USA border control: How to prepare your cell phone and laptop
2025-03-28 13:12
4 min read

US President Trump can impose tariffs on Europe. But he can also slow things down by having managers or scientists sent back at the border. That's why you should be well prepared for entering the US, especially technically.

US President Trump can impose tariffs on Europe. But he can also slow things down by having managers or scientists sent back at the border. That's why you should be well prepared for entering the US, especially technically.

USA border control: How to prepare your cell phone and laptop
Security of supply: Can we feed ourselves self-sufficiently?
2025-03-28 04:07
4 min read

How dependent is Germany on imports? Since the trade disputes with the USA at the latest, this question has come back into focus. When it comes to food, it is clear that our diet would not be particularly balanced without imports.

How dependent is Germany on imports? Since the trade disputes with the USA at the latest, this question has come back into focus. When it comes to food, it is clear that our diet would not be particularly balanced without imports.

Security of supply: Can we feed ourselves self-sufficiently?
EU seeks alternatives to Starlink
2025-03-27 18:34
4 min read

Elon Musk's company SpaceX provides satellite support for Ukraine. There are now plans to switch - but this is difficult because Starlink is technically far ahead and the EU is technologically far behind through its own fault.

Elon Musk's company SpaceX provides satellite support for Ukraine. There are now plans to switch - but this is difficult because Starlink is technically far ahead and the EU is technologically far behind through its own fault.

EU seeks alternatives to Starlink
AI on Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram - you can't switch it off
2025-03-27 12:50
3 min read

The Meta Group is now also integrating its artificial intelligence into various services in Europe. Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram are to be upgraded as a result. Anyone who doesn't want this has a problem.

The Meta Group is now also integrating its artificial intelligence into various services in Europe. Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram are to be upgraded as a result. Anyone who doesn't want this has a problem.

AI on Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram - you can't switch it off
Car industry crisis: How Audi is slowing down the Ingolstadt region
2025-03-27 06:35
4 min read

Job cuts, short-time working, austerity measures: German car manufacturers are currently in a difficult situation. What does it mean when one of the most important sectors of the economy is weakening? This can currently be observed in the Audi city of Ingolstadt.

Job cuts, short-time working, austerity measures: German car manufacturers are currently in a difficult situation. What does it mean when one of the most important sectors of the economy is weakening? This can currently be observed in the Audi city of Ingolstadt.

Car industry crisis: How Audi is slowing down the Ingolstadt region
General Breuer: "Russia has never been as threatening as it is right now"
2025-03-26 18:59
4 min read

Hybrid attacks and a Russian regime that is arming itself and is capable of a major war against NATO from 2029: In an interview with BR24, the Inspector General of the German Armed Forces, Carsten Breuer, calls for Germany's defense capabilities to be strengthened.

Hybrid attacks and a Russian regime that is arming itself and is capable of a major war against NATO from 2029: In an interview with BR24, the Inspector General of the German Armed Forces, Carsten Breuer, calls for Germany's defense capabilities to be strengthened.

General Breuer: "Russia has never been as threatening as it is right now"
How the weak economy is masking the shortage of skilled workers
2025-03-26 04:27
4 min read

Among the biggest problems facing the economy, the shortage of skilled workers currently seems less present in Germany. However, the problem has not been solved and is only being masked by the weak economy. Demand is already growing again in the construction and retail sectors.

Among the biggest problems facing the economy, the shortage of skilled workers currently seems less present in Germany. However, the problem has not been solved and is only being masked by the weak economy. Demand is already growing again in the construction and retail sectors.

How the weak economy is masking the shortage of skilled workers
Car industry: Crisis despite billions in profits - how does that fit?
2025-03-26 04:24
4 min read

In the automotive industry, BMW, Mercedes and Audi earned significantly less last year than in the previous year. Nevertheless, it is still several billion. Why is the industry still talking about a serious crisis?

In the automotive industry, BMW, Mercedes and Audi earned significantly less last year than in the previous year. Nevertheless, it is still several billion. Why is the industry still talking about a serious crisis?

Car industry: Crisis despite billions in profits - how does that fit?
"TechHaven" - The hidden meeting place of IS terrorists
2025-03-26 04:22
3 min read

For months, the Islamic State has been increasingly calling for attacks in Germany. According to BR research, extremists are using an encrypted platform to do so. Despite the illegal content, the service has not yet been shut down.

For months, the Islamic State has been increasingly calling for attacks in Germany. According to BR research, extremists are using an encrypted platform to do so. Despite the illegal content, the service has not yet been shut down.

"TechHaven" - The hidden meeting place of IS terrorists
Waste scandal in the Czech Republic: Upper Palatinate company insolvent
2025-03-25 11:40
2 min read

The waste disposal company from the Upper Palatinate, which is alleged to have illegally dumped waste in the Czech Republic, has filed for insolvency. This was announced by the competent court in Weiden. The insolvency could also have consequences for the further progress of the waste scandal.

The waste disposal company from the Upper Palatinate, which is alleged to have illegally dumped waste in the Czech Republic, has filed for insolvency. This was announced by the competent court in Weiden. The insolvency could also have consequences for the further progress of the waste scandal.

Waste scandal in the Czech Republic: Upper Palatinate company insolvent
Migration: How voluntary returnees are supported
2025-03-25 04:19
3 min read

If migrants want to return to their home country, they can get help from the Central Return Counseling Service. There is also such an advice center for voluntary returnees in Nuremberg. The number of inquiries is increasing.

If migrants want to return to their home country, they can get help from the Central Return Counseling Service. There is also such an advice center for voluntary returnees in Nuremberg. The number of inquiries is increasing.

Migration: How voluntary returnees are supported
Earthquakes and evacuations: Life on Naples' supervolcano
2025-03-25 04:18
3 min read

Cracks in houses, falling plaster - residents of the Bagnoli district in Naples are currently experiencing this a lot: their houses are standing on a volcanic field. The earthquake there in March was the worst in years. Many people are still living in emergency shelters.

Cracks in houses, falling plaster - residents of the Bagnoli district in Naples are currently experiencing this a lot: their houses are standing on a volcanic field. The earthquake there in March was the worst in years. Many people are still living in emergency shelters.

Earthquakes and evacuations: Life on Naples' supervolcano
From Bavaria to Berlin - new members of the German Bundestag
2025-03-25 04:15
4 min read

The newly elected Bundestag, which meets for the first time today, has 630 members. A number of them are from Bavaria, some of them brand new. BR24 accompanied two of them: Andreas Mayer from the AfD (extreme-right) and Hülya Düber from the CSU (conservatives in Bavaria).

The newly elected Bundestag, which meets for the first time today, has 630 members. A number of them are from Bavaria, some of them brand new. BR24 accompanied two of them: Andreas Mayer from the AfD (extreme-right) and Hülya Düber from the CSU (conservatives in Bavaria).

From Bavaria to Berlin - new members of the German Bundestag
How solar balconies are taking off in Bavaria
2025-03-25 04:14
4 min read

People in Bavaria are using solar panels in balconies to generate their own solar power. But how widespread are the mini solar systems really? Which municipalities are ahead and why balcony power plants are so popular - a data analysis.

People in Bavaria are using solar panels in balconies to generate their own solar power. But how widespread are the mini solar systems really? Which municipalities are ahead and why balcony power plants are so popular - a data analysis.

How solar balconies are taking off in Bavaria
Hiking app Komoot is being sold - fear of rising costs
2025-03-25 04:10
2 min read

The German app Komoot, popular with millions, has a new owner. The Italian company Bending Spoons has surprisingly taken over the outdoor app. Now the employees are worried about job cuts.

The German app Komoot, popular with millions, has a new owner. The Italian company Bending Spoons has surprisingly taken over the outdoor app. Now the employees are worried about job cuts.

Hiking app Komoot is being sold - fear of rising costs
Russian frontline city: Graffiti triggers "vandalism" dispute
2025-03-24 09:21
4 min read

The far-right rapper Akim Apachev painted walls in the ruins of the small town of Sudzha, which had been recaptured from the Russians, with vile insults against Ukraine. Surprisingly, he is not praised by the authorities for this, but insulted.

The far-right rapper Akim Apachev painted walls in the ruins of the small town of Sudzha, which had been recaptured from the Russians, with vile insults against Ukraine. Surprisingly, he is not praised by the authorities for this, but insulted.

Russian frontline city: Graffiti triggers "vandalism" dispute
Antibiotics of the future: University of Würzburg conducts research with AI
2025-03-24 04:16
2 min read

Multi-resistant germs are claiming millions of lives worldwide - but new hope is coming from Würzburg: an international research team is relying on artificial intelligence to develop effective antibiotics more quickly.

Multi-resistant germs are claiming millions of lives worldwide - but new hope is coming from Würzburg: an international research team is relying on artificial intelligence to develop effective antibiotics more quickly.

Antibiotics of the future: University of Würzburg conducts research with AI
New houses made from old components: Is this the future?
2025-03-23 11:00
4 min read

The demolition of buildings produces tons of waste and CO₂. But researchers show: Old components can be reused. Could this revolutionize the construction industry?

The demolition of buildings produces tons of waste and CO₂. But researchers show: Old components can be reused. Could this revolutionize the construction industry?

New houses made from old components: Is this the future?
USA: How tech billionaires are destroying democracy
2025-03-23 07:25
4 min read

The Trump administration is taking an axe to state institutions and the judiciary. Behind this is an ideology that is closely linked to one name: Curtis Yarvin. It is about nothing less than the destruction of American democracy.

The Trump administration is taking an axe to state institutions and the judiciary. Behind this is an ideology that is closely linked to one name: Curtis Yarvin. It is about nothing less than the destruction of American democracy.

USA: How tech billionaires are destroying democracy
German nuclear weapons? "Do not rule out in general"
2025-03-23 05:06
4 min read

A Europe without the USA would no longer have a nuclear umbrella. Fabian Hoffmann from the Oslo Nuclear Project explains why Germany should consider nuclear options and what gaps a US withdrawal would leave in Europe's defense.

A Europe without the USA would no longer have a nuclear umbrella. Fabian Hoffmann from the Oslo Nuclear Project explains why Germany should consider nuclear options and what gaps a US withdrawal would leave in Europe's defense.

German nuclear weapons? "Do not rule out in general"