Düsseldorf | «Mother of all wedding processions»: trial cancelled

Düsseldorf | «Mother of all wedding processions»: trial cancelled

A3 near Ratingen completely blocked by several sports cars Seven defendants were to answer to the Düsseldorf District Court for events that took place more than five years ago surrounding a wedding procession on the A3 motorway. The case had caused a sensation as the “mother of all wedding processions”. The wedding party members are … Read more

Grain of salt: botched work as creative craftsmanship

Grain of salt: botched work as creative craftsmanship

Grain of salt Botched work as creative craftsmanship Those who build their dream house often wake up in a nightmare. Delays, wrong materials, waiting in vain for tradesmen or site managers – the song about the building site has many verses that you’d rather not sing. This also applies to VIPs. Oh dear! Hazel Brugger … Read more

Plastic surgeon Werner Mang on his famous patients: “This is a taboo subject”

Plastic surgeon Werner Mang on his famous patients: “This is a taboo subject”

For the 75th birthday Updated on 29.08.2024, 10:56 Werner Mang is a cosmetic surgeon and director of the Bodenseeklinik. © dpa / Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa Götz George’s nose made him a name. Since then, Germany’s most famous cosmetic surgeon has operated and polarized himself into the spotlight again and again. He learned a lesson the hard … Read more

Flag Football: German men’s team plays for eleventh place

Flag Football: German men’s team plays for eleventh place

The selection of the American Football Association of Germany (AFVD) will now face Japan. The German men have suffered another defeat at the Flag Football World Cup. The selection of the American Football Association of Germany (AFVD) lost 20:43 to Israel in the placement games in Lahti, Finland, and will play against Japan for eleventh … Read more

British Prime Minister Starmer in Berlin

British Prime Minister Starmer in Berlin

He also ruled out a Youth Mobility Scheme, which Germany would like to see implemented for the entire EU and for Great Britain. “We have no plans for a Youth Mobility Scheme, but we do have plans for a closer relationship,” said Starmer. His position has not changed since his election in early July, the … Read more

Record damage from attacks on companies

Record damage from attacks on companies

Data theft, espionage or sabotage – companies in Germany are facing a growing number of attacks. Eight out of ten companies were affected by them last year. This was the result of a study by the IT industry association Bitkom. “The damage is rising to a new record of 267 billion euros,” explains Bitkom President … Read more

Preserving evidence – Water damage: Why it makes sense to take samples – Economy

Preserving evidence – Water damage: Why it makes sense to take samples – Economy

Jam jars are sufficient for water samples The Association of Private Builders (VPB) recommends taking two samples of the penetrating water. “Preserving or jam jars that can be closed well are completely sufficient,” recommends Marc Ellinger, building expert at the VPB. Alternatively, you can use highly absorbent items such as household towels or coffee filters … Read more

Comment on Starmer’s visit to Berlin

Comment on Starmer’s visit to Berlin

It is certainly beneficial for the nations involved, as well as for the EU, if there is a warm understanding between London and Berlin. All the better if the two heads of government get on well personally and politically. However, the bonhomie during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Chancellor Olaf Scholz should not obscure … Read more

German companies are often attacked from this country

German companies are often attacked from this country

The companies surveyed had at least ten employees and an annual turnover of at least one million euros.photo alliance/dpa | Annette Riedl According to the Bitkom study, most of the attacks on the German economy can be traced back to China. 45 percent of affected companies said they were able to trace attacks to China, … Read more

Flag Football: German teams dominate at World Cup opener

Flag Football: German teams dominate at World Cup opener

Men and women won their four games in Lahti on Tuesday. Four games, four wins: The German teams have made a big impression at the start of the Flag Football World Cup. The men’s team led by quarterback Benjamin Klever initially gave Sweden no chance in Lahti, Finland (42:25), then the European champions celebrated a … Read more