Stories from Mannheim · Germany

AI software developed at the Mannheimer Hochschule is intended to be trained on factory settings.

The Monnem Pride festival is scheduled for July 11, 2026, in Mannheim, Germany. The event includes a demonstration through the city center to promote queer visibility.

The 'trans* und Ich' group will hold a meeting on Monday, May 18th at 7 PM in the Queeren Zentrum Mannheim. The group offers support for parents, partners, relatives, and associates of transgender individuals.

Mannheim defeated Berlin 4-3 in overtime during the DEL playoff finals. Berlin currently leads the series 3-1 against Mannheim. The next game is scheduled for Sunday. The broadcast mentioned Alexander Swerif as a top player for Germany. Despite the win, Berlin leads the series 3-1. This was the fourth game played by the team. Luke Esposito scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of the second overtime period. Berlin held a 3-1 lead in the third period but conceded goals following a 2-plus-2 minute penalty. Karsten Steinmetz reported the result. The win reduces Berlin's lead in the final series to 1-3.

The 62nd May-Mark equestrian tournament will take place in Mannheim from May 1 to May 5. The event is described as world-class equestrian sport. The tournament follows a recent ice hockey series involving Adler Mannheim and Eisbären Berlin.

German inflation for goods and services rose 2.9% in April compared to the previous year, according to initial estimates from the Federal Statistical Office. Preliminary state figures show prices rose in April at the strongest rate in over two years.

Berlin won their third game in the series against Adler Mannheim with a 5-1 score in Mannheim. Defender Erik Miek scored three of the five goals. Berlin requires only one more victory to successfully defend their title. The team can secure the championship during their home game on Thursday evening. The win occurs within the context of the Europa Bokal competition. They are currently working toward defending their title in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. The match took place at the sold-out Mannheim Arena. Adler Mannheim entered the game trailing 0-3 in the series. The Mannheim team reported having chances in the first period but lacked efficiency.

Police analysis of phone records shows a call was made on January 30, 2008, from a car dealership in Ludwigshafen. Witnesses identified a 26-year-old Somali man, Ahmet Ha, in connection with the case. Two Georgian victims were found floating in an old Rhine riverbed near Mannheim in late February 2008. The suspect allegedly lured the victims with a Ford Escort Kombi to facilitate a robbery. Victims were identified via documents and phones found on their bodies. Investigators believe the suspect lured the victims into a Ford Escort Kombi under the guise of a vehicle sale. The suspect allegedly targeted the victims because they possessed amounts of cash and lacked local family connections in Germany.

The Eisbären Berlin defeated Adler Mannheim 7-3 in the first game of the German ice hockey championship series. The victory was secured through strong offensive control and three goals from Jens Christian Gußmann. The series continues as both teams compete for the national title. Eisbären Berlin hold a 2-0 lead against Adler Mannheim in the DEL championship final series. The Berlin team requires four wins to secure the title. Defender Jonas Müller stated the team aims to continue their current performance level. The team won their third final game against the Mannheimer Adler with a score of 5-1. The match took place in a sold-out Mannheim Arena. Mannheim must now win consecutive games to avoid elimination from the championship race. The first team to reach four victories will be crowned German champion. The win secured the final series with a 4-1 score.