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Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Annie Ernaux. Ernaux pushed the boundaries of fiction, revolutionized autobiography and made possible a new form of writing. For this she is now being awarded the Nobel Prize. To the article (SZ Plus)
Bundesnetzagentur: “The situation can become very serious”. Apparently, the federal government’s appeals to save gas are not working for many consumers and small businesses. The Federal Network Agency warns that without significant savings, a gas shortage is to be expected in winter. French President Macron is rather skeptical about a gas pipeline across the Pyrenees. To the energy live blog
OPINION The energy transition is urgent. RWE now wants to phase out lignite in the Rhineland by 2030. That’s good – but this step will remain purely symbolic if the company does not soon switch to energy sources such as hydrogen. To the comment
Protests in Iran continue unabated. The forced headscarf drives women to courageously protest, even schoolgirls are now apparently taking part. The uprising is already affecting the entire regime: parts of Iranian society no longer believe that it can be reformed. To the article (SZ Plus)
Lauterbach: “I want to ensure that Corona does not become the dominant issue”. Autumn is here and the number of infected people is increasing. In order to protect old and previously ill people, the Minister of Health consulted with nursing experts. Go to Article
All about the war in Ukraine
Bombings around nuclear power plant. After the shelling of an industrial area near Zaporizhia, the International Atomic Energy Agency wants to set up a demilitarized security zone. Putin plans to nationalize the kiln. Go to Article
Did the Ukrainian secret service murder Darya Dugina? The US is certain that the Kyiv-based SBU orchestrated the killing of the Russian ultra-nationalist. Would the counter-intelligence service be able to do this – and who would have given the order? An analysis. Go to Article (SZ Plus)
Russia takes settlement in eastern Ukraine. After several defeats, Russian troops have taken Zaitseve settlement in Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. The town is said to be fully under Russian control. To the live blog
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Erste Bank closes all branches. The Raiffeisenbank Hochtaunus says goodbye to the supply of cash and closes four locations. According to experts, other banks will follow. Go to Article
Autumn wave: why the corona virus keeps mutating. Experts now count more than 200 Omikron variants. Now the big guesswork begins: Which one is next – and how dangerous could it be? To the article (SZ Plus)
Mask affair in Bavaria: “I would do everything the same way again”. The former Federal Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer has to testify before the mask investigation committee of the state parliament. He refers to the “emergency situation” at the beginning of the pandemic – and says a sentence that is not surprising. Go to Article
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Polyester Democracy Nightmare. Liz Truss dresses like Emma Thompson in her role as an autocrat on a BBC series at the Tories’ Conference. Coincidence or a secret sign of power? Go to Article