German Consumer Protectors Achieve First Victory Over Airline Hand Luggage Fees
German consumer advocates have won a first victory in a lawsuit over high carry‑on fees. The Hamm Higher Regional Court ruled against Spanish low‑cost carrier Vueling, prohibiting the airline from permitting only one free carry‑on bag with dimensions of 20 × 30 × 40 cm and charging for every additional piece. The decision, reported by the “Neue Osnabrücker…
March 22, 2026
German Minister Demands Crisis‑Education Courses Be Built Into School Timetables to Bolster Civil Defence
Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU, plans to make civil protection a permanent part of the school curriculum. Faced with threats ranging from blackouts and floods to terrorism and war, the minister argued that Germany must be better prepared – and that preparation should begin in the classroom. Speaking to Bild am Sonntag, he said students…
March 22, 2026
EU Parliament President Metsola warns against breaking ties with the US as Europe has few allies
Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, reaffirmed the European Union’s close ties to the United States, even acknowledging that relations had been challenging during former President Donald Trump’s administration. In an interview with “Bild am Sonntag”, Metsola said: “When we look at the world as a whole, Europe does not have…
March 22, 2026
Pharmacy Protest Stirs as Health Insurers Reject Honorarium Demands
Health insurers sharply reject the pharmacies’ demand for higher fees, accusing them of spreading false claims. Addressing a nationwide protest planned by pharmacist associations on Monday, which would see the pharmacies shut down all day, Stefanie Stoff‑Ahnis, vice‑chair of the insurers’ umbrella association, told the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
March 21, 2026
Union Reclaims Dominance and Distances Itself from AfD in Nationwide Insa Survey
The Union is distancing itself from the AfD again, according to the political mood measured by the institute Insa. In the Sunday trend that the polling firm compiles weekly for “Bild am Sonntag”, the CDU and CSU together gain one percentage point, bringing their share to 26 % and making them the strongest force. The AfD follows with an unchanged 25 %. The…
March 21, 2026
Darmstadt and Schalke Share 1-1 Draw as Moussa Sylla Nets for Schalke
In the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 and Schalke 04 finished their Saturday night match with a 1‑1 draw. The goal for Schalke came in the 44th minute when Moussa Sylla headed home a corner delivered by Hamza Aouchiche, placing the visitors ahead. That advantage, however, was short‑lived: in stoppage time of the first half, Isac Lidberg levelled for Darmstadt. A long ball…
March 21, 2026
Dortmund Thrills With Dramatic 3-2 Upset Over Hamburg, Overturning 0-2 Deficit
In a dramatic Saturday night encounter of the 27th round of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund overturned a 0‑2 deficit against Hamburger SV in the final minutes to claim a 3‑2 victory. Hamburg started strongly, converting chances efficiently. Throughout the first half, Dortmund struggled with ball losses and poor finishing, leaving the visitors in front. The Magpies secured…
March 21, 2026
Saturday 6 of 49 Lotto Draw Unveils Winning Numbers in Germany
During the Saturday evening draw of the German lottery “6 aus 49” the winning numbers were 2, 7, 19, 24, 29, 43, with the super number (Superzahl) being 2. In the auxiliary “Spiel 77” draw, the winning block was 8 871 973, while the “Super 6” draw produced the block 074 466. The German Lotto and Tote Block noted that the odds of matching…
March 21, 2026
Former FBI chief and special counsel Robert Mueller dies Trump smiles
On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced the death of his longtime adversary, former FBI director and later special prosecutor Robert Mueller. Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social, “Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer harm innocent people”. Mueller had led the FBI from 2001 to 2013. Between May 2017 and March 2019 he…
March 21, 2026
Bayern Throttle Union to 4‑0 Victory on 27th Matchday
The 27th Bundesliga round saw FC Bayern Munich confirm their dominance with a comfortable 4-0 win over 1. FC Union Berlin. Bayern commanded the match from the very start, leaving the capital side with little chance to mount a comeback. In the first half the Bavarians laid the foundation for their triumph. Michael Olise capped a long service from Leon Goretzka with a powerful…
March 21, 2026
Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte Pitches New Reactor Tech for Germany
Jacob DeWitte, the CEO of the U.S. nuclear company Oklo, says he wants to introduce his company’s innovative reactor technology to Germany. “I would love to find a way to either bring part of this technology into the industrial ecosystem or forge partnerships, or even directly roll it out” he told “Handelsblatt”. At the moment, however, he sees…
March 21, 2026
Elversberg Clutch 3-1 Victory to Leapfrog In Promotion Race
SV Elversberg won 3‑1 against Arminia Bielefeld on matchday 27 of the 2nd Bundesliga. The visitors from Ostwestfalen offered almost no resistance. The Saarlanders created several chances in the first half but only managed a 1‑0 lead at halftime, thanks to a goal by Lukas Petkov in the 38th minute. After the interval, Petkov was again decisive, adding a beautiful solo strike…
