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Berlin: Plainclothes patrol saves 38-year-old from brutal knife attack
Berlin – On Friday evening, the quiet street in the Reinickendorf district was the scene of a brutal knife attack. A 38-year-old woman was seriously injured after a 32-year-old man attacked her in her apartment. The police and public prosecutor's office are calling it an attempted murder. The shocking incident occurred just days after two women were fatally stabbed in other parts of Berlin. The series of brutal attacks has shocked the capital and sparked urgent calls for action. Rapid…
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Politics
Deportations from Germany: Unconventional solutions in the rule of law
In Germany, it is clear that the rule of law is capable of acting even in difficult cases. In a recent flight, criminals were returned to Afghanistan, which has raised many questions and attracted a great deal of attention. The complicated background to these returns highlights the challenges associated with such measures, especially when it comes to countries whose governments are not recognized. This confirms the debate about the principles underlying our legal system. The state must defend human rights,…
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Politics
“Experience politics: Digital travelling exhibition of the Bundestag in Offenburg”
A remarkable journey through the world of German politics is about to take place - and all without a plane ticket. From September 9th to 13th, the German Bundestag's traveling exhibition will open its doors at the Salmen in Offenburg. This innovative exhibition allows visitors to immerse themselves in the exciting and dynamic world of politics in Berlin. The traveling exhibition, which was modernized and digitized in 2023, is an important part of democratic education. With 16 informative display boards…
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Politics
Tarek Al-Wazir: Moving to Berlin and running for the Bundestag
Tarek Al-Wazir, the former Vice-Prime Minister of Hesse, is planning a major change in his political career. The Green politician has announced that he will run for the Bundestag in 2025. This decision, which he said was made "after careful consideration", has already caused a stir. Al-Wazir announced his plans in a statement that was made to Hessischer Rundfunk. His goal is to run both on the state list of the Hessian Greens and as a direct candidate in the…
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Politics
Fatal knife attack in Friedrichsfelde: Mother (28) stabbed to death
Berlin – Another deadly knife attack shakes the capital! On Friday evening, around 10:30 p.m., a 28-year-old woman was stabbed in the hallway of a high-rise building in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde. Despite immediate resuscitation attempts on the spot in Dolgenseestrasse and rapid transport to hospital by emergency doctors and paramedics, the woman succumbed to her serious injuries shortly afterwards. According to police investigations and statements from residents, the woman killed was a mother of two. Police reports note that a 45-year-old man…
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Politics
Joint demands for hospital reform: quality and financing in focus
In a recent joint statement, several institutions, including the German Cancer Society and various health insurance companies, have called for a comprehensive reform of hospital financing. The main focus is on a financing structure that is independent of the number of cases and evidence-based quality standards. This appeal is directed at the political level, in particular at the federal government, states and government factions, in order to ensure sustainable and needs-oriented hospital care. The initiative, which is supported by the…
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Politics
Joint demands for hospital reform: quality and financing in focus
In a recent joint statement, several institutions, including the German Cancer Society and various health insurance companies, have called for a comprehensive reform of hospital financing. The main focus is on a financing structure that is independent of the number of cases and evidence-based quality standards. This appeal is directed at the political level, in particular at the federal government, states and government factions, in order to ensure sustainable and needs-oriented hospital care. The initiative, which is supported by the…
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Politics
Tarek Al-Wazir: From Hesse to Berlin – A new path in politics
Tarek Al-Wazir, a prominent politician from the Hessian Green Party, has announced a remarkable move: he plans to run for a seat in the Bundestag next year, thus making the switch from state to federal politics. According to reports in the Offenbach Post and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the former Hessian Minister of Economic Affairs and Vice-Prime Minister revealed his ambitions in a recent statement. Al-Wazir has been active in Hesse's state politics since 1995, but has felt a tendency…
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Politics
New sports facility opened in Berlin-Mitte – enrichment for community and sport
A new chapter in Berlin's sports landscape was written today with the ceremonial opening of the extension building on the sports field at Holzmarktstrasse 55. The opening took place in the presence of high-ranking personalities such as Stephan Machulik, State Secretary for Housing and Tenant Protection in the Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing, and Benjamin Fritz, the District Councillor for Schools and Sports in Berlin-Mitte. The extension, which is located in the Karl-Marx-Allee II urban development area,…
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Politics
State entry into Meyer Werft: Decision by the federal government and Lower Saxony imminent
In the coming days, a decisive step could be taken for the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. According to reports, the governments of Lower Saxony and Berlin are planning to decide on a state stake in the traditional company, possibly as early as next week. This could be an important measure to stabilize the financial situation of the shipyard, which is currently in a very bad state. The Lower Saxony state government is due to vote on a proposal to…