November 07, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
I love train travel—just sit down, read a book or doze off for a bit, and suddenly you’ve arrived. In the EU, this will soon get even faster: the European Commission is planning a continent-wide high-speed rail network. The goal is to make short-haul flights largely unnecessary.
Enjoy reading, Selina
NEWS OF THE DAY
(Si apre in una nuova finestra)Court halts planned coal power plant in Kenya again
A Kenyan environmental court has upheld the cancellation of the permit for the planned 1,050-megawatt coal power plant in Lamu. The court found the environmental assessment insufficient and public participation lacking. The controversial project in the ecologically sensitive UNESCO World Heritage area is now halted—an important victory for environmental groups and the local community. Source: MONGABAY
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Supply chain law shows impact in Costa Rica
Following complaints about poor working conditions, employees at a plantation in Costa Rica have received compensation for the first time under Germany’s supply chain law. The case is considered a precedent for greater accountability in global supply chains. Source: THE MUNICH EYE
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Australia tests free solar power at midday
In Australia, households will soon receive three hours of free solar power each day—even without their own solar panels. The new government program, “Solar Sharer,” will start as a pilot project this summer and aims to better utilize midday energy surpluses. Source: REUTERS
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EU plans new ultra-fast rail network
With the new European high-speed rail network, the EU Commission aims to significantly speed up train travel—such as traveling from Berlin to Copenhagen in just four hours. By 2040, trains traveling up to 320 km/h will connect cities across Europe, making short-haul flights largely unnecessary. Source: RAIL MARKET
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Austria launches free shingles vaccination
In Austria, free vaccination against herpes zoster has begun. People over 60 and at-risk groups can now get immunized against shingles at no cost. Demand is high: the first 100,000 doses sold out within two days, with more expected in November. Source: VOL.AT (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
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75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
For 75 years, the European Convention on Human Rights has protected fundamental rights—from the prohibition of torture to freedom of expression. Yet, on this anniversary, political pressure is growing: some states ignore the Court’s rulings. Still, the Strasbourg system remains the ultimate safeguard of basic rights. Source: LAW SOCIETY GAZETTE
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