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Germany's Struggle Under the Scorching Sun

Germany's Struggle Under the Scorching Sun

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The world is currently grappling with the consequences of a global heatwave, and Germany is no exception. The current heat wave named "Cerberus" by the Italian Meteorological Society (after the three-headed monster in Dante's "Inferno") is already claming lives across Europe. Over the past few weeks and indeed years, rising temperatures have become a recurrent theme during summer months, making life increasingly challenging for Germans. Temperatures as high as 48C are predicted in many tourist...

An Overview of Munich's Ruling Political Party: CSU

An Overview of Munich's Ruling Political Party: CSU

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

As with any major city, Munich's governance plays a crucial role in shaping the growth and development of the region. In this primer, we delve into Munich's ruling political party, shedding light on its ideology, policies, and influence on the city's socio-political landscape.

Christian Social Union (CSU): A Legacy of Stability

The Christian Social Union (CSU) is a conservative political party that has been the ruling power in Bavaria for over six decades. Established in 1945, the CSU has enjoyed...

EU and US Data Security A Prime Concern

EU and US Data Security A Prime Concern

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In times of megacrises, this atmosphere was really good: optimism and harmony characterized the 7th German-American Data Protection Day, which took place in the Munich House of Bavarian Business in the spring. The Bavarian Business Association (vbw) hosted the event in cooperation with the US Consulate General and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision. A major topic was on the agenda: the new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TADPF). The cumbersome term stands for a new...

Top 5 unicorns driving Munich's economic growth

Top 5 unicorns driving Munich's economic growth

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Munich's vibrant and dynamic startup ecosystem has given rise to several unicorns—privately held startups valued at over $1 billion. These innovative companies, with their disruptive business models and technological advancements, are reshaping industries and propelling Munich's reputation as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Let's explore the five unicorns that have emerged from Munich, contributing to the city's economic growth and solidifying its position on the global...

Will Blinken's visit bring positivity to e Sino-US relations?

Will Blinken's visit bring positivity to e Sino-US relations?

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Last month, when US President Joe Biden predicted that a "thaw" in the Sino-US relationship would begin "very shortly," many analysts dismissed it as just a 'slip of tongue' rather than a serious rhetoric. However,the confirmation by the Chinese foreign ministry about US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China this weekend has sparked a renewed sense of optimism, indicating the potential for a resumption of positivity between the two sides. Despite the prevailing atmosphere of...

Former presidential advisor Arestovych confirms that Zelenskyy failed to fight corruption in entourage

Former presidential advisor Arestovych confirms that Zelenskyy failed to fight corruption in entourage

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Former advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine Oleksiy Arestovych said that Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to overcome corruption in Ukraine. He said this in a new interview on Yulia Latynina's YouTube channel. According to him, there should be a person in power who wouldn't engage in corruption and wouldn't let his subordinates do it. In his opinion, there is no such person in power today and "unfortunately, so far we have not been lucky. "He (Zelensky, - ed.) has not completely beaten...

US state of Idaho wants executions by firing squad

US state of Idaho wants executions by firing squad

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

People sentenced to death could soon be executed by firing squad in the US state of Idaho. The Senate of the state in the north of the U.S. passed a corresponding bill on Monday (local time), as reported by U.S. media. Previously, the Idaho House of Representatives had approved. It provides for the possibility of execution by firing squad, should the chemicals for the lethal injection not be available. The bill is now with the governor for his signature. Since 1976, there have been three...

Greens to bring forward coal phase-out to 2030 in east

Greens to bring forward coal phase-out to 2030 in east

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

According to a report, the Green Party wants to bring forward the phase-out of coal throughout Germany to 2030. This is a "necessary step to achieve the climate targets," the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) quoted from a draft resolution for the Green parliamentary group's conference in Weimar next week. According to the paper, lignite mines in eastern Germany are also to be shut down eight years earlier than initially planned. Germany is still not on track to meet the 1.5-degree target, the Greens...

Erdogan wants to agree to Finland joining NATO

Erdogan wants to agree to Finland joining NATO

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to approve Finland's planned entry into NATO. The ratification process will be initiated in parliament, Erdogan said in Ankara on Friday. Erdogan has thus at least partially abandoned his blockade against NATO's northern enlargement. For unlike Finland, Sweden must continue to wait for approval from Ankara. Sweden will still have to be considered, Erdogan said after a meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. The latter said Finland's membership...

Iran and Saudi Arabia want to normalize relations

Iran and Saudi Arabia want to normalize relations

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Iran and Saudi Arabia want to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within two months. That was the result of talks in the Chinese capital Beijing, the Iranian and Saudi state press reported in unison. A statement Friday said part of the agreement was an affirmation of respect for each other's sovereignty and non-interference in each other's internal affairs. The two regional leaders have long sought to ease tensions. Riyadh broke off relations in 2016 after the Saudi...

Omar Harfouch, a hope for Lebanon

Omar Harfouch, a hope for Lebanon

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

As Lebanon faces an unprecedented crisis, a new political class is beginning to emerge in the country. Mr. Omar Harfouch is the most telling example of this generation that wants to rebuild Lebanon. The Lebanese Parliament has still not succeeded in electing a successor to Michel Aoun, President of the Republic who left office on October 31. There is no president, but even more seriously, there is no government either since his resignation on November 1. Moreover, the Parliament is no longer...

Verdi demands 3000 euros for public sector employees in Berlin

Verdi demands 3000 euros for public sector employees in Berlin

March 4, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The trade union Verdi demands a one-time payment of 3,000 euros for each employee of the public service in the state of Berlin. The people needed a compensation for the currently very high inflation, explained Verdi department head Benjamin Roscher on Thursday. Because: "The Berlin employees who do their job at the Senate and the district administrations are also suffering from the sharp rise in prices." On Friday, the union wants to hand over about 11,000 signatures of employees in favor of...

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German Private Health Insurance

Health Insurance in Germany is compulsory and sometimes complicated, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

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Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

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Der Ungeliebte

The exhibition commemorates the 300th birthday of Kurfürst Karl Theodor, who became the ruler of Bavaria after the last altbayerische Wittelsbacher passed away in late 1777. Despite his significant contributions to economic modernization, social improvements, and cultural initiatives like the...

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