Stories from Germany

Filmmaker Regina Schilling is presenting a film titled "Jemand, der ich einmal war" regarding the life of writer Ingeborg Bachmann. The film features actress Sandra Hüller portraying the lyricist and narrator. The presentation is scheduled for the opening evening.

The animated musical K-Pop Demon Hunters has broken all records on the streaming service Netflix. According to current data from the provider, the film has reached approximately 617 million views since its release in June of last year.

Meal kit provider HelloFresh is shifting its business strategy to focus on customer loyalty rather than total volume. The company's earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations following investments in product innovation.

The State Office for the Environment confirmed that photos circulating on social media show a wolf appeared in the center of Fussen on April 30.

Israeli writer David Grossman has been awarded the Thomas Mann Prize.

The Bavarian Ministry of Education announced that at least two anthems must be played at school graduation ceremonies starting next school year. Required anthems include the Bavarian anthem, the German national anthem, and/or the European anthem. The ministry stated there is no mandatory requirement for students to sing along. Enos has acquired a stake in a Gulf of Mexico oil project, according to a report. While singing along is not mandatory, the ministry stated that lyric sheets will be provided to enable participants to sing along accurately.

German federal prosecutors are searching approximately 50 locations across Gerau and Görlitz as part of an investigation into organized crime. The probe targets 36 youths and young adults suspected of various offenses.

A Unicef Germany survey of 14- to 16-year-olds shows a majority reject social media bans as ineffective. Only 25% of those surveyed support a ban for individuals under the age of 16.

The fire department responded with multiple vehicles and 16 emergency personnel to a case involving a highly contagious disease. The patient was transported to the University Hospital in the state capital, which specializes in highly infectious diseases.

Electric vehicle orders in Europe increased by more than 60%, according to capital market strategist Mollner. BMW is currently leading the sector compared to competitors like Mercedes and Volkswagen. The market is becoming more receptive to new electric models, with nearly one in five newly registered cars in the first quarter being pure electric vehicles. Mollner suggests BMW is best positioned to navigate the current market crisis. The company plans to begin production of its next electric model, the i3, in Munich starting in August. Capital market strategist Jürgen Mollner noted that the 'Neue Klasse' generation of electric vehicles represents the company's new focus.