Birhat Kaçar will run for the SPD in the Soltau constituency in the 2027 state elections. Under the motto "A breath of fresh air. New opportunities." ... Show more
Mobile Responders are now in operation in the Heidekreis district: In the event of cardiac arrest, the control center alerts qualified first responders in the ... Show more
Renovation work is progressing in Böhmepark in Soltau: The pond has been dredged, paths are being removed, and the bridges are being renovated ... Show more
German Weather Service warns of storm and persistent rain in the Black ...
German Weather Service warns of storm and persistent rain in the Black Forest: Autumn remains inhospitable - | and can even bring dangers: The German Weather ...
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A one-way system is now in effect on Mühlenweg in Soltau. It's intended to make school cycling safer. Cyclists and buses are still permitted to travel in ... Show more
The Feldberg in the Black Forest expects snow and hurricane-force gusts
The Feldberg in the Black Forest expects snow and hurricane-force gusts: A low-pressure system is moving across Baden-Württemberg. It is bringing cool air masses ...
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More and more companies are announcing plans to have their employees work more in the office instead of from home. Reductions have already been implemented in ... Show more
Three people who didn't look away: Dr. Thomas Krull, Dr. Annemarie Krull, and Daniel Karstens likely saved the life of a 19-year-old woman after a knife ... Show more
100,000 tickets available for the first time for the Christmas market in ...
100,000 tickets available for the first time for the Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge - | Advance sales start October 14th
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Due to potential consequences for wildlife, the animal rights organization PETA is calling for a ban on Halloween fireworks at Heide Park Soltau ... Show more
Majority in Freiburg City Council votes for the introduction of a cup tax
Majority in Freiburg City Council votes for the introduction of a cup tax: The packaging tax in Freiburg is a thing of the past - | the city council voted on ...
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Zoo's missing pink pelican sighted again in Basel
Zoo's missing pink pelican sighted again in Basel: The animal escaped at the end of September and was first discovered in the Petite Camargue Alsacienne ...
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From Hodenhagen to Mexico: Two female rhinos from Serengeti Park are moving to the Guadalajara Zoo. There, Salma and Moana will form a new breeding group ... Show more
He's a weapon when it comes to set pieces near the penalty area: In the 3-2 home win against Jablonec, Vincenzo Grifo once again scored a direct free-kick ... Show more
The KGS Schneverdingen celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ceremony in the school forum. The focus was on the people who have shaped the school since its ... Show more
Sense of security in Freiburg: Why the fear after the 2016 murders lingers
Sense of security in Freiburg: Why the fear after the 2016 murders lingers: The sexual murder of student Maria Ladenburger ten years ago shook the sense of ...
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19-year-old farmer Cindy-Marie Schleicher from Görwihl-Rotzingen grew up with cows in the Hotzenwald region. Now she's running for Brown Swiss Queen at the ... Show more
Low water: Can Lake Constance still recover?
Low water: Can Lake Constance still recover?: After the unusually dry year, Lake Constance faces a crucial phase: Can a wet autumn and winter cause the water ...
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The German Bundestag has cleared the way for the new Hanover-Hamburg high-speed rail line. This allows planning for the new ... Show more
SC Freiburg has leased the former Depot branch in the old town. The premises, spread over two floors, will house the new SC museum, an expanded fan shop ... Show more
Major fire in Tewel: On Wednesday evening, a thatched barn on Dorfstraße was completely engulfed in flames. Around 110 firefighters were deployed to protect ... Show more
Following her successful runoff election, Cornelia Reithmeier addressed her supporters on election night. In her acceptance speech ... Show more
After 45 years, it's over: The Schneverdingen Youth Council is saying goodbye to Höpen-Air. Find out what's behind the decision and what the future ... Show more
After an exciting election night, the result is in: Sebastian Zinke (SPD) congratulates Cornelia Reithmeier (independent) on her election victory and thus on ... Show more
University of Freiburg becomes an Excellence University again
University of Freiburg becomes an Excellence University again: The University of Freiburg has succeeded in being included again in the circle of Germany's ...
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A 74-year-old man was killed in Freiburg-Rieselfeld almost a month ago. The perpetrator is in custody. The police have now confirmed that he is from Freiburg ... Show more
The national team celebrates its first victory against Serbia - | Derry ...
The national team celebrates its first victory against Serbia - | Derry Scherhant makes a successful debut
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Packaging tax in Freiburg to be largely overturned
Packaging tax in Freiburg to be largely overturned: Less than a year ago, the city of Freiburg introduced a packaging tax on single-use items. Now ...
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Travelers discover abandoned kittens on regional train to Freiburg
Travelers discover abandoned kittens on regional train to Freiburg: Travelers discovered three small balls of fur on a train to Freiburg. The helpless kittens ...
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All Instagram articles
All Instagram articles: Looking for an article you found on Instagram? Here you will find...
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Anna Adamczak (independent) will be the new mayor of the town of Munster. In the runoff election, she clearly defeated Christoph Weynand (AfD) ... Show more
Another breakdown during wind turbine blade transport to Sirnitz near ...
Another breakdown during wind turbine blade transport to Sirnitz near Badenweiler
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With a new turntable ladder and a combined rescue and firefighting vehicle (HLF 20), the fire department has been technically upgraded since August ... Show more
Around 500 people demonstrated in Neuenburg on Monday to save the indoor swimming pool, marching in a "rescue chain" from the town hall to the city hall ... Show more
Popular vocal music in the Old Riding Hall and choral sounds in St. John's Church. Soltau became a meeting place for the full spectrum of choral music ... Show more
Soltau to Listen To: The new audio tour takes you through the town of Soltau on a two-kilometer route with 13 stations. Explore Soltau on your own with your ... Show more
Wolf killed - | found severely injured near Schluchsee
Wolf killed - | found severely injured near Schluchsee: A wolf was discovered in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district that was so badly wounded that it had to ...
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He works full-time - | and yet lives without his own apartment in Lörrach
He works full-time - | and yet lives without his own apartment in Lörrach: Dominik Scheil has a job and a structured daily routine. Despite this ...
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Too much visibility into the toilets of a Freiburg school - | now ...
Too much visibility into the toilets of a Freiburg school - | now improvements are being made
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FC Basel: Andreas Herrmann in a major bz interview
FC Basel: Andreas Herrmann in a major bz interview: Andreas Herrmann, the technical director of FC Basel, took time on Wednesday afternoon for a lengthy ...
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The bz warned of a widespread trick - | but the Basel compensation fund knows of not a single concrete case. 👉 More on this: "Fake students" alert from the bz: Compensation fund sees no problem
The B317 between Todtnau-Fahl and Feldberg Ort will remain closed on September 19th and 20th due to construction work. Traffic will be diverted via Notschrei ... Show more

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🦔 A hedgehog in Rheinfelden narrowly survived. A woman heard rustling in a private garbage can and went to investigate. The Rheinfelden Animal Welfare ... Show more
Maximilian Eggestein extends contract with SC Freiburg
Maximilian Eggestein extends contract with SC Freiburg: Midfielder Maximilian Eggestein remains loyal to SC Freiburg. The Bundesliga club has announced the ...
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Four players currently playing for SC Freiburg's U23 team – Rouven Tarnutzer, Mladen Mijajlovic, Leon Catak, and Mateo Zelic – all of whom were with the ... Show more
The animal shelter in Emmendingen needs to be renovated and hopes for many ...
The animal shelter in Emmendingen needs to be renovated and hopes for many adoptions until then.
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For fans of German pop music, it's a fixed date on their calendar. Since 2000, the hit show "Immer wieder sonntags" (Every Sunday) has been broadcast live ... Show more
Relocation for the Festival of Lights: Soltau's Böhmepark is being renovated, therefore this year's Festival of Lights will take place as a "Small ... Show more
After a good preseason, Cyriaque Irié has also made a good start to his second season with SC Freiburg. He scored his first competitive goal in the playoff ... Show more

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Shots fired at a rave in Aarau: On Sunday night, about 25 kilometers south of Bad Säckingen, one person was shot dead and five others injured at a rave ... Show more
Noah Atubolu's transfer has dragged on for months. In the end, SC Freiburg loaned the goalkeeper to Eintracht Frankfurt ... Show more
Was anyone from the Freiburg or Baden area at the rave event in Switzerland? The BZ is looking for attendees: Can you tell us about your experiences? How are ... Show more

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The flame-grilled salmon stand run by the Traber family of artists from Breisach has become a fixture at Europa-Park. Working in the narrow stand is anything ... Show more
Warning strike at the Soltau rehabilitation clinic: Negotiations between the Verdi union and the clinic management concern a collective bargaining agreement ... Show more
The transport of the first rotor blade for the Sirnitz wind farm started on schedule on Wednesday. Many people watched with interest as the special vehicle was ... Show more
Five forest fires in one night with more than 600 emergency personnel on site - | The Ortenau district experienced a dramatic Tuesday night ... Show more

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Key FactsPolice Examine Possible Arson After Four Fires in Ortenaukreis
Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
  • On Tuesday, forest fires developed in the separate municipalities of Zell am Harmersbach, Steinach, Nordrach and Gengenbach-Schwaibach, marking the district’s worst such fires in at least 15 years.

  • The district authorities said the four fires were under control by then, but on Wednesday crews had to extinguish and monitor embers, particularly in Zell am Harmersbach; steep slopes complicated operations at several sites.

  • About 600 firefighters and emergency medical personnel were deployed in Zell am Harmersbach and Steinach alone, while firefighting units from Schwarzwald-Baar, Emmendingen and Rottweil were brought in as reinforcements.

  • The criminal police pointed to an unusual cluster of wildland and vegetation fires and requested information about possible arson, while a district authority spokesperson identified the weeks-long drought as a factor intensifying the fires.
Construction site at the market square shows the consequences of a ...
Construction site at the market square shows the consequences of a tram-free city center
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15th Classic Car Meeting in Schneverdingen: For the first time at the new location by the shooting range. #schneverdingen #interessengemeinschaftoldtimer #schützenvereinschneverdingen #boehmezeitung
The heather blossom season has begun. The heathland will be ablaze with purple until the beginning of September. 🌸 #heideblüte #heidekreis #reiterstaffel #boehmezeitung
A new residential area is being built in Soltau. The municipal utility company is taking a new approach to heat supply and is relying on a cold district ... Show more
The Trauen Old Community Association transformed the village's community center into a water park over the weekend. The nearest outdoor pool is in Faßberg ... Show more
The Wietzendorf Local History Society hosted its summer festival at Peetshof on Sunday. Music, grilled food, and handicrafts attracted young and old to the ... Show more
An equestrian sport that is still a hidden gem in Germany will take center stage at the end of July: Three young riders from the Heidekreis region will also be ... Show more
SC Freiburg is preparing for the new Bundesliga season in Schruns, Austria. Julian Schuster's team took to the pitch for the first time on Thursday ... Show more
Rail expansion, a billion-euro budget shortfall, reform course, and a focus on local issues: Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil speaks in an exclusive interview ... Show more
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) is spending a day in the Heidekreis district. After visiting troops at the Munster Army base ... Show more
In Vogtsburg, the hail damage is drastic: vineyards appear bare, berries are shriveled, and shoots are damaged. Damage of this magnitude hasn't been seen ... Show more
Bob Dylan is coming to Freiburg's Sick Arena - |
Bob Dylan is coming to Freiburg's Sick Arena - | "The Last Chapter"?: Folk and rock legend Bob Dylan is coming to Germany this fall for seven concerts ...
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Student from Freiburg found at the Dreisam River likely died after ...
Student from Freiburg found at the Dreisam River likely died after exercising in high temperatures
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Madeleine Grieder takes over the Perron in St. Johann
Madeleine Grieder takes over the Perron in St. Johann: The manager of the «Roter Bär» is moving to the Perron and wants to continue the existing offerings ...
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How do you tell the perfect story in journalism? What makes a good local story? And why is that so important for a regional newspaper like the BZ? To mark its ... Show more

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Basel-Stadt: Everyday offenses settled by summary penalty order
Basel-Stadt: Everyday offenses settled by summary penalty order: Cases from Basel-Stadt show which everyday offenses the public prosecutor's office dealt ...
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Summer, sun, stadium: In sweltering summer temperatures, the men of SC Freiburg kicked off their training on Sunday. Around 3 ... Show more
In Freiburg, only women aged 16 and over will be allowed into the Loretto ...
In Freiburg, only women aged 16 and over will be allowed into the Loretto women's swimming pool on Fridays and weekends.
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Sea You at Tunisee: DJ Robert Heart (@robertheartdeejay) knows this place like almost no one - | from the first Sea of ​​Love to today ... Show more

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