Environment
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Hunger and rhetoric of return
For cost reasons: Works Council: VW stops modernization project for production
Gaza Floods Kill 4, Thousands Displaced
A severe storm hit Gaza's refugee camps, killing four members of one family and destroying many tent shelters. The New York Times reports the humanitarian toll, while Der Spiegel highlights the political context behind the worsening conditions.
Emergency: crack on the building, sidewalk sagged - Solingen blocks area
Carnival: November 11 in Cologne, Düsseldorf and beyond
November 11 marked the opening of the new carnival session across Germany, drawing thousands of costumed revelers in Cologne, Düsseldorf and other cities. The day featured light rain in Cologne, a live‑ticker covering the festivities, and a political jab by Cologne’s mayor aimed at Berlin.
Hungary does not view Russian gas as cheap, looks for alternatives — premier
Siemens Energy: stock rally, buyback and three‑fold dividend
Siemens Energy saw a sharp rise in its share price following an earnings jump. The firm announced a share‑buyback programme and a dividend increase, more than three times the prior year’s payout. Analysts also note the company's role in the upcoming expansion of data centres.
Italy-Ruanda: new Protocol of Understanding for Environmental Cooperation
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
Rhine-Main Liveblog: Power outage paralyzes courts in Frankfurt
Carnival kick-off: shrinkling against the weather report: The Carnival is Back
COP31, Guterres urges removal of fossil fuels
UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres called on leaders at COP31 to phase out fossil fuels and set aside their differences to cooperate on climate action. He described the climate crisis as a brutal truth that surpasses any nation.
Depression Charles: rain, strong wind and storms across much of France
Depression Charles, after striking the Iberian Peninsula, will move across France on Thursday 12 November. Strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, particularly in the southeast of the country.
Söder and Özdemir demand more power plants in the South for supply security
Bavarian minister Markus Söder and Environment Minister Cem Özdemir have called for more new power plants in southern Germany. Bavaria and Baden‑Württemberg consider the first power‑plant tender results inadequate. They are now urging changes to the tender rules.
Luxury yachts instead of reconstruction: How fraudsters plunder EU aid for forest fire victims in Greece
Fuel prices in Val-d'Oise: these are the cheapest stations on Wednesday 11 November
SNCF launches ticket sales for winter 2026‑27 and early summer 2027
SNCF started ticket sales on November 12, covering both winter trips and journeys up to early summer 2027. For the first time travelers can book that far ahead, including winter holidays, May bridges and early summer departures.
Fuels in the Yvelines: where to fill up gasoline or diesel at the best price this Wednesday, November 11?
Fuel: Terra Nova criticises RN and LFI proposals
Think‑tank Terra Nova deemed the measures proposed by the Rassemblement National and La France Insoumise to curb fuel price hikes ineffective. The proposals – cutting VAT and freezing prices – are considered costly and poorly targeted.
Sheikh Hasina plans Bangladesh return despite death threat
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, currently exiled in India, has applied for a new passport to return to Bangladesh in December. Local authorities warn she faces execution if she returns, according to the International Crimes Tribunal.
On these beautiful beaches you will meet pigs, penguins and cows
Gas supply: What is a gas reserve? And who pays them?
Go-List for 2027: We should travel to these holiday destinations
Trouble about new gas power plants: southerners accuse rich people of ‘misguided industrial policy’
Ebola cases in DR Congo exceed 11,000, deaths near 5,400
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has topped 11,000 confirmed cases, with over 5,000 deaths. Officials note that the response is hampered by conflicts, strikes and public distrust.
Ice Tank on Wednesday morning, snow on weekend: Is winter coming to Saxony now?
Iran reports explosion on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
An explosion hit an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Der Standard reports that at least two vessels allegedly breached Iranian regulations and took an unauthorized route.
Weather forecast for Buenos Aires on November 11, 2026
The weather service forecasts temperatures between 19°C and 26°C for Buenos Aires and the Greater Buenos Aires area (AMBA). Light drizzle is expected in the morning, turning into clear skies in the afternoon. The information was reported by two Argentine news outlets.
Electric scooter accidents drop sharply in Helsinki
Helsinki saw a sharp decline in electric scooter accidents after new restrictions were imposed. Emergency department visits fell and the number of injured riders under the influence also dropped.
