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Carnival ”fifth season” in germany starts despite record covid-19 cases

The Cologne Carnival, traditionally called as “Fifth Season” began in the cities on the bank of the Rhine in Germany despite new record number of fresh Covid-19 cases. The carnival is celebrated every year on November 11 with participation of thousands across the country. Mayor Henriette Reker initiated the season in Cologne, which is seen the center of the event. Fully vaccinated people as part of 2G rule are allowed to enter the event. Thousands of costumed people stormed the city center.

The new record number of 39,676 cases reported yesterday in Germany. It is feared that the new carnival season will further increase the number of cases, where the case record was broken for the second day in a row.

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

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EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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