Straupitz (dpa/bb) – Pot-bellied Santa Clauses, friendly-looking snowmen with hats, shining angels and stars: Gisela Liebsch and Gerd Mörl have been transforming their farm in Straupitz (Dahme-Spreewald) into a peaceful Christmas fairyland with warm light during Advent for 26 years. 300 figures stand between laid out fir branches, another 100 in the carport. “They are … Read more
It’s a nice, pleasantly soft final gong that they have there at the Munich sporting goods fair Ispo, every evening at six. Dingdong then sounds from all the loudspeakers, followed by the information: “The trade fair is over for today. We wish you a safe journey home.” Sometimes, however, this comes at an inopportune time, … Read more
According to a study presented in Brussels on Wednesday, serious human rights violations regularly occur in the border protection initiatives co-financed by the European Union in Tunisia and Libya. The Green Group in the EU Parliament commissioned the report. “There should be no agreements with third countries if there is no monitoring of fundamental rights, … Read more
Berlin (dpa) – What do you do if a three-year-old pulls his beard and threatens to expose the booked Santa Claus? What if the jute sack tears or the Golden Book is left with another family? Even Santas can experience mishaps. In a two-hour workshop in Berlin, experienced Santa Clauses give new colleagues crucial tips … Read more
Frankfurt/Main (dpa/lhe) – Eintracht Frankfurt can hope for a timely return of defense chief Robin Koch before the important international game. The 27-year-old completed his final training session in Frankfurt on Wednesday, but will not be back on the pitch until the weekend at the earliest. The Conference League game on Thursday (9 p.m./RTL) against … Read more
Goslar (dpa) – Less staff, more tasks, more stress: the situation in Lower Saxony’s schools has become more tense for both children and young people as well as teachers. The crises from Corona to war were reflected in everyday school life, said Christoph Rabbow, chairman of the Lower Saxony Philology Association, to the German Press … Read more
Schwerin (dpa/mv) – One day before the start of the festival winter, the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Classical Festival is giving an outlook on the 2024 summer season. The winners in residence for the coming season are also expected to present the program on Wednesday in Schwerin. Outstanding soloists and ensembles who impressed the jurors at the … Read more
The city of Munich is clearing out homeless people’s sleeping quarters at Stachus. Twelve people have been sitting there in front of the former Galeria Kaufhof building for a long time, as the city reports. It goes on to say that these are mostly homeless beggars who are aware of all offers of homeless assistance, … Read more
Neu-Isenburg (dpa/lhe) – One person died in an accident on Autobahn 3 near Neu-Isenburg (Offenbach district) late on Sunday evening. The person wanted to cross the route after a rear-end collision between the Offenbacher Kreuz and the Frankfurt-Süd exit and was hit by a car and fatally injured, the police said on Monday morning. Due … Read more
Philadelphia (dpa) – The Philadelphia Eagles won a football thriller against the Buffalo Bills and defended their top position in the NFL. At 37:34, the team led by quarterback Jalen Hurts saved themselves into overtime after a long deficit with a field goal from a long distance 20 seconds before the end. There, Hurts completed … Read more