A sprayed-on cross on the ground, above it a heavy drill rig, maneuvered on trolleys. Not long ago, the Upper Bavarian town of Töging am Inn began drilling for its new drinking water well. In the meantime, the water-bearing gravel layer has been reached, and another drill should drive the hole further down to a depth of 80 meters. Because Töging cannot use groundwater that is comparatively close to the surface like most municipalities, but has to fall back on...
Several states vote for abortion rights +++ Clear victory for Trump rival DeSantis in Florida +++ Vote counting in full swing in the USA +++ The news about the US midterm elections in star-Live blog.In the middle of President Joe Biden's term in office, the momentous midterm elections are taking place in the USA. The "Midterms" will decide on the majorities in both chambers of Congress - the Senate and the House of Representatives - as well as on numerous...
Sanctions for some, defense of democracy for others who came to defend their "right to be there», the Americans vote in seriousness and tension. "I've noticed that some of the candidates who have run recently have chosen slander, negative campaigning and things like that. I don't want these people to represent me at the highest level“Says Quonn Bernard, a 39-year-old engineer met at the opening of a polling station in Union City, a predominantly African-American town near Atlanta, Georgia." READ...
live blog Status: 09.11.2022 00:37 In the first US states, the polling stations have closed so that the count can begin there. US stock markets ended Election Day with significant gains. 12:37 a.m Trump warns Florida governor against presidential candidacy Former US President Donald Trump has threatened Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis with uncomfortable revelations if he runs for US President in 2024. He could say "things that aren't particularly flattering" about DeSantis, Trump told Fox News Digital. "I know...
Open the first polling stations in the USA +++ Trump wants to make an important announcement on November 15 +++ The news about the US midterm elections in star-Live blog.In the middle of President Joe Biden's term in office, the momentous midterm elections are coming up in the USA. The "Midterms" will decide on the majorities in both chambers of Congress - the Senate and the House of Representatives - as well as on numerous governorships and other important offices.Biden's...
Open the first polling stations in the USA +++ Trump wants to make an important announcement on November 15 +++ The news about the US midterm elections in star-Live blog.In the middle of President Joe Biden's term in office, the momentous midterm elections are coming up in the USA. The "Midterms" will decide on the majorities in both chambers of Congress - the Senate and the House of Representatives - as well as on numerous governorships and other important offices.Biden's...
Status: 11/08/2022 1:32 p.m There is a lot at stake this year in the so-called midterms. It will be decided for President Biden how much he can still achieve politically in the next two years. His predecessor Trump is adding to the tension on election day. The midterm congressional elections, which have been eagerly awaited around the world, have begun in the USA. On the US east coast, the first polling stations opened early in the morning (local time). Congressional...
Choose Presidential run-off election in Brazil - polling stations close Brazilian President Bolsonaro is up against former President Lula da Silva in a runoff election. photo © Yuri Laurindo/AP/dpa Left-wing ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the first round of elections in Brazil - albeit by a smaller margin than Bolsonaro. He is confident of victory shortly before the runoff. In Brazil, the presidential election has come to an end. In Sunday's runoff, left-wing ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da...
Status: 09.10.2022 08:00 a.m Here we go: Anyone who has not yet voted by post can now vote for the state elections in Lower Saxony at the polling station - until 6 p.m. Suddenly sick people can also choose. Almost 6.1 million Lower Saxony are called to vote - that is almost 76 percent of all residents of the state. Among those entitled to vote are around 215,000 young voters who are allowed to vote in a state election in...
state election Open polling stations in Lower Saxony: Tight race expected Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Stephan Weil (SPD) is popular - will he remain in office? photo © Swen Pförtner/dpa Will Lower Saxony's long-standing Prime Minister Stephan Weil of the SPD remain in office? Or will CDU candidate Bernd Althusmann replace him? The state elections are also being watched with excitement in the federal government. The state elections in Lower Saxony have begun. The polling stations have been open since...