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DW
19-07-2025
- General
- DW
Germany updates: 19 injured in Düsseldorf fair fireworks – DW – 07/19/2025
A fireworks accident at Düsseldorf's city fair has injured 19 people, four seriously, after rockets veered into the crowd. Meanwhile, the German Red Cross says the country lacks basic crisis training. Join DW for more. A fireworks show at the Düsseldorf city fair, the Rheinkirmes, had to be cut short after 19 people were injured — four of them seriously — when rockets flew too close to the crowd. Emergency crews have said at least one child was hurt, as videos and witnesses showed fireworks exploding unusually low. In other news, Germany's Red Cross warns that the population is lacking in people with skills to deal with major emergencies, while German media responds to the latest deportation flight to Afghanistan.A fireworks display at the Düsseldorf Rheinkirmes — a type of town fair — has left 19 people injured, including four seriously. Emergency services confirmed the injuries late Friday after fireworks reportedly exploded unusually close to the ground. According to police, at least one child was among the injured. Eyewitnesses told German public broadcaster WDR that some rockets flew sideways or detonated low, with a few even landing in the Rhine River. One video from across the river shows explosions lighting up both the sky and ground at the same time. "I was at the fair watching the fireworks," said one witness. "Some rockets flew surprisingly low and exploded close to people. I wondered if that wasn't too near the crowd." Fire officials believe some rockets may have veered off course, with one misfiring directly into the crowd. Organizers initially kept the fair running to avoid panic but ended festivities early around 10:45 p.m. (2045 GMT). The event had been scheduled to continue into the early morning. The Rheinkirmes fair, the biggest to take place on the river, is rooted in an annual celebration of the city's patron saint Apollinaris. It started on July 11 and is set to end on Sunday. Germany has been falling short on preparing its population for major emergencies, according to the German Red Cross (DRK). Millions of people need training in first aid and self-reliance, said Heike Spieker, head of the DRK's National Relief Society. "To build these skills sustainably, four million people would need to be trained," she said. That level of preparedness would ensure people could help themselves and others during a crisis. The courses, supported by federal funding and offered by aid groups, go beyond first aid. According to the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, they cover how to act when power goes out or flooding follows heavy rain. To reach a "reasonable level" within five years, around 800,000 people would need training each year, Spieker said. "In reality, current funding covers an average of fewer than 100,000 participants per year," she added. She also criticized the government's current budget plans, saying they are "absolutely insufficient and contradict the political promises to strengthen civil protection." To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video from the DW newsroom in sunny Bonn on the Rhine River. You join us as news comes in of a mishap at what was supposed to be a dazzling event at the Düsseldorf Rheinkirmes on Friday night, when a fireworks display went wrong. Emergency services said the rockets appeared to explode far too close to the ground, and 19 people were injured. According to police, at least one child was among those hurt. Follow along for the latest on what Germany is talking about on Saturday, July 19.
Saba Yemen
30-06-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Dhamar concludes four medical camps to promote health awareness
Dhamar – Saba: The activities of four medical camps, implemented by the Yemeni Red Crescent Society branch in Dhamar province, concluded in the city of Dhamar. These camps were part of the "Community Health Awareness and Outreach Services" activities. Over ten days, the camps—funded by the European Union for Humanitarian Aid through the German Red Cross under the EU's Programmatic Partnership Project—aimed to enhance health awareness and provide primary healthcare services in the areas of Al-Sakaniyah, Haran, Rakhma, and Bawzeer Medical Center in Dhamar city. Dr. Bashir Al-Khaywani, Executive Director of the Yemeni Red Crescent Society's branch in Dhamar, stated that 13,500 people benefited from the camps' services, which covered internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and malnutrition. He added that the services also included health education, psychological support, vaccinations, awareness campaigns on epidemic and infectious diseases, the importance of personal hygiene, and the role of immunization in protecting children from deadly diseases. Additionally, free medicines were provided to beneficiaries. The camps were carried out by a team of medical professionals, consultants, and volunteer health workers. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Germany's Red Cross sends aid to quake-hit Myanmar
The German Red Cross plans to send its first aid shipment to Myanmar on Wednesday following a deadly earthquake that struck the country in late March. Initially, 42 tons of relief supplies — including tents, hygiene kits, blankets, and tools — will be loaded onto trucks near Berlin and transported to Liège airport in Belgium, a spokeswoman said. From there the aid will be flown to Yangon in Myanmar, where it will be distributed locally by the Myanmar Red Cross. The 7.7-magnitude quake hit the south-east Asian country in late March and claimed thousands of lives, according to the military government.
See - Sada Elbalad
23-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
German Ambassador Returns to Arish to Oversee Humanitarian Aid for Gaza
H-Tayea German Ambassador to Egypt Jörg Schulz traveled to Arish this week for the third time since taking office in August 2024, as part of Germany's ongoing support for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. His visit coincided with the arrival of a German Red Cross aircraft carrying 98 tons of life-saving supplies, including essential shelter and protection materials for civilians affected by the crisis. The shipment included 217 pallets of critical aid, among them 75 pallets containing 450 family tents and 142 pallets with approximately 14,000 tarpaulins. Upon arrival in Egypt, the supplies were officially handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent, which will coordinate delivery to the Palestinian Red Crescent for distribution in Gaza as soon as conditions on the ground allow safe access. Ambassador Schulz described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "catastrophic," and reaffirmed Germany's commitment to a lasting and sustainable ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He emphasized the urgent need to allow uninterrupted humanitarian access, ensure the immediate release of hostages, and prevent any politicization or obstruction of aid. 'We continue to support a permanent ceasefire,' he said. 'It is critical that all parties fulfill their international obligations and guarantee that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need—safely, swiftly, and without conditions. We value Egypt's crucial role in mediation and its efforts to extend the ceasefire.' During his visit, the ambassador held high-level discussions with North Sinai Governor Major General Dr. Khaled Megahed, focusing on the evolving regional situation. He also toured the Rafah border crossing and visited the logistics center of the Egyptian Red Crescent, where he met with staff and received briefings on current humanitarian operations. Germany remains one of the largest international donors to humanitarian efforts in the Palestinian territories. Since October 7, 2023, the German Foreign Ministry has provided more than €300 million in aid, with over 90% directed to Gaza. The World Food Programme, supported significantly by Germany, currently maintains around 12,000 tons of food supplies in Gaza, enough to cover just over a third of monthly needs. At the close of his visit, Ambassador Schulz reaffirmed Germany's long-term commitment to the people of Gaza. 'Germany will continue to stand with the people of Gaza in their pursuit of a better future. A permanent resolution to the conflict is in the interest of all,' he said. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Reuters
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Ukraine war drives German civilians to military training programme
BRUECK, Germany, March 7 (Reuters) - Holding a rifle at a training range in a pine forest near Berlin, 23-year-old student Hannes was already anticipating the odd sense of disconnection he would feel upon returning home that day. "When I will be sitting on my couch at home this evening, I will think, Wow, what did I do today? Where was I?" he said, describing the contrast to his normally "pretty relaxed" life. "You see these images from Ukraine and you see what terrible things are happening there. And you ask yourself, do I want to prepare for something like that too?" said Hannes, giving only his first name under Bundeswehr policy. As an "Ungediente" - a civilian without prior military service - his rifle training is part of a Bundeswehr programme designed to prepare Germans to support the army. The programme, launched in 2018, aims to fill a gap left when Germany abolished conscription in 2011. Germany's Bundeswehr has around 180,000 active personnel with plans to expand to 203,000 by 2031. It has just 60,000 reservists, but plans to more than triple this number. Because of its Nazi past, post-war Germany developed a pacifist political culture and avoided acquiring the advanced warfighting capabilities possessed by European peers Britain and France. But war in Ukraine has prompted a change in public attitudes towards the armed forces, culminating this week in the announcement by the parties due to form the next government of a plan to rip up spending rules to ramp up investment in defence. "The changed security situation in the world provided the motivation to take action," said Dennis, a 30-year-old marketing CEO, who always wanted to join the military but never had the chance before. Selim, the officer supervising the training at Berlin regional command, said the programme's three-week part-time course had seen tremendous interest. After completing it, trainees assist active-duty personnel and civilian organizations such as the German Red Cross, and are responsible for safeguarding infrastructure in the event of a national or NATO defence scenario. According to the Bundeswehr, about 3,000 such auxiliary personnel currently serve with the homeland security forces. As gunpowder lingers in the air, an instructor calls "Clear to fire," prompting prone shooters to take aim, their G36 rifles cracking in measured bursts as they progress from 200 meters to just five in a test of precision. When the final shots fade, they gather to inspect their targets. "You know how it is in movies and video games, where the heroes blast away with guns like it's no big deal? And then you actually get your hands on one of these things," Hannes said. "You definitely start to respect the weapon".
