Coronavirus: Ten million infected worldwide

Six months after the first corona cases became known, the number of infected continues to rise sharply – to more than ten million confirmed cases worldwide. Particularly affected: USA and Brazil. It is difficult to estimate the actual number of infected people. Because many people are not tested or they had no or only weak … Read more

Basketball: Alba Berlin is German champion

Alba Berlin has won the German basketball championship for the ninth time in a superior manner. The capital city also prevailed in the second final game against Ludwigsburg. The wait is over: after a dry spell of twelve years, Alba Berlin is again number one in German basketball. The former series winner won the second … Read more

Corona pandemic: Bavaria’s test offensive meets with skepticism

Bavaria is the first federal state to introduce corona tests for everyone. This can help identify outbreaks quickly. Political politicians from the CDU and SPD are nevertheless skeptical about the concept. A corona test for everyone – regardless of whether he or she has symptoms, belongs to a risk group or whether health insurance covers … Read more

Heat wave in Russia: forest fires in Siberia are spreading

Forest fires continue to spread in Siberia and the far east of Russia. In part, the municipalities forego fire fighting because of the high costs. The temperature development since the beginning of the year worries scientists. In Russia, forest fires continue to spread in large parts of Siberia and in the far east. According to … Read more

Difficult coalition formation: Martin is Ireland’s new head of government

In Ireland, after four months of negotiations, Fianna Fail Party’s leader Martin has been elected Prime Minister. However, he will resign after two years, he said to the coalition partners. The Irish Parliament has elected a new head of government. Micheál Martin of the bourgeois party Fianna Fail will lead a coalition with the bourgeois … Read more

6-1 win over Cologne: Werder saves himself in the relegation

With a clear home win against 1. FC Köln and with support from Union Berlin, Werder Bremen saved themselves on relegation place 16 on the last day of the Bundesliga. By Frank van der Velden The “miracle of the Weser” is a fixed term in Bremen. He describes SV Werder’s ability to free himself from … Read more

Parole: Russian director Serebrennikov is released

The government-critical director Serebrennikov was found guilty in Moscow, but remains at large. The lawsuit against him for embezzling public funds had been criticized internationally. In a controversial trial for alleged embezzlement of public funds, Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov has been sentenced to three years in prison. “Serebrennikov’s rehabilitation is possible without a real prison … Read more

Drosten Podcast: Grimme Online Award for “Corona Virus Update”

Since February, virologist Drosten has been using the “Corona Virus Update” to classify current developments in the pandemic. For that the NDR-Podcast now receives the renowned Grimme Online Award. The Youtuber Rezo also received an award. The podcast “The Corona Virus Update” with the Berlin virologist Christian Drosten won the Grimme Online Award. The NDR-Production … Read more

Drosten podcast: Grimme Online Award for “Coronavirus Update”

Since February, virologist Drosten has been using the “Corona Virus Update” to classify current developments in the pandemic. For that the NDR-Podcast now receives the renowned Grimme Online Award. The Youtuber Rezo also received an award. The podcast “The Corona Virus Update” with the Berlin virologist Christian Drosten won the Grimme Online Award. The NDR-Production … Read more

Corona pandemic: How Nike and Adidas survive the crisis

No Olympic Games, no European Football Championship, the world of professional sports is largely idle, many shops were closed due to the pandemic. This is bad news for sporting goods manufacturers like Adidas and Nike. But both are prepared. By Thomas Spinnler, boerse.ARD.de In the corona crisis, sporting goods manufacturers benefit from the fact that … Read more