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Trump vs. "Wall Street Journal": 10 billion for a nude sketch?

A letter, a sketch, and a multibillion-dollar legal battle Donald Trump is once again dominating the headlines—this time …

"Denounce for cash" - EasyJet now pays bonuses for hand luggage snitches

Those who overpack pay the price—those who report it get rewarded. It sounds like a scene from an absurd satire about bureaucracy, but it’s …

Isar raid: Police stop drunk pirates - Now it's getting serious on the water!

Inflatable Boats, Beer, and Fines: The New Reality on the Isar What sounds like fun, sunshine, and summer joy to many ends …

BGH overturns price maintenance for foreign mail-order pharmacies - but the last word has not yet been spoken

A setback for pharmacies – a victory for DocMorris? The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled: Price fixing for prescription drugs does not apply to …

Barefoot forbidden! Luxury resort of Portofino now fines tourists for bad behavior

The Good Life with a Dress Code: Things Are Getting Serious in Portofino The sun is shining, the yachts are glistening in the harbor—and barefoot …

Car rental company collects money 41 times - How a family man slipped into the financial abyss

Furniture Delivery Gone Wrong: From Delivery Van to Money Pit What was supposed to be a simple furniture delivery turned into a … for Alpaslan, a father from Vienna

Is satire allowed? "El Hotzo" in court - When a joke becomes a case for the public prosecutor

Joke or madness? The El Hotzo case is dividing the country. One tweet, two sentences—and now a court case. The …

Court puts the brakes on rail: Ticket only against cell phone number? Inadmissible!

Passengers don’t have to hand over their personal information. People on the train want to reach their destination—not be questioned. But that’s exactly what …

Crucifix out! Court overturns compulsory crucifix at grammar schools - What the ruling means for Bavaria's schools

When the cross becomes too much A cross in the school hallway—for some, a piece of home; for others, an intrusion …

US entry ban for table tennis star: How a tournament dream in Las Vegas came crashing down

If you've been to Cuba, you can't enter the U.S.? Yes, you can—but only with a visa! It sounds like a bad joke, …

Frankfurt vs. Airbnb: million-euro fine for illegal vacation rentals!

Illegal rentals? Frankfurt is cracking down! The city of Frankfurt has lost its patience—and launched a major Airbnb crackdown. The …

Wallpaper vs. wave: Paulaner sues Berentzen-How similar can Spezi look?

A battle of colors in court: Cola mix becomes a matter of taste—in design A beverage dispute that could only happen in Germany: In …

Rainwater drainage: When the neighbor becomes a problem

A property owner filed a lawsuit against the discharge of rainwater from a neighboring property into a small body of water on her own property …

Garden war at the fence: when trees are too high, too old - or simply too close!

When Trees Become a Source of Dispute It sounds harmless: a fruit tree, an elderberry bush, maybe a yew. But when these plants suddenly …

Withdrawing money becomes inclusive: what the new law really changes at ATMs

For millions of people in Germany, a new chapter is beginning at ATMs. The Accessibility Enhancement Act has been in effect since June 28 – a …

Airbnb uncovered: This city is now cracking down on illegal vacation rentals

Vacationing in the Old Town—a dream for many tourists. For renters in Erfurt, however, this dream is turning into a nightmare. …

Four billion from the inheritance to the state coffers - What happens to the biggest tax windfall of all time?

Even the tax office doesn’t receive a transfer like this every day: The heirs of industrialist Heinz Hermann … have transferred four billion euros

Attention vacationers! These 6 vacation traps can be really expensive

Summer is here—the suitcases are packed, and that vacation vibe is in the air. But watch out: Anyone who thinks they can just relax on the beach …

Border control at the airport: memes as a barrier to entry?

Imagine you're planning a trip to the U.S. to explore the land of opportunity. Everything …

Celebrity drama: Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht in custody over hotel bill!

Image source: Instagram @jimbonader Actor Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht is at the center of a major scandal: He is alleged to have racked up a hotel bill totaling …

Diddy's risky defense strategy: playing with fire?

In the ongoing criminal trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, his lawyers are relying on an unusual and risky defense strategy. At the center …

Billion-euro lawsuit: US investor demands compensation from NRW

An unprecedented legal battle is rocking North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). California-based entrepreneur Daniel Starr, Head of Global Affairs at AppLovin, is seeking damages in the amount of …

Data leak at hotel chain: Half a million guests affected!

A new scandal has rocked the hotel industry: a massive data leak has affected over half a million guests of a well-known hotel chain. In this incident, sensitive information such as personal data and credit card…

Noise terror from air conditioning systems? BGH says: Don't panic!

Introduction: What’s Behind the Ruling? In a recent ruling, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has drawn a clear line: The fear …