Fighting in Ukraine continues
In the east and south of Ukraine, fighting continues during the Orthodox Easter. In the largely destroyed port city of Mariupol, the steelworks, which are still held by Ukrainian fighters, are still being fought over. The steelworks are constantly being shelled and bombed, writes the Ukrainian presidential adviser Podoljak on Twitter. He assumes that the Russian troops are planning to storm the site. He made an offer to Moscow to start new negotiations. It could be talked about the exchange of military. There are also said to be numerous civilians on the site of the steel mill. | 24.04.2022 18:05
Switzerland blocks German arms deliveries
Germany cannot supply Swiss-made ammunition to Ukraine because of a Swiss veto. The Swiss Economics Department confirmed the corresponding media reports. Accordingly, two requests from Germany were rejected with reference to Swiss neutrality. According to the media report, it should be ammunition for the Marder infantry fighting vehicle, which is manufactured in Switzerland. | 24.04.2022 18:05
Hamburg and Kyiv agree on strategic partnership
Hamburg and the Ukrainian capital Kyiv want to enter into a strategic city partnership. The first mayor of the Hanseatic city, Tschentscher, and Kiev’s mayor Klitschko signed an agreement to this effect today. Klitschko was connected live to the session in Hamburg City Hall. The aim of the “Pact for Solidarity and Future” is that both cities support each other in times of crisis, it said. The current war in Ukraine is primarily about humanitarian aid and support for reconstruction. Economic, cultural and social relations were to be strengthened later. | 24.04.2022 18:05
France: Voter turnout lower than 2017
In the run-off election for the presidency in France, turnout has so far been slightly lower than five years ago. By the afternoon, around 63 percent of those entitled to vote had cast their votes. Five years ago it was a good 65 percent at this point. As then, the liberal Macron and the right-wing populist Le Pen are facing each other. Macron was ahead of Le Pen| in recent polls 24.04.2022 18:05
FDP ends federal party conference
In Berlin, the federal party conference of the FDP ended with a speech by the new Secretary General, Djir-Sarai. Finally, he looked again at the war in Ukraine. In view of the events there, a new chapter in relations with the United States must be opened. This also includes a new attempt at a free trade agreement between the European Union and the USA, according to Djir-Sarai. With a view to the corona pandemic, the Secretary General defended the course of the Liberals. The situation today is different than last year, so it is right to return to normality responsibly and with a sense of proportion. | 24.04.2022 18:05
SOS Mediteranee: 70 migrants rescued from distress at sea
The aid organization “SOS Mediterranee” has again rescued numerous people in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. As a spokesman said, the ship “Ocean Viking” off the coast of Libya picked up 70 people whose inflatable boat lost air. Among the rescued are 17 unaccompanied minors. Just yesterday, a ship belonging to the organization “Doctors Without Borders” rescued around 100 migrants from distress at sea who had embarked on the dangerous crossing across the Mediterranean Sea from the coast of North Africa towards the EU. | 24.04.2022 18:05
THW Kiel German cup winner
THW Kiel has won the German Handball Cup. The Schleswig-Holsteiners prevailed in the final in Hamburg with 28:21 against SC Magdeburg. It is already the twelfth cup title for the people of Kiel. Augsburg has collected important points in the relegation battle of the Bundesliga. Augsburg won 2-0 in Bochum In the second Bundesliga, the northern clubs missed out on victories today. Hannover 96 lost 3-0 at SC Paderborn, Hansa Rostock only managed a 2-2 draw at Erzgebirge Aue. In the third league, 1. FC Magdeburg has been promoted to league two after beating Zwickau 3-0. And in the semi-finals of the German Ice Hockey Championship, Wolfsburg is the end of the line for the Grizzlys. Lower Saxony also lost the third play-off game against EHC Munich. Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. The Dutchman won in his Red Bull ahead of his team-mate Sergio Perez from Mexico. World championship leader Charles Leclerc from Monaco was only seventh in his Ferrari. | 24.04.2022 18:05
Weather forecast
This evening some clouds and some sun, isolated showers, isolated thunderstorms possible, otherwise mostly dry. Temperatures 7 degrees on Rügen to 15 degrees in Emsbüren. Cloudy at night, local showers. Later loosening on the coasts, clear in the north of Schleswig-Holstein, fog in places. Lows 7 to 3 degrees. Tomorrow in southern Lower Saxony initially cloudy, locally showers, otherwise mostly dry and brightening from the north. Highs of 9 to 16 degrees. The further prospects: On Tuesday partly clear, partly cloudy, only a few showers, 11 to 16 degrees. | 24.04.2022 18:05
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