German lawmakers have given the green light to a government proposal to speed up approvals for wind turbines and other industrial projects. Out of 643 lawmakers, 377 voted in favour, 257 against and nine abstained. The plan aims to allow certain facili…
More rain in the forecast for flood-hit areas of Germany
Parts of southern Germany are once again threatened by heavy rainfall following a major storm last week, meteorologists said on Thursday, as the government promised help to those affected by the recent flooding. For southern Bavaria, models are forecas…
Europa League 24/25: Group Stage Draw Date, How it Works, Man Utd Potential Opponents, Full Schedule & More
Manchester United are back in the Europa League for the 24/25 season. Here’s the draw dates, how the new system works, the potential opponents and more. Manchester United obtained European football after the 23/24 season, just. The Red Devils snuck int…
Europa League 24/25: Group Stage Draw Date, How it Works, Man Utd Potential Opponents, Full Schedule & More
Manchester United are back in the Europa League for the 24/25 season. Here’s the draw dates, how the new system works, the potential opponents and more. Manchester United obtained European football after the 23/24 season, just. The Red Devils snuck int…
German ex-chancellor’s lawsuit over office privileges dismissed
A Berlin court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder in a long-running dispute over his former office in the Bundestag, or parliament. He was chancellor from 1998 to 2005 and party chairman of the Social Democrats…
Newark drug dealer jailed after £60k package of cannabis seized at Stansted Airport
A drug dealer has been jailed after a package containing cannabis products with a street value of £60,000 was seized at Stansted Airport. Detectives began an investigation after the discovery of the drugs which led them to the door of Taylor Kennedy. W…
Tottenham could be about to help Arsenal sell their ‘special’ player this summer – opinion
Tottenham and Arsenal are both set for busy summer transfer windows. Spurs need to add to their squad in order to make sure they finish in the top four next season, while Arsenal are looking to bridge the gap between themselves and Manchester City at t…
Scholz backs Afghan, Syria deportations after policeman killed
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday that serious criminals should be deported, even if they come from Syria or Afghanistan after an Afghan asylum seeker stabbed a police officer to death. He also said that glorifying or celebrating acts of t…
Hertfordshire soldier’s D-Day account: ‘The sailors told us it was time to go, in tones that made it clear they thought they were as good as killing us’
A stark account of the Allied soldiers’ courage and resolve as they landed in Normandy has been revealed by Hertfordshire County Council’s Archives and Local Studies (HALS) team. The account from George Drew Fanshawe, of the 86th Field Regiment in Hert…
Nearly 80 employees lose jobs as Vistawood in King’s Lynn goes into administration
It has been confirmed that nearly 80 employees have lost their job after a town business went into administration. Lynn-based Listawood Promotional Products, also known as AT Promotions, appointed two administrators on Monday. The company, which is loc…