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Berlin's climate proposal fails to get enough votes in favour to win

A Sunday referendum in Berlin that would have forced the city to ramp up its climate goals failed because there weren't enough votes in favour of the proposal, the German news agency dpa reported. After about 98 per cent of the votes had been counted, the supporters of the proposal were just ahead of the opponents of such a change in the law, according to an announcement by the city-state's election administration. However, that result only met one requirement for a successful proposal. The second requirement, a quorum of at least 25 per cent of all eligible voters, was not met, dpa reported. Shortly before the end of the count, there were around 423,000 votes in favour and around 405,000 votes against. The quorum for a successful referendum would have been around 608,000 votes in favour of the proposal. The referendum had called for Berlin to become climate neutral by 2030. The target meant that in less than eight years, the city would no longer be allowed to contribute further to

Thousands of flights to and from German airports cancelled as staff strikes

Thousands of flights to and from German airports were cancelled Friday as workers walked out to press their demands for inflation-busting pay increases. The strikes at seven German airports, including Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg, affected almost 300,000 passengers and forced airlines to cancel more than 2,300 flights. Christine Behle of the Verdi labour union told public broadcaster RBB-Inforadio that failure to reach a meaningful deal with employers on pay could result in a summer of chaos at German airports. The union is seeking a 10.5 per cent increase for its members, or at least 500 euros, to make up for high inflation seen in Germany and elsewhere last year due to the knock-on effects Russia's attack on Ukraine has had on global food and energy prices. Verdi chairman Frank Werneke told weekly Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung that the willingness among its members to stage strikes was big and future walkouts could reach another dimension. He noted that recent strikes

Nadav Lapid: Israel's 'philosophical' filmmaker who has stirred up a storm

Reacting to the backlash for his remarks about The Kashmir Files, Lapid says making bad films is not a crime, but the film is 'crude, manipulative and violent'

Amid energy crisis, desperate Europeans return to firewood for warmth

Not far from Berlin's Nazi-era Tempelhof airport, Peter Engelke is putting up a new security gate at his warehouse because of concerns about desperate people pilfering his stock

Manchester United, Arsenal win in Europa League; fireworks halt Berlin game

Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League. Seeking some respite in Cyprus following a 6-3 loss at Manchester City on Sunday, United fell behind to a goal on the counterattack by Iran striker Karim Ansarifard in the 34th minute. Second-half substitutes made the difference for United. Marcus Rashford equalized in the 53rd with a curling shot from just inside the area before he produced a deft flick to fellow replacement Anthony Martial, who cut inside and shot low inside the near post in the 63rd. I think the subs really had an impact today and that is really good," United manager Erik ten Hag said. "That makes the team stronger. Cristiano Ronaldo had a rare start for United and struck the post from close range before driving in a cross that Rashford converted for his second goal in the 84th. Nikolas Panagiotou replied a minute later for Omonia to ensu

Elon Musk says new Tesla plants are 'money furnaces' losing billions

"Both Berlin and Austin factories are gigantic money furnaces right now," the chief executive officer said in a video interview with Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley posted online Wednesday

Industry groups want G7 nations to align with climate ambitions: Report

A joint statement by B7 members to the G7 was presented by the German Federation of Industry (BDI) on the opening day of a three-day meeting of G7 environment, climate and energy ministers in Berlin

New India doesn't think of secure future alone, it takes risks: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the way technology is being included in governance in India, it shows country's new political will as also the delivery-capability of democracy

PM Modi's meets German Chancellor Scholz during Europe visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with German Challancer Olaf Scholz in Berlin as the two leaders look forward to expand India-Germany cooperation.

Tesla gets eco nod to produce EVs at Gigafactory Berlin, with riders

The environmental approval for the giant factory faced a lot of opposition with concerns ranging from deforestation to water supply and more

Tesla to win approval for $5.5-bn Berlin gigafactory on Friday

State of Brandenburg to hold press conference on Friday; Tesla's Berlin gigafactory has faced several delays, factory key to Tesla's ambitions in Europe

Germany, United Nations to host conference on Libya in Berlin on June 23

Germany and UN plan to host a conference on Libya in Berlin on June 23, a gathering that aims to bring together powers with interests in the North African country and its transitional government

Protesters hold demonstrations against Covid-19 restrictions across Berlin

Protesters against coronavirus restrictions have gathered in Berlin for a demonstration titled The end of the pandemic freedom day.

Berlin Marathon cancelled for the first time since 1974 due to Covid-19

The Marathon was scheduled to take place on September 26 and 27, but organizers revealed that finding an alternative date this year was not possible

Coronavirus: The world is cross with China; some are even demanding damages

One of Germany's largest newspapers, Bild, in its article titled 'What China owes us', published on Wednesday, has mentioned a bill of $165 billion, for the repercussions Germany had to face

Unpacking Berlin's mysterious tote bag

A design with no known author has wound its way through the German capital

Manhunt for Berlin suspect intensifies as anger grows

The twelfth victim, the hijacked truck's Polish driver, was found shot in the cab

Berlin police detain 'wrong man', truck attacker at large

The source said that all police and special forces units in Berlin have been informed and put on high alert

Truck ploughs into crowded Christmas market in Berlin, 12 dead

German media cited local security sources as saying that there was evidence suggesting the arrested suspect was from Afghanistan or Pakistan and entered Germany in February as a refugee.

Truck runs into crowded Christmas market in Berlin

German newspaper reports police believed there to be multiple injuries, but police couldn't immediately be reached to confirm