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German government shows cracks over nuclear energy

Deutsche Welle ·

It was only a relatively petty dispute over the organization of an EU event in Brussels. And yet, revealed how differently Economy Minister Katherina Reiche — of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) — and Environment Minister Carsten...

Former Home Oil Co. building in State Center receives national Historic Places designation

The Times Republican - Iowa ·

T-R PHOTO BY MIKE DONAHEY The former Home Oil Service Station in State Center — now the headquarters for the town’s police department — was recently awarded placement on the National Register of Historic Places. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — View...

Iran FM refutes IAEA chief’s call to visit nuclear sites

Iran Front Page · June 28, 2025

Grossi’s “insistence on visiting the bombed sites under the pretext of safeguards is meaningless and possibly even malign in intent,” Araghchi said in a post on his X account on Friday. “Iran reserves the right to take any steps in defense of its...

Solar panel maker Meyer Burger US files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [Update]

Electrek · June 27, 2025

Photo: Meyer Burger Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in the US after filing for insolvency proceedings earlier this month in Germany. June 27, 2025: In a court filing on Wednesday, Meyer...

Energy storage in focus: How custom insurance solutions are fueling Southeast Europe’s green transition

Balkan Green Energy News · June 27, 2025

Why storage is becoming central to Europe’s energy strategy As Europe accelerates its energy transition, solar is leading the charge. In 2024 alone, 21.9 GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) were installed across the continent, marking...

Couple charged with selling tap water as “innovative product” to Poland’s biggest power plant for €5m

Notes from Poland · June 27, 2025

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We...

Germany sets 2040 green hydrogen mandate for transport fuels

Petrol Plaza · June 27, 2025

Draft law introduces binding renewable fuel targets across all transport modes under RED III compliance.Germany has unveiled a draft legislation that would make green hydrogen and synthetic fuels a central part of the country’s transport...

Germany urges Iran to return to negotiations following 12-day conflict with Israel

Daily Times · June 27, 2025

BERLIN – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Iran to return to the negotiation table in an effort to prevent further escalation following the recent 12-day war with Israel. He emphasized that diplomacy is essential for ensuring long-term...

Iran Rejects US Talks, Signals It May Block UN From Nuclear Sites as Trump Leaves Door Open to Future Bombings

Algemeiner Journal · June 27, 2025

Iran announced Friday that it will not engage in nuclear talks with the United States, rejecting a two-week deadline set by US President Donald Trump for renewed negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program....

China’s top diplomat to visit EU, France, Germany amid trade tensions

Punch · June 27, 2025

China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, will head to Europe next week for talks with counterparts from the European Union, Germany and France, Beijing said on Friday as it seeks to shore up fraught ties with the bloc. Beijing has sought to improve...

Armenia to receive loan and grant funds from KfW for expansion of renewables and energy efficiency

Finport ·

ArmInfo. On June 26, the regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Armenia was held on the expediency of ratifying the Agreement . As stated in the explanatory note to the document, the agreement was signed on March 31, 2025. The document...

Energy Insecurity Threatens Food Production

Forbes ·

TOPSHOT - In this picture taken on April 23, 2022, farmer Jinadasa Paranamana works in a paddy field ... More in Tissamaharama, Hambantota district. - Farmers were once big supporters of the Rajapaksas, but a bungled fertiliser ban withered their...

Germany's LEAG suspends H2UB green hydrogen plan

World Energy News - Connecticut ·

Energy firm LEAG announced on Friday that plans to build Europe's biggest green energy hub on the site disused coal-fired plant units in east Germany had been put on hold indefinitely. The announcement comes just a week after ArcelorMittal...

Germany seeks law amendments to block Russian Nord Stream 2 sale, says Bloomberg

Ukrainska Pravda ·

Stock photo: Getty Images The German government is exploring legislative amendments to prevent the possible sale of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline amid speculation about the potential revival of Russian pipeline gas deliveries. Source: Bloomberg...

Germany to introduce new product standard for plug-in solar devices

pv-magazine · June 27, 2025

The standard is intended to regulate basic safety requirements and testing. However, an international standard is currently being developed that reaches partially contradictory results. The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic &...

German spot prices fall on increased wind and French nuclear supply

World Energy News - Connecticut ·

The wholesale price of German spot power dropped sharply on Friday, as Germany was expected to experience a 60% increase in wind generation in the coming day. In addition, the French nuclear sector increased its availability in the region. "We...

Congressman Baumgartner introducers resolution affirming Trump’s policy to dismantle Iran’s nuclear weapons program

FOX 28 - Washington State · June 27, 2025

Wash. – Washington Congressman Michael Baumgartner submitted a resolution to the United States House of Representatives supporting President Trump’s actions to dismantle Iran’s nuclear weapons program and affirming unwavering support for the State...

Couche-Tard to divest 35 gas stations to Majors Management

Convenience Store News & Petroleum · June 27, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday approved Giant Eagle selling its GetGo gas stations to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | GetGo The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday approved Giant Eagle selling its GetGo gas stations to Alimentation...

BEOS launches €600m corporate real estate fund targeting Germany’s core growth regions

Europe Real Estate ·

BEOS AG, one of Germany’s leading corporate real estate specialists, has launched its fifth corporate real estate fund with a total target volume of over €600m. The fund, BEOS Corporate Real Estate Fund Germany V (BEOS CREFG V), is being offered...

US has not wiped out Iran's nuclear program because Iranians have the 'know-how': academic

Tehran Times · June 27, 2025

TEHRAN - Former Iranian ambassador to Germany Seyed Mousavian, who was also part of Iran's nuclear diplomacy team with the UN in the 2000s, says U.S. strikes on major Iranian nuclear sites are only a small victory, ABC News reported. Mousavian...