Tag: English
How an actor managed to spread “fake news” in the English media
He wanted to see “stupid fake news” in the media, rather than “more hateful or polarizing fake news” – and also secure a publicity stunt for his new show. In…
Bavaria wants to ban cannabis consumption at Oktoberfest and in the English Garden – Munich
This year, the consumption of hashish and marijuana will remain prohibited at Oktoberfest – contrary to the recently passed cannabis law. The Bavarian state government wants to introduce a corresponding…
The Wordsplainer: “Yeah” is the English yes – and has many enemies
column The Wordsplainer explains Anglicisms “Yeah” is the English yes: about a battle cry that has many fans and enemies The Beatles’ “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” in “She Loves You” has…
Munich: Weed ban for the English Garden and folk festivals? – Which taboo zones are being discussed – Munich
After the partial legalization of cannabis, Bavaria wants to restrict public spaces for smoking weed as much as possible: folk festivals – especially the Oktoberfest – should, if possible, become…
Munich: MVG continues to hope for the tram through the English Garden – Munich
After the Bavarian state government rejected the northern tram route through the English Garden, the Munich Transport Company (MVG) is still trying to save the project. So far it has…
Tram through English Garden: State government stops planning by the city of Munich – Munich
The Bavarian state government has rejected the tram line through the English Garden. In a letter to Munich’s mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD), head of the state chancellery Florian Herrmann (CSU)…
State government stops tram through English Garden – Munich
The Bavarian state government has rejected the tram line through the English Garden. In a letter to Munich’s mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD), head of the state chancellery Florian Herrmann (CSU)…
Major police operation in the English Garden: weapons found during check – Munich
Around 20 police patrols went to the English Garden on Saturday evening to carry out a check. Witnesses had informed the police about an alleged threatening situation in the underpass…
Drunkonyms: English language wit finds many synonyms for “drunk” – knowledge
When viewed soberly, it is construction grammar. However, behind the cumbersome term from linguistics there is currently a tasty topic hidden. The two linguists Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer from Chemnitz University of…
School shooting in Wuppertal: “The announcement came in English class”
Shooting spree in Wuppertal “We pushed the tables in front of the door and sat on the floor at the back” A large-scale police operation was carried out at the…