New terms of use will come into effect on Whatsapp in May. Privacy advocates are concerned and are considering legal action. Hamburg | From May 15th, new terms of use and data protection provisions will apply to Whatsapp. This has been known for months, but many users are still uncertain about the intentions and consequences … Read more
250,000 euros in funding are currently being discussed in the citizenship’s culture and finance committee. Rostock | In order to help the cultural scene in the Hanseatic city of Rostock financially back on its feet after the long lockdown and the pandemic-related failures, politicians are now to make a large contribution for the restart. In … Read more
In a current case, users are surprised at a change in the messenger service that was not previously announced. Mountain View | WhatsApp messenger service users are used to making changes or introducing new functions. Now there is a far-reaching change that users have been served without any major announcement: Whoever sends a voice message … Read more
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, compulsory attendance at schools is to be expanded again. Schwerin | According to State Education Minister Bettina Martin (SPD), it will also apply to schools in regions with a seven-day incidence between 50 and 100 from March 22nd. “Simply because we believe that it has to be school too,” said State Education … Read more
From the right to education to the judges’ election committee: the opposition is really steaming up before the elections. Schwerin | The left-wing faction in the state parliament is planning the really big hit: the state constitution is to be changed in 13 points. The parliamentary group intends to submit a corresponding request at the … Read more
What services should farmers do in the future in order to benefit from the EU’s agricultural billions? These are the ideas of the Greens. Osnabrück | The Greens want to reallocate EU agricultural funds vigorously: A large part of the annual billions in payments is to be used in future for more environmental protection in … Read more
Higher taxes for the rich, citizens’ money instead of Hartz IV, more climate protection, more investments and thus more debts. Berlin | With its election manifesto, the SPD is trying to set the pegs for a government alliance, often called progressive, without a union and without the FDP. Nevertheless, Olaf Scholz managed to avoid an … Read more
The cinemas have been closed since the beginning of November. In order not to be forgotten, there is a nationwide campaign. Parchim | “This is really a highlight,” says Tina Laskowski. She stands with her five-year-old daughter Lene and her cousin Thomas Schulz at 7 p.m. in front of the illuminated cinema in Parchim. On … Read more
This week the state parliament wants to elect two new constitutional judges These are the highest offices that can be assigned in the judiciary in the state of Brandenburg: When the state parliament in Potsdam meets for its plenary session this week, the election of two constitutional judges will be on the parliament’s agenda. Because … Read more
Luca Meinke from SSC is one of Germany’s greatest high jumpers and is also a regional rapper. Schwerin | Is he a high jumper who makes music or is he more of a musician who jumps high? The Schwerin-born Luca Meinke has not yet finally clarified that for himself, it may not be for a … Read more