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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 …
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 …
The end of the home office hype: How the crisis is turning the labor market upside down
The Return of the Traditional Workplace: Working from Home and Flexibility Are Losing Their Appeal What was a major advantage just a few years ago …
"That's no way to deal with tradespeople" - What to do if the bill isn't right?
What appears to be a minor dispute between a contractor and a client could have far-reaching consequences. It concerns a bathroom renovation that …
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 …
Tesla in Grünheide: Salary withholding and pressure on sick employees - What's behind it?
Things are boiling again at Tesla's Gigafactory in Grünheide. Sickness-related absences are on the rise, but instead of providing relief, the US car manufacturer is taking measures that are met with incomprehension…
The hot tea that cost Starbucks 50 million dollars - A burning example of customer safety
On February 8, 2020, Michael Garcia, a delivery driver from California, experienced a horror scenario that not only left him physically injured, but also led to a gigantic lawsuit against Starbucks. What began as a…
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 …
Overtime in space: why astronauts were not paid for their 9 months on the ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) is a place where astronauts accomplish incredible feats—but sometimes they also find themselves in unforeseen situations …
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 …
Dance schools on the brink: GEMA fees explode - The new burden for dance schools!
For many dance schools in Germany, 2025 could be the year of disaster. GEMA fees - the costs for the use of music - are rising drastically and are causing the business models of many dance schools to falter. The new…
Trade war on a knife's edge: EU announces retaliation for Trump tariffs - What does this mean for consumers and companies?
European Union strikes back – Tariffs on U.S. goods to take effect in April Global trade relations are once again hanging in the balance. U.S. President …
Cross-border commuters working from home: what you need to know in 2025
Many cross-border commuters no longer commute to work in Switzerland every day, but work partly from home in Germany. But what about the tax and social aspects when more than 24.9% of working time is spent working…
