Large black and gray rats with long, bald tails are causing concern at the Maria Magdalena Protestant daycare center in Hamburg's Lurup neighborhood, as parents worry for their children's safety.
CultureThousands of motorcyclists will assemble on a Sunday near Bad Doberan, marking the quarter-century-old tradition of the biker service. This event occurs yet again on the coming Sunday.
Hot-TopicsThe child protection commission in the state parliament seeks to erect barriers to protect minors from abuse in various scenarios, including churches, youth trips, sports clubs, and increasingly among their peers.
PanoramaThe Catholic Church continues to stand firm on its decision not to allow AfD state parliament member Christoph Schaufert (55) a role in its ranks, as Bishop of Trier Stefan Ackermann (61) has officially removed him from the Neunkirchen parish council.
German Federal StatesIn the afternoon on a Thursday, Reverend Katharina Reinke, of St. Michaelis parish in Itzehoe (Schleswig-Holstein), received worried calls from neighbors. They sought answers about why the cross was no longer situated on the tower's 30-meter peak.
CultureA 26-year-old woman has been fined €2500, while a 39-year-old man faces more severe consequences from a worldly court, including imprisonment.
German Federal StatesIn response to the criticism, the Federal Foreign Office now plans to aid the Commission in probing the questionable activities of late priest Edmund Dillinger. The Commission claims that it has previously received no assistance from the federal authority, which it describes as "ignoring" the...
TechnologyIn Germany, Christian churches have been witnessing a decline for years. Recently, data has been released for Berlin and Brandenburg.
PoliticsSince 2008, Volker Jung has led the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau. The individuals who may take over his position in the future have now been made known.
PoliticsNumerous individuals have faced sexual abuse within church establishments over the past few decades. The northern and eastern Protestant church intends to make strides in addressing this issue.
EconomySince two years ago, climbers to Ulm Minster Tower have been halted at 70 meters. A lot has transpired in that time period.
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