Stories from Leipzig · Germany
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Sorbian Institutions Rebuilt After Post-War Persecution
The Sorbian Institute was founded 75 years ago, in 1951. This founding occurred during a dynamic and eventful period for the Sorbs. The establishment of the institute was part of a broader institutionalization within the scientific field.
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AfD Candidate Uses Striking Visuals For Campaign
A candidate from the AfD party is aiming for greater public recognition. The candidate, Siegmund, has over 600,000 social media followers. Current polling indicates he lags behind the incumbent Minister-President Schulze in domestic recognition.
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Germany Faces Billions In Retroactive Social Security Payments
Germany faces approximately 670 million euros in retroactive social security payments in Saxony, 360 million in Saxony-Anhalt, and 350 million in Thuringia.
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Species Extinction Rate Slowing, Study Finds
A new study indicates that the rate of species extinction is slowing down.
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Buyer Cancels Contract After Dispute
A bride-to-be canceled a wedding ring purchase contract after the jeweler failed to deliver the rings within her imposed four-day deadline. The jeweler had initially stated the rings were en route and expected in about 10 days.
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Wolf Management Policy Allows Removal Of Problem Animals
Environment Minister Thilo Kummer stated that wolves exhibiting problematic behavior towards humans can be removed. Two criteria define a problem wolf: showing extreme proximity to people, attacking dogs, or injuring humans.
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German Murder Case Distorted By Two-Year Decomposition
German forensic medicine estimates that body parts wrapped in plastic sheeting decomposed for two years. The plastic sheeting distorted the decomposition process, making it difficult to determine the exact time of separation.
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DEFA Film Heritage Celebrated In Germany
MDR Kultur is discussing films that are produced and financially supported by the state. The DFH foundation, established in 1998, preserves the DFH film stock, which comprises approximately 12,000 productions.
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German Garden Tools Tested For Durability
A garden trowel from a mid-price hardware store was tested and performed well. An aluminum hand trowel from a budget online set is lightweight and easy to clean but is softer and less durable than steel or stainless steel.
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Press Freedom Essential For Democracy
MDR Kultur reports that a society upholding press freedom also distrusts those who provide information and opinions. Press freedom is seen as needing to be strengthened, particularly in the US, Hungary, and Germany.
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