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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Can Germany escape its economic slump in 2026? DW 01/05/2026

While many economists believe it will return to stronger growth in 2026, hopes of a quick recovery are fading amid doubts over Berlin's planned investment spree under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Before Christmas, Germany's Bundesbank lowered its growth forecast for 2026 to 0.6%, down from its previous June forecast of 0.7%. However, the central bank raised the forecast for 2027 to 1.3%, predicting that the pace of economic activity would pick up from the second quarter of 2026.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show

UK wildfires in 2025 burned more land than any year since records began, exposing severe underinvestment in the fire and rescue service.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

This Flushing park is New York City's most overlooked green space, says new report

Flushing Meadows Corona Park suffers chronic underinvestment, decaying infrastructure, and frequent flooding despite major venues, requiring targeted funding and drainage upgrades to unlock its potential.
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