Stories from Germany

Duisburg, currently third in the table and tied on points with Cottbus but with a worse goal difference, will play Erzgebirge Aue tonight in Saxony. A loss or draw for Duisburg would benefit Energie Cottbus.

The international Ballet Festival GERA is focusing on Yvonne Georgi this year. Georgi led the Gera dance company 100 years ago as a young dancer and choreographer, leaving traces. Norbert Skovronek, the artistic director, stated that this year's program tells her story.

The Buchenwald and Mittelbau Dora Memorials Foundation distributed QR codes in Thuringia, Germany. Scanning these codes makes stories about resistance during National Socialism audible. This initiative aims to share historical narratives from the region.

Digital 'Stolpersteine' (stumbling blocks) are available across Thuringia starting today. These memorial markers, which contain QR codes, were distributed by the Buchenwald and Mittelbau-Dora Memorials Foundation.

A 'contact zone' involving three individuals, a couple from the Netherlands and a woman from Germany, is currently under investigation at the Unilinek Düsseldorf. The nature of the health issue was not specified.

Commerzbank aims to increase its net profit to 5.9 billion euros by 2030, while also creating jobs in growth and future-oriented sectors. The bank had previously announced a reduction of 3,900 full-time positions last year. This target represents an increase from the 2.5 billion euros reported in the previous year.

The Hannover Court in Germany ruled that an individual is entitled to nearly 1,000 euros in compensation from a tour operator. This decision involved a partial reimbursement of sums paid for a stay.

Mobility-impaired or care-dependent individuals in Germany can now apply for a permit, presumably to address taxi costs or access to transportation.

Commerzbank recently reaffirmed its position regarding a takeover offer made by an Italian bank. Commerzbank announced further job cuts in Frankfurt am Main.

The Greens are scheduled to finalize their program for the upcoming state election tomorrow in Wittenberg. This program will be for the Landtag election set to take place on September 6.