News Update
Headlines 22.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 322.4 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 3,823 new cases and 1 death in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 304.3
Germany News Update
More cases of Monkeypox reported in Germany: The authorities in Berlin confirmed two sick people and called for caution. The RKI does not expect to see a wave of infections.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/affenpocken-risiken-103.html
Germany News Update
9 Euro ticket for public transport: Authorities fear overcrowding of public transport - Passengers, employees and transport companies are united in their concern as to whether public transport can cope with the expected rush.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/neun-euro-ticket-bab-101.html
International News
Ukraine News Update
Ukranian authorities say, Russia has stepped up its offensive in Donbass: At least seven people are said to have been killed in attacks on public infrastructure and residential areas.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-krieg-russland-selenskyj-101.html
India News Update
Indian Government at Centre reduces excise duty on Petrol and Diesel, relief for common man -
This reduction will reduce the price of petrol by Rs 9.5 per litre and of Diesel by Rs 7 per litre.
IPLT20 Update
Today's match (last qualifier):
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings - at 4 pm Germany Time
Headlines 21.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 342.0 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 42,375 new cases and 120 deaths in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 336.1
Germany News Update
9 Euro monthly public transport ticket also approved by Bundesrat - sale planned to be started by DB from monday
Germany News Update
Many reported injured after severe storm hit NRW - The damage is particularly great in Paderborn and Lippstadt - presumably from tornadoes. More than 30 people were injured. The DWD also predicted severe weather for other federal states.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/sturmtief-nrw-paderborn-lippstadt-101.html
International News
Ukraine News Update
According to Kremlin - all fighters at Steelworks have surrendered: The port city of Mariupol is now completely under Russian control.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-russland-asow-101.html
India News Update
China is building second bridge on Pangong Tso: MEA confirms - The government “keeps a constant watch on all developments that have a bearing on India's security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.
IPLT20 Update
Today's match:
Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals - at 4 pm Germany Time
Headlines 20.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 361.8 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 48,910 new cases and 151 deaths in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 334.9
Germany News Update
G7 Nations support Ukraine with short-term budget of 18.4 billion dollars - 1 billion Euros to come from Germany
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/g7-hilfen-ukraine-101.html
Germany News Update
9 Euro Monthly Ticket for Local Transport - All information around the topic in the link in details
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/neun-euro-ticket-105.html
International News
Ukraine News Update
Ukraine accused Russia of obstructing evacuation routes of civilians - In the Zaporizhia region of southern Ukraine, the Russian occupying forces are said to be preventing civilians from fleeing to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
India News Update
In a 34 year old road rage case, Congress politician Navjot Singh Sidhu sent to 1 year jail by the Supreme court of India
IPLT20 Update
Today's match:
Rajasthan Royal vs Chennai Super Kings - at 4 pm Germany Time
Headlines 19.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 383.2 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 58,719 new cases and 165 deaths in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 375.1
Germany News Update
Fuel prices discount to come: Bundestag to introduce a refuelling discount today - The value-added tax is to be reduced, which means that a liter of diesel could become 14 cents cheaper, and a liter of petrol even 30 cents cheaper. The discount should apply for three months, starting in early June.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/bundesregierung-tankrabatt-spritpreise-101.html
Germany News Update
Lauterbach on Corona in Autumn: Federal Government wants to offer second Booster dose for all - According to Health Minister Lauterbach, a large number of new vaccines are being ordered, which are still being developed.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/corona-herbst-lauterbach-101.html
Frankfurt News Update
Eintracht Frankfurt is "Europa League Champion" - Celebrations planned in Frankfurt city center today, Roads and Public Transport expected to face some restrictions from 6am for the whole day today
International News
International News Update
Turkei remains on Veto for NATO entry for Sweden and Finalnd: Turkey's Foreign Minister Cavusoglu accused the two countries of supporting terrorist organizations
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/nato-schweden-finnland-tuerkei-103.html
India News Update
China Building New "Larger" Bridge Over Pangong Lake, Satellite Pic Shows - The bridge is being built amid the lingering standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries at several friction points in eastern Ladakh for over two years.
IPLT20 Update
Today's match:
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans - at 4 pm Germany Time
Headlines 18.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 407.4 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 72,051 new cases and 174 deaths in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 406.9
Details: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/gesundheit/coronavirus/rki-inzidenz-bei-407-4-18039546.html
EU News Update
EU commission to present a proposal plan today, on way out of dependence from Russian oil and gas - The government in Brussels will propose a three-point plan: a switch to importing more non-Russian gas, a faster introduction of renewable energies and measures to save energy.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-mittwoch-121.html#Abhaengigkeit
International News
Ukraine News Update
Zelenskyy says "Russian attacks have fizzled out" - As per him, Russian troops are currently making no progress in the war of aggression against Ukraine
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-ukraine-mittwoch-121.html#Angriffe
WHO News Update
As Covid cases rises in 4 out of 6 WHO regions, the WHO Chief says "it is getting increasingly difficult to know where the virus is and how it is mutating"
IPLT20 Update
Today's match:
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants - at 4 pm Germany Time
Headlines 17.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 437.6 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 86,252 new cases and 215 deaths in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 424.8
EU News Update
EU postpones Oil embargo against Russia: Even after the meeting of EU foreign ministers, Hungary continues to block the planned embargo on Russian oil. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba, who attended as a guest, was furious.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-eu-aussenminister-oel-embargo-101.html
International News
Ukraine News Update
More than 260 soldiers evacuated from steel mill -Among them are 53 seriously injured: Zelenskyy has said: "All tasks to defend Mariupol have been completed. The most important thing now is to save the lives of the Mariupol defenders."
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-asowstal-soldaten-evakuierungen-101.html
Russia News Update
"Another Grave Mistake": says Russia On Finland, Sweden Joining NATO - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, "This is another grave mistake with far-reaching consequences."
Details: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/another-grave-mistake-russia-on-finland-sweden-joining-nato-2979965
IPLT20 Update
Today's match:
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - at 4 pm Germany Time
Headlines 16.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 439.2 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 2,305 new cases and no deaths in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 418.3
Details: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/478220a4c454480e823b17327b2bf1d4/page/Landkreise/
Germany News Update
NRW Elections Results: CDU wins with maximum votes, Greens strong with record gain in vote share; SPD behind expected performance, FDP unhappy with maximum vote share loss
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/nrw-wahl-219.html
International News
Ukraine News Update
Ukranian President Zelenskyj also wants support from Africa and Asia: He wants to speak to parliaments in other countries, said Zelenskyj in his daily video speech at night.
India News Update
Record Heat wave in India: Delhi records 49 degrees, Residents asked to stay in - An 'orange' alert has been issued to caution people about a severe heatwave
IPLT20 Update
Today's match:
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals - at 4 pm Germany Time
Headlines 15.05.2022
Germany and EU News
Germany News Update
Nationwide 7 day Incidence Rate at 452.4 (decrease from yesterday) - RKI registers 6,151 new cases and 7 deaths in the past day - Frankfurt reports incidence rate at 447.1
Details: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/478220a4c454480e823b17327b2bf1d4/page/Landkreise/
Germany News Update
NRW Elections: Around 13 million people to vote for a new NRW State Government today
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/landtagswahl-nrw-111.html
International News
Russia News Update
Russia calls Finland's plans to join NATO as a "mistake" - Finland wants to join NATO - a formal government decision is expected today. Russia's President Putin warned his neighboring country of this "mistake" in a telephone call.
Details: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/finnland-nato-russland-101.html
India News Update
G7 criticises India's decision to stop wheat export: says Germany
IPLT20 Update
Today's matches:
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans - at 12 pm Germany Time
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals - at 4 pm Germany Time