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Gotland, a Swedish island, is well-known to TV viewers due to the crime series "Maria Wern, Kripo Gotland" (ARD). This island holds a strategic location in the Baltic Sea, situated 250 kilometers north of the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and acting as a bridge between Sweden and Latvia.
Hot-Topics![Emil Forsberg lived in Leipzig with his wife Shanga until December 2023](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/19/276834/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-conflict-between-the-roses-and-forsberg-escalates-even-further.webp)
Former Bundesliga player Emil Forsberg (32) faces renewed controversy. His wife, Shanga, had accused him in March and sought a divorce. Recently, the New York Red Bulls team member responded with a defense in an interview.
German Federal States![Will Germany be the fourth NATO member to introduce compulsory military service for women?](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/19/276302/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/mandatory-military-service-extended-to-females.webp)
Germany’s discussion regarding mandatory military service is gaining momentum, and it has recently taken an unexpected turn. High-ranking figures from the CDU and SPD argue that making compulsory military service exclusively for men is outdated and propose including women in this obligation.
German Federal States![Lukas Reichel has traveled from Chicago to Ostrava and is making his 2024 World Cup debut today](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/13/263241/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/blitz-one-of-our-runners-competes-against-sweden.webp)
Lukas Reichel, a 21-year-old quickly becoming known for his exceptional skating skills, belongs to the Chicago Blackhawks. This talented ex-Berliner is set to make his World Cup debut on Monday at 20:20, on ProSieben, MagentaSport, Deutschland.TV and live on BILD.de, promising to impress with...
Technology![Eden Golan (2nd from left) has had to endure the worst hatred of Jews online and on site in Malmö...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/12/262156/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/i-m-embarrassed-by-the-actions-of-my-community.webp)
The "Eurovision Song Contest" has experienced uncommon political tensions. As a gay man, I rarely felt embarrassed by the mainly LGBTQ+ ESC fan community.
Economy![Eden Golan competed for Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 and had to put up with a lot of...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/12/260972/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/significant-blow-to-opponents-of-israel.webp)
The most politically charged Eurovision Song Contest ever: Young Israeli singer Eden Golan (20) found herself unexpectedly in the limelight.
Technology![Nemo secured the ESC title with his song "The Code"](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/12/260789/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/get-an-overview-of-the-top-12-acts-in-the-eurovision-song-contest.webp)
This Eurovision Song Contest was undeniably entertaining, with Germany assured of their ability to participate.
Technology![Despite death threats, Israeli Eden Golan was unimpressed in the ESC semi-final](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/11/259694/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/my-desire-is-to-serve-as-an-advocate-for-those-wronged.webp)
She's the most powerful female contender at the Eurovision Song Contest, facing numerous challenges.
Culture![Joost Klein was considered one of the ESC favorites. Now he is no longer allowed to take part](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/11/259197/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/holland-is-expelled-by-esc.webp)
The Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö saw Dutchman Joost Klein (26) as a top favorite, even among the public, but on Saturday afternoon, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) made the decision to eliminate him from the competition.
Gastronomic-Paradise![Joost Klein causes trouble at the ESC with his problematic behavior](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/11/258473/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/esc-riot-joost-klein-in-action.webp)
Dutch performer Joost Klein (aged 26) has been barred from attending the dress rehearsals in Malmö, Sweden, as part of the Eurovision Song Contest, with reports indicating he may be expelled from the event entirely. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has made an official statement: "We are...
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