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- 1Debate over Hape Kerkeling and Germany's Bundesversammlung●So tief sind wir gesunken. So tief… “Nicht, weil er [ # HapeKerkeling ] trotz seiner betonten Überparteilichkeit dann do
German commentators are criticising claims that entertainer Hape Kerkeling was deemed unsuitable for the Bundesversammlung, the assembly that elects the federal president. One widely shared post argues he was not rejected for being too left-leaning despite his professed non-partisanship, but because of his clear anti-fascism, blaming CDU and CSU influence. Commentators lament what they see as a political low point in Germany.
- 2German web radio Redstone courts bored listeners online●Ihr habt Langeweile und wisst nicht was ihr tun sollt, dann haben wir genau das richtige für euch. Schaltet ein --------
A German-language community radio project called Radio Redstone is advertising to people who are bored and looking for something to do, inviting them to tune in via its website, an online stream and a Discord server. The message promotes listening options and notes that programme details may change, positioning the station as a casual pastime for its audience.
- 3Hamburg residents ask where to get combined Covid and flu shots●Orrrr! Weil mein bisheriger Dealer offenbar nicht mehr mitspielt: Wo bekomme ich denn in # Hamburg eine Kombiimpfung Cov
A Hamburg resident is publicly searching for a place offering a combined Covid-19 and influenza vaccination, saying their previous provider is no longer offering it. They note they do not fall under the standing vaccination recommendations of STIKO, Germany's immunisation commission, raising the question of access for people outside the recommended groups.
- 4Weil London Finance Head and Three Partners in Talks to Join Simpson Thacher▼Weil London Finance Head and 3 More Partners in Talks to Join Simpson Thacher
The head of Weil, Gotshal & Manges' London finance practice, along with three other partners, is reportedly in talks to move to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The potential group departure would be a notable blow to Weil's London office and a significant hire for Simpson Thacher as US firms continue competing for talent in the City of London legal market.
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Police are searching Weilerswist, in the Euskirchen district of North Rhine-Westphalia, for clues about a 46-year-old woman who has disappeared. According to the General-Anzeiger Bonn, officers are appealing to residents for information that could help locate her. The search is drawing local attention as the investigation continues.
- 6Weekly German Friendica meetup continues online●🌟 Friendica-Plausch am Samstag, 03.10.2026 🌟 Du bist neu bei Friendica, nutzt es schon eine Weile oder möchtest einfach
A regular German-language gathering for users of the decentralised social network Friendica takes place every Saturday at 2 pm, welcoming newcomers and long-time users who want to learn more about the platform's features. The next session is announced for Saturday, 3 October 2026. The meetups aim to help people get started with the free, federated software and exchange tips about its many options.
- 7Austrian library lets readers borrow new audiobooks for free●Ich liebe die Arbeiterkammer Bibliothek in Ö. Gestern kam Threshing Day raus. Und weil ich kein Hardcover kaufen wollte,
A reader in Austria says they borrowed the newly released audiobook 'Threshing Day' for free from the Arbeiterkammer library, after finding the ebook waitlist at 56th place and not wanting to buy the hardcover. The post praises the public library service, and the anecdote is drawing attention to how Austrians can access brand-new titles without paying.
- 8Digital infrastructure knowledge should not stay with specialists●Wer # digitaleInfrastruktur nutzt, sollte verstehen, wie sie funktioniert. Nicht, weil jede:r # Serveradmin werden muss
German-speaking online discussions are arguing that everyone who uses digital infrastructure should understand how it works. The argument is not that everyone must become a server administrator, but that knowledge about DNS, backups, migration, security and recovery should not remain in the hands of a few specialists. Supporters see basic technical literacy as a shared responsibility in an increasingly digital society.
- 9Seyfarth Adds Glaser Weil Real Estate And Entertainment Lawyer In LA●Seyfarth Brings On Glaser Weil RE, Entertainment Pro In LA
Law firm Seyfarth Shaw has hired a lawyer from Glaser Weil, adding strength in real estate and entertainment in its Los Angeles office. The lateral move, reported by Law360, reflects continued competition among major firms for attorneys who can serve clients at the intersection of property and entertainment in the LA market.