Stories from Essen · Germany

The Nürnbergerinnen team secured a 3:0 victory against the Essenerinnen in a decisive football match. This result has made the Essenerinnen's chances of preventing relegation very theoretical.

A German radio broadcast reported that a specific team has never managed to score a goal against Essen. Fanny Brunjes scored the goal after 58 seconds. The game is currently in the 40th minute, with Essen reportedly dominating play despite the deficit. Despite the lead, Essen is dominating play for long stretches as the Club team aims for class retention in the Bundesliga. The team is aiming for 'Klassen-Erhalt' (class preservation) in the Bundesliga, though Essen has largely controlled the game.

The A44 motorway heading from Düsseldorf toward Essen is closed between Hetterscheid and Felbert-Nord due to ongoing construction work. The closure affects the section between Hetterscheid and Fellbachtal Nord.

Cities in the Ruhr region are implementing various measures to control the growing Canada goose population. The expansion of the species in many parks and near bodies of water has led to increased issues with goose droppings.

Catholic Military Bishop Overbeck of Essen called for a rapid return to mandatory military service in Germany. Overbeck stated that voluntary service alone is insufficient to increase the number of soldiers from the current 186,000 to the target of 260,000.

VfL Osnabrück has secured promotion to the Second Bundesliga. The team's mathematical promotion was confirmed following a 1-5 loss by the VfB Stuttgart second team in Essen. Osnabrück is now two matchdays away from the end of the season.

Hundreds of people from the Rüttenscheid district have marched to central Essen for a counter-protest. Organizers expect approximately 4,000 participants.

Steel giant ThyssenKrupp is considering withdrawing from a green steel project. The project was intended to save thousands of jobs within the struggling industry. A withdrawal would represent a setback for the energy transition, according to the report. This decision follows previous plans to move the division to the country. The announcement was reported by WDR 2 and WDR 5. Thyssenkrupp has put negotiations with Jindal regarding the sale of its steel division on ice.

The German company TK Elevator is the target of a potential takeover bid by two competitors. The acquisition, valued at nearly 30 billion euros, is expected to take place no earlier than 2027. This move comes as the Swiss supplier faces increased competition in the sector. The acquisition process is being described as a strategic expansion for the bidders. Finnish elevator manufacturer Kone intends to acquire the German company TK Elevator for nearly 30 billion euros. Both companies stated that the merger is expected to be completed no earlier than 2027. The move is intended to increase the scale of the competing firms. Schindler, a Swiss elevator manufacturer, faces increased competition following this potential consolidation. The move aims to counter competition from two other rivals seeking to merge. The merger would create the world's largest manufacturer of elevators and escalators.

The Ruhr Museum in Essen is hosting a photography exhibition titled 'Gesichter des Reviers' (Faces of the Region). The exhibition features works by actor Armin Rode. The collection focuses on the life and work paths of individuals with migration histories who established lives in the Ruhr area. The exhibition is scheduled to run until June 7.