthansa LHAG.DE voted on Sunday by a margin of 97.6% in favour of industrial action, threatening further disruption during the busy summer travel season.…

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Rhine level in Germany falls again, vessels only part-loaded

HAMBURG, (Reuters) - Water levels on the Rhine in Germany have fallen again with vessels often sailing only half full and prices for cargo transport rising, commodity traders and shipbrokers said. Shallow…

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‘Recession is in the air’: German economy stagnates

BERLIN, July 29 (Reuters) - The German economy stagnated in the second quarter, data showed on Friday, with the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and supply disruptions bringing Europe's largest economy to…

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German unemployment rises in July as Ukrainian refugees look for work

BERLIN, July 29 (Reuters) - German unemployment rose more than expected in July, Labour Office figures showed on Friday, as Ukrainian refugees looking for work in Germany are being registered by officials.…

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Germany set to impose gas levy on consumers to support ailing importers

BERLIN, July 28 (Reuters) - Germany is set to impose a levy on all gas consumers from Oct. 1 aimed at helping suppliers grappling with soaring gas import prices, a draft law…

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German inflation has likely peaked, says Ifo expert

BERLIN, July 28 (Reuters) - The proportion of German companies that plan to increase prices declined for the third month in row in July, an indication that inflation has peaked, an Ifo…

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Germany calls for lower consumption as Nord Stream turns off gas tap further

BERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - Gas flows through Nord Stream 1 fell to a fifth of the pipeline's capacity on Wednesday, prompting Germany's network regulator to issue another plea to…

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Rhine water in Germany rises slightly, not enough to boost shipping

HAMBURG, July 27 (Reuters) - Water levels on the Rhine in Germany have risen slightly after rain but not enough to provide a significant relief to freight ships which are…

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Kremlin: German ex-chancellor Schroeder in Moscow, meeting possible

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it believes former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is in Moscow, and did not rule out possible contact with him. "As far as we know,…

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Trouble looms for Europe as Germany slides on brink of recession

German business morale fell more than expected in July, the Ifo business sentiment survey showed on Monday, as the institute that compiles it said high energy prices and looming gas…

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Gazprom gas cut tempers economic hopes after Ukraine grain deal

Russia dealt a new blow to European countries over their support for Ukraine on Monday, saying it would further cut gas supplies through its single biggest gas link to Germany. The move…

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Dimmed street lights, shorter showers: Germany leads Europe energy savings drive

BERLIN/AUGSBURG, Germany, July 22 (Reuters) - Summer nights in the wealthy Bavarian city of Augsburg this year are eerily dark and quiet: The facades of historic buildings are not illuminated,…

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German gas rationing would hit metals, chemicals hardest -ZEW study

BERLIN (Reuters) - Gas rationing in Germany would impact the metal production and processing, chemical and paper industries most severely, according to a study, amid heightened uncertainty over Russian supply via the…

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Germany’s Schaeuble calls on Berlin to help fund French nukes

Germany should contribute towards the costs of France's nuclear arsenal as the threat of nuclear war with Russia looms over Europe, German political veteran Wolfgang Schaeuble said in an interview.…

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Near free public transport eases congestion on Germany’s roads

BERLIN(Reuters) - Urban traffic congestion eased in the weeks after Germany made public transport almost free, data show, suggesting an experiment by Europe's largest economy to combat its addiction to…

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Vatican puts brakes on progressive German Catholic movement

The Vatican slammed the brakes on a German progressive movement that aims to give lay Catholics a say in doctrinal matters such as homosexuality and women priests, saying this risked…

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Germany’s Deutsche Bahn plans trains for Ukraine’s grain exports

HAMBURG, July 21 (Reuters) - German national railways Deutsche Bahn (DB) plans to start freight train services to carry Ukrainian grain exports to German ports for loading on ships, DB said. Grains…

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Rhine water falls again in Germany, river ships cut loads

HAMBURG, July 20 (Reuters) - Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany have fallen again after this week’s heatwave and cargo vessels are sailing with significantly reduced loads, navigation authorities said…

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Germans fear infections again as cases rise

The share of people in Germany who are worried about the threat of COVID-19 has increased to 40%, according to a poll published Friday by German broadcaster ZDF. The growing…

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70% of Germans back Ukraine despite high energy prices – poll

BERLIN, July 15 (Reuters) - A strong majority of Germans wants to continue supporting Ukraine in fighting against Russia even if it means paying more for energy, according to a survey published…

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Rhine river shipping in Germany hampered by low water levels

HAMBURG, July 15 (Reuters) - Low water levels after recent dry weather continue to prevent cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine in Germany, traders said on Friday. Shipping on…

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UPDATED: Russia-EU gas flows through Nord Stream 1 plummet as maintenance begins

BERLIN/LONDON July 11 (Reuters) - Physical gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Germany plunged on Monday morning as maintenance of the pipeline got underway, operator data showed.…

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Smaller countries need reassurance amid Russia’s war, says Germany’s foreign minister

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock promised the international community would help stop the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine from destabilising other countries. Speaking from Bali, the…

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Frankfurt Airport operator says staff shortages may mean months of disruptions

FRANKFURT, July 6 (Reuters) - Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest air transport hub, is unlikely to see relief for a crippling staff shortage in the coming months, its operator Fraport said. "The problem will…

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For sale: Frankfurt’s iconic euro sculpture

FRANKFURT – The most widely used symbol for stories on the European Central Bank is now up for sale: The big blue euro sculpture outside the central bank's former headquarters…

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Germany’s Scholz sees no COVID-related school closures, lockdowns

BERLIN, July 3 (Reuters) - Germany will not shut schools and non-essential businesses again if the COVID-19 infection rate rises again later this year but protective masks would play a bigger role,…

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Germany has two more African swine fever cases in farm pigs – ministry

HAMBURG, July 3 (Reuters) - Two more case of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in farm pigs in Germany, Germany’s federal agriculture ministry said. One was in the western state…

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Germany wants ads, influencers to point out use of beauty filters

German state officials said that they want advertisers and social media influencers to label any photos that have used so-called beauty filters. Critics argue that the filters, which offer easy…

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Hamburg senator warns of hot water rationing if gas shortage becomes acute

BERLIN, July 2 (Reuters) - The German city of Hamburg will ration hot water for private households and limit the maximum heating temperature in the event of an acute gas shortage, its…

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Germany plans levy on gas bills for all consumers

BERLIN, July 1 (Reuters) - The German government aims to impose a levy on all gas consumers to help suppliers grappling with rapidly rising import prices, a proposal seen by Reuters showed…

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Hamburg airport expects little impact from Friday strike

BERLIN, June 30 (Reuters) - Hamburg airport, Germany's fifth busiest, expects little negative impact from a strike on Friday by technical staff, its chief executive said. "We are working to make contingency…

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German unemployment rises in June as Ukrainian refugees look for work

BERLIN, June 30 (Reuters) - German unemployment rose in June, Labour Office figures showed on Thursday, as Ukrainian refugees are registering with the office in search of work. The Federal Labour Office…

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Germany to fast-track foreign airport workers to ease travel chaos

BERLIN, June 29 (Reuters) - The German government will fast-track work permits and visas for several thousand foreign airport workers, mainly from Turkey, to help to ease summer travel chaos that has…

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UPDATED: German air controller fixes problems after travel disruption warning

BERLIN, June 29 (Reuters) - German air traffic controllers have fixed technical problems which had disrupted European travel on Wednesday, air traffic control firm DFS said. "From 9 a.m., we will resume work with 100% of air…

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German man leaves severed human head at courthouse

German police on Tuesday said they detained a man suspected of leaving a human head in front of the Bonn district court. A body was found a few hundred meters…

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Germany seeks foreign workers for airports amid summer travel crunch

BERLIN, June 27 (Reuters) - Germany wants to bring in foreign workers as quickly as possible to relieve airports overwhelmed by staff shortages during the busy summer season, an Interior Ministry spokesperson…

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G7 to announce ban on import of new Russian gold on Tuesday

LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Britain, the United States, Japan and Canada will ban new imports of Russian gold as part of efforts to tighten the sanctions squeeze on Moscow for its…

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Germany to deploy temporary foreign workers to ease staff shortage at airports

Germany will allow the entry of foreign workers to fill staff shortages at the German airports as a temporary solution, Bild am Sonntag reported on Sunday, citing the interior, transport…

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UPDATED: G7 nations announce Russia gold ban as summit starts under shadow of war

SCHLOSS ELMAU, Germany, June 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his leadership on the response to the Ukraine crisis shortly after arriving for a summit of…

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Germany abolishes Nazi-era abortion law

Germany on Friday abolished a Nazi-era law forbidding doctors from providing information about abortions. The Bundestag lower house of parliament voted to scrap the law, meaning doctors are now allowed…

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German government implements ‘alarm level’ of gas emergency plan

Germany triggered the "alarm stage" of its emergency gas plan on Thursday in response to falling Russian supplies but stopped short of allowing utilities to pass on soaring energy costs…

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24-hour warning strike from Thursday in German ports

BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - German trade union ver.di called on several thousand employees at German ports to take part in a 24-hour warning strike from Thursday morning, potentially further increasing difficulties at…

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Germany risks recession as Russian gas crisis deepens

Germany faces certain recession if already faltering Russian gas supplies completely stop, an industry body warned on Tuesday, as Italy said it would consider offering financial backing to help companies…

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COVID mistakes can’t be repeated this winter, says German hotel industry

German hotels are still limping towards recovery after the pandemic, and lawmakers need to prepare now to be ready for the coming winter, said the head of the DEHOGA hospitality…

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Putin fears “spark of democracy”, Germany’s Scholz says

Russian President Vladimir Putin fears the "spark of democracy" spreading to his country, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that he was trying to divide Europe and return to a world dominated by spheres…

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Germany “very confident” of deal on Sweden, Finland NATO bid

BERLIN, June 20 (Reuters) - Germany is "very confident" NATO will reach an agreement with Sweden and Finland over bid for membership of the alliance but it would not be a "catastrophe"…

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Germany announces new measures to boost gas storage

FRANKFURT, June 19 (Reuters) - Germany on Sunday announced its latest steps to boost gas storage levels to prepare for the next winter season, when it fears Russia, which has cut deliveries…

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German health minister pushes fourth COVID shot ahead of autumn wave

BERLIN, June 17 (Reuters) - There will not be another attempt to make COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory, said German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, while making the case for more people to…

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Photo Story: The Corpus Christi Procession of the Sorbs in Crostwitz, Germany

Sorbian girls, wearing traditional costumes, use holy bibles to cover from rain during a Corpus Christi procession in Crostwitz, Germany, 16 June 2022. The Feast of the Body and Blood…

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Germany plans to require its states to allocate land for wind farms

BERLIN, June 15 (Reuters) - Germany's cabinet on Wednesday approved plans to require its 16 states to allocate a minimum amount of land to onshore wind farms, government sources said, as Berlin…

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Germany’s refinery dilemma tests Russian oil ban resolve

Germany is struggling to find a way to wrest control of a Russian-owned refinery that supplies most of Berlin's fuel, four people close to the matter said, fearing retaliation by…

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Zelenskiy tells Germany to give Ukraine support, worry less about Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Olaf Scholz to show full-throated support for Kyiv, charging the German Chancellor with being too concerned about the repercussions that would have for Berlin's ties…

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