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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

German city bans hot water in public buildings and swimming pools over Russian gas cuts

Jens Buettner/dpa via AP

A German city has banned hot water and heating in public buildings after Russia cut back its gas supplies to the country.

Hanover’s drastic move - which will also affect swimming pools, sports halls and gyms - comes after Vladimir Putin reduced gas flow to the country by 20 per cent.

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