Tag: catastrophe
Bhopal Catastrophe That Killed Tens of Thousands
In the 1980s, tens of thousands of people died on the spot as a result of an accident, such as a murder at a chemical factory in Bhopal, India. In…
These factors could continue to weigh on reinsurers
floods in Australia Already in the first half of the year, reinsurers are reporting high losses from natural catastrophes. (Photo: IMAGO/AAP) Frankfurt Due to high losses from natural catastrophes and…
Fish deaths in the Oder: “golden algae” is said to be responsible
Vienna On Friday, the suspicion of what could have caused the death of fish in the Polish-German border river Oder was confirmed. Polish scientists have identified a species of algae…
Ukrainian nuclear power plant: Zaporizhia – is a nuclear catastrophe looming?
Berlin The battle for Ukraine’s Zaporizhia nuclear power plant continues to hold the world in suspense. It is still unclear which troops fired on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. The…
Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant at Risk of Catastrophe
Rafael Grossi, President of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), made frightening statements about the Zaporjia Nuclear Power Plant captured by Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war. Grossi stated that Europe’s…
Board members sentenced to 95 billion euros in fines
Fukushima in March 2022 The consequences of the nuclear catastrophe lead to a billion dollar compensation payment for former Tepco managers. (Photo: AP) Tokyo There has never been a payment…
Tepco board members sentenced to 95 billion euros in damages
Fukushima in March 2022 The consequences of the nuclear catastrophe lead to a billion dollar compensation payment for former Tepco managers. (Photo: AP) Tokyo There has never been a payment…
Many lessons – few measures
Ahr Valley, Erftstadt When storm “Bernd” caused devastating floods in the Ahr Valley, Erftstadt and other regions almost a year ago, it was initially eerily quiet in the Zurich Insurance…
Insured persons are threatened with higher prices for home and car policies
storm damage Losses from natural disasters are expected to be above average again this year. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt German property-casualty insurers are again burdened by high damage costs from natural…
It could be compulsory insurance
Berlin, Frankfort Before the start of the Ministers of Justice Conference this Wednesday, North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Justice Peter Biesenbach (CDU) is campaigning for compulsory insurance for natural hazards. “The…
It could be compulsory insurance
Berlin, Frankfort Before the start of the Ministers of Justice Conference this Wednesday, North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Justice Peter Biesenbach (CDU) is campaigning for compulsory insurance for natural hazards. “The…
Severe weather causes major damage, especially in NRW – weather service confirms three tornadoes
Paderobrn Severe storms with at least three tornadoes left more than 40 injured and millions in damage in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia. The city of Paderborn, where 43 people were injured,…
Severe weather also causes major damage in Paderborn – suspected tornado in Lippstadt
Offenbach, Berlin Thunderstorms, heavy rain and hurricanes have caused severe damage in parts of Germany. The thunderstorms caused by the “Emmelinde” low hit North Rhine-Westphalia first. For parts of the…
Subsidiary AGCS warns of damage caused by business interruptions
After the flood in the Ahr valley Natural disasters can currently cause significant financial problems for companies. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt A major fire broke out in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld a few days…
Subsidiary AGCS warns of damage caused by business interruptions
After the flood in the Ahr valley Natural disasters can currently cause significant financial problems for companies. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt A major fire broke out in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld a few days…
SPD increases pressure on Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst
Berlin The SPD has accused North Rhine-Westphalian Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst (CDU) of lacking credibility in the so-called “Mallorca affair”. Despite the misconduct in his own ranks in the dispute…
Outrage at the minister’s vacation after the flood disaster
Berlin/Mainz Federal Family Minister Anne Spiegel (Greens) apologized in a statement to the press on Sunday evening for her vacation shortly after the flood disaster in the Ahr Valley. Spiegel…
Outrage at the minister’s vacation after the flood disaster
Berlin/Mainz Federal Family Minister Anne Spiegel (Greens) apologized in a statement to the press on Sunday evening for her vacation shortly after the flood disaster in the Ahr Valley. Spiegel…
Minister Spiegel went on vacation for four weeks after the flood disaster
Federal Minister for Family Affairs Anne Spiegel Because she went on vacation ten days after the flood disaster, the opposition is now demanding her resignation. (Photo: dpa) Berlin/Mainz In the…
“Mallorca affair”: NRW Minister Heinen-Esser wants to resign
Ursula Heinen-Esser Ursula Heinen-Esser (CDU), Environment Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, invited to Mallorca for her husband’s birthday days after the flood disaster. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf A good five weeks before…