Title: Strikes Disrupt Public Transport in Germany

Public transport services, including buses, trams, and subways, came to a halt across much of Germany today, Friday, amid a week of intermittent strikes in the public transport sector due to disputes over working hours. The strikes organized by the Verdi union affected 14 out of 16 federal states, including Berlin. The strikes in the capital are set to conclude at 2 PM, but will continue in other regions until Saturday. Disruptions in the country may intensify as today's strike coincides with climate change protests in over a hundred cities, calling for more environmentally friendly transport options. This is the second wave of strikes in public transport across the country in recent weeks, organized by the Verdi union, which represents about 90,000 employees from more than 130 local companies.