Southern Europe: Forests continue to burn
Forests continue to burn in several countries in southern Europe. Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and France are affected. A firefighting plane crashed in Portugal, killing the pilot. On the Italian Adriatic, people had to save themselves from a forest fire in the sea, the coast guard rescued them from the water. In Spain, 33 forest fires were recorded in the morning, 14 of which were out of control. Near Malaga, more than 2,000 people had to leave their homes because of the approaching flames. A forest fire on the holiday island of Crete was brought under control in the morning, according to the fire brigade. Six villages had previously been evacuated. Due to persistent drought and strong winds, there is no end in sight to the forest fires.| 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
Russia attacks 5 Ukrainian cities
Russia has confirmed the attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Moscow spoke of a military goal. According to Ukrainian sources, the projectiles hit a busy street as well as an industrial area. Three people were killed. In total, at least five cities were targeted by the Russian attacks during the night and in the morning. Large storage areas burned in Odessa on the Black Sea. In the other cities, according to information from the local authorities, the rockets damaged houses and infrastructure 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
London: Moscow misrepresents successes in Ukraine
According to British intelligence experts, Russia has repeatedly made false statements about alleged successes in its invasion of Ukraine. The statement from the Ministry of Defense states that the scope and extent of Russian advances remain limited. The Russians’ claim a few days ago that they had advanced into the city of Siwersk was not true. Russia has also previously made hasty and false claims of success, the statement said. | 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
Biden meets Middle East officials
US President Biden met Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kasimi on his trip to the Middle East today. He then wants to attend a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The talks are likely to be about the high oil prices on the world markets. Another topic is likely to be the threat from Iran, which has continued to expand its influence in Yemen, Syria and Iraq, for example. | 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
Habeck: Turn down the heating in off-peak times
Federal Economics Minister Habeck has called on companies to help save energy next winter. Offices do not have to be heated around the clock, Habeck told the editorial network Germany. This also applies to public buildings, in which high room temperatures are often set from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. In addition, companies should think about introducing company holidays over the Christmas and Easter days and shutting down heating systems. Habeck went on to say that he already had the impression that the seriousness of the situation had been recognized in the economy. | 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
Corona autumn: Mask requirement is coming back
The federal government’s corona concept for autumn is expected to include a mask requirement indoors. The effectiveness of masks in closed rooms is undisputed, said Federal Minister of Justice Buschmann to the newspapers of the Funke media group. There will be no new lockdown or closures, the coalition agrees on that 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
St. Pauli celebrates opening victory
Second division soccer team St. Pauli has had a successful start to the new season. The team won at the Millerntor against 1. FC Nürnberg 3:2. Holstein Kiel drew in Fürth on Matchday 1. The game ended 2:2. Also played: Sandhausen – Bielefeld 2:1 Regensburg – Darmstadt 2:0 In the first Bundesliga a spectacular transfer is as good as perfect. Bayern Munich CEO Kahn confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will join FC Barcelona. Both clubs had agreed verbally. | 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
The weather in northern Germany
Sun and partly dense clouds, isolated showers. 17 degrees in Leak to 23 degrees in Goettingen. Mostly dry at night. Lows 14 to 7 degrees. Morning friendly sections. Dry almost everywhere, some precipitation in Western Pomerania. 20 degrees in Kiel to 26 degrees in Nordhorn. Sunny for a long time on Monday. highs around 28 degrees; cooler on the North Sea. | 07/16/2022 3:20 p.m
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