The vast amounts of water have not fully retreated, making it unclear how severe the damage is, though it's apparent that numerous farmers have experienced the loss of their hay and vegetable crops.
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The era of chimney sweeps covered in soot, solely working on roofs and cleaning chimneys, has come to an end. The trade now aims to reinvent its professional image and attract fresh workers.
Economy
The Saarland Minister President is urging for mandatory insurance against natural disasters in light of the extensive flooding. She believes it's the federal government's responsibility.
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Water masses have not yet subsided, and the overall destruction is still unknown, but it's evident that numerous farmers have suffered crop losses of hay and vegetables.
Panorama
The Saarland floods have made fruits and vegetables unfit for consumption and inflicted harm on the impending potato, corn, and hay harvests.
Politics
The government continues to support the planned battery factory site in Linslerfeld, near Überherrn, although there's uncertainty about whether the SVolt factory will actually be constructed.
Culture
Matthias Muckle, aged 58, stands at an impressive height of 185 centimetres. However, he seems small in comparison to Hagrid, the large half-giant character from Harry Potter. Muckle has now constructed a life-sized version of Hagrid, measuring 260 centimetres.
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Cross-state collaboration is being proposed to tackle the soon-to-be doctor shortage in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland by the respective CDU state parliamentary groups. They aim to ensure sufficient medical services in both areas.
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The Catholic Church continues to stand firm on its decision not to allow AfD state parliament member Christoph Schaufert (55) a role in its ranks, as Bishop of Trier Stefan Ackermann (61) has officially removed him from the Neunkirchen parish council.
German Federal States
State Leaders Promised Aid for Flood Victims: Minister President Anke Rehlinger (SPD) stated, "We'll help everyone afflicted by floods, be it in terms of warmth or financing, for we cannot abandon them." The plan was detailed by the government today.
Technology
Germany's poignant image: A firefighter saves a child from the century's worst flood in Saarland. BILD discovered the boy's mother and him; now they're safe but have nothing left.
Technology