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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Hessen has designated ten cities as weapons ban zones to enhance safety, resulting in the confiscation of hundreds of knives and weapons.

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

The birth of an elephant calf named Kaja highlights the achievements of Opel Zoo, alongside many cherished memories created over 70 years.

The Hessian CDU is reversing several laws in collaboration with its Social Democratic coalition partner, indicating tensions within prior Black-Green politics.

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

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.

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.

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

The Hessian Administrative Court is set to decide whether state-funded Islamic education would unfairly compete with faith-based education provided by DITIB.

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.

In Hessen, record numbers of social housing are being built, yet a significant deficit remains.

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.

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.

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.

Hesse saw a significant increase in start-up formations last year, ranking fourth in Germany with 247 new companies, improving from sixth the previous year but still trailing behind Bavaria, Berlin, and Hamburg.

Authorities in Hesse are implementing year-round hunting due to the estimated 120,000 invasive raccoons causing harm to local wildlife.

Ahead of the local elections in Hesse, Prime Minister Boris Rhein reiterates that the CDU will not collaborate with the AfD in local councils.

Lotto-Hessen CEO Martin Blach discusses the deeper meaning of gambling beyond just the jackpot dream, emphasizing the importance of participation and community funding through lottery contributions.

Hesse's Prime Minister Rhein emphasizes the need for a new culture of debate amid increasing divisiveness, as he joins others in addressing the public at the start of the new year.

Since summer 2025, there have been repeated explosions and arson attacks on residential buildings, bars, and cafes in Hesse, with investigators focusing on a well-known organized gang from the Netherlands.

A Hessen photography fair showcases rapidly declining values in hobby photography, attracting enthusiasts for a weekend of vintage camera treasures and confusion over the worth of old gear.

A survey in Frankfurt reveals how parents perceive the recent strict mobile phone rules implemented in Hessian schools and their impacts on their children.