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Freelance journalist living and working in Germany. Lapsed zoologist from Oldham, UK. Likely to follow you back.
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Germany news: Inland shipping under strain as rivers run low

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By Richard Connor
| Deutsche Welle (DW) Verified
Published 07/16/2026Published July 16, 2026 Hotel ship runs aground as Rhine water levels fall Low water levels on the Rhine River have disrupted passenger shipping after a hotel ship ran aground in Bonn and became lodged across part of the river. The vessel became stuck during a docking maneuver at around 7 a.m. near the Bonn Opera House, the fire service said. Its front left side is resting on a sandbank. All 75 passengers and 40 crew members on board are unhurt.
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Germany: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prison

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By Richard Connor
| Deutsche Welle (DW) Verified
07/16/2026July 16, 2026 Far-right provocateur Marla Svenja Liebich was transferred to a men's prison after being extradited from the Czech Republic. Authorities say the decision took into account the safety of prisoners at a women's facility. https://p.dw.com/p/5HFGM Marla-Svenja Liebich was formerly known as Sven Liebich [FILE: June 1, 2026] German neo-Nazi Marla Svenja Liebich was transferred to a men's prison on Thursday, despite being legally registered as a woman.
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Germany news: Gender switch neo-Nazi sent to men's prison

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By Richard Connor
| Deutsche Welle (DW) Verified
07/16/2026July 16, 2026 E-scooter accidents rise sharply in Germany The number of e-scooter crashes that caused injury or death has risen sharply in Germany, with police recording about 16,500 cases in 2025. The Federal Statistical Office said this represented an increase of about 38% compared with the previous year. A total of 38 people died in e-scooter crashes last year, up from 27 in 2024. Around 1,900 people were seriously injured and roughly 16,200 suffered minor injuries.
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