Given that the whale was a similar humpback, found close to where it was released, the chances it was ‘Timmy’ seemed very high from the outsetImage: Marcus Golejewski/dpa/picture alliance Divers have been able to confirm that the deceased humpback whale spotted off the Danish coast is the creature that came to be nicknamed “Timmy” as it spent more than a month stranded off the northern German coastline in the Baltic sea.  Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed the news on Saturday.  The likelihood that the whale was the stricken humpback that was severely ailing by the time it was towed from the German coastline already seemed high. Animal protection groups had warned that the whale’s long-term survival chances were slim.  Whale rescue hopes rise after weeks of doubt To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video How did Danish authorities...

The space industry is a multibillion-dollar business. According to a study by the German consulting firm Roland Berger and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the market is worth around $600 billion (€516 billion) and growing. By 2040, it is predicted to be worth $2.32 trillion. That is about four times Germany’s federal budget in 2025. And many want a slice of the new private spaceflight pie. Currently, some $150 billion is flowing into the “upstream market,” which “comprises production of the infrastructure required on Earth and in space, from launch pads, ground segments, and satellites,” according to Roland Berger. A much larger share — approximately $450 billion — has been invested into downstream applications, which “consists of space-based solutions — positioning, navigation & timing, Earth observation, and satellite communications.” “New Space is essentially a data business,” said Matthias Wachter, the managing director of the BDI’s NewSpace Initiative and co-director of its Innovation,...

Weiterhin ungenutzt sind die fünfte und sechste Etage des Hauses. Kuratorin Richter würde dort gerne Ateliers und Wohnräume für Stipendiaten schaffen. Geld und einen Zeitplan dafür gibt es noch nicht, nur die feste Absicht. „Wir arbeiten uns schrittweise nach oben“, sagt sie. (lumm) Das Museum Gunzenhauser feiert anlässlich des 100.Geburtstages seines Bestands- und Namensgebers ein Festwochenende … Deutsche Welle

Finding a rental apartment with three or four rooms in Berlin? No problem for top earners. In May 2026, a major rental platform is listing a unit of just over 100 square meters (1,076 square feet) for just over €4,000 ($4,680) per month, including heating and other additional costs. The lowest offer is just under €1,000 for 80 square meters — but that unit requires renovations and is located on the outskirts of the city. Renters are currently finding it almost impossible to find an attractive and affordable apartment in a good location in large parts of Germany. This is especially true both in metropolitan areas and in economically strong rural regions. Across the nation, there’s a shortage of around 1.4 million apartments in the lower and middle price ranges, and this limited availability, combined with high demand, is driving prices up. Germany: A nation of renters In 2025, Germany’s population stood at around...

Für die in den äußeren Stadtteilen gelegenen Wasserstoff-Prüfgebiete, wo keine Fernwärme geplant ist und derzeit Erdgas durch die Rohre fließt, behält sich der Netzbetreiber I-Netz vor, in Zukunft entscheiden zu wollen, Wasserstoff zum Heizen durch die Rohre zu leiten. Daran gibt es seit Wochen Kritik: Grüne, Linke, SPD und Umwelt-Initiativen des Chemnitzer Klimabündnis argumentieren, dass der Ne… Deutsche Welle

Informationen zum Ticketkauf und zu den weiteren Aufführungsterminen stehen im Internet. www.theater-chemnitz.de … Deutsche Welle

The Pentagon said it is halting the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, according to US officials, after President Donald Trump’s administration said it would pull out thousands of soldiers in Germany. The 4,000 troops in question belong to the Army’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.   What did US officials say about the decision?   General Christopher LaNeve, the acting chief of staff of the US Army, said the head of US European Command “received the instructions on the force reduction.” LaNeve, who was testifying before the US House Armed Services Committee, said “it made the most sense for that brigade to not do its deployment in theater” but did not give much rationale for the decision.  Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll was also at the House hearing, and said the deployment was halted “a couple days ago.”       Joe Courtney, a Democratic lawmaker from Connecticut who sits on the...

Pawel Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland” is one of the most anticipated films among the 21 titles vying for the prestigious Palme d’Or this year.  The Polish filmmaker returns to Cannes after winning the festival’s best director award in 2018 with “Cold War.” The historical romantic drama set between Communist Poland and Paris went on to win the top European Film Awards and earn multiple Oscar nominations. Pawel Pawlikowski’s ‘Cold War’ also won the People’s Choice Award for Best European FilmImage: Britta Pedersen/dpa/picture alliance Pawlikowski’s new film is another exploration of the early Cold War period. It’s framed as a road movie undertaken by Thomas Mann (played by Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller), as they travel in a Buick from Frankfurt in West Germany to Weimar in East Germany, in 1949. According to the synopsis of the film, “Fatherland” also explores “themes of identity, guilt, family and love, amid the turmoil and moral confusion...

Vollsperrung am Freitagabend auf der Klaffenbacher Hauptstraße. Grund dafür war ein schwerer Verkehrsunfall. Was bislang bekannt ist. Ein schwerer Verkehrsunfall hat sich am Freitagabend auf der Klaffenbacher Hauptstraße ereignet. Nach ersten Angaben kam es zu einem Frontalzusammenstoß zwischen einem Opel und einem Seat. Mehrere Personen wurden dabei verletzt. Zahlreiche Rettungskräfte sind im Einsatz. Registrieren und testen. Jetzt mit Ihrer Registrierung 1 Monat gratis testen und alle Beiträge lesen. Schon Abonnent? Melden Sie sich mit ihren Zugangsdaten an. Deutsche Welle

05/15/2026May 15, 2026 German economy to take big hit from Iran war in 2nd quarter The German government says it expects the economy to suffer a significant slowdown in the second quarter as a result of the Iran war.  The prediction comes less than a month after the government halved its economic growth forecast to 0.5% for the whole year. “Rising prices, supply ⁠chain ​issues ​and uncertainty are weighing ​on sentiment ‌among businesses and ​households,” ⁠the Ministry for Economic Affairs said in its ⁠monthly ​report. It said further economic development will depend on how long the conflict in the Middle East lasts and how long trade routes and production capacities remain impaired. “But even after the situation eases, the consequences for energy and raw materials prices and supply chains are likely to remain noticeable for longer,” it said. Europe’s largest economy had a stronger-than-expected start to the year, with GDP growing 0.3%...