Peter de Caluwe Set to Lead Salzburg Festival
While the official press conference is scheduled for Friday morning, the news is already out: Belgian music manager and opera director Peter de Caluwe will be the new Director of the Salzburg Festival. This was reported by the Austrian news agency APA and ORF, citing the Festival's board.
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Rüdiger Lange, Cardiac Surgeon: "You Don't Need to Fear a Surgeon Who Fears"
Maxim was born in October 2014 in a small Russian town, 130 kilometers from Moscow. He was a longed-for child, a younger brother for his sister Sophia, who adored him. The family was happy. Their joy could have lasted, but four months later, their great happiness lay in shattered piec

CDU: Friedrich Merz: Encouragement in the Cellar
Chancellor had not experienced such a pleasant appearance in a long time as he did in this Berlin cellar. Recently, they had almost hidden him, fearing public discontent. But on this Tuesday evening, everything was different. When Merz entered the cellar, he was met with long applause. "Thank

München: S-Bahn Main Line Power Cable Repaired, Service Resumes
Overhead power cable damage severely disrupted Munich's S-Bahn main line throughout the day. Deutsche Bahn (DB) reported the cable section between Pasing and Laim repaired around 6 PM, allowing S-Bahn trains to use all tracks. Full service is gradually being restored across all lines,

Will CDU Leader Merz Survive Sunday's Elections?
Whispers about replacing the current Chancellor are growing, extending beyond tabloid talk. CDU influencer and Young Union treasurer Clara von Nathusius voiced this sentiment on ARD last Sunday, stating, "Unfortunately, no more elections can be won with this Chancellor." Howeve

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Fear on All Sides
Fear is not a platform, declared the Volt party, a small group notably present in the street campaigns in Saxony-Anhalt. Indeed, fear isn't a party program. However, in Saxony-Anhalt, for a change, it wasn't the AfD attempting to sow fear and reap votes. Confident in their candidate U

Tanker Fire in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran-US Tensions; US Disputes Mine Impact
Updated: September 14, 2026 An oil tanker reportedly caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a mine, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The tanker, identified as the El Gaia, was navigating a southern route through the strait, which Iran