Corona spread: Italy closes shops

In the fight against the spread of the corona virus, Italy closes all stores except pharmacies and grocery stores. In addition, many company departments are said to close. Italy orders further measures against the spread of the corona virus and closes bars and restaurants and almost all shops. Only grocery stores and pharmacies are still … Read more

Coronavirus measures: Italy becomes a restricted area

Prime Minister Conte has further restricted freedom of movement in Italy and declared the whole country a restricted area. If not absolutely necessary, people should not leave their homes. By Lisa Weiß, ARD Studio Rome Giuseppe Contes expression is serious at the late evening press conference, which is almost familiar these days. And again he … Read more

SIPRI report: France and United States largest arms exporters

France ranks third on the global arms market, according to SIPRI, after a “dramatic increase” in its exports. The peace researchers have also identified the largest buyer. By Carsten Schmiester, ARD Studio Stockholm The Stockholm peace researchers at the SIPRI Institute are studying the long-term development of global trade in heavy weapons and weapon systems … Read more

Corona crisis: Italy is sealing off large parts of the north

Italy is taking more stringent measures against the corona virus: Prime Minister Conte has announced that it will seal off larger areas in the north of the country. More than ten million people are affected. Italy is blocking larger areas in the north of the country in the fight against the spread of the novel … Read more

Refugee debate in the Bundestag: initially no admission of children

Given the catastrophic conditions in Greece, should Germany accept refugee children? Interior Minister Seehofer is no longer entirely against it. The Bundestag, however, rejected it. By Alfred Schmit, ARD Capital Studio The parliamentary groups in the Bundestag agreed that the situation of refugees in Greek camps is currently very bad. However, they disagreed about how … Read more

Real supermarkets: off for markets before sales

Nevertheless, the supermarket chain is now actually closing seven branches. Really to be sold to a group of investors. Further closings are imminent. The supermarket chain real decided to close seven branches before it was finally sold to an investor consortium. Around 650 employees are affected by the plans, said a real spokesman. Discussions about … Read more

Attack on Turkish soldiers: Turkey demands NATO aid – and threatens it

It is the most serious escalation in the conflict between Turkish and Syrian troops in Syria so far: After an airstrike on Turkish soldiers, Ankara demands NATO assistance – and threatens to open the border for refugees. The conflict between Turkey and the Syrian army has escalated. After an air raid on Turkish soldiers in … Read more

Syria: Airstrike kills 33 Turkish soldiers

An air raid in Idlib, Syria, killed 33 Turkish soldiers. Turkey then attacked Syrian government forces and asked for NATO support. Otherwise they will open the border to refugees. After the death of at least 33 Turkish soldiers in northern Syria, Turkey is demanding support from NATO and the international community. “We are calling on … Read more

Walt Disney boss resigns: Out of the mouse

The American entertainment giant Walt Disney is about to change management. Company director Iger will hand over the reins to the previous head of the amusement park division, Chapek. The personnel decision causes astonishment. An era ends with entertainment giant Walt Disney: longtime CEO Bob Iger – one of the best-known US business bosses – … Read more

Bundesliga: Union ends Frankfurt home series

Union Berlin wins at Eintracht Frankfurt and passes Hessen in the Bundesliga table. The climber’s two hits were gifts of unity. In protest against the schedule on Monday, the Frankfurt fans’ active scene released the grandstand on which they otherwise stand and cheer on their team. Without the usual support, the Adi Hütter team performed … Read more