“I chased like dogs from the farm”
Petra Libelt is surprised: “When introducing compulsory vaccination for nursing professions, it is clear that politicians did not take into…
Freedom to think differently in the time of Corona
I hope so for 2022. “Freedom is always the freedom of those who think differently.” At the turn of the…
Frustration with the minimum wage on the part of employers: damage from all sides
No, this is not a surprise. Employers are against a planned minimum wage increase. They are even threatening legal action…
About 30 inmates were infected with Corona virus in prison
After an apparent coronavirus outbreak in Tegel Correctional Facility (JVA), the second part of the prison has been partially placed…
Praise song for Berlin mothers
When I was a student, I was once influenced by the Berlin poem “Mother’s Hands” that we learned. It comes…
Berlin reconnects with Sylt
Berlin – A decades-old train line that should have been cut more than three months ago is due to return…
BVG spokeswoman Petra Nillkin is retiring
Berlin – The phone rings. The number displayed on the screen awakens obsessions. In fact, it turned out to be…
Jim Ozdemir, Cheap Meat and Roast Goose in Brandenburg
Berlin – On Boxing Day, I interviewed Cem Ozdemir, the new Minister of Agriculture. When the Greens suggested him for…
Does a woman help a helpless man while he is drunk?
Berlin – Doing good is good, not only at the end of the year, but especially there. At least this…
These S-Bahn stations are being updated in Berlin
Berlin – Longer platforms, additional station entrances and barrier-free expansion: Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that more than 50 S-Bahn…
Even countries with a high vaccination rate impose strict measures
According to an AFP account, more than 6.5 million cases of corona were discovered worldwide from December 22 to 28.…
How is the performance of Berlin’s economy, Mr. Girl?
Berlin – It has been an eventful year. Also for Daniel Jean Girl (40). The new president of the Berlin…
Karl Geiger retains his chance in the overall standings in fifth place
Berlin – Karl Geiger saved his chances for a first German overall win at the Four Hills Championship since Sven…
Berlin is also preparing for a violent wave
The number of corona infections is currently increasing worldwide, mainly due to the Omikron virus variant, but in Germany it…
Is President Andrzej Duda stabbing PiS leader Kaczynski in the back?
Things are getting really hot in Poland at Christmas. On December 27, Polish President Andrzej Duda exercised his veto against…
The sensory experience in a shared car in Berlin
Humans have five senses: sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste. In this regard, booking a share car is very exciting.…
Obstetrics and pediatric departments under constant pressure – two calls for help from Berlin
Berlin – Two calls for help from Berlin, one from Lichtenberg and one from the suburbs. Both come from large…
Are you allowed to show your bad mood?
Bad mood is a good term. Specifically by not pointing out the poor conditions or making any psychiatric diagnoses about…
This year more fireworks will be imported illegally from Poland than in 2020
Berlin – Corona’s second New Year’s Eve is around the corner, and that means: the sale of fireworks is banned…
New tariffs for local transport in Berlin: more experiences, please!
Berlin – Standard Berlin falters on the fact that tickets for local transport are expensive. The fact that the price…
These shares in Berlin brought dividends in 2021
You feel a little reminiscent of the time 25 years ago. At the time, the nation was en masse caught…
By train and ship to Bornholm
Berlin – Summer, sun, beach – but also many bike paths and good gastronomy that serves not only red sausage:…
Russia bans memorials: a sign of weakness
The end of the Russian human rights organization Memorial means a huge loss for Russian civil society. Still, hope is…
Chile’s Atacama Desert: A used clothing cemetery
Hi Hospice – Every few years, when it rains a lot, the driest place in the world turns into a…
Jeffy makes my Charity an administrative affair
Berlin – It was an event with some explosiveness and symbolic power. Berlin Mayor and new Governor Franziska Jaffe (SPD)…
The team athlete becomes a lone fighter
Berlin – Five in the morning, the alarm goes off. as always. Freshen up, on your way to work, an…
Persons with disabilities need protection
For two years, many hospitals are suffering from overload due to the Corona crisis, which has led to the postponement…
Will bus and train journeys in Berlin cost in kilometers in the future?
Berlin – Even if there are complaints from time to time: the local transport fare system in Berlin is rather…
“Let’s do it differently next year, please!”
Berlin – Several demonstrations are currently taking place in Germany. In the past few days, tens of thousands of people…
“I was way too undifferentiated”
On December 29, 1991, exactly 30 years ago, the Stasi Records Act was passed, giving access to the GDR Stasi…
How President Erdogan led the country to the brink
Istanbul – It was a dramatic crash at the end of a wild year. The Turkish currency has been in…
After the end of Hempel and Gabriel, the wait continues
Berlin – The splendid conclusion of an evening of darts at Alexandra the Great Palace once again left a very…
After the end of Hempel and Gabriel, the wait continues
Berlin – The splendid conclusion of the evening of archery at Alexandra the Great Palace once again left a very…
New Year’s Wish: Away from Water
The statue of St. Nepomuk Bridge hangs obliquely over the Ahr Bridge near Riche in the Ahrweiler District. Water blew…
Who Pays for the New Year’s Eve Damage?
The ban on the sale of fireworks on New Year’s Eve has been lifted, no fireworks areas have been set…
A start-up in Berlin explains its smartphone to elderly people
Berlin – Pensioner Klaus forgot his hearing aid at home. So, teacher Merv speaks directly into her ear as she…
“Train travel causes some slowdown”
Jaroslav Rudich, 49, comes from a family of railway workers in the Czech Republic. His grandfather and uncle were on…
Why do renovations take so long
Berlin – Is this a joke? Or a serious warning? “Construction site. Do not enter. Danger of collapse”: this is…
Offer to talk to him, but too much doubt
Russia responded cautiously to NATO’s proposal to revitalize the NATO-Russia Council. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in a video interview…
Difficult decision: the Federal Constitutional Court ruled the screening
Who should you save when there are hardly any places in the intensive care unit? It’s a decision no medical…
Florian Hempel retires from the Darts World Cup
Berlin – Florian Hempel’s stunning World Cup appearance came to an abrupt end after a short Christmas break. The German…
Karl Geiger looking for the golden eagle
Berlin – Karl Geiger could fill a series of albums with photos from Oberstdorf. He was born in the small…
Can Lewis Hamilton end his career?
Berlin – He is silent. for a long time. This may not bode well. What’s wrong with Lewis Hamilton? There…
Thomas Tuchel explodes the collar
Berlin – Thomas Tuchel was invited, it cannot be overlooked. Even before Christmas, the Chelsea manager made serious accusations against…
Peter Schlekenrieder hopes to get many tickets for the Olympics
Berlin – Peter Schlekenrieder scratches his hooves before the “Three Cross Country Ski Tour”. “The expectation is huge — and…
Renaming the street: Martin Luther must go
Berlin – Now it’s time to get to the cultural content: the latest list of Berlin street names proposed to…
Europe can only overcome the chip crisis if the market is equally strengthened
The global chip shortage has escalated into an economic crisis. In Europe in particular, supply chains are collapsing and not…
Berlin Mayor Geoffrey Wins First Power Trial
Berlin – The stricter Corona measures have been in effect in Berlin since Tuesday. In time for the appointment, Berlin…
Despite the pandemic: Hospitals report low occupancy rates
The economic situation of hospitals in Germany is worse than it has been for more than 20 years. 60 percent…
“I hope to finally get a German successor”
Berlin – In the winter of 2001/2002, Sven Hannawald was the first skier in history to achieve the feat of…