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Life & Tech

Hermann Hesse, writer and Nobel Prize winner: "Being authentic has a cost, but also a reward"

Hermann Hesse discusses the journey of authenticity and its challenges, emphasizing the importance of isolation in finding real connections.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:40 UTC
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National & Local

Work Accident in Hesse: Two Workers Die After Falling from Wind Turbine

Two workers were killed in a fall while working on a wind turbine in Hesse, Germany.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:43 UTC
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National & Local

Work Accident in Hesse: Two Workers Die After Falling from Wind Turbine

Two workers died in a tragic accident while working on a wind turbine in Birstein, Hesse.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:43 UTC
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National & Local

Public Transport in Hesse: How Commuters Reach Their Destination Despite Strikes in Buses and Trains

Transport strikes in Hesse are disrupting services in several cities, prompting commuters to seek alternative travel options.

Feb 24 β€’ 04:44 UTC
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National & Local

Legal Supervision: Hesse Asks ZDF About the AI Fake

The Hesse government is questioning ZDF about an AI-generated segment in its 'heute journal' following a misleading report about US immigration enforcement.

Feb 22 β€’ 19:12 UTC
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National & Local

Reform in Hesse Needed: A Botched Electoral Law

In Hesse, citizens are expressing their astonishment over the sheer size of ballots for local elections, highlighting the failures of the state's electoral law due to excessive reforms over the past decades.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:44 UTC
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National & Local

Hesse: Verdi calls for warning strikes in public transport again

Warning strikes in public transport have been announced in several cities in Hesse due to ongoing disputes over working conditions.

Feb 21 β€’ 10:34 UTC
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National & Local

Violation of EU law?: Hesse presents expert opinion against the relocation of stock exchange supervision

Germany's Hesse State Ministry of Economic Affairs has released a legal opinion opposing the EU's plan to centralize stock exchange supervision in Paris, citing significant legal barriers.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:03 UTC
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National & Local

Lacking Qualifications: More and More Young Foreigners Work Without Training

In Hesse, the number of young workers without vocational or academic qualifications is increasing, with a significant portion being foreigners who may have had training in their home countries.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:53 UTC
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National & Local

The Hiking Tip: With a Yearning for Freedom on the Schrenzer

Butzbach in the Wetterau region plans to honor Friedrich Ludwig Weidig, a champion for freedom and national unity, by adding his name to the town's designation.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:12 UTC
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National & Local

Deportations in Hesse: Poseck demands tracking of mobile phones of those required to leave

Hesse's Interior Minister Roman Poseck has called for the ability to track mobile phones of refugees facing deportation to prevent them from evading authorities.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:04 UTC
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National & Local

Struggle of Faith: That's Not How to Govern

The article discusses the controversial political decisions in Hesse regarding funding for integrated comprehensive schools, particularly the implications of the CDU's plan endorsed by the SPD.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:44 UTC
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National & Local

Tradition in Heldra: The Straw Bears are Tamer Today

A village in North Hesse continues a unique tradition where men dressed in straw participate in an event known as StrohbΓ€rentag on Ash Wednesday.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:26 UTC
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National & Local

The Steppe Wolf

The article describes the ongoing chaos in Guayaquil, Ecuador, drawing parallels with Hermann Hesse's existentialist novel, and highlights how the city is engulfed in a war against narcotrafficking.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:00 UTC
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National & Local

Rhein-Main Live Blog: Verdi Calls for Strikes in Public Transport Again

The union Verdi has announced additional warning strikes in public transport across Hesse, including Frankfurt, due to ongoing labor disputes.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:39 UTC
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National & Local

Fried: Once with a Pf!

As Carnival approaches, traditional fried pastries known as 'Kreppel' gain popularity in Hesse, reflecting local culinary creativity and cultural significance.

Feb 15 β€’ 07:50 UTC
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National & Local

AfD in Hesse: A Party Almost Without a Base

The AfD, despite previously strong performances in Hesse, is not participating in upcoming municipal elections in its own stronghold.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:11 UTC
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National & Local

New Business Area on the A5: No Logistics Halls Please

A new business area near the A5 motorway in central Hesse is set to be developed, officially excluding logistics halls after years of debate.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:03 UTC
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National & Local

Do You Know the Posters?: The Big Quiz about the Election in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is adorned with colorful posters announcing the upcoming local elections in Hesse, prompting residents to test their knowledge of the city.

Feb 10 β€’ 16:39 UTC
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National & Local

Dispute over the State Financial Equalization: Numbers, Please

There is a conflict regarding the financial equalization system in Germany, where states like Bavaria and Hesse are unhappy about financially supporting economically strong yet financially weak city-states such as Berlin and Bremen.

Feb 8 β€’ 12:46 UTC
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National & Local

Prantl's View: Those Who Sleep in Democracy Wake Up in Dictatorship

The upcoming local elections in Bavaria and Hesse are crucial for resisting the normalization of right-wing extremism in Germany.

Feb 8 β€’ 11:38 UTC
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National & Local

Two Castles for Hesse: A Gift That Should Make History

The House of Hesse is offering castles, museums, and a hotel to the government of Hesse, raising cultural and historical considerations.

Feb 7 β€’ 13:00 UTC
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Life & Tech

"We can operate a million data centers in space"

The article discusses advancements in AI, robotics, and future technologies, highlighting initiatives like AI in law enforcement in Hesse, Waymo's autonomous taxis testing in London, and Elon Musk's plans for AI data centers in space.

Feb 5 β€’ 10:18 UTC
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National & Local

Unexpected Winter Snowfall: Up to 20 Centimeters of Snow in a Short Time

A sudden heavy snowfall on Tuesday caught many drivers off guard as meteorologists had not anticipated the quick accumulation of up to 20 centimeters of snow in Hesse, Germany.

Feb 4 β€’ 16:20 UTC
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National & Local

Weather: Numerous accidents on icy roads

Snow and icy roads have led to multiple accidents and traffic jams across several federal states, including a fatal crash in Hesse involving a 70-year-old truck driver and a 51-year-old van driver.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:37 UTC
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National & Local

Frankfurt and Hesse: In-person classes are canceled at some schools

Due to a sudden onset of winter weather, some schools in Frankfurt and Hesse have canceled in-person classes, although airport operations have resumed normally.

Feb 4 β€’ 06:38 UTC
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National & Local

Snow Chaos in Hesse - Trucks Stranded - DWD Warns of Ice - School Cancellations in Lower Saxony

Due to winter weather, people in parts of Germany need to prepare for icy roads this morning, with the German Weather Service warning of ice hazards due to freezing moisture overnight.

Feb 4 β€’ 06:25 UTC
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National & Local

Snow chaos in Hesse - trucks stuck - DWD warns of black ice - school closures in Lower Saxony

Germany faces severe winter weather with trucks stranded in Hesse and warnings of icy roads from the German Weather Service, leading to school closures in Lower Saxony.

Feb 4 β€’ 05:10 UTC
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National & Local

Snow Chaos in Germany – Man Dies on Icy Road – School Cancellations in Lower Saxony

Germany is experiencing severe winter conditions with icy roads leading to a man's death in Hesse and school cancellations in Bremen and Lower Saxony.

Feb 4 β€’ 05:10 UTC
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National & Local

Frankfurt and Hesse: Flights Canceled, Traffic Jams Resolve After Snowfall

After unexpectedly heavy snowfall, the situation on Hesse's roads is improving, with flights resuming at Frankfurt Airport and a nearly 30-kilometer traffic jam on the A3 slowly clearing.

Feb 3 β€’ 19:28 UTC
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National & Local

Frankfurt Airport temporarily suspends operations due to snow

Heavy snowfall in Hesse has caused travel chaos and flight cancellations, leading to a complete halt of takeoffs and landings at Frankfurt Airport.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:18 UTC
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National & Local

Frankfurt Airport: Flight Cancellations and Traffic Jams Due to Snowfall

Heavy snowfall has caused major disruptions at Frankfurt Airport and across Hesse, leading to flight cancellations and significant traffic jams on highways.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:18 UTC
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National & Local

Social Media Ban: Hesse's Minister of Education Does Not Want to Wait Any Longer

Hesse's Minister of Education, Armin Schwarz, is advocating for a social media ban with age limits to protect young people, reflecting his proactive stance on youth safety in digital spaces.

Feb 3 β€’ 13:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Drug dealer arrested: Police seize hundreds of kilograms of narcotics

Police in Southern Hesse arrested three suspected drug dealers and seized approximately 396 kilograms of amphetamines, along with cocaine and marijuana.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:21 UTC
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National & Local

Comparing Polls: Merz is of no help to his party friends in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia

Polling data indicates that the CDU has lost support in both Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia compared to the previous summer.

Feb 2 β€’ 18:08 UTC
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National & Local

Hessian Municipal Election Law Overturned: Heavy Defeat for Black-Red in Hesse

The Hessian State Constitutional Court declared the electoral procedure reform proposed by the CDU and SPD unconstitutional, marking a significant defeat for the ruling coalition in Hesse.

Feb 2 β€’ 17:12 UTC
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National & Local

F. A. Z. Podcast for Germany: The New SΓΆder Alliance: Lions or Workhorses?

Three state leaders from Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg are challenging the financial equalization system in Germany, claiming it is unfair and places too much burden on certain regions.

Feb 2 β€’ 15:20 UTC
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National & Local

Three Lions Alliance: SΓΆder speaks of 'Transfer Neglect'

The Three Lions Alliance, consisting of political leaders from Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, criticized the current financial compensation system among German states, claiming their regions should not bear the financial burdens of the whole Republic.

Jan 30 β€’ 14:13 UTC
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National & Local

State Financial Equalization: Bavaria and Hesse Indignant About Something That Has Already Been Abolished

Bavaria and Hesse express indignation over the state financial equalization system, despite it having been abolished six years ago and replaced with new rules.

Jan 28 β€’ 20:07 UTC
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National & Local

The government got stuck on skates in the tunnel

The article discusses criticism surrounding the opening ceremony of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland, which featured a theatrical program instead of traditional ribbon-cutting.

Jan 16 β€’ 14:36 UTC
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National & Local

"Taking on debt to pay for financial equalization – absurd and incomprehensible to citizens"

Hesse must now take on debt to fulfill its obligation to support financially weaker federal states, with Prime Minister Rhein (CDU) advocating for significant changes to the financial equalization system, echoing the sentiments of Bavaria's Prime Minister SΓΆder (CSU).

Jan 16 β€’ 14:30 UTC
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National & Local

High Construction Costs: The Limits of Social Housing Construction

The article discusses how high construction costs are hindering social housing solutions in Hesse, despite record funding and apartment construction numbers.

Jan 16 β€’ 13:15 UTC
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National & Local

High Construction Costs: The Limits of Social Housing Construction

In Hesse, the housing problem cannot be solved by funding alone, as high construction costs also need to be addressed.

Jan 16 β€’ 13:15 UTC
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Life & Tech

'We Will Embrace Chaos for You': The Little Universal Revolution of Having a Baby Turned into a Book

Writers Silvia Nanclares and MarΓ­a Hesse have published 'We Will Embrace Chaos for You', a book exploring both the visible and invisible aspects of the first year of parenting.

Jan 16 β€’ 04:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Data Center in Hesse: Authorities dismantle global phishing network

Authorities in Germany, the US, and the UK have dismantled the global cybercrime service RedVDS, which had caused damages amounting to hundreds of millions of euros by offering anonymous servers to criminals, affecting hundreds of victims in Germany.

Jan 15 β€’ 10:49 UTC
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National & Local

Democracy Promotion Program: Hesse establishes agency against left-wing extremism

The state of Hesse is expanding its democracy promotion program by establishing an agency, NBKK, to advise against left-wing extremism while also addressing right-wing extremism.

Jan 14 β€’ 11:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police in Hesse shoot at 38-year-old man after search

In Hesse, police shot at a 38-year-old man who was armed with a knife, resulting in serious injuries after he allegedly harmed himself while in a 'psychological emergency state'.

Jan 13 β€’ 05:25 UTC
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National & Local

Temporary blackout in Hesse city - tens of thousands of people without electricity

A temporary power outage in Neu-Isenburg, Hesse affected around 38,000 residents due to construction work at a transformer station, but service was restored by midday.

Jan 12 β€’ 10:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Wrong way driving on the A 3: Drunk driver with 2.3 blood alcohol content ignores police

A Romanian driver was stopped on the A 3 in Hesse after dangerously driving the wrong way while having a blood alcohol content of 2.3, necessitating multiple police cars and a truck to block his path.

Jan 12 β€’ 06:53 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Wrong Way on the A3: Driver with 2.3 Promille Ignores Police

A Romanian driver was stopped on the A3 highway in Hesse after driving against traffic with a blood alcohol level of 2.3 promille, necessitating the involvement of three police cars and a truck to halt his erratic journey.

Jan 12 β€’ 06:53 UTC

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