Ein großer Streitpunkt ist die Grenze zu Mexiko, die Trump abriegeln will. Um den Bau einer Grenzmauer finanzieren zu können, hatte Trump den Nationalen Notstand verhängt. Ob es einen zeitlichen Zusammenhang zwischen der aktuellen Maßnahme und den derzeitigen innenpolitischen Entwicklungen in der US-Hauptstadt gibt, ist unklar. Trump steht derzeit wegen der Selenskyj-Affäre und einem möglicherweise drohenden Amtsenthebungsverfahren unter Druck.

A huge point of dispute is the border with Mexico, which Trump wants to seal off. To be able to finance the construction of a border wall, Trump has declared a national state of emergency. Whether there is a temporal connection between the current measures and current domestic political developments in the US capital is unclear. Trump is now under pressure due to the Selenskyj affair and possibly imminent impeachment proceedings.

A major point of contention is the border to Mexico, which Trump wants to close off. To finance the construction of a border wall, Trump declared a National Emergency. It remains unclear whether there is a connection between the timing of the current measure and the present domestic political developments in the US capital. Trump is currently under pressure because of the Zelensky affair and the possible threat of impeachment.


Die US-Regierung will sich nach Darstellung aus dem Außenamt künftig auf die Aufnahme von zwei Flüchtlingsgruppen konzentrieren: Menschen, die wegen ihres Glaubens verfolgt werden - und Iraker, die dem US-Militär in dem Land geholfen haben und dadurch in Gefahr geraten sind, wie aus der Erklärung des Außenministeriums hervorgeht. Aus Honduras, Guatemala und El Salvador hingegen sollen maximal 1500 Flüchtlinge aufgenommen werden.

According to the State Department, the US government wishes to concentrate on two groups of refugees in the future: People who are being persecuted because of their faith, and Iraqis who helped the US military in that nation and have thereby become endangered, the State Department has explained. On the other hand, a maximum of 1500 refugees from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador are to be added.

According to the State Department, the US government will be concentrating on accepting two kinds of refugees- people who are persecuted because of their faith and Iraqis who have helped the US military in their country and are now in danger, as the statement issued by the State Department says. A maximum of 1,500 refugees from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador are to be accepted.


Die USA wollen erreichen, dass insbesondere Menschen aus diesem "nördlichen Dreieck" Mittelamerikas in anderen Ländern Asyl beantragen. Vor diesem Hintergrund haben die Vereinigten Staaten erst mit Guatemala und nun auch mit El Salvador und Honduras Migrationsabkommen geschlossen, um die Zuwanderung an der US-Südgrenze zu Mexiko einzudämmen.

The USA wants people from this "northern triangle" of Central America to apply for asylum in another country. In light of this fact, the United States entered into immigration treaties, first with Guatemala and now with El Salvador and Honduras as well, to stem the flow of immigration to the southern US border with Mexico.

The US wants to ensure that people from the “Northern triangle” of Central America in particular seek asylum in other countries. With that in mind, the United States has recently concluded migration agreements, first with Guatemala, and subsequently also with El Salvador and Honduras, to curb immigration at the Southern US border to Mexico.


Gericht ordnet Freilassung von Orang-Utan aus Zoo an

Court orders release of orangutan from zoo

Court Orders Release of Orangutan From Zoo


Ein Orang-Utan-Weibchen ist auf Verlangen der argentinischen Justiz aus dem ehemaligen Zoo von Buenos Aires in eine Auffangstation für Menschenaffen in den USA verlegt worden. Der 1986 im Rostocker Zoo geborenen "Sandra" wurden die Rechte einer "nichtmenschlichen Person" zugesprochen, deshalb sei ihre Freilassung zwingend. Das Tier wurde am Donnerstagabend per Direktflug nach Dallas gebracht - allerdings nicht als Passagier, sondern im Frachtraum, wie Anwalt Andrés Gil Domínguez erklärte.

By request of the Argentine justice system, an orangutan female has been relocated from the former Buenos Aires zoo to a sanctuary for great apes in the USA. "Sandra," born in 1986 in Rostock Zoo was awarded the rights of a non-human person, which classes her release as urgent. The animal was shipped to Dallas on Thursday evening by direct flight—however not as a passenger, but in the cargo hold, as explained by lawyer Andrés Gil Domínguez.

A female orangutan has been relocated from the former Buenos Aires Zoo to a sanctuary for apes in the US. “Sandra”, who was born in the zoo of Rostock in 1986, was granted the rights of a “non-human person”, making her release mandatory. The animal was flown directly to Dallas on Thursday evening, not as a passenger, but in the cargo hold, as lawyer Andrés Gil Domínguez explained.


Da die 53 Kilogramm schwere Menschenäffin nicht imstande ist, sich dem Leben in der Wildnis anzupassen, soll sie zukünftig im Freigehege des Center for Great Apes in Florida leben. Dort sind bereits 21 weitere Orang-Utans und 31 Schimpansen untergebracht, unter ihnen "Bubbles", ehemals Haustier von Popstar Michael Jackson. Vor dem Einzug in Florida muss "Sandra" jedoch noch eine rund 40-tägige Quarantäne im Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita im US-Bundesstaat Kansas durchstehen.

As the human ape weighing 53 kg is not in a position to adapt to a life in the wild, she will live in an open-air enclosure in the Center for Great Apes in Florida in future. There are already 21 other orangutans and 31 chimpanzees there, among them "Bubbles," Michael Jackson's former pet. Before moving to Florida, however, "Sandra" must endure a 40-day quarantine in Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita in the US state of Kansas.

Since the 53-kilogram ape is not capable of fending for herself in the wild, she will remain at the outdoor enclosure of the Center for Great Apes in Florida. A further 21 orangutans and 31 chimpanzees are already housed there, among them “Bubbles”, once a pet of Michael Jackson’s. Before moving to Florida, however, Sandra will have to spend around 40 days in quarantine at Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas.


"Sandra" verbrachte nach ihrer Geburt in Rostock einige Jahre im ehemaligen Ruhr-Zoo in Gelsenkirchen, bevor sie 1995 nach Buenos Aires verlegt wurde. Der 2014 von Tierschützern angestrengte Prozess um "Sandras" Grundrechte hat mit dazu beigetragen, dass der Zoo von Buenos Aires in einen Ökopark umgewandelt wird. Bis 2023 soll dort eine Forschungs- und Bildungsstätte zum Erhalt der Artenvielfalt entstehen.

After the night of her birth in Rostock, ‘Sandra' spent a few years in the former Ruhr zoo in Gelsenkirchen, before being transferred to Buenos Aires in 1995. The animal welfare process in 2014 regarding ‘Sandra's' fundamental rights has played a part in the fact that the zoo in Buenos Aires has been transformed into an eco-park. By 2023 a research and educational center to preserve biodiversity is to be created there.

After she was born in Rostock, Sandra spent some years in the former Ruhr-Zoo in Gelsenkirchen before she was relocated to Buenos Aires in 1995. The proceedings initiated by animal-rights activists in 2014 to determine Sandra’s basic rights has contributed to the transformation of Buenos Aires Zoo into an eco-park. By 2023, a research and educational facility for the preservation of biodiversity is to be established there.


Rekord für Schweizer Extrembergsteiger: 550 Meter in 46 Minuten

Record for Swiss extreme mountain-climber: 1,800 feet in 46 minutes.

Record for Swiss extreme mountaineer: 1804 feet in 46 minutes


Dem Extrembergsteiger Dani Arnold ist an der fast 3000 Meter hohen Großen Zinne in den italienischen Alpen ein neuer Husarenritt geglückt.

The extreme climber Dani Arnold has set a new record climbing the almost 10,000-foot-high Grosse Zinne in the Italian Alps.

Extreme mountaineer Dani Arnold succeeded in a daring and bold endeavor on the almost 9,843 foot high “Große Zinne” in the Italian Alps.


Ohne Netz, doppelten Boden oder andere Hilfsmittel bezwang der Schweizer die 550 Meter hohe Nordwand der Großen Zinne in einer neuen Rekordzeit.

Without a net, false floor, or other aids, the Swiss climber tackled the 1,800-foot-high north face of the Grosse Zinne in a new record time.

Without safety net, double bottom or other assistance, he overcame the 1,804 foot high north face of the Große Zinne in a new record time.


Bekleidet mit Jeans, T-Shirt und nur unterstützt von absoluter Schwindelfreiheit benötigte Arnold 46 Minuten und 30 Sekunden für den Aufstieg. Damit unterbot er die alte Bestmarke um fast 19 Minuten.

Dressed in jeans and a T-shirt and assisted only by an absolute absence of dizziness, Arnold needed 46 minutes and 30 seconds to complete the climb, He beat the previous record by almost 19 minutes.

Arnold just needed 46 minutes and 30 seconds for the ascent, solely clothed in jeans, a shirt and without any fear of heights. He undercut the record by almost 19 minutes.


Arnold ist jetzt Rekordhalter im Free Solo Speed an vier der sechs bedeutendsten europäischen Nordwände.

Arnold is now the free solo speed record-holder in four of the six most important European north faces.

He is now the record holder in Free Solo Speed on four of the six most important European north faces.


Nike profitiert von neuer Online-Vermarktungsstrategie

Nike reaps benefits from new online marketing strategy

Nike Benefits From New Online Marketing Strategy


Der US-Sportartikelhersteller Nike hat ungeachtet des Handelskonflikts mit China ein deutliches Gewinnplus verbucht. Der Nettogewinn stieg im abgelaufenen Quartal auf 1,4 Milliarden Dollar (knapp 1,3 Milliarden Euro). Das sind 25 Prozent mehr als im Vorjahreszeitraum, wie der Konzern am Dienstag mitteilte. Grund dafür ist vor allem die neue Vermarktungsstrategie "Nike Direct", mit der sich der Adidas-Konkurrent online direkt an seine Kunden wendet.

Despite the trade conflict with China, the US sports goods manufacturer Nike has achieved a significant profit increase. Nike´s net income increased in the past quarter to 1.4 billion dollars (almost 1.3 billion euros). The Group stated this was 25% more than in the same period last year. This is the result of the new marketing strategy "Nike Direct" which puts the Adidas competitor Nike in direct communication with its customers.

The US sports goods manufacturer Nike has posted a significant increase in profit despite the trade conflict with China. Net profit increased to 1.4 billion dollars (almost 1.3 billion euros) in the past quarter. That is 25 percent more than in the same period last year, the group announced on Tuesday. The main reason behind that is the new marketing strategy “Nike Direct”, via which the Adidas competitor can address its customers directly.


Die Umsätze stiegen im Dreimonatszeitraum bis Ende August auf 10,7 Milliarden Dollar. Am kräftigsten legten die Nike-Verkaufszahlen mit einem Plus von 22 Prozent in China zu. Damit profitierte der Konzern aus Beaverton im US-Bundesstaat Oregon auch in der Volksrepublik von seinem Ansatz, sich über das Internet oder Smartphone-Apps direkt an die Verbraucher zu richten.

Sales rose to $10.7 billion in the three-month period at the end of August. The greatest increase in Nike sales was in China with a growth of 22 percent. The Group from Beaverton, Oregon also profited from its approach of addressing consumers directly via the Internet or smartphone apps in China.

Sales rose to 10.7 billion dollars in a three month period up to the end of August. The strongest increase in Nike’s sales was 22 percent in China. The group from Beaverton in the US state of Oregon therefore also benefited in the People's Republic from its approach of addressing customers directly via the internet or smartphone apps.


Finanzchef Andy Campion kündigte an, Nike werde mit strategischen Investitionen die "digitale Transformation" des Sportartikelherstellers weiter vorantreiben und damit seinen Wettbewerbsvorteil ausbauen. Die Anleger reagierten erfreut auf die Quartalszahlen - die Aktien des Sportartikelherstellers stiegen um mehr als fünf Prozent.

Chief financial officer Andy Campion announced that Nike would continue to drive the "digital transformation" of the sporting goods manufacturer with strategic investments, thereby increasing its competitive advantage. The investors reacted positively to the quarterly figures as the shares rose by more than five percent.

Head of Finances Andy Champion announced that Nike will continue to drive the “digital transformation” of the sports goods manufacturer forward and thus expand its competitive advantage. Investors were pleased with the quarterly figures; the sporting goods manufacturer's shares rose by more than five percent.


Lebenslanges Stadionverbot wegen Rassismus in Italien

Life-long stadium ban for racism in Italy


Wegen rassistischer Kommentare über Fußballprofi Juan Jesus von AS Rom hat der Verein aus der italienischen Hauptstadt ein lebenslanges Stadionverbot gegen einen Fan verhängt. Der aus Brasilien stammende Verteidiger Jesus war von dem Fan auf Instagram beschimpft worden. Jesus veröffentlichte daraufhin die privaten Nachrichten und forderte seinen Klub auf, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen. "@officialasroma Ihr wisst bereits, was Ihr mit einem solchen Fan machen sollt. #NoToRacism. Stolz darauf, zu sein, wer ich bin", schrieb der 28-Jährige, der seit 2016 bei AS Rom spielt.

The Italian football club AS Roma has given a fan a lifetime ban on entering the stadium for making racist comments about professional footballer Juan Jesus. The Brazilian defender was insulted by the fan on Instagram. Jesus then published the private messages and called on his club to take action. "@officialasroma you know what you should do with a fan like this. #NoToRacism. I'm proud of who I am," wrote the 28-year-old who has played for AS Roma since 2016.

On account of racist comments about soccer professional Juan Jesus of AS Roma, the club in the Italian capital has banned a fan for life from the stadium. The fan abused Brazilian defender Jesus on Instagram. Jesus then published the private messages and requested that his club take measures. "@officialasroma you already know what you should do with such a fan. #NoToRacism. Proud of who I am,” wrote the 28-year-old, who has been playing for AS Rome since 2016.


Der Verein reagierte am späten Donnerstag. Er habe den Account des Fans bei Instagram und der Polizei gemeldet. Außerdem dürfe der Roma-Anhänger nie wieder ein Spiel des Vereins besuchen, schrieb der Klub auf Twitter.

The club reacted late on Thursday, reporting the fan's Instagram account to the police. In addition, the Roma supporter can never attend a club match again, the club tweeted.

he club reacted late Thursday. It reported the fan to Instagram and the police. Also, the Roma fan was prohibited from attending a match of the club ever again, the club twittered.


Rassismus ist ein Problem im italienischen Fußball. Regelmäßig skandieren italienische Fans rassistische Beschimpfungen gegen schwarze Spieler rivalisierender Mannschaften. "Wir können keinen Rassismus in der Gesellschaft oder im Sport haben. In Italien hat sich die Situation nicht verbessert, und das ist sehr ernst. Man muss die Verantwortlichen identifizieren und aus den Stadien werfen", hatte Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino am Wochenende gesagt. Anlass der Äußerung waren rassistische Gesänge bei der Erstliga-Partie zwischen Atalanta Bergamo und dem AC Florenz am vorigen Sonntag.

Racism is a problem in Italian football. Fans regularly chant racist insults against the black players of opposing teams. "We can't have any racism in society or in sport. The situation in Italy has not improved, and that is very serious. Those responsible must be identified and thrown out of the stadiums," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said over the weekend. His statement was the result of racist chants during the first league match between Atalanta Bergamo and ACF Fiorentina last Sunday.

Racism is a problem in Italian soccer. Italian fans regularly chant racist insults against black players of rival teams. “We cannot have racism in society or in sport. In Italy, the situation has not improved, and that is very serious. The people responsible must be identified and thrown out of the stadiums,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the weekend. The reason for his statement were racist chants during the first division match between Atalanta Bergamo and ACF Fiorentina last Sunday.


Doch auch um die Anhänger von Juventus Turin hatte es zuletzt Diskussionen gegeben. Die italienischen Behörden haben nun 38 randalierende Fans von Rekordmeister Juventus Turin mit Stadionverboten belegt. Vier von ihnen dürften für einen Zeitraum von zehn Jahren das Stadion nicht mehr betreten, teilte die Polizei mit. Für die Übrigen gelten demnach Verbote von vier bis sieben Jahren.

But there have also been discussions recently about Juventus fans in Turin. The Italian authorities have imposed stadium bans on 38 rampaging supporters of the record-holding Juventus. Four of them are not allowed to return to the stadium for ten years, the police said. The remainder have been banned for four to ten years.

There have also been debates about the fans of Juventus Football Club. The Italian authorities have now banned 38 rampaging Juventus Football Club fans from stadiums. Four of them may not enter the stadium for a period of ten years, the police stated. For the others, the bans are valid for four to seven years.


Die Fans stehen in Verbindung mit laufenden Ermittlungen gegen zwölf Anführer von Ultra-Fangruppen im Umfeld von Juventus. Den zwölf wird unter anderem schwere Erpressung, Geldwäsche und private Gewalt vorgeworfen. Der Klub hatte die Ermittlungen mit einer Anzeige letztes Jahr ins Rollen gebracht.

The supporters are linked with ongoing investigations into twelve ringleaders of extremist fan groups related to Juventus. The twelve are suspected of crimes including aggravated extortion, money-laundering, and domestic violence. The club initiated the investigations by filing a complaint last year.

The fans are involved in ongoing investigations against twelve leaders of ultra-fan-groups connected to Juventus. The twelve leaders are accused of, among others, aggravated extortion, money laundering and private violence. The club had initiated the investigations by laying charges last year.


Die Ultra-Anführer sollen nach italienischen Medienberichten hinter dem Schwarzhandel mit Tickets stecken. Sie hätten den Tickethandel für die Fankurve "militärisch kontrolliert" und sollen Juventus-Mitarbeiter erpresst haben, um an günstigere Karten zu kommen.

According to Italian media reports, the extremist ringleaders are involved in the illicit ticket trade. They are said to have "exercised military control" over ticket sales to fans and blackmailed Juventus employees in order to get hold of cheaper tickets.

The ultra-leaders are involved in the illicit trading of tickets, according to Italian media reports. They are supposed to have held the trade of tickets under “military control” and to have blackmailed Juventus employees in order to obtain less expensive tickets.


Generation Z: Sind sie wirklich anders als Generation Y?

Generation Z: Are they really different to Generation Y?

Generation Z: Are They Really Different From Generation Y?


Millennials sind narzisstisch, die Generation Z ist politisch - ganze Jahrgänge werden mit griffigen Bezeichnungen bedacht. Schaut man genauer hin, stecken die Auszeichnungen voller Widersprüche. Wie gut beschreiben diese Etiketten also das jeweilige Lebensgefühl junger Menschen?

Millennials are narcissistic, Generation Z is political—entire age categories are given catchy names. But if you look closely, the labels are steeped in contradictions. How well do these labels describe young peoples' perspective on life?

Millennials are narcissistic, generation Z is political – whole age groups are labeled with catchy terms. A closer look reveals that these terms are full of contradictions. So, how well do these labels describe young people’s attitudes toward life?


"Die Krabben kommen!" Mit diesem Ruf startete am 21. September offiziell der Krabbenfang am Gucheng-See in Gaochun, womit auch die Eröffnungsveranstaltung des 19. China Gaochun Gucheng Lake Crab Festival eingeläutet wurde, wie es die Abteilung für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit des Nanjing-Gaochun Bezirkskomitees bekannt gab.

"The Crabs are Coming!" With this cry, the crab hunt at Gucheng Lake in Gaochun officially began on September 21, kicking off the opening ceremony of the nineteenth China Gaochun Gucheng Lake Crab Festival, as announced by the Department for Publicity Work of the Nanjing-Gaochun District Committee.

“The crabs are coming!” This call officially launched the crab hunting season at the lake of Gucheng in Gaochun and the opening ceremony of the 19th China Gaochun Gucheng Lake Crab Festival, according to the public relations department of the Nanjing-Gaochun district committee.


Gaochun, das den südlichen Ausläufer von Nanjing in der Provinz Jiangsu bildet, ist eine der nationalen Umweltzonen. Die Stadt ist die erste internationale "Slow City" in China und hier befindet sich auch der chinesische Sitz der internationalen "Slow City"-Bewegung. Die Stadt verfügt in ökologischer Hinsicht über ideale Voraussetzungen mit einer Mischung aus "30 Prozent Bergen, 20 Prozent Wasserflächen und 50 Prozent Feldern". Die großartige natürliche Umgebung von Gaochun bietet seinen Bewohnern alle Bedingungen, um reich zu werden.

Gaochun, which forms the southern edge of Nanjing in the Jiangsu province, is a national environmental zone. It's the first international "Slow City" in China and the Chinese headquarters of the international "Slow City" movement. From an ecological standpoint, the city can boast ideal conditions, with a mixture of "30 percent mountains, 20 percent water areas, and 50 percent fields." Gaochun's generous natural environment offers its inhabitants all the prerequisites for becoming wealthy.

Gaochun, which forms the Southern extension of Nanjing in the Jiangsu province, is a national environmental zone. The city is the first international “Slow City” in China and at the same time the Chinese headquarters of the international "Slow City" movement. The city is ideally placed in ecological terms with a mix of “30 percent mountains, 20 percent water and 50 percent fields.” The magnificent natural surroundings of Gaochun offer its inhabitants all the conditions they need to become rich.


Die Menschen in Gaochun haben bereits Anfang der 1990er Jahre mit der Krabbenzucht begonnen. Im Laufe der Zeit hat sich die Krabbenindustrie zu einer prägenden Branche entwickelt, die für hohe Einkommen sorgte und zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung von Gaochun wurde. In den vergangenen Jahren hat sich Gaochun aktiv um eine groß angelegte, ökologische und wissenschaftliche Entwicklung der Krabbenzucht sowie eine technikgestützte Krabbenzucht bemüht. Und die Stadt hat sich um die Förderung von mehr Effizienz in der Landwirtschaft und um die Einkommen der Landwirte gekümmert.

The citizens of Gaochun started farming crabs in the early 1990s. Crabbing eventually turned into a formative industry bringing high revenues and became an important part of Gaochun's economic development. In recent years, Gaochun has actively developed crab farming on a large scale in terms of ecology, the economy, and technological support. And the city has focused on the farmers' income, and on making agriculture more efficient.

The people of Gaochun already started farming crabs early in the 1990s. Over time, the crab industry has become a formative industry, providing high incomes and becoming an important part of the economic development of Gaochun. In recent years, Gaochun has been actively engaged in the large-scale, ecological and scientific development of crab farming and technology-based crab farming. And the city has focused on greater efficiency in agriculture and higher incomes for farmers.


In den letzten Jahren hat Gaochun eine Reform zur "Verteilung von Macht, Optimierung der Verwaltung und von Behördendiensten" vorangebracht und mit Sorgfalt das Service-Netz für "Genehmigungen unter einem Dach, ein Team für die Strafverfolgung, ein Netzwerk für Dienstleistungen, eine Plattform für die Kreditvergabe" aufgebaut. Damit will die Stadt das Umfeld für Genehmigungen, für Dienstleistungen und für die Entwicklung umfassend optimieren.

In recent years, Gaochun has promoted a reform to "distribute power while optimizing the administration and government services" and diligently established the service network for "permits in one location, a law enforcement team, a network for services, and a platform for extending loans." This will allow the city to comprehensively optimize the environment for permits, services, and development.

In the past few years, Gaochun has promoted a reform to “distribute power and optimize administration and government services” and has carefully built the service network for “one single location for authorizations, one team for law enforcement, one network for services, one platform for the granting of credits.” Thus, the city wants to comprehensively optimize the environment for authorizations, services and development.


Gaochun schöpft die vor Ort gegebene Vorteile durch die Anbindung an das südliche Jiangsu und das südliche Anhui voll aus und nutzt die Entwicklungszone und seine Stellung als internationale "Slow City" als Aushängeschilder, um intelligente High-End-Produktionsbetriebe, Unternehmen für Biomedizin- und Medizintechnik, für Energiespeicherung und Umweltschutz, aus der Kultur- und Gesundheitsbranche sowie Betriebe für ökologische Landwirtschaft, die im "3+2"-Bereich führend sind, hier anzusiedeln. Gleichzeitig hat Gaochun den Aufbau einer nationalen, sämtliche Gebiete umfassenden Tourismuszone und von Fremdenverkehrsorten von nationaler Bedeutung gefördert. Hierbei wurden die ökologischen und kulturellen Ressourcen der Landschaft von Gaochun eingebunden, der Zustand der Gebäude für Bürgerdienste und für den öffentlichen Dienst umfassend verbessert, die Bereiche "Tourismus +" und "+ Tourismus" energisch weiterentwickelt und die Entwicklung des Kulturtourismus auf hohem Qualitätsniveau vorangebracht. Es lohnt sich, sich auf die Zukunft von Gaochun zu freuen.

Gaochun is exploiting local advantages by connecting to southern Jiangsu and southern Anhui and using the development zone and its position as an international "slow city" as a flagship for enticing intelligent high-end production operations; companies for biomedicine and medicinal technology, saving energy and protecting the environment; companies from the cultural and health sectors; and businesses for ecological agriculture that lead the "3+2" sector to settle here. At the same time, Gaochun has promoted the formation of a national tourism zone that includes all areas, as well as nationally prominent tourist resorts. To that end, the Gaochun region's ecological and cultural resources have been integrated, the state of buildings for civil services and for public service comprehensively improved, the areas of "tourism +" and "+ tourism" energetically further developed, and the development of cultural tourism brought to a high level of quality. Gaochun definitely has a future worth looking forward to.

Gaochun is taking full advantage of its location with its connections to Southern Jiangsu and Southern Anhui. It is using the development zone and its position as an international “Slow City” as a showcase to attract intelligent high-end production facilities, biomedical and medical technology companies, energy storage and environmental protection companies, culture and health companies as well as ecological farming enterprises that are leaders in the “3+2” sector. At the same time, Gaochun has promoted the development of a national tourism zone encompassing all areas and tourist resorts of national importance. This involved incorporating the ecological and cultural resources of the countryside of Gaochun into the scheme, extensively improving buildings for civic and public services, intensively developing the sectors “tourism +” and “+ tourism”, and promoting high-quality cultural tourism. It is worth looking forward to the future of Gaochun.


Konflikt zwischen Iran und USA: Ruhani spricht von Ende der Sanktionen - Trump widerspricht

Conflict between Iran and USA: Ruhani talks about the end of sanctions—Trump disagrees

Conflict Between Iran and USA: Rouhani Speaks of the End of the Sanctions – Trump Disagrees


Der iranische Präsident Hassan Ruhani hat nach seiner Rückkehr von der UN-Vollversammlung von einem angeblichen Angebot der USA zur Aufhebung von Sanktionen gesprochen. Die Vereinigten Staaten hätten im Gegenzug für Gespräche mit der Teheraner Führung ein Ende sämtlicher Sanktionen in Aussicht gestellt, erklärte Ruhani auf seiner offiziellen Internetseite.

The Iranian president Hassan Ruhani has spoken after his return from the UN General Assembly about a supposed offer by the USA to lift sanctions. In return for discussions with the Tehran leadership, the United States had put an end in sight for all sanctions, Ruhani explained on his official internet page.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani spoke of an alleged US offer to lift sanctions after his return from the UN General Assembly. The United States had promised an end to any and all sanctions in return for talks with the Tehran leadership, Rouhani declared on his official website.


US-Präsident Donald Trump widersprach jedoch dem iranischen Amtskollegen über Twitter: "Der Iran wollte, dass ich die gegen ihn verhängten Sanktionen aufhebe, damit es ein Treffen gibt. Ich sagte, natürlich, nein".

However, the US president Donald Trump contradicted the Iranian counterpart via Twitter: "Iran wanted for me to lift the sanctions imposed on him, so that there could be a meeting. I, of course, said no."

However, US President Donald Trump contradicted his Iranian counterpart on Twitter: Iran wanted me to lift the sanctions imposed on them in order to meet. I said, of course, NO!”


Ruhani schildert das Geschehen so: Die Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel, der britische Premierminister Boris Johnson und der französische Präsident Emmanuel Macron seien in New York anwesend gewesen und hätten darauf gedrungen, dass ein Treffen stattfindet. "Und Amerika sagt, ich hebe die Sanktionen auf", ergänzte Ruhani. Die Art der Strafmaßnahmen, die beendet werden sollten, habe zur Debatte gestanden. "Und sie haben eindeutig gesagt, wir heben alle Sanktionen auf".

Ruhani describes the event thus: Chancellor Merkel, The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the French President Emmanuel Macron had been present in New York and had insisted that there should be a meeting. "And America says, I will lift the sanctions," added Ruhani. The type of punitive measures that were to be ended was under debate. "And they clearly said that they will lift all sanctions."

Rouhani describes what happened as follows: German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and French President Emmanuel Macron were present in New York and insisted that a meeting take place. “And America said, I will lift the sanctions,” Rouhani added. What kind of sanctions were to be lifted was the subject of debate. “And they clearly said, we will lift all sanctions.”


Allerdings sei dieser Vorstoß nicht in einer akzeptablen Art erfolgt, kritisierte Ruhani. Angesichts der geltenden Strafmaßnahmen und "der vergifteten Atmosphäre des maximalen Drucks" könne niemand den Ausgang von Verhandlungen vorhersagen.

However, this move was not made in an acceptable manner, Ruhani lambasted. In the face of the punitive measures in place and the "poisoned atmosphere of maximum pressure," no one could predict the outcome of negotiations.

However, this move was not made in an acceptable manner, Rouhani criticized. Given the current sanctions and “the poisoned atmosphere of maximum pressure”, no one could predict the outcome of negotiations.


Anfang der Woche hatte sich Kanzlerin Angela Merkel mit Ruhani in New York getroffen. Hintergrund war die Hoffnung der Europäer, das mit Russland und China ausgehandelte Atomabkommen mit dem Iran zu retten. Dieses soll die Islamische Republik davon abhalten, Atomwaffen zu entwickeln. Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron hatte wie Merkel am Rande der UN-Vollversammlung die Hoffnung geäußert, dass Ruhani sich mit US-Präsident Donald Trump treffen wird.

At the start of the week, Chancellor Angela Merkel had met with Mr Ruhani in New York. The backdrop was the hope of Europeans' hope of rescuing the Iran nuclear agreement they had negotiated with China and Russia. This is intended to deter the Islamic Republic from developing nuclear weaponry. France's president Emmanuel Macron had, like Merkel commented on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, that Ruhani will meet with US president Donald Trump.

Early this week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Rouhani in New York. The reason for this was the hope of the Europeans to save the nuclear agreement with Iran negotiated with Russia and China. This agreement is meant to prevent the Islamic Republic from developing nuclear weapons. French President Emmanuel Macron, like Merkel, had expressed the hope on the fringes of the UN General Assembly that Rouhani would meet with US President Donald Trump.


Schweres Erdbeben nahe Istanbul - Fast 200 Nachbeben

Serious earthquake near Istanbul—Almost 200 aftershocks

Severe Earthquakes Near Istanbul – Almost 200 Aftershocks


Nachdem die westliche Türkei innerhalb von kürzester Zeit von zwei Erdbeben erschüttert wurde, wächst die Angst vor einer Katastrophe. 34 Menschen wurden bei dem Erdbeben am Dienstag verletzt. Seit dem Beben am Vortag habe es fast 200 Nachbeben gegeben, sagte der türkische Vizepräsident Fuat Oktay am Freitag. Damit wächst die Sorge vor einer Katastrophe.

After western Turkey was shaken by two earthquakes within a short time, fears of a disaster are growing. 34 people were injured in the quake on Tuesday. Since the quake the day before, there have been almost 200 aftershocks, said Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay on Friday. This is fueling fears of a disaster.

Since Western Turkey suffered two earthquakes in a very short space of time, fear of a disaster is heightening. Thirty-four people were injured in the earthquake on Tuesday. Following the earthquake the day before, there were almost 200 aftershocks, Vice President of Turkey Fuat Oktay said on Friday, causing increasing fears of a disaster.


14 Schulen in Istanbul seien aus Sicherheitsgründen geschlossen worden. Hunderte Gebäude wurden demnach beschädigt. Das Erdbeben der Stärke 5,8 hatte am Donnerstag die Marmararegion vor Istanbul erschüttert und Panik in der Millionenmetropole ausgelöst. Nun wolle die Regierung eine Kommission einsetzen, um das Land künftig besser auf Erdbeben vorzubereiten, kündigte Oktay an.

14 schools in Istanbul have been closed for safety reasons, said Oktay. He also reported that hundreds of buildings had been damaged. On Thursday, the 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Marmara region, which includes Istanbul, and triggered panic in the metropolis with its millions of inhabitants. The government now intends to set up a commission to better prepare the country for earthquakes in the future, Oktay announced.

Fourteen schools in Istanbul were shut down for safety reasons. Hundreds of buildings were damaged. The 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the Marmara region close to Istanbul and caused panic in the million-strong metropolis. The government now intends to appoint a commission to better prepare the country for earthquakes, Oktay announced.


In den vergangenen 20 Jahren sei die Türkei nicht ausreichend auf Beben vorbereitet gewesen, sagte Istanbuls Bürgermeister Ekrem Imamoglu. In der Stadt selbst wird die latente Gefahr immer wieder ignoriert. Jedes Jahr stürzen schlecht gebaute Wohnhäuser ein - unter anderem mürbe gemacht durch die vielen kleineren Erdbeben, die Istanbul regelmäßig erschüttern.

Turkey has been ill-prepared for earthquakes for 20 years, said Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The latent danger has been repeatedly ignored in the city itself. Poorly constructed buildings collapse every year—some already weakened by the many minor quakes that regularly shake Istanbul.

In the past 20 years, Turkey has been inadequately prepared for earthquakes, said Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu. The city itself continues to ignore the latent danger. Every year, badly constructed homes collapse – worn down, among other things, by the many small tremors that shake Istanbul on a regular basis.


Stadtplaner wie die bekannte Architektin Mücella Yapici warnen seit Jahren, dass große offene Flächen, die im Zentrum als Zufluchtsorte eingetragen wurden, längst zugebaut sind. Erst zum 20. Jahrestag des Gölcük-Bebens im August hatte die Bauingenieurskammer von Istanbul gewarnt, dass geschätzt eine Million Gebäude in Istanbul nicht erdbebensicher seien.

For years, city planners such as well-known architect Mücella Yapici have warned that the large open spaces created in the city center as places of refuge have been built on. Only on the 20th anniversary of the Gölcük quake in August did the Chamber of Civil Engineers of Istanbul warn that an estimated one million buildings in the city are not earthquake-proof.

Urban planners such as the well-known architect Mücella Yapici have been warning for years that large open areas registered as shelters in the center of the city have long since been built over. Not until the 20th anniversary of the Gölcük earthquake this August did the Istanbul Chamber of Civil Engineers issue a warning that an estimated one million buildings in Istanbul were not earthquake-proof.


Das Epizentrum des Bebens vom Donnerstag lag im Marmarameer vor dem Bezirk Silivri und in rund sieben Kilometern Tiefe, wie die Katastrophenschutzbehörde Afad mitteilte. Ein kleineres Nachbeben sorgte wenige Minuten später für noch größere Panik auf den Straßen.

Disaster and Emergency Management Authority AFAD said the epicenter of Thursday's quake was in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of the Silivri district and at a depth of about 4.3 miles. A smaller quake a few minutes later caused even greater panic in the streets.

The epicenter of the earthquake on Thursday was located in the Sea of Marmara at a depth of around seven kilometers, reported the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency Afad. A smaller aftershock a few minutes later caused even more widespread panic on the streets.


Der Istanbuler Bürgermeister Ekrem Imamoglu teilte auf Twitter mit, Verletzte oder Schäden seien zunächst nicht gemeldet worden. Der Staatssender TRT zeigte Menschen, die in Panik aus den Häusern rannten. Schüler wurden im Bezirk Silivri aus Sicherheitsgründen aus den Gebäuden gebracht. Einige Schüler weinten, wie auf Bildern zu sehen war.

The mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu tweeted that there had been no initial reports of injuries or damage. The state TV channel TRT showed people fleeing their houses in panic. In the district of Silivri, schoolchildren were evacuated from buildings for safety reasons. Pictures showed some of the schoolchildren crying.

The Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu announced via Twitter that there had been no initial reports of injuries or damages. The national public broadcaster TRT showed people running out of their houses in panic. Schoolchildren were led out of buildings for safety reasons in the district of Silivri. Some of the schoolchildren were seen to be crying on the footage.


Istanbul gilt als besonders erdbebengefährdet. Unter dem Marmarameer liegt ein Abschnitt der sogenannten Nordanatolischen Störung, die die Grenze zwischen der eurasischen und der anatolische Erdplatte markiert. Die Türkei wird immer wieder von Erdbeben erschüttert. Eines der tödlichsten war das Beben im Jahre 1999 in der Nähe Istanbuls. Damals kamen mehr als 17.000 Menschen ums Leben.

Istanbul is especially prone to earthquakes. A section of the North Anatolian Fault, which marks the border between the Eurasian and Anatolian plates, runs beneath the Sea of Marmara. Turkey is repeatedly shaken by earthquakes. One of the deadliest happened near Istanbul in 1999. More than 17.000 people lost their lives at that time.

Istanbul is classified as being particularly earthquake-prone. Underneath the Sea of Marmara lies what is known as the North-Anatolian Fault, marking the boundary between the Eurasian and the Anatolian tectonic plates. Turkey is regularly struck by earthquakes. One of the most fatal ones was the 1999 earthquake close to Istanbul, which caused the death of more than 17,000 people.


Forscher befürchten, dass ein Erdbeben der Stärke 7,1 bis 7,4 drohen könnte. Doch wann es zu dem Erdbeben kommt, ist unklar. Bei dem Erdbeben am Donnerstag traf es schon wieder den Westen des Landes und Istanbul.

Researchers fear that there could be a quake with a magnitude of between 7.1 and 7.4. But when it will happen is not clear. Thursday's quake again struck the western part of the country and Istanbul.

Scientists fear that an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 to 7.4 may be imminent. It is unclear, however, when that earthquake will happen. The earthquake on Thursday once again struck the western part of the country and Istanbul.


Firmen entwerfen Notfallpläne, Privatleute haben sogenannte Go-Bags mit allem Nötigen fertig gepackt neben Haustüren stehen, und Schulen bringen Kindern bei, wie sie sich zu benehmen haben, wenn die Erde wackelt. Wann das nächste große Beben komme, sei unklar.

Companies are drawing up emergency plans, private citizens have deposited "go-bags" packed with necessities outside their doors, and schools are teaching children how to behave when the earth quakes. When the next big quake will happen is not clear.

Companies are developing emergency plans, private people have what are known as Go Bags packed with everything they need ready to go next to their front doors, and schools are teaching children what to do when the earth shakes. When the next big earthquake is coming, remains unclear.


Der türkische Präsident Recep Tayyip Erdogan sagte nach seiner Rückkehr aus New York, acht Menschen seien verletzt worden. Einige Gebäude hätten leichte Schäden erlitten. Der Istanbuler Bürgermeister Ekrem Imamoglu verfolgte die Entwicklungen vom Istanbuler Katastrophen-Koordinationszentrum (Akom). Nach dessen Angaben stürzten zwei Minarette von Moscheen in den Bezirken Avcilar und Sariyer ein.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after his return from New York that eight people had been injured. A few buildings had suffered minor damage. The Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu monitored developments from Istanbul's Catastrophe Coordination Center (Akom). He reported that two minarets of mosques in the districts of Avcilar and Sariyer had collapsed.

After his return from New York, the president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that eight people had been injured. A few buildings had suffered slight damage. The Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, was observing developments from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Centre (AKOM). He stated that two minarets of mosques in the districts of Avcilar and Sariyer had collapsed.


Aftershock warning in Istanbul
Aftershock warning in Istanbul


In den sozialen Netzwerken berichten viele Nutzer von Panik. Gebäude wackelten. Schulen und Krankenhäuser wurden evakuiert. Telefonleitungen waren unterbrochen. Es sei heftiger gewesen als das vom Dienstag, schreibt eine Nutzerin. Der Chef des türkischen Roten Halbmonds, Kerem Klinik, warnte via Twitter vor Nachbeben. Er rief die Menschen dazu auf, von Gebäuden fernzubleiben, die sichtbare Schäden erlitten hätten.

Many social media users are reporting panic. Buildings trembled. Schools and hospitals were evacuated. Telephone lines were severed. It was stronger than the quake on Tuesday, one user wrote. On Twitter, Kerem Klinik, President of Turkish Red Crescent, warned of aftershocks. He called on people to keep away from buildings that had suffered visible damage.

Many social media users reported panic. Buildings shook. Schools and hospitals were evacuated. Telephone lines were disconnected. It was more severe than the earthquake on Tuesday, a user wrote. The head of the Turkish Red Crescent, Kerem Kinik, warned against aftershocks. He requested people to stay away from buildings that had visibly suffered damage.


Der Zeitpunkt des Bebens wird offiziellen Angaben zufolge mit 13.59 Uhr (Ortszeit) angegeben. Nur wenige Minuten nach dem ersten Beben gab es laut CNN Turkey ein Nachbeben, das mit einer Stärke von 4,0 auf der Richterskala angegeben wurde.

The time of the quake is officially given as 1:59 p.m. local time. According to CNN Turkey, only a few minutes after the first quake, an aftershock measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale occurred.

The earthquake, according to official statements, happened at 1:59 pm (local time). Only a few minutes after the first quake, CNN Turkey reported an aftershock with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter Scale.


Erst am Dienstag hatte ein Erdbeben der Stärke 4,6 hat die türkische Marmararegion erschüttert - es war bis Istanbul zu spüren. Auch dessen Epizentrum habe im Marmarameer westlich der Millionenmetropole gelegen, teilte die Katastrophenschutzbehörde Afad bereits am Dienstag mit.

On Tuesday, a magnitude-4.6 earthquake shook the Marmara region that was felt as far away as Istanbul. Disaster and Emergency Management Authority AFAD said the epicenter of this quake was also in the Sea of Marmara to the west of the capital.

As recently as Tuesday, an earthquake of a magnitude of 4.6 had shaken the Turkish region of Marmara – it could be felt all the way to Istanbul. Its epicenter also lay in the Sea of Marmara to the west of the metropolis, as the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency Afad had already said on Tuesday.


Es war nicht das einzige Erdbeben, das für Schlagzeilen an diesem Dienstag sorgte: Auch Pakistan wurde von einem schweren Erdbeben getroffen.

It was not the only quake to hit the headlines this Tuesday. Pakistan was also affected by a severe quake.

It was not the only earthquake to hit the headlines that Tuesday: Pakistan was also hit by a severe earthquake.


Forscher gehen davon aus, dass es früher oder später zu einem katastrophalen Erdbeben in Istanbul kommen könnte - die Spannung zwischen den tektonischen Platten ist extrem hoch. Wissenschaftler glauben, dass sie sich irgendwann entlädt - und massive Schäden verursachen wird.

Researchers believe there could be a disastrous earthquake in Istanbul at some point—there is extreme tension between the two tectonic plates. Scientists believe the tension will discharge one day—causing massive damage.

Scientists assume that sooner or later, there could be a severe earthquake in Istanbul - the tension between the tectonic plates is extremely high. Scientists believe that the stress will be released at some point – and cause massive damage.


Erdbebenforscher Sükrü Ersoy rechnet damit, dass das Erdbeben jetzt eine Vorwarnung sei. Es sei dadurch wahrscheinlicher geworden, sagte er zu CNN Türk. "Dies könnten die Anzeichen zu einem größeren Erdbeben sein", so Ersoy zum Sender. "Früher oder später wird auch das große Beben kommen".

Earthquake researcher Sükrü Ersoy thinks the latest earthquake is an early warning. It has made a disaster more likely, he told CNN Turkey. "This could be a sign of a bigger earthquake," Ersoy told CNN. "The big quake will come sooner or later".

Earthquake researcher Sükrü Ersoy expects that the current earthquake is a forewarning. It is now more likely, he told CNN Türk. “This could be the indication of a larger earthquake,” Ersoy told the broadcaster. “Sooner or later, a great earthquake will happen.”


Bereits vor wenigen Wochen hatte es einen Zwischenfall gegeben - das Beben löste große Sorgen auch in Istanbul aus. In Albanien hatte es zudem erst vor wenigen Tagen ein heftiges Erdbeben gegeben - es gab 68 Verletzte. Auch am Bodensee hatte dieses Jahr die Erde gebebt.

A minor quake a few weeks ago caused major concern in Istanbul. In Albania, there was a strong earthquake only a few days ago, with 68 people injured. The earth also shook by Lake Constance this year.

Just a few weeks ago, an incident had already happened – an earthquake had caused deep concern in Istanbul. A few days ago, there was a severe earthquake in Albania as well – 68 people were injured. There has also been an earthquake at Lake Constance this year.


Parlament: Neuer Zündstoff in Ukraine-Affäre

Parliament: New fuel for conflict in the Ukraine affair

Congress: New Fuel in the Ukraine Conflict


Zwei brisante Dokumente sorgen für neuen Zündstoff in der Ukraine-Affäre um möglichen Machtmissbrauch von US-Präsident Donald Trump. Auf dem Weg zu einem möglichen Amtsenthebungsverfahren sehen sich die US-Demokraten bestärkt: Die von einem anonymen Hinweisgeber eingereichte Beschwerde über Trump und dessen umstrittenes Telefonat mit dem ukrainischen Präsidenten berge wichtige Anhaltspunkte für Ermittlungen gegen den Präsidenten. Trump selbst sieht sich einmal mehr als Opfer einer "Hexenjagd". Zudem zweifelte er die Glaubwürdigkeit des Whistleblowers an.

Two controversial documents provide new fuel in the Ukraine affair regarding US president Donald Trump's possible abuse of power. US democrats feel strengthened towards a possible impeachment procedure. The complaint filed by an anonymous whistleblower about Trump and his controversial phone-call with the Ukrainian president provided important clues for investigations against the president. Even Trump himself once more feels like a victim of a witch hunt. He also doubted the credibility of the whistleblower.

Two explosive documents provide new fuel in the Ukraine affair, in which President Trump is accused of abuse of power. The Democrats feel encouraged on their way to impeachment proceedings. The complaint filed by an anonymous whistleblower against Trump and his telephone conversation with the Ukrainian president contain important clues for investigations against the President. Trump once again sees himself as the victim of a “witch hunt.” What’s more, he questions the credibility of the whistleblower.


USA: Fluggast von United Airlines in Toilette eingesperrt - Flieger umgeleitet

USA: United Airlines passenger locked in toilet—Plane diverted

USA: United Airlines passenger trapped in lavatory – plane rerouted


Weil eine Passagierin in der Board-Toilette eingesperrt war, ist ein Flug von United Airlines umgeleitet worden. Die WC-Tür sei während des Fluges 1554 von Washington nach San Francisco blockiert gewesen, teilte die Airline laut US-Medien mit.

A United Airlines flight was diverted because a passenger was locked in the onboard toilet. The bathroom door was blocked during Flight 1554 from Washington to San Francisco, the airline announced according to US media.

Due to a passenger getting trapped in the lavatory a United Airlines flight has been rerouted. During flight 1554 from Washington to San Francisco the toilet door was jammed, the airline told US media.


Bei einer außerplanmäßigen Zwischenlandung am Mittwochabend (Ortszeit) in Denver konnte die Frau schließlich aus der engen Kabine befreit werden. Etwa eine Stunde sei sie darin eingesperrt gewesen, schrieben US-Medien unter Berufung auf andere Passagiere. Zum Weiterflug in Richtung San Francisco mussten die Fluggäste die Maschine wechseln.

The woman was finally freed from the narrow cabin during an unplanned stopover in Denver Wednesday evening (local time). She had been locked in for almost one hour, US media wrote citing other passengers. Passengers were required to change aircraft to continue their flight to San Francisco.

During an unscheduled layover in Denver on Wednesday afternoon (MDT) the woman was finally released from the tight cabin. According to other passengers, US media wrote, she was trapped for about an hour. For the continuation of the flight to San Francisco the passenger had to change planes.


In einem im Internet verbreiteten Video, das laut US-Medien von Flug 1554 stammen soll, ist zu sehen, wie mehrere Menschen versuchen, die Frau zu befreien. "Wir arbeiten im Moment daran, die Tür zu öffnen, Ma'am. Wir holen Sie bald raus, Okay?", sagt darin ein Mann. Die Fluggesellschaft habe sich bei allen Fluggästen entschuldigt. Offen war zunächst, ob die Frau eine Entschädigung erhält.

In a video from Flight 1554 distributed online, US media report that multiple people can be seen trying to free the woman. "We are currently working on opening the door, ma'am. We will get you out soon, okay?" says a man in the video. The airline apologized to all passengers. It was initially unclear whether the woman would receive compensation.

A video distributed on the Internet, which according to US media is said to be from flight 1554, shows how several people are trying to free the woman. “We’re currently working on opening the door, ma’am. We'll get you out of there soon, okay?”, a man can be heard. The airline apologized to all passengers. It was initially unclear whether the woman would receive any compensation.


Die Kakerlake: Von Kafka inspiriert: Ian McEwan schreibt Brexit-Roman

The Cockroach: Inspired by Kafka: Ian McEwan writes a Brexit novel


Wie geht ein Schriftsteller wie Ian McEwan mit dem ganzen Brexit-Chaos um? Er schreibt ein Buch darüber - und sein Protagonist ist unverkennbar.

How does an author like Ian McEwan deal with all the Brexit chaos? He writes a book about it—and his protagonist is unmistakable.

How does an author like Ian McEwan cope with the Brexit chaos? He writes a book about it – and his protagonist is unmistakable.


Inspiriert von Franz Kafkas berühmter Erzählung "Die Verwandlung" hat der britische Erfolgsautor Ian McEwan (71) ein Buch über das Brexit-Chaos in Großbritannien geschrieben.

Inspired by Kafka's unmistakable "The Metamorphosis," the British success author Ian McEwan (71) has written a book about the Brexit chaos in Great Britain.

Inspired by Franz Kafka’s famous story The Metamorphosis, the British bestselling author Ian McEwan (71) has written a book about the Brexit chaos in Great Britain.


Der Roman "Die Kakerlake" (Original: "The Cockroach") werde am 27. November auf Deutsch erscheinen, teilte der Diogenes Verlag (Zürich) mit. Darin gehe es um die Verwandlung eines Mannes namens "Jim Sams", der in seinem früheren Leben ignoriert oder gehasst wurde, jetzt aber auf einmal der mächtigste Mann Großbritanniens ist. Er sieht es als seine Mission, den Willen des Volkes in die Tat umzusetzen und ist dabei wild entschlossen, sich von nichts und niemandem aufhalten zu lassen.

The novel called "The Cockroach" will be available in print in German on the 27th November, as communicated by the Diogenes Publisher (Zurich). It describes the transformation of a man called ‘Jim Sams,' who was ignored or hated in his former life, and has now suddenly become the most powerful man in Great Britain. He sees it as a mission to turn the will of the people into action and is wildly determined not to let anything nor anyone hinder him.

The novel The Cockroach will be published in German on November 27, the publisher Diogenes Verlag (Zurich) informed. It is about the metamorphosis of a man named “Jim Sams”, who was ignored or hated in his former life but is now suddenly the most powerful man in Britain. He sees it as his mission to execute the will of the people and is fiercely determined not to let anything or anyone stop him.


McEwan wurde mit den Worten zitiert: "Wenn das Parlament geschlossen wird, sodass die Regierung in einem kritischen Moment nicht herausgefordert werden kann, wenn Minister schamlos lügen wie einst die Sowjetführer, wenn Brexiteers in hohen Positionen die Katastrophe eines No-Deals geradezu herbeiflehen - dann muss ein Schriftsteller sich fragen, was er tun kann. Es gibt nur eine Antwort darauf: schreiben". Von McEwan war erst im Frühjahr der Roman "Maschinen wie ich" über Künstliche Intelligenz erschienen.

McEwan was quoted as saying, "When the parliament is shut down, so that the government cannot be challenged at a critical time, when ministers are lying as shamelessly as the former soviet rulers, when Brexiteers in high positions are almost invoking a No-Deal, then an author has to ask himself what they can do. There is only one answer to that: writing." We had only just heard from McEwan in the spring with the novel "Machines like me" about artificial intelligence.

McEwan was quoted as saying, "As parliament is closed down so that the government cannot be challenged at a crucial time and ministers lie about it shamelessly in the old Soviet style, and when many Brexiters in high places seem to crave the economic catastrophe of a no deal, and English national extremists are attacking the police in Parliament Square, a writer is bound to ask what he or she can do. There’s only one answer: write.” McEwan’s novel Machines Like Me about artificial intelligence was just recently published this spring.


Kafkas 1915 erstmals veröffentlichte Erzählung handelt von Gregor Samsa, der eines Morgens aufwacht und sich "zu einem ungeheuren Ungeziefer verwandelt" sieht, nach und nach von Familie und Gesellschaft ausgeschlossen wird und schließlich zugrunde geht. "Ian McEwan verneigt sich vor Kafka, um eine Welt zu beschreiben, die Kopf steht", hieß es vom Diogenes Verlag.

Kafka's story first printed in 1915 tells of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning and sees himself transformed into a monstrous insect," is gradually rejected by family and community and eventually perishes. "Ian McEwan bows down before Kafka in order to describe a world that is upside down," the Diogenes Publisher discloses.

Kafka’s story, first published in 1915, is about Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning and sees himself “transformed into a huge insect”. He gradually becomes excluded from family and society, and eventually perishes. “Ian McEwan bows to Kafka to describe a world that is upside down”, Diogenes Verlag said.


EU investiert 9,5 Millionen Euro in Österreichs Bahninfrastruktur

EU invests €9.5 million in Austria's railway infrastructure

EU Invests 9.5 Million Euros in Austrian Railway Infrastructure


11.200 Wagons in Österreich und Ungarn bekommen Flüsterbremsen, um die Lärmbelastung durch Güterzüge zu reduzieren. Außerdem werden Abschnitte der Bahnverbindungen zwischen Graz und Györ und Wiener Neustadt und Sopron modernisiert und elektrifiziert.

11,200 railway cars in Austria and Hungary are being fitted with whisper brakes to reduce the noise generated by freight trains. In addition, sections of the rail links between Graz and Győr and between Wiener Neustadt and Sopron will be modernized and electrified.

11,200 railroad cars in Austria and Hungary are being equipped with whisper brakes to reduce the noise pollution caused by freight trains. Also, sections of the train tracks between Graz and Györ and Wiener Neustadt and Sopron are being modernized and electrified.


Dies soll nach Angaben der EU-Behörde Reisen komfortabler machen und den CO2-Ausstoß senken. Die Mittel kommen aus dem EU-Infrastrukturtopf "Connecting Europe Facility".

According to information from EU officials, this should make travel more comfortable and decrease CO2 emissions. The work is being financed by the EU "Connecting Europe Facility" infrastructure fund.

According to EU authorities, this should make travelling more comfortable and lower CO2 emissions. The funds stem from the EU infrastructure fund “Connecting Europe Facility”.


Thomas Cook: Alle Reisen bis 31.Oktober abgesagt

Thomas Cook: All trips canceled until October 31

Thomas Cook: All trips cancelled until October 31st


Der deutsche Reiseveranstalter Thomas Cook hat einen Tag nach seinem Insolvenzantrag alle Reisen bis einschließlich 31. Oktober 2019 abgesagt. Reisen könnten "aus insolvenzrechtlichen Gründen nicht angetreten werden", teilte das Unternehmen am Donnerstagabend mit.

One day after filing for bankruptcy, German travel agency Thomas Cook has canceled all trips up to and including October 31, 2019. Travel "could not be completed on legal grounds related to bankruptcy," the company announced on Thursday evening.

The German travel business Thomas Cook cancelled all trips up to and including October 31st, 2019, one day after filing for insolvency. Travels “can not be started due to bankruptcy law concerns”, the company informed on Thursday evening.


Davon betroffen seien auch Buchungen der Marken Thomas Cook Signature, Thomas Cook Signature Finest Selection, Neckermann Reisen, ÖGER TOURS, Bucher Reisen und Air Marin, die bereits angezahlt oder vollständig bezahlt sind. Wie es um Reisen mit Start ab dem 1. November 2019 steht, ließ das Unternehmen offen. In Abstimmung mit der Insolvenzversicherung werde die weitere Vorgehensweise geprüft, hieß es.

This also affects bookings made with the brands Thomas Cook Signature, Thomas Cook Signature Finest Selection, Neckermann Reisen, ÖGER TOURS, Bucher Reisen, and Air Marin that have already been paid for partially or in full. The company has not confirmed how it will handle trips starting after November 1, 2019. Further action will be examined in coordination with the insolvency insurer, the company said.

Affected by this are bookings through brands like Thomas Cook Signature, Thomas Cook Signature Finest Selection, Neckermann Reisen, ÖGER TOURS, Bucher Reisen, and Air Marin, which are either partly or fully paid for. The company did not give a statement concerning trips starting on November 1st, 2019 or later. Further actions are being examined in accordance with the insolvency insurance, it said.


Thomas Cook in Deutschland war in den Sog der Pleite des britischen Mutterkonzerns geraten und hatte am Mittwoch Insolvenzantrag gestellt. Das Unternehmen, zu dem unter anderem Neckermann Reisen, Öger Tours und Bucher Reisen gehören, beschäftigt in Deutschland etwa 2000 Menschen.

Thomas Cook in Germany was caught up in the wake of the collapse of its British parent company and filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. The company, which also includes Neckermann Reisen, Öger Tours, and Bucher Reisen, employs around 2000 people in Germany.

In Germany, Thomas Cook came into the pull of the bankruptcy of its parent company and applied for insolvency on Wednesday. The corporation, which includes Neckermann Reisen, Öger Tours, and Bucher Reisen amongst other, employs around 2000 people in Germany.


Versicherer will Hotels ab sofort wieder Geld überweisen

Insurers seek to transfer money to hotels immediately again

Insurer now wants to transfer money to hotels again


Hingegen sollen ab diesem Freitag Hotels im Ausland, die derzeit noch Thomas-Cook-Urlauber beherbergen, Geld von der Zurich-Versicherung bekommen. Die Zahlungen an die Hotels sind laut Zurich an die Bedingung geknüpft, dass Urlauber nicht mehr zu Extra-Zahlungen aufgefordert werden.

Conversely, hotels outside of Germany that are currently still accommodating Thomas Cook vacationers are set to receive money from the Zurich Insurance Group starting this Friday. According to Zurich, the payments to hotels include the condition that guests no longer be required to make extra payments.

This Friday foreign hotels hosting Thomas Cook guests should receive money from the Zurich insurance. The payments for the hotels are tied to the condition to not ask vacationers for extra payments, according to Zurich.


Auf Basis der Buchungsinformationen und ohne Vorlage gesonderter Rechnungen sollen die Hotels in den Ferienorten jetzt 50 Prozent der ausstehenden Zahlungen erhalten, wie ein Zurich-Sprecher der Deutschen Presse-Agentur sagte. "Dies gilt sofort und unter der Voraussetzung, dass Thomas-Cook-Reisende von diesen Hotels ab sofort weder zur individuellen Zahlung von Hotelrechnungen aufgefordert oder anderweitig genötigt werden", sagte Sprecher Bernd Engelien weiter.

Based on the booking information and without presenting any separate receipts, resort hotels are now to receive 50 per cent of the outstanding payments, a Zurich speaker said to the news agency dpa. "This applies straight away and with the requirement that, starting immediately, these hotels not prompt or otherwise require Thomas Cook travelers to make individual payment for hotel bills," spokesman Bernd Engelien went on to say.

Based on booking information and without further submission of invoices, hotels in the vacation destinations should receive 50 percent of pending payments now, a Zurich spokesperson told Deutsche Presse-Agentur. “This applies immediately and under the condition that Thomas Cook’s guests are not being asked or compelled for individual payments of hotel bills”, spokesman Bernd Engelien continued.


Die Versicherung reagierte damit auf Berichte von Hotelgästen, die nach eigenen Angaben gezwungen worden waren, ihre Unterkünfte vor Ort selbst zu bezahlen. Einige mussten demnach mehr als 1000 Euro auf den Tisch legen. Der Deutsche Reiseverband (DRV) und der Bundesverband der Verbraucherzentralen hatten dies scharf kritisiert.

The insurance company was reacting to reports from hotel guests who claim they were being forced to pay for their accommodations themselves on site. Some of them had to lay out more than €1000. The German Travel Industry Association (DRV) and the German Federation of German Consumer Organization (VZBV) criticized this strongly.

The insurer reacted to reports of hotel guests who, according to their accounts, were forced to pay for their accommodation by themselves. Some had to front more than 1000 euros. The German travel association DRV and the Federal Association of Consumer Advice Centers (Bundesverband der Vebraucherzentralen) criticized this sharply.


Wie viele Hotels betroffen sind, werde am Freitag mit dem insolventen Reiseanbieter abgestimmt, sagte der Versicherungs-Sprecher. Nach Angaben vom Donnerstag waren noch 70 000 Thomas-Cook-Pauschalurlauber aus Deutschland unterwegs. Die Zurich Deutschland hat Urlaub und Rückreise der Thomas-Cook-Kunden abgesichert.

The number of hotels affected will be determined on Friday with the insolvent travel agency, said the insurer's spokesman. According to information from Thursday, 70,000 Thomas Cook package customers were still on vacation outside Germany. Zurich Germany has secured the vacations and return travel of Thomas Cook customers.

How many hotels are affected will be coordinated with the insolvent travel provider on Friday, the insurance spokesman said. According to information from Thursday, 70,000 Thomas Cook travellers from Germany are in transit. Zurich Germany secured vacation and return trip for the Thomas Cook customers.


Insolvenzverwalter wollen versuchen, die drei Thomas-Cook-Gesellschaften in Deutschland fortzuführen und eine Zukunftslösung zu finden.

Insolvency administrators want to attempt to keep the three Thomas Cook companies in Germany operating and find a solution for the future.

Insolvency managers want to try to continue the three Thomas Cook incorporations in Germany and find a solution for the future.


Die nun angekündigten Auszahlungen an Hotels durch die Zurich Versicherung helfen allerdings nur den Reisenden, die derzeit noch unterwegs sind. Für Thomas-Cook-Kunden, die erst noch in den Urlaub fliegen wollen, sieht es schlecht aus. Am späten Donnerstagabend teilte das Unternehmen mit, alle Reisen bis einschließlich 31. Oktober würden abgesagt. Dies gelte auch für solche Buchungen, die schon bezahlt sind.

However, the Zurich Insurance payments now announced for hotels will help travelers who are currently still abroad. Things look bad for Thomas Cook customers who still want to go on vacation. Late Thursday evening, the company announced that all trips up to and including October 31 had been canceled. This also applies to bookings that have already been paid for.

The announced payments for hotels from the Zurich-Insurance are just helping the travelers still abroad. It does not look good for Thomas Cook customers still planning to go on vacation. Late Thursday evening the company said that all trips up to and including October 1st would be cancelled. This also applies for already paid reservations.


Wie es um Reisen mit Start ab dem 1. November 2019 steht, ließ das Unternehmen offen. In Abstimmung mit der Insolvenzversicherung werde die weitere Vorgehensweise geprüft, hieß es. Grundsätzlich ist für diese Fälle auch die Versicherung Zurich zuständig. Der Verkauf neuer Reisen ist gestoppt. dpa

The company has not confirmed how it will handle trips starting after November 1, 2019. Further action will be examined in coordination with the insolvency insurer, the company said. In principle, the insurer Zurich will be responsible for these cases as well. The sale of new trips has been halted. dpa

The company did not give a statement concerning trips starting on November 1st, 2019 or later. Further actions are being examined in accordance with the insolvency insurance, it said. In principal the insurer Zurich is also responsible in this case. The sale of new tours is on hold. dpa


Das Unternehmen verweist auf den Versicherer Zurich, das sich durch das Unternehmen Kaera vertreten lässt. Kunden könnten sich auf der Kaera-Webseite über Möglichkeiten der Rückerstattung des Reisepreises informieren und über ein Webformular ihre Ansprüche geltend machen.

The company refers to its insurer, Zurich, which is represented by the company Kaera. Customers can obtain information on reimbursement options for the cost of trips on the Kaera website and can submit claims using a web form.

The company refers to the insurer Zurich, which is represented through the Kaera Company. Customers can get information on the Kaera website about possibilities of reimbursement and to file claims through a web form.


Prinz Harry zerstört Sprengmine in Angola

Prince Harry destroys blast mine in Angola

Prince Harry destroys land mine in Angola


Schon lange führt Prinz Harry das Engagement von Lady Diana fort. In Afrika wandelt er jetzt direkt auf den Spuren seiner Mutter.

Prince Harry has been continuing Lady Diana's work for a long time. In Africa, he is now following directly in his mother's footsteps.

For a while Prince Harry continued the endavour of Lady Diana. In West Africa he is now following in the footsteps of his mother.


Mit einer blauen Splitterschutzweste bekleidet hat der britische Prinz Harry in Angola eine Sprengmine gezündet und zerstört.

Wearing a blue protective jacket, the British prince detonated and destroyed a blast mine in Angola.

Clad in a blue flak vest, the British prince Harry triggered and detonated a land mine in Angola.


Nahe eines Camps des britischen Halo Trusts bei dem Ort Dirico stellte er am Freitagmorgen vor laufenden TV-Kameras den Zündkreis her. In sicherer Entfernung explodierte der Sprengkörper in der Savannenlandschaft, ohne Schaden anzurichten. Obwohl allein der Halo Trust mehr als 100.000 Relikte des jahrzehntelangen blutigen Konflikts in dem afrikanischen Land zerstört hat, gibt es noch immer mehr als 1000 Minenfelder, die die Bevölkerung bedrohen.

On Friday morning, near the British Halo Trust camp in Dirico, he flipped the ignition switch in front of TV cameras At a safe distance in the savannah, the mine exploded without causing damage. The Halo Trust alone has destroyed over 100,000 relics of the decades-long bloody conflict in Angola, yet there are still over 1,000 minefields endangering the population.

Close to a camp of the British Halo Trust in Dirico, he created the ignition circuit in front of TV-cameras. At a safe distance the explosive device exploded in the savannah landscape without causing further damage. Even though the Halo Trust destroyed more than 100,000 relics of the decade-long, bloody conflict, there are still more than 1000 mine fields threatening the population.


Am fünften Tag seiner Afrikareise wollte Harry anschließend in der Stadt Huambo direkt auf den Spuren seiner Mutter Diana (1961-1997) wandeln. Mit demselben Sprengmeister, der einst seine Mutter begleitete, wollte er den Weg zurücklegen, den sie damals ging. Die Bilder, auf denen Prinzessin Diana 1997 durch ein geräumtes Minenfeld ging, waren um die Welt gegangen. Auch sie hatte Unterstützung für den Halo Trust demonstriert.

In Huambo, on the fifth day of his African visit, Price Harry wanted to follow directly in the footsteps of his mother Diana (1961-1997). He wanted to retrace his mother's path accompanied by the same demolition expert who accompanied her. The pictures showing Princess Diana going through a cleared minefield in 1997 went round the world. She too had demonstrated her support for the Halo Trust.

On the fifth day of his African trip Harry wanted to follow in his mother Diana’s (1961 – 1997) footsteps in the city of Huambo. With the same demolition expert who accompanied his mother back in the day, he intended to walk the same path that she walked back then. The pictures, on which Princess Diana walked through a cleared mine field, went around the world. She demonstrated support for the Halo Trust as well.


Harry (35) und seine Ehefrau Meghan (38) sind sich seit Montag auf einer zehntägigen Afrikareise, die in der südafrikanischen Touristenmetropole Kapstadt begonnen hat.

Since Monday, Harry (35) and his wife Meghan (38) have been on a ten-day Africa trip that started in the South African tourist metropolis of Cape Town.

Harry (35) and his wife Meghan (38) are on a ten day long African trip, which started in the South African tourist metropolis Cape Town.


Stockende Brexit-Verhandlungen: Die Gefahr eines No-Deals bleibt akut

Slow-moving Brexit talks: The risk of no deal remains acute

Stalled Brexit Negotiations: The Risk of a No-Deal Remains Acute


Eigentlich hatte sich Premier Boris Johnson eindeutig festgelegt: Mit ihm wird es einen dritten Aufschub der Brexit-Verhandlungen garantiert nicht geben. Aber welche Aussagen sind beim polarisierenden Briten schon von ewiger Dauer. Das jüngste Urteil des Obersten Gerichtes in Großbritanniens schwebt wie ein Damoklesschwert über dem Blondschopf. Seine Suspendierung des Parlaments, um seinen Brexit-Kurs bis zum Austrittsdatum stur durchführen zu können, wurde Anfang dieser Woche annulliert. Und ein vom Parlament verabschiedetes Gesetz verpflichtet Johnson dazu, im Falle gescheiterter Verhandlungen mit der EU bis zum 31. Oktober eine Verlängerung der bilateralen Gespräche zu bewirken. Das hatte Johnson jedoch kategorisch immer wieder ausgeschlossen.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson had made it clear that there will be no third postponement of Brexit talks while he is in office. But assertions by the controversial Briton often change. The latest ruling of the British Supreme Court hangs over Johnson's blond head like a sword of Damocles. His suspension of parliament in stubborn pursuit of his Brexit plant until the EU exit date was reversed early this week. And a law passed by parliament obligates Johnson to extend bilateral talks if negotiations with the EU have failed by October 31. However, Johnson has always categorically ruled this out.

Originally, Prime Minister Boris Johnson had committed himself: there would be no third delay in the Brexit negotiations. But which statements by the polarizing Briton have stood the test of time? The latest ruling of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom hangs over the towhead like the sword of Damocles. His suspension of parliament in order to wrestle his Brexit-course through to the exit date was annulled early this week. A law passed by parliament obligates Johnson to bring about an extension of the bilateral talks in the case of failed negotiations with the EU by October 31st. This has always been categorically ruled out by Johnson.


Boris Johnson hält Deal noch für möglich

Boris Johnson still thinks a deal is possible


Doch der Druck scheint auch an Johnson nicht spürbar vorbei zu gehen. Inzwischen machte er beim Besuch eines Krankenhauses Andeutungen, dass er im Falle einer Nichteinigung bis Ende Oktober eine Verlängerung der Verhandlungen unterstütze:

But he also does not exhibit any trace of the pressure. During a visit to a hospital, he has since suggested that he supports extending the talks if no deal is reached by the end of October.

However, Johnson seems to be feeling the pressure. Meanwhile, during a visit to a hospital, he hinted that he would support an extension of negotiations in the case of non-agreement by the end of October:


Wissen Sie, wir werden uns an das Gesetz halten.

We will comply with the law, you know.
You know, we will obey the law.


Gleichzeitig sind wir aber zuversichtlich, dass wir zum 31.Oktober die EU verlassen werden.

But at the same time, we are confident that we shall leave the EU on October 31.

But we are confident that we can come out on October the 31st.


Und am besten mit einem Deal. Ich bin vorsichtig optimistisch, dass das klappt.

Preferably with a deal. I am cautiously optimistic that it will work.

And the best way to do that is to get a deal. I am cautiously optimistic that this will work.


Und die Zeit rennt den Brexit-Verhandlern in Brüssel allmählich davon. Noch rund sechs Wochen haben die EU und die britischen Unterhändler Zeit, um einen Austritt Großbritanniens aus der Europäischen Union ohne Abkommen zu verhindern. Doch auch die jüngsten Gespräche haben wieder keinen Durchbruch erzielt. Ein Abkommen bis Ende Oktober erscheint aktuell eher schwierig vorstellbar. Bricht der britische Premierminister nicht das Gesetz, steht eine erneute Verschiebung des Austrittsdatums in Kraft. Die Opposition traut den Worten des Premierministers aber nicht. Sie fürchtet, dass Johnson im Falle eines No-Deals den Brexit irgendwie durchsetzen könnte.

And time is running out for the Brexit talks in Brussels. The EU and the British negotiators still have about six weeks to prevent a no-deal Brexit. But the latest talks have again brought no breakthrough. A deal by the end of October is quite difficult to imagine right now. Unless the British prime minister breaks the law, another postponement of Brexit will take effect. But the opposition does not trust his words. They fear that Johnson will somehow be able to push Brexit through if there is no deal.

And time is running out on the Brexit negotiators in Brussels. Around six weeks remain for the EU and British representatives to prevent a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union without a deal. But the latest talks have again failed to achieve a breakthrough. An agreement by the end of October is currently rather difficult to picture. If the Prime Minister does not break the law, a renewed delay of the exit date will become effective. However, the opposition does not trust the word of the Prime Minister. It fears that, in the case of a no deal, he will somehow still be able to push through a Brexit.


US-Behörde: Weitere Todesfälle durch E-Zigaretten

US Authorities: More Fatalities Caused by E-Cigarettes

US Authorities: More Deaths Caused by E-Cigarettes


Die Zahl der Todesfälle in Zusammenhang mit dem Gebrauch von E-Zigaretten in den USA ist auf zwölf gestiegen. Zudem gebe es inzwischen 805 bestätigte und wahrscheinliche Verletzte in diesem Zusammenhang, teilte die US-Gesundheitsbehörde CDC mit. Einer Studie im "New England Journal of Medicine" zufolge gab es bereits mehr als 900 Betroffene, rund 500 davon bestätigt. Die Ursache für die Lungenschäden ist noch immer völlig unklar. In Europa ist bislang kein ähnlicher Anstieg von Lungenschädigungen bekannt. Die Beschwerden scheinen sich auf Benutzer in den USA zu beschränken.

The number of fatalities connected with the use of e-cigarettes in the USA has increased to twelve. And the CDC, the US public health authority, has announced 805 people confirmed or probably injured in connection with the devices. According to a study in the "New England Journal of Medicine," more than 900 people have been affected, and around 500 of those cases have been confirmed. The cause for the lung damage remains completely unclear. No similar increase in lung injuries is known In Europe so far. The complaints seem to be restricted to users in the USA.

The number of deaths associated with the use of e-cigarettes in the US has risen to twelve. Furthermore, there have also been 805 confirmed and presumed injuries in this context, said the US health authority CDC. According to a study in the "New England Journal of Medicine", more than 900 people have been affected, of which 500 cases have been confirmed. What causes the lung damage is still completely unclear. In Europe, there has been no such increase of lung damage. The complaints seem to be limited to users in the US.


Die Angst vor neuen Protesten in Ägypten wächst

Fears of Renewed Protests in Egypt Are Growing


Millionenfach wurden die Videos von Mohammed Ali in Online-Netzwerken geteilt. Der in Spanien lebende Bauunternehmer und Schauspieler fordert darin eine "Volksrevolution". Für den heutigen Freitag hat er zu weiteren Protesten gegen Präsident Abdel Fattah al-Sisi und das ägyptische Militär aufgerufen, denen Kritiker Korruption und Misswirtschaft vorwerfen. Ali erhofft sich Massenkundgebungen mit einer Million Teilnehmern an zentralen Plätzen des Landes.

The videos of Mohammed Ali have been shared on social media millions of times. In them, the building entrepreneur and actor who lives in Spain calls for a "people's revolution." He has called for further protests this Friday against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the Egyptian military, who are accused of corruption and mismanagement. Ali hopes for mass rallies with one million participants in central locations in the country.

The videos of Mohamed Ali were shared millions of times in online social networks. In them, the building contractor and actor, who lives in Spain, is demanding a “people’s revolution.” For today, Friday, he has called for further protests against president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the Egyptian military, whose critics accuse them of corruption and mismanagement. Ali is hoping for mass rallies with a million participants at central locations in the country.


Die Sicherheitsbehörden jedenfalls sind alarmiert. Im Zentrum Kairos war bereits eine verstärkte Polizeipräsenz zu beobachten. Mehrere U-Bahn-Stationen blieben geschlossen, Straßen um den zentralen Tahrir-Platz wurden gesperrt. Schon in den vergangenen Tagen hatte die Polizei ihre Straßenkontrollen verstärkt und die Handys von Fußgängern teilweise auf Nachrichten und Fotos im Zusammenhang mit den Protesten durchsucht.

The security authorities are certainly on alert. An increased police presence was already visible in the center of Cairo. Several subway stations were closed and streets around the centrally located Tahrir Square were blocked off. In recent days, police had increased their road checks and searched the cellphones of passersby for messages and photos connected with the protests.

Security authorities are on alert. An increased police presence was already noticeable in central Cairo. A number of subway stations remained closed, streets around the central Tahrir Square were blocked off. Throughout the past few days, the police had increased road checks and, in some instances, searched the mobile phones of pedestrians for news and photos in connection with the protests.


Am 20. September versammelten sich die Demonstranten auch rund um den Tahrir-Platz.

On September 20, demonstrators also gathered around Tahir Square.

On September 20, the protesters also gathered around Tahrir Square.


Vergangenes Wochenende war es in Kairo, Alexandria, Suez und Mansura zu Protesten mit Hunderten Teilnehmern gekommen. Einen so offenen Protest hatte es in Ägypten seit Jahren nicht gegeben. Entsprechend hart reagierten die Sicherheitskräfte darauf. Nach Angaben der Menschenrechtsorganisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) wurden seit vergangener Woche fast 2000 Menschen festgenommen. Viele von ihnen seien willkürlich verhaftet worden - nur weil sie "zur falschen Zeit am falschen Ort" waren, teilte HRW unter Berufung auf Rechtsanwälte Festgenommener mit.

Last weekend there were protests involving hundreds and thousands of people in Cairo, Alexandria, Suez, and Mansura. There has not been such an open protest in Egypt for years. The security forces reacted with corresponding severity. According to the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW), almost 2,000 people have been arrested since last week. Many of them were arrested arbitrarily just because "they were in the wrong place at the wrong time," said HRW, citing the lawyers of those arrested.

Last weekend there were protests with several hundred participants in Cairo, Alexandria, Suez and Mansura. There had not been such an open protest in Egypt in many years. The response of the security forces was correspondingly strong. According to the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW), close to 2,000 people have been arrested since last week. Many of them were arbitrarily arrested – only because they were at the “wrong place at the wrong time,” HRW reported, citing the lawyers of some of those arrested.


Die Organisation kritisierte zudem die Zensur in dem nordafrikanischen Land. Demnach blockiert die Regierung in Kairo Websites und Online-Dienste, um weitere Proteste gegen al-Sisi zu unterbinden. Der General regiert das Land seit 2013, nachdem er den demokratisch gewählten islamistischen Präsidenten Mohammed Mursi gestürzt hatte. Tausende Islamisten, Regierungsgegner, Blogger und Aktivisten wurden in den vergangenen Jahren inhaftiert und teilweise verurteilt.

The organization also criticized censorship in Egypt. It said the government in Cairo is blocking websites and social media to suppress further protests against al-Sisi. The general has ruled the country since 2013 after he toppled the democratically elected President Mohammed Mursi. Thousands of Islamists, government opponents, bloggers, and activists have been detained in recent years, with some convicted.

Moreover, the organization criticized the censorship in the North African country. Thus, the government in Cairo is blocking website and online services to prevent further protests against el-Sisi. The general has ruled the country since 2013, when he overthrew the democratically elected Islamist president Mohamed Morsi. Thousands of Islamists, opponents of the government, bloggers and activists have been imprisoned and partially sentenced in the past few years.


"Ocean Change": Arved Fuchs von Grönland-Expedition zurück

"Ocean Change": Arved Fuchs returns from his Greenland expedition

"Ocean Change": Arved Fuchs Returns From Greenland Expedition


Der Polarforscher Arved Fuchs ist am Freitag von seiner Grönland-Expedition zurückgekehrt. Begrüßt wurde er bei seiner Ankunft im Hamburger Hafen unter anderem von dem Skipper Boris Herrmann, der Klimaaktivistin Greta Thunberg mit der Rennjacht "Malizia" über den Atlantik gebracht hatte.

The polar explorer Arved Fuchs returned from his Greenland expedition Friday. Among those waiting to greet him in the port of Hamburg was skipper Boris Hermann, who had taken climate activist Greta Thunberg across the Atlantic in the racing yacht "Malizia."

The polar scientist Arved Fuchs returned from his Greenland expedition on Friday. He was greeted on his arrival in the port of Hamburg by, among others, skipper Borris Hermann, who sailed environmental activist Greta Thunberg across the Atlantic in his racing yacht “Malizia”.


Mit einem Team von Wissenschaftlern hatte Fuchs in den vergangenen Monaten auf seinem Segelschiff "Dagmar Aaen" an den Küsten Islands und Grönlands Folgen der Erderwärmung untersucht und dokumentiert.

In his yacht "Dagmar Aaen" accompanied by a team of scientists, Fuchs had investigated the coasts of Iceland and Greenland for signs of global warming over the past few months.

Together with a team of scientists, Fuchs had been documenting the effects of global warming on the coasts of Iceland and Greenland in his sailboat “Dagmar Aaen”.


Die Fridays for Future-Bewegung sei ein Segen, sagte der Polarforscher. Er habe jahrelang darauf gewartet, dass sich die junge Generation zu Wort melde. Man wisse seit Jahrzehnten, dass sich die Erde erwärme. Trotzdem handelten viele so, als gäbe es einen Planeten B.

The Fridays for Future movement is a blessing, he said. He had waited years for the young generation to make itself heard. It has been known for decades that the Earth is getting warmer. But still, many people have acted as if there were a Planet B to escape to.

The polar scientist said that the Fridays for Future movement was a blessing. He had been waiting for years for the younger generation to speak out. For decades, people have known that the earth is warming up. Nevertheless, many people were acting as if there were a planet B.


"Was auf dem Meer passiert, findet oft unter Ausschluss der Öffentlichkeit statt", sagte Fuchs. Er und sein Team wollten die Menschen über die Auswirkungen der Erderwärmung und die Vermüllung der Meere informieren. Bei der Expedition sei unter anderem mit einer Drohne grönländisches Gletschereis vermessen und mit Netzen nach Mikroplastik gefischt worden, hieß es.

"What happens in the sea is usually hidden from the public," said Fuchs. He and his team wanted to inform people about the effects of global warming and about the pollution of the seas. Activities during the expedition included the use of a drone to measure glacial ice in Greenland and of nets to fish microplastics from the water.

Fuchs said, “What is happening at sea often happens outside the public view.” He and his team wanted to inform people about the effects of global warming and the littering of the seas. In the course of the expedition, they measured the thickness of Greenland’s glacial ice with a drone and fished for microplastics with a net, among other things, he stated.


Für seinen "Kampf um eine nachhaltige und respektvolle Nutzung der Weltmeere" wurde der Polarforscher aus Bad Bramstedt im Rahmen der Hamburger Klimawoche mit dem "Seadevcon Maritime Award" ausgezeichnet. "Für uns alle, denen das Überleben der Ozeane am Herzen liegt, ist Arved Fuchs ein großes Vorbild", sagte Skipper Boris Herrmann bei der Preisverleihung. "Er ist ein Zeuge der Veränderungen, die sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten in der Arktis zugetragen haben".

For his "campaign for a sustainable and respectful use of the world's seas," the polar explorer from Bad Bramstedt received the Seadevcon Maritime Award during Hamburg Climate Week. "Arved Fuchs is a great example for all of us who are concerned about the survival of the oceans", said Skipper Boris Herrmann during the award ceremony. "He is a witness to the changes that have occurred in the Arctic over the past decades."

For his “battle for a more sustainable and respectful use of the oceans”, the polar scientist from Bad Bramstedt received the "Seadevcon Maritime Award" during the Hamburg Climate Week. “Arved Fuchs is a great example for all of us who care about the survival of the oceans,” said skipper Boris Hermann at the award ceremony. “He is a witness of the changes that have happened in the Arctic over the last decades.”


Teure Spaghetti in Rom: Touristinnen zahlten für Nudeln 430 Euro

Expensive spaghetti in Rome Tourists paid 430 Euro for noodles

Expensive Spaghetti in Rome: Tourists Paid 430 Euros for Noodles


430 Euro für zwei Teller Spaghetti mit Fisch in einem einfachen Restaurant unweit der Engelsburg in Rom: Das schien zwei japanischen Touristinnen zu viel. Die Rechnung mit 80 Euro Trinkgeld inbegriffen wurde zwar von den beiden Frauen bezahlt, sie posteten jedoch die Quittung auf Facebook, was hitzige Reaktionen auslöste.

430 Euro for two spaghetti dishes and fish in a simple restaurant near Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome: That seemed too high a price for two Japanese tourists. Although the two women paid the bill, which included an 80 Euro tip, they posted the receipt on Facebook, which caused heated reactions.

430 euros for two plates of spaghetti with fish in a simple restaurant not far from Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome: this seemed too much to two Japanese tourists. They paid the bill, which included a tip of 80 euros, but they posted the receipt on Facebook, which prompted heated reactions.


"Solche Fälle schaden dem Ansehen Roms. Wir fordern die Polizei auf, der Frage nachzugehen, ob es sich hier um einen Betrug handelt", forderte ein Sprecher von Federagit, dem Verband der Reiseführer in Rom laut der römischen Tageszeitung Il Messaggero (Freitagsausgabe).

"Instances like that do damage to Rome's prestige. We entreat the police to investigate whether this is fraud," demanded the representative for Federagit, the association of tour guides in Rome, according to the Friday edition of the Roman daily newspaper ‘Il Messaggero.'

“Such cases damage the reputation of Rome. We urge the police to investigate whether this is a case of fraud,” a spokesman from Federagit, the association of travel guides in Rome, demanded according to the Roman daily Il Messaggero (Friday edition).


Prompt kam die Reaktion der Inhaber des Restaurants. Die Japanerinnen hätten nicht nur Spaghetti, sondern auch frischen Fisch bestellt, rechtfertigte sich der Lokalbesitzer. Dies ist jedoch aus der Rechnung nicht zu entnehmen. Auch ein Trinkgeld von bis zu 20 Prozent der Rechnung sei normal, meinte der Gastwirt.

The restaurant owner's reaction came promptly. The Japanese women did not only order spaghetti, they also ordered fresh fish, the local owner said by way of defending himself. However, this is not discernible on the bill. The innkeeper also intimated that a tip of 20% of the bill total is normal.

The proprietor of the restaurant responded promptly. The Japanese women did not just order spaghetti but also fresh fish, the owner justified himself. However, this was not mentioned on the receipt. A tip of up to 20 percent of the bill was normal as well, the proprietor mentioned.


Ein Anruf in der Ukraine, und alles ist kaputt? US-Präsident Donald Trump könnte nach den turbulenten Enthüllungen der vergangenen Tage tatsächlich mit einem Amtsenthebungsverfahren konfrontiert sein, die Demokraten wollen das mit ihrer Untersuchung im Repräsentantenhaus nun so schnell wie möglich prüfen - die Rede ist von Wochen, bis eine Entscheidung fallen würde.

One phone call to the Ukraine and everything is ruined? US President Donald Trump could face impeachment proceedings after the troubling revelations of the past few days, the democrats wish to conduct their investigation as quickly as possible in the House of Representatives - it could take weeks before the decision is made.

One phone call to Ukraine and everything is ruined? US President Donald Trump could indeed be confronted with an impeachment trial after the turbulent revelations of the past few days. The Democrats now want to look into this as soon as possible with their investigation in the House of Representatives – there is talk of weeks before a decision would be made.


Am Anfang des Skandals steht vermeintlich das Telefonat mit dem ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj. Der Vorwurf des Whistleblowers, der das Gespräch aus Sorge um die nationale Sicherheit und um die Demokratie der USA mit seiner Beschwerde letztlich an die Öffentlichkeit gebracht hat, ist monströs: Der Präsident habe die Macht seines Amts missbraucht, um die Regierung eines anderen Landes für eine Einflussnahme auf die Wahl 2020 zu instrumentalisieren. Er habe die Abhängigkeit der Ukraine dabei erpresserisch ausgenutzt und sie so zwingen wollen, gegen einen politischen Gegner aktiv zu werden.

The beginning of the scandal was supposedly a telephone call to the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. The accusation of the whistleblower who revealed the conversation due to concern for national security and the US democracy is horrendous: The president allegedly abused the power of his office in order to utilize the government of another country for the purpose of gaining influence in the 2020 election. He exploited Ukraine´s dependence by means of blackmail in order to force it to act against a political opponent.

Supposedly, at the beginning of the scandal is the phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The accusations of the whistleblower, who made the conversation public with his complaint out of his concern for national security and democracy in the US, are monstrous: the President abused his power to pressure the government of another country into influencing the 2020 elections. In doing so, he took advantage of the dependence of Ukraine and tried to blackmail its government into taking action against one of his political opponents.


Der Kern dieses Vorhabens ist auch in der inzwischen veröffentlichten Mitschrift des Gesprächs mit Selenskyj nachzuvollziehen, obwohl sie nicht den vollständigen Wortlaut wiedergibt. Das Telefonat vom 25. Juli ist aber nur eine Episode einer viel größeren Geschichte, in deren Zentrum neben Trump vor allem sein persönlicher Anwalt steht: Rudy Giuliani.

The crux of this occurrence can also be garnered through the transcript of the conversation with Zelensky which was published in the meantime, even though it does not represent the full contents of the conversation. However, the telephone call from July 25th is just a fraction of a much larger story, the focus of which, besides Trump himself, is his personal lawyer: Rudy Giuliani.

The essence of this plan can also be seen in the transcript of the conversation with Zelensky that has been published since, although it does not reproduce the full text. The phone call on July 25 is just one episode in a much bigger story which is centered not only on Trump, but also on his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.