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Germany scraps airport transit visas for Indian travellers

Indian nationals no longer need a visa to transfer at German airports, following a change to Germany's transit rules that took effect on Wednesday.

Die Zeit

The Local Germany (English)

Transitverkehr in den Alpen: Bayern untertunneln!

Was die Deutschen mit der Brenner-Blockade zu tun haben und warum in der Schweiz weniger Verkehr ist. Außerdem: Karl Kraus und das Siechtum der Kritik

Elterngeld Plus: How new parents in Germany can stretch parental leave payments

Many international residents have heard of Germany’s generous programs for new parents, but fewer realise they can transition to part-time work and extend their income support via 'Elterngeld Plus'.

Die Welt

Tausende protestieren am Brenner, Polizei weist 219 Lkw zurück – Autobahn nun wieder frei

Tausende Menschen haben auf der Brenner-Autobahn gegen die massive Verkehrsbelastung durch den Transitverkehr protestiert. Das befürchtete Chaos auf der wichtigen Route blieb jedoch aus.

Die Welt

„Die Brennersperre ist pure Schikane“ – Empörung über Tiroler Demo-Blockade

Am Samstag wird der Transit über den Brenner stundenlang gestoppt – ausgerechnet während der Pfingstferien. Tirol verweist auf die Belastung im Wipptal, aus Deutschland kommt scharfe Kritik an der Sperre.

Suez, Panama canals charge for transit. Why can't Hormuz?

Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't.

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The Suez and Panama canals charge tolls. Why is Iran’s Hormuz fee triggering global outrage?

Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million per transit through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but not Tehran.

Hormuz, Suez, Panama: Why one can't charge shipping fees

Somali piracy disrupts global shipping and trade routes

As ships reroute around Africa to avoid Middle East conflict zones, piracy off Somalia is back. The resurgence is driving up insurance, transit times and security costs, putting new pressure on global supply chains.