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Mass Transit Grinds to a Halt as German Transport Workers Stage Nationwide Walkout

  A screen displays information about a nationwide BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) and other local public transport strike called by trade union VerdI A massive wave of strikes swept across Germany as tens of thousands of transport workers walked off the job, bringing much of the country’s public transit system to a standstill. Buses, trams, and subways in major cities—including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt—were heavily disrupted as workers demanded better conditions and more manageable schedules. The strike was organized by a major public-sector union after negotiations with municipal employers failed to produce progress on issues such as rest periods, shift lengths, and compensation for night and weekend work. Union leaders argue that staffing shortages and increasing workloads have pushed employees to their limits. Long‑distance rail services continued operating, but commuters relying on local transit faced significant delays and cancellations. The walkout marks one...
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Healthy Kids' recipes: Feta Chicken Salad

 

Feta Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese


Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

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