# Germany's Pharmacies Gain Power, Bees Cause Traffic Jam

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-22T19:51:04+00:00
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Germanys pharmacies gain new powers, including administering vaccines and handling prescription refills, as the number of pharmacies declines. The Environment Ministry celebrates the success of its electric car subsidy program, with over twenty-three thousand applications in just a few days. A German author shares her harrowing experience of being drugged and raped by her ex-partner, with potential evidence unprosecutable due to statute of limitations. The Ifo business climate index sees a slight rebound in May, indicating improved mood among German business leaders. In a peculiar incident, a swarm of bees caused traffic delays by settling on a Volkswagen Beetle during rush hour in Düsseldorf. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30e72fd81d11ff37

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