AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDrought Shock to Rhine Shipping: Germany’s Rhine is hitting record lows, with the Kaub chokepoint depth down to 15 cm and commercial sailings past Kaub effectively stopping, forcing barges to run far lighter loads and raising costs. Rail for Kids: Deutsche Bahn is rolling out DB Junior Express, letting children aged 6–14 travel unaccompanied on selected ICE routes with trained staff supervision, starting Aug. 21 (bookings open Aug. 12). Citizenship Test Rules: Germany has confirmed the civic knowledge test format and pass mark: 33 questions in 60 minutes, with at least 17 correct to pass. Lufthansa vs Pilots: Lufthansa and the pilots’ union VC agreed a framework using arbitration and mediation to reduce the risk of more strikes after April walkouts. Health & Science: A German study links incision site choice in robotic prostate surgery to hernia risk, while another German team points to farm-exposure bacteria that may help protect children from asthma. Sports & Culture: Dortmund’s transfer planning hints at a Plan B for El Mala, and ZDF is set to air “Terrain: Battle of the Flags,” a reality show built around creator-led “capture the flag” competition.
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