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European e-scooter safety and regulation

212 clusters · 808 sources · last updated

Latest: German police conduct widespread traffic safety and speed enforcement operations

European authorities are intensifying e-scooter regulations as accident rates and injury severity rise. In Germany, recent statistics from the first half of 2026 show a significant increase in e-scooter fatalities, with

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Mars Incorporated European operations and market presence

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Latest: Mars Snacking reports 12 billion euro sales in Spain

Mars Incorporated is expanding its footprint and investment in Europe. In Germany, the company announced plans to invest approximately 85 million euros through 2027 into its Viersen chocolate production and Verden pet nu

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German electronic waste recycling initiatives

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Latest: Germany promotes electronic waste recycling in Hanau and Viersen

Germany has implemented various regional and national initiatives to promote electronic waste (e-waste) recycling and resource recovery. Nationwide, the ‘Every plug counts! Germany collects e-waste!’ campaign, supported

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Global waste management and recycling separation efforts

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Latest: Waste separation practices for recycling and energy

Waste management experts and organizations are emphasizing the necessity of proper waste separation to maintain the efficiency of recycling processes and the circular economy. In Spain, data indicates that a significant

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Central Europe drought & heatwave August-October 2026

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Latest: Netherlands faces drought as Rhine and IJssel water levels drop

The heatwave and drought conditions in Central Europe intensified through August 2026, causing record-low water levels across major river systems and widespread infrastructure disruptions. In the Netherlands, rainfall de

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German cold case investigations

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Latest: German authorities reopen two major cold case investigations

German authorities in Mönchengladbach have reopened a 36-year-old cold case regarding an attempted murder in the Viersen district. The incident occurred on August 12, 1990, when an 18-year-old woman, identified as Ewa M.

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