German government seeks to calm gas storage worries as levels lag at 50%

Energy Ministry acknowledges storage well below recent years but says winter shortage remains unlikely, citing broader supply options and readiness to intervene if needed

German government seeks to calm gas storage worries as levels lag at 50%

Energy Ministry acknowledges storage well below recent years but says winter shortage remains unlikely, citing broader supply options and readiness to intervene if needed

1 dead in sword attack at school in central Sweden

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German government seeks to calm gas storage worries as levels lag at 50%

Energy Ministry acknowledges storage well below recent years but says winter shortage remains unlikely, citing broader supply options and readiness to intervene if needed

German government seeks to calm gas storage worries as levels lag at 50%

Energy Ministry acknowledges storage well below recent years but says winter shortage remains unlikely, citing broader supply options and readiness to intervene if needed

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Prague court upholds expulsion of Belarusian journalist accused of working for Russian intelligence

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