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August 31, 2026society

Warntag und neue Garantie-Regeln: Was sich im September ändert

In September there are new rules in Germany. They are important for everyone. The nationwide warning day is on 10 September. At 11 a.m. a test alert arrives.…

August 30, 2026

Welche Branchen noch Personal suchen

In Germany, many people have no work. In August, 3.061 million people are unemployed. The unemployment rate is 6.5 percent. Nevertheless, there are many open…

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August 28, 2026

Wer zuerst zum Hausarzt geht, soll schneller drankommen

The government in Germany is planning a new law. Sick people should then go to their family doctor first. Only after that comes the specialist. Klaus…

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August 25, 2026

Zuckersteuer: Auch Light-Getränke sollen teurer werden

Cola and lemonade will soon be more expensive in Germany. The federal government is planning a new tax on sweet drinks. The tax is due to arrive in 2027. The…

politicshealtheconomy

August 24, 2026

Wie die Erholung nach dem Urlaub länger hält

The holiday is over. You come back to the office. After a few days the stress is back. Experts call this the fade-out effect. The calm from the holiday slowly…

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August 22, 2026

Aldi und Lidl streiten über Rabatt-Apps

Aldi is advertising in Germany. The discounter says: You do not need an app for low prices. The price on the shelf is the same for all customers. You do not…

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