Corona highs in Germany: 29,875 new infections and 598 deaths

Corona highs in Germany: 29,875 new infections and 598 deaths

The Robert Koch Institute reports almost 30,000 new infections with the coronavirus within 24 hours – the highest level in Germany since the beginning of the pandemic. This also applies to the number of deaths: 598 people died in connection with Corona. The number of new corona infections reported to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) … Read more

Consequences of the corona pandemic: record drop in CO2 emissions

Consequences of the corona pandemic: record drop in CO2 emissions

Shut down factories and cut flight plans: Due to the global lockdowns in the wake of the corona pandemic, CO2 emissions have also fallen significantly this year – probably only a short trend. The year 2020 will also be recorded as the year in which there was a record drop in CO2 emissions. The reason … Read more

Bookings are increasing: Lufthansa is hoping for the summer

Bookings are increasing: Lufthansa is hoping for the summer

The prospect of a larger number of corona vaccinations in the coming months is arousing Germans’ interest in air travel. Lufthansa reports a sharp increase in booking numbers for the summer. After a long dry spell, Lufthansa sees an upturn in its business thanks to the upcoming approvals of corona vaccinations. “Since there is a … Read more

After a long dispute: EU agrees on budget and corona package

After a long dispute: EU agrees on budget and corona package

After weeks of dispute with Hungary and Poland, a compromise has been reached: According to Council President Michel, the member states agreed on a new EU budget and billions in Corona aid at the EU summit. The way for the EU budget and the billions in Corona aid is free. At their summit in Brussels, … Read more

Despite partial lockdown: Again the highest number of new corona infections

Despite partial lockdown: Again the highest number of new corona infections

Despite the partial lockdown, the RKI has again recorded a peak in new corona infections with 23,679 cases. In total, more than 20,000 people in Germany have now died from or with the virus. The number of new coronavirus infections has reached a new high in Germany: The health authorities reported 23,679 confirmed cases to … Read more

Airbnb goes public: My home, your home

Airbnb goes public: My home, your home

Airbnb has shaken the travel industry – not always to the delight of renters or local authorities. At the end of the pandemic year 2020, the company is now daring to go public. By Katharina Wilhelm, ARD Studio Los Angeles It all started 13 years ago with an idea from three students when they were … Read more

Forecast to 2035: The boom cities of tomorrow

Forecast to 2035: The boom cities of tomorrow

Regional researchers believe that the population in Germany will hardly grow in the coming years – except in some major cities. Which are the boom cities and where is the greatest population decline? According to a new study, only some German metropolises can expect a rapidly growing number of residents in the coming years. According … Read more

Another high: 590 corona deaths in Germany

Another high: 590 corona deaths in Germany

Despite the partial lockdown, the number of deaths and newly infected people in Germany remains high. The health authorities reported 590 deaths to the RKI within 24 hours. Health Minister Spahn is particularly concerned about nursing homes. The number of coronavirus-related deaths reported within 24 hours has skyrocketed and has reached a new high. The … Read more

PSG against Istanbul: game abandoned due to racism allegation

PSG against Istanbul: game abandoned due to racism allegation

The Champions League game between Paris St. Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir will resume on Wednesday (6:55 p.m.) after it was interrupted because of an alleged racist comment by the fourth official from Romania. This was announced by the European Football Union after talks with both clubs. The remaining minutes are to be played with a … Read more

Corona rapid tests in clubs: testing instead of dancing

Corona rapid tests in clubs: testing instead of dancing

During the compulsory break, clubs and restaurants are breaking new ground in many places: for example as a corona rapid test center. A visit to Berlin and Munich. By Iris Marx, RBB, and Moritz Steinbacher, BR “Come naked and be wild,” says the Instagram post of the Kitkat Club, which is known beyond Berlin for … Read more