News Applications for Cultivation Associations Under the Cannabis Act Berlin, 2025-01-24 – The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) is now accepting applications for cultivation associations according to the Cannabis Act. The deadline for submitting applications is March 31, 2025. The Cannabis Act, which came into force on January 1, 2025, legalizes the recreational … Read more
Slow Zones on Deutsche Bahn AG’s Rail Network Berlin, January 24, 2025 – Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) has reported on the extent of slow zones on its rail network. According to the company, there are currently 1,073 slow zones with a total length of 1,448 kilometers. Slow zones are sections of track where trains must … Read more
Procurement of Antigen Test Kits Berlin, January 24, 2025 (hib) – The federal government has decided to purchase 100 million antigen test kits to strengthen the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This was announced by the Federal Ministry of Health in Berlin on Friday. The first tests will be available in pharmacies from February 1st. … Read more
Millions of People Suffer from Rare Diseases According to the German Alliance for Rare Diseases (ACHSE), millions of people worldwide suffer from rare diseases. These can be genetic or acquired, and often lead to severe chronic health problems. What are rare diseases? Rare diseases are defined as conditions that affect fewer than one in 2,000 … Read more
Volunteers at Major Sporting Events Deemed “Indispensable” Berlin, January 24, 2025 (hib) – Volunteers are indispensable for the success of major sporting events, according to a statement from the German Sports Association (DSB). “Volunteers are the backbone of these events,” said DSB President Thomas Weikert. “Without them, it would be impossible to host such large-scale … Read more
124 Working Groups on Tax Issues On January 24, 2025, a new article was published on the website of the German Bundestag (German parliament), titled “124 Arbeitsgruppen zu Steuerthemen” (124 Working Groups on Tax Issues). The article provides an overview of the various working groups that have been established by the Bundestag’s Finance Committee to … Read more
German Government Secures Funding for Peak Winter Sports Season Berlin, 24th January 2025 – The German government has announced that it will provide financial assistance to support the peak season in winter sports tourism. The government’s package includes a total of 150 million euros in funding, which will be distributed to businesses and municipalities in … Read more
German Government Comments on Hannover-Bielefeld Railway Line Berlin, 24 January 2025 – The German government has issued a statement regarding the future of the railway line between Hannover and Bielefeld. The statement emphasizes the importance of the line for regional mobility and freight transport. The government recognizes that the current infrastructure is in need of … Read more
Salary Negotiations for Federal and Municipal Public Services Begin January 24, 2025, 9:30 AM Negotiations between the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) and the Association of German Cities (Städtetag) have officially commenced for a new collective bargaining agreement for public sector employees at the federal and municipal levels. The current agreement, which affects approximately … Read more
Chancellor Scholz Attends 80th Anniversary Commemoration of Auschwitz Liberation On January 27, 2023, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz participated in memorial events marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp where over 1 million people were murdered during the Holocaust. Commemorative Ceremony at Auschwitz-Birkenau Scholz joined world leaders, Holocaust survivors, and … Read more