![Rund um den Außenbereich der Kita sind Warnzettel angebracht, die vor ausgebrachtem Rattengift...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/28/296523/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/fear-of-rodents-at-a-daycare-facility.webp)
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.
Culture![Thousands of motorcyclists ride through Reddelich (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) on the big ride to the...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290873/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-25th-annual-doberan-biker-event-was-commemorated.webp)
Thousands 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-Topics![A child uses the keyboard of a laptop.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290356/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/online-driving-permit-promoting-awareness-of-cyberbullying.webp)
The 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.
Panorama![Would not accept his expulsion from the church committee: Christoph Schaufert, deputy chairman of...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/22/281225/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/bishop-acknowledges-exclusion-of-afd-member.webp)
The 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 States![Firefighters on the roof secure the cross before it finally falls](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/16/270606/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/storm-causes-church-cross-to-topple.webp)
In 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.
Culture![In this church, the couple had sex in the altar area and even filmed the action on their cell phone](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/16/270332/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/individual-found-guilty-and-sent-to-jail-for-engaging-in-sexual-activities-in-a-church.webp)
A 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 States![Edmund Dillinger died at the end of 2022. His nephew found nude photos when he was clearing out his...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/15/268806/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-federal-foreign-office-aims-to-assist-in-providing-clarification.webp)
In 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...
Technology![Christian Stäblein, Bishop of the Protestant Church, speaks during the Easter Sunday service.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/03/252174/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/members-are-decreasing-in-the-protestant-church.webp)
In Germany, Christian churches have been witnessing a decline for years. Recently, data has been released for Berlin and Brandenburg.
Politics![Volker Jung, Church President of the Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN).](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/03/252121/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/three-potential-leaders-to-follow-church-president-jung.webp)
Since 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.
Politics![Dark clouds pass over the cross on a Protestant church in the Hanover region.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/249153/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/protestant-church-encourages-abuse-victims-to-share-their-experiences.webp)
Numerous 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.
Economy![The cathedral (drone shot). Ulm Minster is struggling with crumbling plaster, mold, cracks and...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248964/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/those-who-visit-the-world-s-tallest-church-tower-can-ascend-it-once-more.webp)
Since 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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