UCL: Muller blasts Messi over PSG loss

Cristiano Ronaldo aka Mr Champion League and his counterpart, Messi are among the greatest of all time. Both are iconic figures in soccer and have enjoyed a brilliant rivalry together for many years. The fellow rivals have shared the soccer stage for over a decade. It is always a privilege for others to play against … Continue reading UCL: Muller blasts Messi over PSG loss

Leetchi: The motives, causes of death, and disease burden of crowdfunded health projects

Photo by Adriana Gonzaga on Pexels.com Unmet needs due to financial strains On Leetchi, all four types of crowdfunded health projects classified by Renwick and Mossialos [51] were present. The huge majority of campaigns aimed at financing expenses for medical services. Not-for-profit health initiatives served as a motive for crowdfunding in around 15% of campaigns … Continue reading Leetchi: The motives, causes of death, and disease burden of crowdfunded health projects

Health crowdfunding challenges in Germany, EU countries

Photo by Chokniti Khongchum on Pexels.com This study aims at mapping unmet health care needs manifested in medical crowdfunding campaigns in a healthcare system with universal health coverage. In particular, we explore the most common condition, disease or disorder which prompted individuals to turn to crowdfunding in Germany, where universal coverage is provided through statutory … Continue reading Health crowdfunding challenges in Germany, EU countries

25 arrested for allegedly planning armed coup in Germany

Thousands of police officers carried out raids across much of Germany on Wednesday against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the government in an armed coup. Officials said 25 people were detained. Federal prosecutors said some 3,000 officers conducted searches at 130 sites in 11 of Germany's 16 states against adherents of the … Continue reading 25 arrested for allegedly planning armed coup in Germany

Germany wants to rule Europe, again – Polish leader

Polish leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski has accused Germany of wanting to dominate Europe by peaceful means after its failure to do so by military means. "The Germans today want to achieve by peaceful means what they wanted to achieve by military force," Kaczynski declared Saturday during an event in Legnica, in the south of the country. … Continue reading Germany wants to rule Europe, again – Polish leader

Germany to approve visas for skilled workers from these countries

Photo by Ingo Joseph on Pexels.com The German government said Wednesday that it plans to ease entry rules for immigrants from outside the European Union to help meet Germany’s demand for skilled workers. Experts say Europe’s biggest economy needs about 400,000 skilled immigrants each year as the country’s ageing workforce shrinks, particularly to fill vacancies … Continue reading Germany to approve visas for skilled workers from these countries

Germany to achieve gas storage target in September

FILE: landfall facility of the Nord Stream 1 Baltic Sea pipeline and the transfer station of the OPAL gas pipeline, in Lubmin, Germany, July 2022Markus Schreiber/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Germany's gas reserves are at 80% and are on track to meet its 85% target  Gas reserves are filling up "faster than expected" in … Continue reading Germany to achieve gas storage target in September

COVID-19: Germany tightens regulations for infection prevention and control

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's cabinet approved legislation this week that will continue basic COVID-19 protective restrictions during the fall and winter seasons, when more infections are expected to strike the public. The new rules, which will be in force from 1st October to 7th April and include the requirement to wear N95-type face masks during … Continue reading COVID-19: Germany tightens regulations for infection prevention and control

Germany attracting global attention with hydrogen-powered passenger trains

The first rail line to be entirely run with hydrogen-powered trains powered by fuel cell propulsion will start operating in Germany. The route of the trains will travel through Bremervrde, Lower Saxony, as part of a €93 million agreement between state subsidiary Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen, the owners of the railway, and Alstom, builders of the Coradia … Continue reading Germany attracting global attention with hydrogen-powered passenger trains

2023: OBIdients are everywhere

MY TAKE ON Mr. Peter Obi IN FRANKFURT LAST NIGHT In just 2 days of announcement, over 300 people stormed and filled the hall for the event. When I heard about it, I quickly checked my work calendar and prioritised my work to make sure I got there on time. I thought I made a … Continue reading 2023: OBIdients are everywhere

Women ‘drugged and raped’ at a party held by German chancellor Olaf Scholz

At least nine women were given a date-rape drug at an invite-only event attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and MPs, his Social Democratic Party (SPD) said Saturday. "There's quite a lot of emotion," a spokesperson for the SPD's parliamentary group told AFP, confirming a report in the Berlin newspaper ­Tagesspiegel. Berlin police said officers … Continue reading Women ‘drugged and raped’ at a party held by German chancellor Olaf Scholz

Germany to lose €5 billion per year from Russia-Ukraine war

Russia’s sanctions against Gazprom Germania and its subsidiaries could cost German taxpayers and gas users an extra 5 billion euros ($5.4 billion) a year to pay for replacement gas, the Welt am Sonntag weekly reported, citing industry representatives. In May, Russia decided to stop supplying Gazprom Germania, which had been the German subsidiary of Gazprom, after Berlin put the … Continue reading Germany to lose €5 billion per year from Russia-Ukraine war

Germany returns stolen artifacts to Namibia on loan basis

Photo by Anni Roenkae on Pexels.com Namibia on Monday took delivery of 23 ancient pieces of jewelry, tools and other objects pillaged during colonial rule, and returned as an indefinite loan from Germany. The return of the artifacts is part of a project to encourage rapprochement between the two nations. "All the artifacts were collected … Continue reading Germany returns stolen artifacts to Namibia on loan basis

Is Lewandoski moving to Barcelona?

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski is one of Barcelona’s transfer targets. The Polish forward is out of contract in 2023 and the Catalans want him to lead the line next season. He’s still in great form with over a goal per game this season, but at the Allianz said they don’t want to let him … Continue reading Is Lewandoski moving to Barcelona?

Germany expels Russian diplomats over murder allegations

Germany has expelled two Russian diplomats following a court ruling that Moscow had ordered the 2019 murder of a Georgian citizen in Berlin. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made the announcement of the expulsions. The German court found that Russian citizen Vadim Krasikov had murdered Tornike Khangoshvili, an ethnic Chechen of Georgian nationality, in a … Continue reading Germany expels Russian diplomats over murder allegations