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Chinese car manufacturer BYD is aggressively reducing prices in Germany, offering discounts that have lowered the cost of models significantly, including their smallest electric car, the Dolphin Surf.

The article reflects on the overwhelming noise in contemporary society, both in terms of actual decibel levels and the social and emotional noise that comes with modern fame.

The father of shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda is organizing a surf lifesaving gala at Bribie Island in her memory.

The Swedish government plans to implement national roaming to ensure users can access mobile networks from any operator during heightened preparedness situations.

In Sweden, measures are being proposed to ensure that citizens can maintain internet access and communication during a state of heightened preparedness or crisis.

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old American surf legend, was murdered in Costa Rica, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery gone wrong.

Kurt Van Dyke, the 66-year-old Californian surf legend, was found dead in Costa Rica after a violent robbery attempt which is currently under investigation.

Kurt Van Dyke, a famous surfer and hotelier, was tragically killed in Costa Rica during a robbery on Valentine's Day.

Fasching celebrations in the small Bavarian village of Bichl feature a humorous parade with local residents donning playful costumes, drawing attention to past events.

Canberra's Broulee Nippers Club trains local children to become lifesavers despite being landlocked, using a unique dual-branch approach that includes both pool training and surf training at Broulee Beach.

Michael Lord, a 70-year-old wheelchair user, has been a dedicated surf lifesaver at Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie, using his powered wheelchair to perform his duties.

Hollywood actress Lory Patrick has passed away at the age of 92, with her family sharing the news of her death.

Mark Zuckerberg is sailing in Mexico on his $400 million yacht, aiming to surf in Baja California to relieve work-related stress.

Marks and Spencer has launched a limited edition 'surf and turf' brioche roll that shoppers are enthusiastically praising.

A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls to return to school by combining surfing with education, benefiting the local fishing community of Xataxely.

A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls from the fishing village of Xataxely to return to school as part of their surfing program.

ABC reporter Nick McLaren reflects on his 27-year career in Wollongong, highlighting his journey from city life to regional journalism.

Locals in Streaky Bay are enhancing shark safety by training as volunteer drone pilots for surveillance efforts following recent fatal shark attacks.

Surf and Earth offers sharing dishes and a philosophy of life in a relaxed setting, emphasizing its unique approach to the all-day dining experience without succumbing to categorization.

The Spanish government has finalized its Auto+ plan, which provides subsidies for electric vehicles based on factors like sale price, assembly location, and battery part production, retroactively effective from January 1.

Authorities are conducting searches in Western Australia for a missing snorkeller while also looking for two individuals lost in rough surf in New South Wales.

The northern Mediterranean coast of Morocco serves as a retreat for the finer society, rarely attracting Western tourists due to its distance from major airports and lower surf conditions.

A 25-year-old woman tragically drowned after being swept off Maroubra Beach in Sydney during dangerous surf conditions on New Year's Day.

The Munich city administration defends its actions at the Eisbach, stating it is doing 'everything possible' to restore the world-famous surf wave while showing signs of rapprochement with the surf community who criticize bureaucratic hurdles to save the wave.

The surf dispute at the Eisbach River in Munich reflects broader issues facing Germany, emphasizing the surfers' concerns about personal freedoms and societal conditions.

The iconic surf wave at the Haus der Kunst in Munich has not been restored for months due to escalating disputes between municipal authorities and surfers.

The article discusses the excitement and controversy surrounding the Eisbach wave in Munich, which has transformed from a mere stream into a surf spot, stirring interest both locally and beyond.

Following tensions between the city of Munich and the surfing community regarding the Eisbach wave in the Englischer Garten, the Munich Surfing Interest Group (IGSM) is seeking to avoid further escalation and proposing potential compromises.

The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade has issued a safety warning urging the public to remain cautious due to expected big waves and strong rip currents along the UK coastline.

The Eisbach surf wave, which was temporarily surfable since Christmas, has been dismantled by firefighters, leading to uncertainty about its future as a surfing spot.

A conflict has arisen in Munich regarding the famous surf spot at the Eisbach, where surfers are voicing their concerns about city regulations and changes impacting their ability to enjoy the river wave.