War against Ukraine: Russian army continues shelling
The Russian army continues its attacks in Ukraine. Authorities report rocket fire in the Sumy region in the north of the country. The Russian troops had already withdrawn there in April. Rockets are also said to have hit the port city of Odessa and the surrounding area. Apparently, more civilians were able to leave the steelworks in Mariupol. The pro-Russian separatists speak of 50 people. The information cannot be independently verified.| 05/07/2022 5:40 p.m
EU Council Presidency: Debate on oil embargo continues
There is still no agreement in the debate about an EU oil embargo on Russia. As the French Presidency announced on Twitter, there is a dispute about exceptions for some states that are particularly dependent on Russian oil. Another round of negotiations is scheduled for tomorrow. The EU Commission had previously proposed a compromise. It provides that Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will have more time to fully implement the delivery stop. For several countries, however, the proposal did not go far enough. | 05/07/2022 5:40 p.m
Göring-Eckardt: Moldova’s stability is important for Europe
Bundestag Vice-President Göring-Eckardt emphasized the importance of an EU accession perspective for the Republic of Moldova. During her visit to neighboring Ukraine, the Greens politician said that state stability plays a central role in the current situation. Moldova applied for EU membership shortly after the Russian attack on Ukraine began. Concerns about the spread of the war are growing in the country. | 05/07/2022 5:40 p.m
Afghanistan: In the future, women will have to wear the burqa
In Afghanistan, women will have to wear a burqa in public. Taliban chief Achundsada issued a decree. It is the strictest restriction on the lives of Afghan women since the Taliban took power in the country last August. A burqa is a full-body veil that covers the wearer’s eyes with a kind of mesh of fabric. | 05/07/2022 5:40 p.m
Havana: 25 dead after explosion in hotel
An explosion at a hotel in the Cuban capital, Havana, has killed at least 25 people. According to official information, there are 50 injured. The detonation was probably triggered by a gas leak. The first four floors of the five-star hotel were badly damaged, and a nearby church partially collapsed. | 05/07/2022 5:40 p.m
Football: Wolfsburg wins in Cologne
In the Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg celebrated an away win. Lower Saxony won 1-0 at 1.FC Köln. Bayer Leverkusen won 4-2 in Hoffenheim and thus qualified for the Champions League. Also played: Freiburg – Union Berlin 1:4 and Fürth against Dortmund 1:3. In the second division, Hamburger SV won the northern duel against Hannover 2-1 and is currently second in the table. In addition, Rostock and Ingolstadt drew 0-0 and Regensburg lost 0-2 to Heidenheim. | 05/07/2022 5:40 p.m
The weather in northern Germany
Partly clear, also more clouds, some rain and rarely thunderstorms. Temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, on the North Sea islands around 11 degrees. Mostly dry at night, lows of 9 degrees in Göttingen and 3 degrees in Parchim. Lots of sun tomorrow, it will remain dry, 12 to 20 degrees. Friendly and dry on Monday at 14 to 23 degrees. | 05/07/2022 5:40 p.m
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