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Germany news: Minister wants to help renters to install AC

The justice minister wants to make it easier for tenants to install air conditioning or external blinds. The CEO of a defense startup is reportedly in hiding after being warned of Russian plots to kill him. DW has more.

A German minister is seeking to assist renters in installing air conditioning units to combat the rising temperatures. Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed disapproval of Israeli far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call for targeted killings of Palestinians in Gaza, garnering backlash from across the political spectrum.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) candidate for governing Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Daniel Peters, has utilized the dating app Tinder to reconnect with voters. Despite criticism, Peters maintains his marriage status and claims the app has garnered positive responses. German fuel prices continue to rise, with E10 gasoline averaging €2.16 per liter and diesel increasing by 5 cents per liter.

Eurowings, a German airline, plans to restart flights to Dubai in UAE, albeit temporarily, after a six-month suspension due to the US war with Iran. Portuguese wildfire continues to be a concern, with interior minister Herbert Reul warning against speculation about the cause and emphasizing the importance of responsible behavior in forests.

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