Tag: Technology
Flood protection: North Rhine-Westphalia takes greater account of small rivers
(GermanPolicy.com) – The government of North Rhine-Westphalia would like to give greater consideration to small rivers when it comes to flood prevention. For example, it…
Technical solutions and improved civil protection suggested in Germany to prevent future flooding
by Thorsten KochGermanPolicy.com The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance would like to see risk areas that might be subject to flooding better…
Environmental associations call for new locations for houses and more space for water
by Thorsten KochGermanPolicy.com Several environmental associations have called for reconstruction efforts after the flood disaster in western Germany to be adapted, with a view to…
Additional warnings to the population by SMS
Warnings to the German population through ‘cell broadcasting’ have been ordered since Wednesday. This was announced by Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer (CSU). All smartphones…
Heavy rains caused damage to agriculture, rail, and motorway routes
by Thorsten KochGermanPolicy.com Agriculture has suffered much damage in the disaster areas in western Germany. “Several thousand hectares” of fields are affected, said a spokesman…
Flood disaster in Germany: in search of solutions
by Thorsten KochGermanPolicy.com The situation in the wake of the severe floodings in the west of the Federal Republic of Germany has stabilized. Authorities in…
Fewer complaints against online hatred than expected
In the fourth year after the passing of the Internet Hate Act (NetzDG), fewer Internet users in Germany complained that social networks were deleting hate…
Building materials for new homes more expensive
New residential buildings have become more expensive in May of this year. The rate of inflation was last that high in 2007. Conventionally built residential…
Damage of Property Relating to my Latest Book Project
Two days ago, my desktop files were deleted in what, according to all likelihood, was government or government-sponsored hacking of my work computer. Four months…
Air force delivers ventilators to Brazil
The Bundeswehr has delivered 80 ventilators to Manaus, Brazil, after Germany was asked for help in the wake of the Corona pandemic. Brazil is currently…
