He remained active into old age. As the father of the town twinning with St. Marcellin. As organizer of the Grafinger ecumenical evenings. As a scientist when it came to the Order of Antoniter. As a critic, when his church needed to be reminded that it is for the man and not the man for the institution. Despite all his presence, he preferred to leave the limelight to others - and that's exactly why he became so credible. On Wednesday...
New Year reception Rudi Völler personally awarded the DFL honorary award Rudi Völler at the DFL New Year's reception in Offenbach. photo © Arne Dedert/dpa Rudi Völler was personally honored with the DFL honorary award at the German Football League's New Year's reception in Offenbach. Rudi Völler was personally honored with the DFL honorary award at the German Football League's New Year's reception in Offenbach. This represents "a recognition of special and outstanding achievements in all aspects of German professional...
The long-time deputy mayor Peter Heizer is made an honorary citizen of the municipality of Planegg. This was announced by Mayor Hermann Nafziger (CSU) on Tuesday at a press conference on the 150th anniversary of the Planegg volunteer fire brigade. For many years, Heizer was also deputy commander of the fire brigade and the first youth district fire councilor in the Munich district. The 79-year-old sat for 42 years on the municipal council for the “Free Voters/Dynamics” voter group. Two...
On the occasion of the 48th edition of this French cinema award ceremony at the end of February, the director of "The Social Network", David Fincher, will receive an honorary César, the Canal + television channel announced on Friday.“David Fincher is one of those rare directors whose entire filmography has become iconic over the years. An outstanding technician, a true visionary, his cinema is hypnotic, cerebral, a source of inspiration for countless artists,” the channel wrote in a press release.One...
US state of Virginia Eleven-year-old sworn in as honorary policeman by 53 police stations Dream police officer: An eleven-year-old has now been honorary sworn in by 53 US agencies (symbolic photo) Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel has cancer and ever since the police helped his family, his dream has been to become an honorary officer in as many police stations as possible. An 11-year-old boy has been sworn in as a volunteer police officer for 53 different police departments in Quantico, Virginia....
The Municipal Code of the Free State of Bavaria is a great work. Less because of the sheer volume of five books and a total of 122 paragraphs. Rather, because the "GO" regulates everything to do with "the own responsibility and free self-government" of Bavaria's cities and communities. "The communities can appoint personalities who have made a special contribution to them as honorary citizens," says paragraph 16. However, this is rarely used. Not at all in Grafing for decades, once...
comment by Heiner EffernOne thing has to be said in advance: the five personalities who have been new honorary citizens of Munich since Wednesday cannot help the procedure that preceded their election. The two women and three men have undoubtedly rendered services to the city's political, social and cultural life and left a formative mark in the process. If the decision-making body for the appointment is of the opinion that Doris Dörrie, Hannelore Kiethe, Ernst Grube, Hans Podiuk and Walter...
Award Berlinale Honorary Golden Bear for Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg receives the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlinale. photo © Charles Sykes/Invision via AP/dpa The US director won an Oscar three times, numerous Golden Globes and Emmys. Now the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlinale is also part of his collection. Why did you choose Spielberg? The US director Steven Spielberg (75) is honored with the Berlinale's Honorary Golden Bear for his life's work. "In the course of his incredible...
Hollywood Fighting Parkinson's: Michael J. Fox receives an honorary Oscar Woody Harrelson (l) presents the award to Michael J. Fox. photo © Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/dpa The "Governors Awards" are a little taste of the Oscars. This year's winners include "Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox. Around four months before the 95th Oscar Gala, the honorary Oscars were awarded in Los Angeles, California on Saturday evening (local time). Among others, the actor Michael J. Fox was honored for his efforts...
Exclusive Status: 14.11.2022 7:00 p.m Honorary consuls perform diplomatic duties and therefore enjoy legal privileges. An international investigation now reveals that criminals also use the office - and that it is hardly subject to political control. By Andreas Braun, Petra Blum, WDR, Jan Lukas Strozyk, Benedikt Strunz, Felix Voogt, NDR There was a lot at stake for international arms dealer Faouzi Jaber that day. He had traveled to Ghana specifically to meet his Colombian contact, Diego, in a discreet luxury...
