Stories from Main · Germany

Two men participated in the Mainz-Heibmarathon wearing complete firefighter gear, including breathing apparatus and oxygen masks. The event took place in Mainz. The source mentioned they were fit and finished the race.

The 'Horrorwittchen' artwork, which cost over 100,000 Euros, has significantly increased the recognition of Lohr am Main.

A larger-than-life white artificial stone figure of Snow White has adorned a small park near the center of Lohr am Main for over ten years. Lohr's chief tourism officer, Jörg Goldbach, stated that the statue sits on a bench by a fountain in the city center.

The A3 highway from Würzburg towards Frankfurt is closed near the Offenbacher Kreuz due to cleaning work. Traffic is currently running on a parallel lane, resulting in a 4-kilometer traffic jam starting from Obertshausen. Heavy traffic is advised to bypass the affected area.

A group has committed targeted bank robberies across Germany using a consistent modus operandi. This method involves selecting banks near train stations, arriving by public transport, and separating during their escape. A recent attempt in Mainz failed.

A series of targeted bank robberies have been committed across Germany, utilizing a consistent modus operandi. The perpetrators selected financial institutions near train stations, traveled by public transport, and then separated during their escape after the robbery.

New findings have emerged regarding an alleged hostage-taking incident at a bank branch in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Investigators now believe there was at least one perpetrator involved. It is also considered probable that loot was taken during the incident.

BioNTech is expected to shut down CureVac completely following its acquisition of the company. The acquisition followed previous patent infringement allegations made by CureVac against BioNTech regarding mRNA technology.

The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament passed a constitutional amendment during its most recent session today. The amendment changes the rules governing parliamentary committees of inquiry. The decision was made by the Landtag in its latest sitting.

BioNTech's long-term profitability depends on the effectiveness of its current cancer therapy research pipeline. The company maintains cash reserves, allowing for continued high spending on research and development.