Stories from Darmstadt · Germany

SV Darmstadt 98 has gone eight games without a win in the final stretch of the second division season. The team's performance is described as struggling, with the season appearing to be winding down.

The Hochschule Darmstadt is currently working on developing autonomous racing cars with empty cockpits.

An early start followed several weeks of sunny and warm weather after a period of low solar radiation in February. The season is expected to be short, according to reporter Helene Wilke.

A defendant is facing murder charges regarding the death of his disabled son in Darmstadt. The son was reportedly incapacitated by a strong psychopharmaceutical drug and was defenseless when his father allegedly suffocated him with a piece of plastic.

Negotiations regarding the financing of emergency medical service vehicle trips in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district have failed. A district spokesperson confirmed the breakdown in talks to RBB.

The first case of equine herpesvirus has been reported in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district. Previous cases were already confirmed in the Offenbach and Hochtaunus districts. The virus is contagious and can cause paralysis in horses.

Political factions in the Darmstadt city parliament are demanding that the AfD expel member Petri. Petri also faces calls to relinquish his mandate. He was previously elected to the board of the newly founded AfD youth organization.

A developer team from the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences won 25,000 euros for their game Under Pressure. The award was part of a competition for best prototypes.

German startup BioWox is developing bio-based granulate intended for medical-grade plastics. The company aims to provide sustainable alternatives for clinics and manufacturers to reduce medical waste and CO2 footprints. The startup is currently in its early stages of development.

The CDU and SPD parties have presented their coalition contract, which will govern the Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg for the next five years. HR reporter Helene Wilke provided coverage of the event.