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Ryanair boss gets a taste of extra costs: a restaurant teases him

“More comfort? More fees!” – How the Luvida restaurant played a prank on Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary, the controversial CEO of …

Spezi-Zoff enters the next round - Who really has the say in the design dispute?

The beer war continues: Paulaner wins—but the suspense remains! It sounds like the start of a classic feud between …

Lawsuit against Ryanair: Is the lack of a gender-neutral form of address discrimination?

The debate over gender identity and the recognition of non-binary people is taking on new dimensions. A remarkable case now illustrates how a …

O2 continues to collect - No peace of mind for customers even after termination!

When you switch to a new mobile provider, you usually expect a quick and easy solution - but not if O2 is anything to go by. The M.s, a married couple from Germany, only wanted to change their provider, but instead…

Electronic patient file: Trust or risk - What you really need to know!

In theory, the electronic patient record (EPR) should be a real step forward for the healthcare system. It promises quick access to medical data, avoids duplicate examinations and facilitates coordination between…

Border controls in Germany: A court sets clear limits - unlawfulness recognized!

The Bavarian authorities tried again—but this time they didn't win in court. An identity check in …

Trouble with the ADAC credit card: A nightmare for customers - What you should know now!

For some time now, complaints about ADAC credit cards have been piling up—and it seems that many customers’ frustration is not …

When the bank takes its time: What you need to know about the OLG ruling on money laundering prevention

In June 2023, a woman received two large wire transfers totaling nearly one million euros into her bank account. …

Security gap at online casinos: Millions of user data at risk!

A massive hack—what does that mean for players? It sounds like the plot of a thriller: A hacker breaks into the …

E-car drivers in a trap: parking at charging stations can be expensive!

Anyone who thought charging an electric car was always free is now in for a surprise. In one Bavarian city in particular, a driver …

The mysterious letters: Who is misusing my address?

Hermann M. lives in Großhadern, a quiet suburb of Munich, in a terraced house that he has lived in with his wife for decades. But for some time now, he has been receiving letters that are not addressed to him, but to…

Be careful in your letterbox: how fraudsters are now also using the post to get your data

It's hard to believe, but scammers are constantly coming up with new tricks to get their hands on personal information. The latest scam …

Dog tax without a dog: Why a man in Hilden should pay 1,400 euros in dog tax

The Bizarre Story from Hilden: A Man Is Being Asked to Pay Dog Tax—Without Owning a Dog In 2022, …

Science thriller: Munich man sentenced to prison for revenge plagiarism!

A vengeful plan with serious consequences It sounds like something out of a crime novel: A 70-year-old man from Munich fabricates an entire book in order to …

Watch out, would-be lawyers are striking: Counterfeiters lure companies into the trap!

The latest scam: Fraudsters pose as reputable law firms It sounds too good to be true—and …

Compensation for Wirecard investors: A bitter verdict - What now?

In the billion-dollar fraud involving Wirecard, thousands of investors are hoping to receive compensation for the company’s false promises and manipulated financial statements. But …

Shock accident at Aldi: Woman breaks her thigh - Who is to blame?

What seemed like a harmless shopping trip ended in a dramatic accident for a customer—a fall that resulted in a broken thigh …

Speed camera nightmare on the B148: Thousands of drivers speed - and nobody pays!

Anyone who has driven through Austria on the route from Munich to Linz is surely familiar with them: the many speed cameras that …

Scandal at RBB: Green politician demands 1.7 million euros in compensation - a media disaster for the broadcaster!

The case that is currently rocking the political and media world: Stefan Gelbhaar, a former member of the Bundestag for the Green Party, is demanding that Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg …

Mistake at Citigroup: How 81 trillion dollars changed hands almost unnoticed

When it comes to finances, small mistakes happen all the time—some are embarrassing, others are just plain odd. But what happens when …

Can my neighbor simply drill holes in my wall? BGH speaks a clear word!

If you live in a terraced house, you have probably already thought about how you could attach your awning or perhaps lay a cable. But what if your neighbor is suddenly standing next to your wall with a drill? Is that…

Files in flux: How a civil servant gambled away his trust

In a shocking decision, the Wiesbaden Administrative Court confirmed the dismissal of a judicial officer from his position as a civil servant. The reason? The civil servant had thrown files into the Fulda in order to…

The tunnel to the dream house: How Wolfgang Porsche divides Salzburg

In the charming city of Salzburg, known for its baroque architecture and picturesque alleyways, a new dispute has flared up over access to a historic villa. Wolfgang Porsche, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of…

Schufa entry without a court ruling: How a BGH ruling protects your rights - 500 euros in compensation

We’ve all been there. A negative entry on your credit report can significantly damage your creditworthiness and limit your financial freedom. But …