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.
PoliticsThe opposition in the NRW state parliament is reaching its limits. After Minister President Hendrik Wüst (47, CDU) of the black-green state government announced that they will be taking on billions in new debt, SPD parliamentary group leader Jochen Ott (50) is calling for a meeting with the...
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German Federal StatesGermans require tranquility, an abundance of green areas, clean air, and a familial atmosphere to achieve happiness.
PanoramaUpcoming Disorder at German Airports: Flight Attendants at Dresden, Erfurt, and Weeze Airports Have Not Received Their Salaries, Causing Uncertainty in Continuing Work; Travelers Including Vacationers and Business People May Experience Delays or Cancellations.
Hot-TopicsAt Japan Day in Düsseldorf's "Little Tokyo" on Saturday, approximately 600,000 people will gather, though the exact weather conditions remain unknown. However, it is certain that cannabis use will not be permitted at this traditional event in the state capital, as sake is the only allowed beverage.
CultureSerious crash caused by a van driver (24), who failed to notice a parked car, resulted in him swerving and striking a pedestrian (47) on a traffic median.
Hot-TopicsVfL Bochum's relegation appears nearly unavoidable. With a 0:3 loss against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the first leg, coach Butscher urges players to show strength and determination for the upcoming game.
PanoramaLoyal to Union Berlin as chief scout, Oliver Ruhnert shifts allegiance in politics and assumes fresh responsibilities.
Hot-TopicsGuardiola has firsthand experience with Kompany from their time at Manchester City, and he highly endorses him for joining FC Bayern.
Hot-TopicsVincent Kompany, known to Pep Guardiola from their time at Manchester City, is now recommended by the coach for FC Bayern Munich.
PoliticsDisrupting the game during the match's progress: The final Bundesliga relegation in Düsseldorf concluded in disorder. A year later, Londoners could laugh about the situation.
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