Unusual political shift: Martin-Sebastian Abel (39), an assemblyman for the Green Party in Düsseldorf state for five years and associated with the party since 2002, has crossed over to the FDP.
PoliticsAround 7584 cases of influenza were recorded in Brandenburg during the 2023/2024 flu season, concluding recently. The released figure indicates a notable decline compared to the previous season that normally spans from October until May. According to the Ministry of Health in Potsdam's official...
Hot-TopicsThe head of Celle's public prosecutor office and the Lower Saxony Judges' Association caution about a deficiency in public prosecutors. The judges' association estimates a lack of at least 150 prosecutors throughout the state. What are the repercussions of this scarcity?
Hot-TopicsTraditional Rennsteiglauf in Thuringian Forest features half marathons, marathons, super marathons, and hiking tours, with notoriously difficult pathways.
Hot-TopicsHamburg has repaid its emergency loans taken out during the coronavirus pandemic earlier than expected.
PoliticsLufthansa's bonus miles undergo devaluation as the company has previously restricted the number of miles earned per flight. Now, the airline has significantly raised the fees for redemption flights.
Hot-TopicsTan-skinned as if returning from a holiday, René Benko (46) arrived at the Austrian parliament accompanied by his lawyer Norbert Wess at 10:13 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. Unfortunately, they were about 15 minutes behind schedule, but successfully made it in time. "HE IS THERE!"
Hot-TopicsSoaring cases of whooping cough have raised concerns in Baden-Württemberg, surpassing 2,500. This respiratory infection surpasses worries over measles or rubella as it continues its alarming spread. The State Health Office warns of an epidemic, and European doctors caution of an increase in...
German Federal StatesAstraZeneca has acknowledged in a court case that their COVID-19 vaccine, known as "Vaxzevria," can potentially lead to severe side effects, including blood clots or thrombosis. This information comes from legal records.
TravelsDuring the coronavirus pandemic, a theft previously unreported has come to light due to a court case. The central warehouse of the state government lost thousands of masks.
TravelsIncidents related to pandemic regulations and Russia's attack on Ukraine have witnessed a decrease. However, the number of anti-Semitic and racist crimes increased.
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