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Germany steps up energy saving measures amid Russian embargo

Germany, which imports the vast majority of its natural gas from Russia, is suffering as a result of the embargoes imposed on Russia. With the arrival of the winter season, Germany has begun to implement energy-saving measures in every possible area, and public buildings, universities, churches, and even the federal parliament can be heated to a maximum of 19 degrees, depending on the decisions made. This temperature could be even lower in some institutions.

The Bundestag’s electric kettles were turned off in 1,800 rooms. Hot water is only available in the toilets and communal tea/coffee areas. Blankets are distributed to congregations attending church services, especially during the cold first weeks of December. Many organizers and vendors at Christmas markets use less lighting. Most market lamps have been replaced with energy-saving LED bulbs. Again, the Christmas market lights are now an hour late and turn off an hour early.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

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Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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