Mediterranean countries are putting pressure on the EU
In order to curb migration, the EU should “deepen” agreements with countries of origin. This is what those bordering the Mediterranean are demanding. The countries bordering the Mediterranean are putting pressure on the EU to curb migration. Government members from five countries have called on the EU to “deepen” its agreements with important countries of […]
“In Germany you hardly see corpses”
Despite crises, the mafia’s business always runs smoothly – in Italy, Russia and Germany. Roberto Saviano has declared war on criminals. In the conversation, the author explains what Germany in particular should do against organized crime. The mafia prefers peace and quiet, so their “business” runs undisturbed. But Roberto Saviano doesn’t want to grant her […]
Is flying even okay anymore?
Until now, when friends told me about air travel, I didn’t say anything. That will now change, because we have exceeded the 1.5 degree mark for 12 months in a row for the first time. “We’re going on vacation soon,” a friend tells me while drinking coffee. “Oh, how nice!” I’m happy for her: “Where […]
Climate crisis: Is flying still okay?
Until now, when friends told me about air travel, I didn’t say anything. That will now change, because we have exceeded the 1.5 degree mark for 12 months in a row for the first time. “We’re going on vacation soon,” a friend tells me while drinking coffee. “Oh, how nice!” I’m happy for her: “Where […]
Boat carrying refugees capsized – at least five dead
Five bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Sicily. But the number of deaths could still rise. A boat with migrants on board got into distress and capsized off the coast of Sicily on Saturday. Five bodies then washed up on the beach in the municipality of Marinella […]
Matteo Messina, Sicilian mafia boss, dies at 61
Matteo Messina, head of the Sicilian mafia who was captured in January after 3 decades on the run, died at the age of 61 in a hospital in Italy. Credit: AFP Matteo Messina, head of the Sicilian mafia who was captured in January after 3 decades on the run, died at the age of 61 […]
Italy wants to take “extraordinary measures”.
Thousands of people are currently heading to Lampedusa – more than the island’s population. Italy reacts with “extraordinary measures”. But what’s behind it? Chaos and despair are spreading across Lampedusa. Thousands of people are currently arriving on the small Mediterranean island between Sicily and North Africa who have fled North Africa and the Middle East […]
Italy with unusual measures: Lampedusa on the verge of collapse
Thousands of people are currently heading to Lampedusa – more than the island’s population. Italy reacts with “extraordinary measures”. But what’s behind it? Chaos and despair are spreading across Lampedusa. Thousands of people are currently arriving on the small Mediterranean island between Sicily and North Africa who have fled North Africa and the Middle East […]
Italy reacts with unusual measures: Lampedusa is in danger of collapsing
Thousands of people are currently heading to Lampedusa – more than the island’s population. Italy reacts with “extraordinary measures”. But what’s behind it? Chaos and despair are spreading across Lampedusa. Thousands of people are currently arriving on the small Mediterranean island between Sicily and North Africa who have fled North Africa and the Middle East […]
Germany at its breaking point when it comes to accepting refugees
Before a visit to Sicily, the Federal President emphasized the difficult situation in both countries. The refugee crisis can only be overcome together. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier sees Germany at its limit when it comes to accepting refugees. In the first half of the year, the country received more than a third of all asylum […]
