Aleksandar Pavlovic, 22, is confidently filling his new role. Florian Wirtz demonstrated his world-class ability on two occasions. Only Nick Woltemade seemed eager to disappear. Here are the individual player ratings for the German national team against Serbia. By Martin Schneider Jo

Hotel investments in Italy hit €1.25 billion in the first half of 2026. Explore the preferred destinations for major international groups. In the first half of 2026, Italian hotel investments reached €1.25 billion, a volume confirming the country's hospitality sector as a prime market for

Robert Habeck appears composed. Carrying a travel bag over his shoulder, he walks along the Rhine towards the SZ's Düsseldorf office. Spotting a yellow sticker on a railing, reminiscent of the anti-nuclear movement, he notices Ludwig Erhard's image in the center with the text: “Capita

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has commissioned parallel studies by Airbus Defence and Space and OHB to assess the feasibility of a future European-led space station in low Earth orbit. This initiative is part of ESA's preparations for the post-International Space Station (ISS) era. Currently

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Ireland's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict, marked by strong criticism of Israel and support for Palestine, is evident in their Nations League match. This game is viewed either as a "farce" or an "honor," depending on one's perspective. Understanding the events surroun

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A dominatrix, known as "Lady Susanna," who once openly discussed her sadistic tendencies in a podcast, is now on trial at the Munich I Regional Court. She stands accused of murder, allegedly having beaten a long-time client to death last summer. The prosecution claims the motive was g

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Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder and Munich Mayor Dominik Krause shared a rollercoaster ride, celebrating Munich's successful Olympic bid for upcoming games. The politicians experienced the 'Olympia Looping' at Oktoberfest, a ride known for its five inversions and high spee