Alina (14), who departed from her parents' abode on Thursday, has not been traced since then.
PanoramaSmall and serene, the Fischbach typically reaches only a few centimeters in depth. However, on Friday, when over 100 liters of rain per square meter poured into Saarland, this tranquil waterway turned into a life-threatening hazard. A brave firefighter stepped up as a hero during this time.
TechnologyIs the continuous rain in Quierschied unstoppable? Following a disaster warning, Saarbrücken, the state capital, announced a severe emergency situation, with potential life-threatening floods.
CultureA fireman trudges through a flooded road, holding a child as the water rises to his waist. Trash cans and other waste drift on the surface of the water. Persistent rain has caused Quierschied to be declared a disaster area.
CultureThe persistent rainfall shows no signs of letting up. Meanwhile, flood waters are rapidly increasing, particularly in specific locations within the Fechingen district of Saarbrücken, leaving several streets virtually isolated from the rest of the world.
AutoPersistent downpours have caused several floods in Saarland, rendering certain routes impassable. The city freeway in Saarbrücken is anticipated to shut down at some point, while the flood diversion channel may be reopened.
German Federal StatesA person wearing a mask robbed a gas station on Merziger Straße in Dillingen at knife-point. Police allege the thief made off with hundreds of euros.
CultureThe inspected van is now considered suitable for demolition, with 45 identified issues in the bodywork and steering during a traffic inspection also raising concerns about potential accidents.
German Federal StatesSignificant action is underway at the Theater am Ring in Saarlouis's below-ground parking lot, which has been closed for over one year and requires renovation. The recent heavy downpours have caused the area to flood.
German Federal StatesInvestigate at meat supplier Tekdemir in Saarbrücken! The prosecutor's office remains silent on the details. However, it is clear that drugs are not involved.
German Federal StatesThe CDU's proposal to restrict immigration was rejected by the Saarland state parliament, with both the ruling SPD and the opposition AfD voting against it.
PanoramaIn 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...
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