Germany is exploring the possibility of denying Russia a place in the World Hockey Championship. But refusing to grant visas to Russian players is not the right way to do so, says Sports Minister Ronald Rauhe.
Ice hockeyThe German parties AfD and Die Linke want Russia to be allowed to compete in the Ice Hockey World Championship in Germany this spring. Russian athletes should be granted visas, says AfD’s Jörn König, according to Bild.
Ice hockeySeveral countries, including Sweden, have announced they will refuse to play Russia in next year's men's ice hockey world championship in Germany. But the German government wants to retain the hosting rights.
Ice hockeyFormer chef Peter Fitzek demanded to be called “Peter the First” as the trial of the “Kingdom of Germany” movement began in Düsseldorf.
WorldPrincess Madeleine has received criticism for starting a skincare company, in collaboration with the company Weleda. I don't see that there is a problem, she says during a press conference.
BusinessThe airlines SAS and Norwegian have cancelled a large number of flights to German airports due to a strike in Germany. Around 3,000 passengers of the two companies are affected by the cancellations.
BusinessA giant strike at Germany's largest airports risks paralyzing European air traffic. More than 3,000 departures and half a million passengers are estimated to be affected.
BusinessA motorist has been arrested after driving into people in central Mannheim, announces German police. At least one life has been claimed in the incident, which occurred during school break for carnival celebrations.
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