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Rocket into the bedroom - 6 million clicks, 6 months probation!

Berlin-Neukölln, New Year's Eve: Instead of firecrackers and champagne, a Berlin resident had fireworks thrown directly into his bedroom. Responsible: influencer Attalah Younes (23) - famous online, now convicted of…

Bankruptcy insurance Element - What counts now for 320,000 customers

A shock for policyholders: What to do if your insurance company goes bankrupt? The news came as a shock to many: The Element …

Festival tokens in court - Parookaville dances away from the consumer protectors!

Image source: Instagram @parookaville A financial reckoning on the dance floor: Parookaville wins in court Parookaville—the electronic music festival in Weeze that takes place every year …

Schufa must delete - immediately! Why this ruling is a real game changer

A Clean Slate: Court Overturns 3-Year Rule for Negative Entries It’s a ruling that hits like a bolt from the blue: The Higher Regional Court …

"Almost impossible to cancel!" - How Uber's subscription model is coming under fire

When Saving Money Gets Expensive A $10-a-month subscription that, according to the ads, saves you a lot on driving and eating …

Zalando blocks customer accounts - returns kings are kicked out!

Free returns? Not so fast—Zalando is pulling the plug What was once hailed as a customer-friendly service is now causing frustration …

Apple versus Apple: How a Swiss online store is standing up to the Apple Group

David vs. Goliath—this time with fruit! It sounds like a bad joke, but it’s reality: The mighty tech giant Apple …

Shock of millions for Stiftung Warentest: First compensation for false test!

From Watchdog to Defendant: Stiftung Warentest Under Pressure What began as a consumer protection initiative could turn into a costly … for Stiftung Warentest

More names, more freedom: what will change from May 2025!

Starting May 1, 2025, families in Germany will finally be able to make more confident decisions about their last names. The major reform of the law governing names …

GEZ versus hunting dog - Why Urax was suddenly subject to fees

When Bureaucracy Goes to the Dogs This isn’t satire, but a real bureaucratic debacle: The Munich hunting dog Urax vom Paradies …

Court battle in the rap business: Bushido beats Fler - 137,000 euros in damages for cult album

Image source: Instagram @bush1do “Carlo Cokxxx Nutten” – Classics, a folding knife, and a court ruling What began as a legendary gangsta rap album ends up in court: …

ADAC credit cards hacked - bank switch ends in fraud for hundreds

Suddenly, the account is empty: Wave of fraud hits ADAC members after switching banks A new partner, a new system—and suddenly …

"Ossi" sticker with SS runes: Court must retry - Nazi symbol or rock fan kitsch?

A Dispute Over Two Explosive Letters: Can a harmless car sticker suddenly become a criminal offense? That is precisely what the courts are currently grappling with …

USA kicks out visiting students - because of posts and protests?

Visas revoked, deportation looms: What’s happening at U.S. universities right now Hundreds of international students in the U.S. were notified within a matter of days that: …

Climate activism in court: "Last Generation" charged with criminal association

Image source: Instagram @letztegeneration From protest to indictment: “Last Generation” now faces a harsh punishment Blocked streets, glued-together hands, and …

Snitching with a click: How the Internet hunts down parking offenders

When the Neighbor Suddenly Becomes a Parking Enforcement Officer Jochen Wieler from Munich thought he was doing everything right. For 16 years, he has been parking …

Currywurst paid for with counterfeit money - now it's getting really expensive!

A stupid idea with real consequences A 16-year-old orders play money online—50-euro bills that look just like the real thing. The sellers …

Climate Shakira faces expulsion: Why Austria is declaring an activist a security threat

Protest turns into deportation: How much resistance can an EU country tolerate? She glues herself to the streets, blocks traffic, and regularly …

Tax haven in the forest: the multi-million euro dispute over the "spruce panama" continues

A hidden tax haven in the middle of Ebersberg Forest? What sounds like a thriller is reality - and is causing a protracted legal dispute between the district of Ebersberg and the city of Munich. At the heart of the…

"Rambo Zambo" as a trademark: Sauerland entrepreneur secures the cult slogan!

Image source: Instagram @sauerlaenda From the campaign stage to the party glass Ever since Friedrich Merz loudly shouted “Rambo Zambo!” after his election victory, the …

400,000 for fire engines: City falls for fake email!

A frightening case from Dülmen (NRW) shows that cyber criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The town council fell victim to a professional scam and transferred 400,000 euros for two fire engines - not to…

When the Beitragsservice barks - Why hunting dog Urax should now pay broadcasting fees

It sounds like a bad joke, but it's true: Urax vom Paradies, a nine-year-old hunting dog living in Munich, has received a letter …

Golden posts at taxpayers' expense? What's behind the family minister's Paris job

Image source: Instagram @lisa.paus Green Party minister hands out top jobs – just before stepping down: 11,300 euros a month, a new job at …

Fake first aid courses in Munich - How learner drivers slipped into a serious scandal

A driver's license for money—without real first aid training? A first-aid course is mandatory for prospective drivers in Germany. But in …