Review today’s top topics
Tips to prevent frozen car windows in winter: At sub-zero temperatures, car windows can also freeze from the inside, which can be remedied by airing them or wiping them with a sponge. Allowing the engine to warm up is prohibited for environmental reasons and may result in a fine. Go to article
SPD Berlin chairman’s resignation: Berlin SPD chiefs Nicola Böcker-Giannini and Martin Hikel will step down at the end of this month. This was confirmed to the German Press Agency from party circles. Go to article
Cold wave in Germany: The German Weather Service warned of temperatures of up to minus 15 degrees in Germany, especially in the Alpine valleys and in the north of the country. A layer of snow is expected to fall from the west on Sunday evening, bringing slippery conditions and snow showers. Go to article
Karlsruhe decision regarding salaries of civil servants: The Federal Constitutional Court’s decision regarding the low salaries of civil servants in Berlin has sparked a heated debate over the privileges of civil servants and the financial viability of the system. Many readers called for reform or abolition of the civil service, while others welcomed the decision as a necessary correction. Go to article
Rosa Gieselbrecht’s secret for a long life: Rosa Gieselbrecht, a 100-year-old Lindau native, revealed that she does gymnastics and leg exercises every day to stay in shape. He lives with his son Gerhard and his wife and does not want to be a care worker. Go to article
The most talked about topic today
The 28 point plan and Marco Rubio: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied reports that the 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war came entirely from Russia, after three US senators claimed that Rubio admitted as much in a phone call. Go to article
“How should this war end? We would rather the Russian army retreat to Moscow in defeat, Putin abdicates and falls out of a window moments later. However, in the meantime, these armies are conquering several hundred meters every day and Ukraine is running out of soldiers capable of fighting death. Putin cannot get any other result than something he sees as…” Original comment
Peace plan for Ukraine: US special envoy Steve Witkoff, a confidant of Donald Trump, is said to have waged a behind-the-scenes power grab in the White House to weaken pro-Ukrainian forces and position himself as a central figure in a controversial peace proposal. Go to article
Study of youth violence in Germany: A study conducted by the University of Cologne led by Clemens Kroneberg shows an increase in youth violence, especially of the younger generation born in Germany, and explains that the social and emotional deficit caused by the corona pandemic also plays a role. Go to article
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