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National & Local

Rapper 'pronounced dead on stage' after passing out in harness speaks from hospital

Rapper Pete Bowditch of OAP rap duo Pete and Bas updates fans from the hospital after he fainted while performing at a Chicago concert.

Mar 20 • 18:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: An Incumbent Mayor Found Dead After His Electoral Defeat in the Basque Country

Christian Berçaïts, the mayor of Viodos-Abense-de-Bas, was found dead at his home after losing in the first round of the municipal elections, with authorities considering suicide as the likely cause.

Mar 16 • 12:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Effects of Supplements: 'A Multivitamin Preparation Makes Sense After 50'

Science journalist Bas Kast discusses which supplements may protect against dementia and shares his personal experience with lithium and other potentially risky supplements.

Mar 13 • 04:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Teresa Bas, spine expert: "The first treatment for a hernia should always be conservative"

Teresa Bas, a spine surgeon, advocates for conservative treatment as the first approach for 90% of disc hernias, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention.

Mar 10 • 18:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nutrition bestseller author Bas Kast: "Sometimes there were chips and bitter lemon for dinner"

Bas Kast, a successful nutrition author, engages with fans during his book presentation, showcasing his approachable personality and marketing savvy.

Mar 10 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bas-Rhin: one dead and two injured after an explosion at a gas bottle factory

One person has died and two others are injured following a gas explosion at a factory in Bischwiller, Bas-Rhin.

Mar 5 • 18:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Ministry of Labor: Pensions Rise More Than Expected

Pensions for 21 million retirees in Germany will increase by 4.24% starting July 1, according to the Federal Ministry of Labor.

Mar 5 • 12:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

From the Beginning of July: Pensions Increase by 4.24 Percent

Starting July 1, 2026, pensions in Germany will increase by 4.24%, providing an additional nearly 78 euros for standard pensions according to Labor Minister Bärbel Bas.

Mar 5 • 12:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

From early July: Pensions increase by 4.24 percent

German pensions will increase by 4.24% starting from July 1, 2026, providing an additional monthly amount of nearly 78 euros for the standard pension.

Mar 5 • 12:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Basic Security: Bas Defends Citizen's Basic Income Reform as 'Socially Just'

Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas defends the upcoming reform of the Citizen's Basic Income in the Bundestag as a means to support those in need while expecting increased participation.

Mar 5 • 01:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

5 Fours-4 Sixes, De Leede's Stormy Innings in Dutch Victory... Netherlands' Big Win

The Dutch team, bolstered by Bas de Leede's 72 runs, secured a seven-wicket victory over Namibia, enhancing their hopes to reach the Super-8 stage in the Men's T20 World Cup.

Feb 10 • 09:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Conflict of Directions: Bas or Klingbeil? The SPD Must Decide

The Social Democrats in Germany are at a crossroads, debating whether to lean left to defend the status quo or embrace reforms under the leadership of Bas or Klingbeil.

Feb 9 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Basic Program: The Lifelong Lie of the SPD

The article critiques the SPD's approach to developing a new foundational program, highlighting internal contradictions and issues within the party's leadership.

Feb 8 • 18:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Party Executive Board Retreat: What the SPD's Resolutions Mean for the Coalition

The SPD plans to develop a new foundational program over the next two years, focusing on societal cohesion and social state reforms amidst a changing world order.

Feb 8 • 15:44 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas: Rested Keynote Speeches at the SPD

SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas delivered keynote speeches at the party headquarters in Berlin, aimed at discussing their party's direction and a new party program amidst a backdrop of political challenges.

Feb 7 • 18:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SPD: A Party Between Power Source and Wrecking Ball

The SPD aims to reinvent itself amid significant reforms while communicating the importance of the social state to its members.

Feb 7 • 18:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Wrecking Ball for Workers' Rights" - SPD Positions Itself as a Protector of the Welfare State

The SPD aims to position itself as a defender of the welfare state in Germany, with party leader Bärbel Bas criticizing reform proposals from the opposition that threaten worker rights.

Feb 7 • 15:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Bas sees the existence of the social state threatened

Bärbel Bas, leader of the SPD, sharply criticizes proposed cuts to social welfare by the Union, arguing they threaten workers' rights.

Feb 7 • 14:07 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

The Truth: Ms. Chrupalla, Charlotte, and the Bas

The article discusses the impact of the documentary film "Melania" and the emergence of similar films focusing on the lives of women beside powerful men, highlighting the commercial potential and cultural significance of these narratives.

Feb 7 • 08:37 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Large majority opposes flat-rate payment of social benefits

A significant majority in Germany's public opinion trends reject the idea of implementing flat-rate social benefit payments, raising concerns about the potential reduction in case-by-case assessments.

Feb 5 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Explosion in Girl's Mouth After Eating Candy in Alwar

A three-year-old girl in the Bas village of Ramgarh area in Alwar, Rajasthan, suffered serious injuries after an explosive was mistaken for candy and exploded in her mouth.

Feb 4 • 05:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Policy: Bas defends citizen's income reform

Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has defended the planned citizen's income reform against fierce criticism, emphasizing its focus on greater accountability and participation, while introducing stricter sanctions for missed appointments.

Jan 15 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The Half Reform

The article discusses the introduction of a new basic income system by Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, criticizing it for only addressing superficial issues while failing to tackle more significant systemic problems.

Jan 15 • 13:40 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Not me" - Bärbel Bas refutes speculation about chancellor candidacy

Bärbel Bas, co-chair of the SPD, has denied any interest in running for chancellor in 2029 and expressed concerns about voter awareness of the party's values while addressing upcoming pension reforms.

Jan 13 • 23:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

A Fateful Year for the SPD - Comrades Plummet to Record Low

The SPD has dropped to 13 percent in the Germany trend, as party leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil struggle against the decline during a retreat in Berlin.

Jan 9 • 07:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Cthulhu Calls from the Radio: The Slovak Adaptation of Cosmic Horror is Not Easy Entertainment

The article discusses the Slovak adaptation of cosmic horror centered on the character of anthropologist Francis Wayland Thurston, who inherits eerie documentation and a bas-relief related to an unknown cult anticipating the arrival of an ancient god.

Jan 2 • 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The Federal Minister of Labor has declared war on the Mittelstand in Germany

Federal Minister of Labor Saskia Ludwig opposes any government proposal that incurs further debt, criticizes Minister Bärbel Bas sharply, and expresses skepticism about reforms with the SPD amid plummeting approval ratings for the government and Chancellor.

Dec 27 • 18:26 UTC

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