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Greece's DEPA signs out-of-court agreement with Gazprom on gas prices
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DEPA signed with Gazprom a contract in January 2022 for 2 billion cubic meters of gas annually through 2026. The price was 80% index to the Dutch TTF benchmark price, with the remaining 20% index to oil prices.
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DEPA reached deal with Gazprom
Greek company reaches beneficial agreement for procurement of cheaper Russian gas
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EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote brought by far-right
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, brought by mainly far-right lawmakers who alleged she and her team undermined trust in the EU through unlawful actions.
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Missing Minute in Jeffrey Epstein Video Raises Questions
Questions have been raised online about the hours of video footage released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) meant to prove that Jeffrey Epstein took his own life.
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Independent MP reveals he was the one Lee Anderson told to 'shut up' during PMQs Brexit row
Yorkshire’s first Independent MP since 1907 has told LBC he was the person Reform's Lee Anderson told to "shut up" at a recent PMQs.
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Jeremy Corbyn’s new party is not something Starmer – or Farage – can afford to ignore
The damage done by pro-Gaza Independents at the general election last year shows what a threat to Labour a new party led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zara Sultana could be, says David Maddox
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Russian drone crashed in Lithuania – what you should know
A Russian Gerbera drone crashed a kilometre inside Lithuania’s territory after entering from Belarus. Here’s what we know so far.
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Iran’s attack on Qatar air base hit geodesic dome used for US communications, satellite photos show
An Iranian attack on an air base in Qatar that’s key to the U.S. military hit a geodesic dome housing equipment used by the Americans for secure communications, satellite images analyzed Friday by The Associated Press show.
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Pentagon confirms Iran's attack on Qatar air base hit dome used for US communications
- The Pentagon confirmed an Iranian ballistic missile hit a dome at a Qatar air base that houses equipment the US uses for secure communications.
- The confirmation came hours after an analysis of satellite images depicting the damage before and after the June 23 attack.
- The Iranian attack otherwise did little damage, likely because the US evacuated its aircraft from the base before the attack.
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Rising US government debt: Trump is not to blame
Trump’s debt plans are an affront to economic reason, says a commentator in Handelsblatt. In 40 years, the US national debt ratio could reach 200 percent. That will not end well. Another commentator in the same newspaper goes so far as to say in an ‘essay’ that the president is weakening the world’s strongest economy ‘at breathtaking speed’ because the new law represents an ‘incalculable debt gamble’.
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Report on draft legislation - Pistorius prepares for on-call military service
Defense Minister Pistorius intends to present a draft bill for a new military service model by August. According to a report in "Der Spiegel," the law amounts to on-call conscription. The Bundestag would be able to enforce this if necessary. Trouble seems inevitable.
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Number of conscientious objectors rises sharply
In light of the growing threat and the debate about reinstating conscription, more and more men are refusing military service. According to RND information, the German government is already preparing for the possibility of reinstating civilian service alongside conscription.
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How a left-wing journalist ended up on the EU sanctions list
At an event, possible consequences of the measures against Hüseyin Doğru and the portal »Red Media« were discussed
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Florian Warweg from the online portal "Nachdenkseiten" explained at the event what this means specifically for Hüseyin Doğru. The journalist had not been informed of the sanction and therefore could not defend himself against the allegations or attempt to refute them. He only learned about it when he could no longer withdraw money with his bank card. He had to request expenses for everyday items each time.
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EU sanctions against German journalists for reporting on protests in Germany
Russia-critical journalist faces account suspension, professional ban, and travel ban / EU: Reporting on pro-Palestinian protests in Germany benefits Russia / Critics fear criminalization of unwanted reporting
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State funding for disabled people to be drastically reduced
Participation benefits will be reduced by 40 percent according to the draft budget / Critics see a connection between defense spending and social cuts / Commissioner for the Disabled: Federal government merely wants to "clear the thicket of cost-driving bureaucracy"
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Merz asks Trump for delivery - Germany wants to buy Patriot systems from the USA for Ukraine
For months, the US has not approved any new arms deliveries to Ukraine. Now Germany wants to buy Patriot systems from there and pass them on to Kyiv. Will this work? Chancellor Merz is personally asking President Trump for approval – a decision is still pending.
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France apparently demands 80 percent of FCAS fighter jet project
Conflict in the multi-billion-euro FCAS program: France wants 80 percent of the contracts for French companies. Germany warns of the end of the joint defense project.
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Jobs at risk: The reduction of jobs in companies is accelerating
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The FAZ archive's job radar and other analyses signal a growing threat to numerous jobs. However, one sector in particular is bucking the trend.
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Millions of square meters unused - More and more offices are empty in big cities
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While living space is scarce in German cities, new offices are springing up everywhere – but many remain empty. The vacancy rate has reached its highest level in over ten years and is significantly above what is considered "healthy."
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- Correction of the fire protection concept
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Fight against budget deficit - Romania's austerity measures - explained with a pizza
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Romania has to cut costs – no other EU country has a higher budget deficit. The government is raising VAT and calling it a "national emergency." The president tries to use a pizza-related metaphor.
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After 45 years of insurance: One in four pensioners receives less than 1,300 euros
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A quarter of pensioners in Germany receive less than 1,300 euros per month. This was asked by Dietmar Bartsch (The Left Party). He is calling for a reversal in pension policy.
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Tax relief - Federal Council votes for growth package
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The Federal Council unanimously approved the "Investment Booster" Act for companies. The tax relief is intended to create incentives for more investment. The states had previously criticized the law, among other things because of the potential for tax revenue shortfalls.
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The corporate tax is to be gradually reduced from 15% to 10%. The corporate tax is the tax on the revenue of certain legal entities, such as corporations, cooperatives, associations, institutions and foundations. Such tax cuts are usually intended to stimulate investment but this fails to mention that the corporate tax only applies to the revenue, i.e. at a time when a decision has already been made for or against an investment. In addition high incomes will once again benefit from this tax cut. People with high incomes have a low expenditure rate compared to people with low incomes. If the income is correspondingly low little or nothing can be saved. [13]
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Electronic patient record: Data protection officer criticizes app for electronic patient records
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Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider calls for patients to be able to better protect sensitive data in their medical records. The implementation is scheduled for October.
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The OECD on Argentina: Wishful thinking and libertarian fantasies
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It is not surprising that Argentina’s situation, with its libertarian president, is being hyped by many media outlets. The libertarian-leaning business editors are eagerly waiting to report on the breakthrough of radical ‘liberal’ ideology. However, when a major international organisation such as the OECD allows itself to be drawn into this political game, it becomes annoying. In a report published in June 2025, the organisation writes about Argentina:
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Public television - “Tagesschau” deputy admits mistakes during the Corona period
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"Tagesschau" deputy editor Helge Fuhst admits mistakes in the coronavirus coverage. Looking back, he criticizes the media's prolonged crisis mode and discusses shortcomings in presenting East German perspectives.
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After the US withdrawal - Merz calls for suspension of global minimum tax for corporations
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Around 140 countries wanted to ensure greater fairness with a minimum tax on corporations. The US, under President Trump, is no longer interested in doing so. Chancellor Merz also now says the concept has no future.
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Damascus: Violence in Suwayda: Why Israel is bombing Syria's capital
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Violence in Suwayda province in Syria is escalating; the government is sending troops. Israel is intervening in the conflict and bombing targets in Damascus. That's what it's all about.
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Türkiye and Israel on collision course in Syria: Former Mossad official cites "greatest concern"
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Turkey and Israel are increasingly at odds in Syria. Erdogan's plans are causing concern among the Israeli government.
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Dilapidated rail network - Railway renovation continues to be delayed
The dilapidated infrastructure is considered the main reason for delayed trains. The railway is therefore planning to fundamentally renovate key routes. The Federal Audit Office criticizes the lack of an overall strategy.
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The Federation shall ensure that the welfare of the general public, in particular transport needs, are taken into account in the expansion and maintenance of the Federal railways' rail network and in their transport services on that network, insofar as these do not concern local rail passenger transport. Further details shall be regulated by federal law.
The federal government finances new construction, expansion, and replacement investments in federal railways to meet the public's welfare and, in particular, its transportation needs, in accordance with Article 87e of the Basic Law. The federal railways themselves bear the costs of maintaining and repairing their railways.
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