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financeEurope's Fuel Tax Shock: Who Pays the Most?
As oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, European fuel taxes vary widely. Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands lead in tax burdens, while Bulgaria and Malta pay the least.
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worldIran Conflict Drives European Petrol Prices to 2022 Levels
War in Iran disrupts global oil markets, triggering sharp petrol price spikes across Germany, Austria, and Finland, with EU-wide increases nearing 8% as governments scramble to regulate retail hikes.
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healthB.C. Mother Seeks Life-Saving Treatment for Son with Rare Brain Condition
A B.C. mother fights to get her son, Nathan, treatment abroad after his brain AVM becomes more unstable.
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financeEurope’s Overnight Fix for Energy Bills: Cut Electricity Taxes, Tax Oil Giants
European governments can slash household energy bills immediately by cutting electricity taxes and imposing permanent windfall taxes on fossil fuel profits-while redirecting funds to renewables and grid modernization.
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financeGerman Investor Confidence Plummets Amid Middle East Conflict
Germany’s ZEW index crashes to -0.5 as Middle East tensions spike energy prices and threaten economic recovery.
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worldIranian Intelligence Targets Exiled Opponents in Germany Using Family Leverage and WhatsApp
German security agencies confirm Iran's MOIS, Quds Force, and IRGC are surveilling Iranian opposition figures in Germany - exploiting family members, coercing informants via WhatsApp, and threatening asylum status.
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sportsIPC Investigates German Skiers' Protest at Medal Ceremony
International Paralympic Committee probes German skiers' protest against Russian competitors during a medal ceremony, citing political concerns.
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worldGlobal Powers Tap Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict Escalation
Germany, Japan, and the IEA coordinate a record oil reserve release to counter price spikes driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.