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Northern Ireland conflict: O'Neill apologizes for deaths: A new report is set to reveal murders committed by a British undercover agent. The new head of ...
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Northern Ireland conflict: O'Neill apologizes for deaths: A new report is set to reveal murders committed by a British undercover agent. The new head of ...
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Spy for China? Employee of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. It is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Robert Habeck under pressure: Germany's nuclear phase-out was about ideology: Internal correspondence shows: At the height of the energy crisis ...
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Quick Glance: German Exit from Nuclear Energy: Ideology Over Pragmatism
- During an energy crisis, green ministries in Germany pushed through the nuclear energy phaseout, disregarding warnings and prioritizing ideological goals over energy security.
- Internal communications reveal that high-ranking green officials ignored and twisted facts to advance the nuclear phaseout, even if it raised safety concerns.
- The origins of the energy transition were not primarily focused on climate change but aimed to eliminate nuclear energy and transition to renewables and coal.
- The decommissioned nuclear power plants now serve as monuments to a green misstep that led Germany into an energy policy tragedy, potentially hindering the construction of new nuclear power plants.
New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...
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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany
- Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.
- The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.
- The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.
- Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.
Immigration: The UK's shameful Rwanda law: The 'Safety of Rwanda' bill passed on April 23 represents a terrible step backward for Europe's oldest democracy.
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
More appreciation for soldiers: Bundestag approves annual Veterans Day: Every year on June 15th, the veterans of the Bundeswehr are to be honored ...
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
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Zurich public prosecutor's office: violent crimes on the rise: Young adults are increasingly involved in serious violent crimes. We have to try to get them off ...
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"Maybrit Illner": "There has never been this level of treason in Germany", shouts Laschet
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
“Kaufleute” instead of “Kaufmann”: Traditional club renames itself 500 years after its founding
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Ingrid Robeyns: "Nobody earns more than 10 million euros - not even a saint": How much is too much money? So far, hardly anyone has wanted to answer the question ...
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Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
Federal Council: No money for UNRWA: The federal government releases 56 million francs for the Middle East, but not for the Palestinian relief organization.
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ARD star Klaus Otto Nagorsnik is dead: ARD announces the unexpected death of Klaus Otto Nagorsnik. The librarian became famous through the format "Gefragt - ...
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Quick Glance: Klaus Otto Nagorsnik from 'Gefragt – Gejagt' Passes Away
- Klaus Otto Nagorsnik, known as a 'Hunter' from the ARD show 'Gefragt – Gejagt', has passed away unexpectedly.
- The network and colleagues expressed sorrow over the loss and praised Nagorsnik for his presence on the quiz show.
- The upcoming episodes of the new season featuring Nagorsnik will be aired in his memory.
- Nagorsnik worked as a librarian and won numerous titles in quiz championships as a passionate quiz player.
Death sentence against rapper Toomaj: Iran intensifies repression: He sang of freedom in his songs and became an icon of the Iranian resistance ...
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Job fears in the automotive industry: electromobility forces job cuts: The automotive industry is one of the largest employers in Germany. But electromobility is ...
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630 real estate companies already went bankrupt in 2024: "There is still no end in sight"
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Ratings collapse for the successful series “Charité”: Why the audience looks the other way
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The onset of winter ends - good prospects for May 1: The weather situation is changing in Germany and the onset of winter will end this week ...
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Next bankruptcy: grocer and Rewe supplier is insolvent: The insolvency wave rolls on: dried fruit marketer Lemberona is facing financial challenges and has ...
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Nuclear power plants: the pulse is falling again: Notes from two ministries suggest: Green Party ministers pushed through the nuclear phase-out against their ...
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
Galeria closes 16 of its 92 department stores: Of the approximately 12,800 people the company employs, 11,400 are expected to keep their jobs ...
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Cashless payment: Finally introduce compulsory card devices! - Comment: Money is often only moved digitally, without the need for bills and coins ...
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Quick Glance: Card Terminal Requirement: Advocating for Cashless Payment - Commentary
- Card terminals for EC and credit cards are still missing in many stores.
- Advocating for the development towards cashless payment to bring stubborn cash users to reason.
- A nationwide card terminal requirement for merchants is proposed as a solution to offer all payment options.
- The benefits of card payment are emphasized, and laziness and fear of technology are cited as reasons for refusal.
Case in Mannheim: Machete in hand - police shoot man in university library: Police officers have killed a 31-year-old man who was allegedly on the rampage in the ...
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Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
Energy crisis: Were the Greens really deceptive about the nuclear phase-out?: Previously unknown files from economic and the Environment Ministry show how ...
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Britain to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says in Poland: Britain plans to increase its defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
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Cum-Ex procedure: The latest developments: According to estimates, cum-ex stock transactions have cost the tax authorities in Germany at least ten billion euros ...
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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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Trial against Brokstedt train bomber: “They talk to me about the heating”: Ibrahim A. killed two people on a regional express. Was he guilty at the time of the ...
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Ex UK minister says Germany's Scholz should send missiles to Kiev | DPA: Former UK defence secretary Ben Wallace has called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
- Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.
- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
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Zurich: Payment card for asylum seekers better than cash: Ideally, the introduction must take place nationwide.
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ntv reporter in Bremervörde: "Police believe Arian is still alive": Day four of the search for the missing Arian begins in Bremervörde. Emergency services are ...
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Annalena Baerbock is doing a lot wrong, but it could have been worse: The Green chief diplomat is more ridiculed than respected internationally ...
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Espionage affair: China rejects accusations from Germany as pure invention: Beijing doesn't want to let the espionage accusations slide and is stepping up the ...
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Attack on Germany: Putin's evil web weapons: Fake news and bots: Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin is trying to incite and unsettle German citizens with lies.
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Middle East: UNRWA report ignores the core of the problem: Hardly surprisingly, a commission of experts has partially exonerated the Palestine Relief and Works ...
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume: "Electric cars are now technically superior": Sales of electric cars are currently slow in Germany. Nevertheless ...
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Pension increase: This is how much more money pensioners will receive from July 2024 | table
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier: the Federal President gets tangled up in the "we" feeling
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Quick Glance: Steinmeier and the Concept of 'We' Feeling
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges Germans to engage more with democratic institutions.
- He emphasizes the importance of community while deliberately excluding parts of the population.
- Steinmeier highlights the strength that arises from community and stresses the importance of engagement and historical awareness.
- He underscores the need to adapt to the challenges of transformation and calls for global changes for a new energy basis.
The world thinker Immanuel Kant from Königsberg: The philosopher Immanuel Kant summed up the German Enlightenment with the slogan: “Have the courage to use your ...
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Environmental pollution: 56 large corporations are responsible for half of the world's plastic waste
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Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and ...
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Sussex tea entrepreneur serves up cuppas at 10 Downing Street: A Sussex woman who started a successful Japanese tea business was at 10 Downing Street this week ...
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Debate on values and integration: Central Council of Muslims also criticizes new wording in the CDU platform
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Quick Glance: CDU and Islam: Merzians vs. Merkel
- The CDU distances itself from the Islam statement of the Merkel era in the new basic program.
- The revised version faces criticism from the Central Council of Muslims and within the drafting committee.
- There is heated debate over the changes, especially regarding rejections at the German external border.
- The conflict over migration policy divides the party between Merkel supporters and Merz supporters.
"Bike Bus" revolutionizes the way children go to school in the USA: Every week, physical education teacher Sam Balto organizes a so-called "Bike Bus" with which ...
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All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about: There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit ...
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Dispute over tweet: University turns case of fired lecturer into examination task
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Defense Companies Are Luring Germany’s Struggling Autoworkers
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Coral bleaching: Congratulations, world, on the fourth global coral bleaching event!
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
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Enrico Letta: Europe's economy is falling behind, 'we can't wait any longer': In an interview with Le Monde, the former Italian prime minister suggests using ...
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Quick Glance: Europe's Economy Falling Behind: Enrico Letta Urges Action
- Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta suggests using European savings for the green and digital transition, pooling 10% of state aid, and initiating a new recovery plan to help the European economy catch up with the US.
- Letta presented his report on the internal market to the EU-27 in Brussels, highlighting that only a minority of companies and citizens in Europe fully benefit from the internal market, leading to the EU lagging behind the US and China.
- European companies underutilize economies of scale in sectors like energy, telecoms, and financial markets within the internal market. The market fragmentation hinders growth and competitiveness against global counterparts.
- Letta advocates for creating a fifth freedom for research, innovation, and skills within the internal market and updating competition rules in strategic sectors to promote European champions and ensure consumer protection.
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Loss of purchasing power for citizens' allowance recipients: 25% more from the state - and less in their pockets in the end
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Hape Kerkeling promises Horst Schlämmer's comeback: "Back and forth, back and forth - it has to happen again"
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Stage for Xavier Naidoo: Is Oliver Pocher now completely off the rails?: Since his separation from his wife Amira, Oliver Pocher has been touring the country ...
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Luxury life of the Russian elite: arrest of deputy minister: The arrest of the deputy defense minister shines a spotlight on the excessive lifestyle and ...
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Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume: "Electric cars are now technically superior": Sales of electric cars are currently slow in Germany. Nevertheless ...
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Quick Glance: VW: Union Leader Halts Plans for Budget E-Car
- VW and Renault face setbacks in their budget E-car project due to concerns raised by union leader Daniella Cavallo.
- The collaboration aims for an E-car priced under 20,000 euros, manufactured in Renault factories.
- Disagreements arise over the production site, with the union proposing alternative locations.
- Various scenarios are being considered before a final decision is made.
Social worker: "30 hours a week is my personal upper limit": Ariane, 38, is a social worker and has a stressful job. Although she earns well compared to her ...
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Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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Japanese Emperor Naruhito to pay state visit to UK, Buckingham Palace says: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako will pay a state visit to ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japanese-emperor-naruhito-pay-state-visit-uk-buckingham-palace-says-2024-04-26/
UK police charge two men with immigration offences after Channel migrant deaths: British police have charged two men with immigration offences after five ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-police-charge-two-men-with-immigration-offences-after-channel-migrant-deaths-2024-04-26/
Authorities suspect rabies: Wolf runs after cyclist on country road: Drivers make a disturbing observation on a country road in Romania: a wolf is walking on the ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Wolf-laeuft-hinter-Radfahrer-auf-Landstrasse-her-article24903567.html
Italian television: RAI gets entangled in scandals | NZZ: Accusations of censorship, departures, poor ratings: What's going on at RAI, Italy's public ...
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Quick Glance: RAI Italian broadcaster to strike against government influence Meloni
- Journalists at RAI plan to strike against government control.
- Criticism of attempts to turn RAI into a government mouthpiece.
- Discussion flares up after cancellation of critical talk show appearance.
- Doubts about the broadcaster's independence since Meloni's government took office.
Sunak Faces UK Vote With Unenviable Record on Living Standards: UK living standards are rising once again after the worst bout of inflation in decades but it may ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/sunak-faces-uk-vote-with-unenviable-record-on-living-standards
Germany norovirus: Eight hundred fall sick at Stuttgart spring festival: They are thought to have caught the norovirus at a festival marquee in Stuttgart last ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68903481
German school barometer: Teachers observe violence among pupils: A representative survey of teachers reveals alarming findings. One in two teachers has already ...
nzz.ch/international/deutsches-schulbaromter-lehrer-beobachten-gewalt-unter-schuelern-ld.1827687
Consequences of climate change: Parasitic fungi are killing Germany's trees: 90 billion trees grow in Germany's forests. But most of them are doing poorly ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Parasitaere-Pilze-toeten-Deutschlands-Baeume-article24897307.html
Pistorius on Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany stonewalls on Taurus
n-tv.de/politik/USA-liefern-zuegig-Waffen-Deutschland-mauert-bei-Taurus-article24899712.html
Tom and Bill Kaulitz: Tokio Hotel stars confirm exit from "The Voice": In 2023, Tom and Bill Kaulitz appeared as judges on "The Voice of Germany". However ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_100392714/tom-und-bill-kaulitz-tokio-hotel-stars-bestaetigen-aus-von-the-voice-.html
Bachelorette: Stella Stegmann is the first bisexual Bachelorette: Stella Stegmann likes men and women - and as a bachelorette in the new season ...
welt.de/iconist/trends/article251112476/Bachelorette-Stella-Stegmann-ist-die-erste-bisexuelle-Bachelorette.html
Espionage in Germany: What China and Russia are spying on NZZ Akzent: After three arrests within a few days, it is clear that Germany is not only the focus of ...
nzz.ch/podcast/spionage-in-deutschland-was-china-und-russland-ausspaehen-nzz-akzent-ld.1827794
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When billionaire children inherit: What money does to the psyche: More and more billionaires did not earn their money, but inherited it. The children of the ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/wenn-kinder-in-extremem-reichtum-aufwachsen-dann-wird-ihnen-eine-existenzielle-lebensgier-genommen-eine-obsession-etwas-erreichen-zu-wollen-ld.1826350
Right-wing extremist Tommy Frenck is allowed to run for district administrator: The 37-year-old Tommy Frenck has already been mentioned by name in several ...
n-tv.de/politik/Rechtsextremist-Tommy-Frenck-darf-als-Landrat-kandidieren-article24896093.html
Ban in Hessian administration: Frankfurt's Goethe University criticizes gender regulations
spiegel.de/panorama/frankfurt-goethe-universitaet-kritisiert-gender-vorschriften-der-landesregierung-a-dc3980e1-b63f-4ac3-9df7-4f6a23b6d72e
Traditional German company is insolvent - Bankruptcy after almost 100 years: The chain of corporate bankruptcies never stops. Now it's happening to a traditional ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/anwalt-thueringer-traditionsunternehmen-insolvenz-efbe-elektrogeraete-sanierung-kai-zr-93021158.html
Kebab diplomacy with the Federal President: "A little bit German, a little bit Turkish"
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/doener-diplomatie-mit-frank-walter-steinmeier-in-der-tuerkei-bisschen-deutsch-bisschen-tuerkisch-a-73416c05-7a9f-47f6-8065-44c2902539a5
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Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
What the trial against Höcke is about: The trial against Thuringia's AfD leader Höcke is about the accusation of having used a banned SA slogan ...
tagesschau.de/inland/hoecke-prozess-100.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
Five people die in attempted Channel boat crossing to UK: Accident off the French coast came after Sunak’s Rwanda plans gained parliamentary approval
ft.com/content/8f76ff2b-6c5e-4352-9e2d-0567089cc7c0
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