The TimesThe under-16 elections were originally meant to be a gentle introduction to democracy for German teenagers does not always work quite the way its creators intended When 4,700 schoolchildren cast their symbolic ballots in the eastern state of Brandenburg last week the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) turned out to be by far their favourite popular party It took 30 per cent of the total vote and as much as 45 per cent in some districts On Sunday the adult voters of Brandenburg are expected to administer a similarly stinging slap to the political establishment An election booth for the Alternative for Germany party and its youth organisation, Junge Alternative, in the eastern state of Thuringia, during a campaign event in August before regional electionsCLEMENT KASSER/AFP/GETTY IMAGESThree weeks after the AfD won its first state election victory in Thuringia and nearly did the same in Saxony Spain-headquartered renewable power developer Zelestra has acquired a majority stake in German independent power producer (IPP) East Energy GmbH Zelestra acquired a 25% stake from German bioethanol manufacturer CropEnergies and additional shares from East Energy itself and will support what the Spanish company called its “organic growth initiatives in the German market” East Energy has a pipeline of more than 2GW of capacity battery storage and green hydrogen production headlined by the 238MW Finsterwalde PV plant in Brandenburg at which the company plans to begin construction next year “We are excited to join forces with Zelestra a company that shares our vision of a sustainable multi-technology energy future,” said East Energy founders and managing directors Dirk Petschick and Dirk Klänhammer “This partnership will allow us to take our innovations to a new level benefiting both our customers and the wider energy environment.” Zelestra described Germany as “Europe’s largest renewables market” in its announcement of the transaction, and the country has seen significant growth in its solar sector, in particular, in recent years. In the first half of 2024, Germany added 7.5GW of new solar capacity pushing its total operating capacity to over 90GW more than double that was in operation at the end of 2018 It is no surprise, therefore, that Zelestra is keen to expand its presence in the country, following projects to expand its footprint in markets such as Spain and Ecuador “By combining our resources with East Energy’s innovative approach we are well-positioned to accelerate the energy transition in Germany,” said Zelestra’s Germany CEO Robert Hienz sustainable energy solutions that align with our clients’ ambitions and the country’s renewable energy goals.” The news follows Zelestra’s announcement of plans to invest up to €5 billion (US$5.49 billion) between 2024 and 2026 to expand its power generation portfolio across a number of technologies we have upgraded our product offerings and features to bring you the best experience please check your email inbox for password reset message from PV Tech and follow the instructions Can\'t find the email? Try to sign in again and use the "Forgot Password" button If you have any questions please contact us Splinters from Sunday: Too much love for Ronaldo an offer for Kane and German police officers rush to the aid of the Dutch A ten-year-old junior from KSV Hessen Kassel ran onto the pitch during the match between Portugal and Turkey in Dortmund and received a friendly hug and a selfie with the superstar He had told his father that he had to go to the toilet There were more attempts before the final whistle Portugal coach Roberto Martinez recalled the safety aspect: "That shouldn't happen what if someone with bad intentions gets onto the pitch?" The German police and a train driver saved a Dutch football fan's European Championship evening in Leipzig The 53-year-old Dutchman forgot his smartphone and the ticket for the European Championship match between the Netherlands and France on a bench at Leipzig Central Station on Friday as the federal police in Leipzig reported on Sunday federal police officers identified an unknown man who had taken the phone the Dutchman's daughter located the cell phone on a train bound for Cottbus The signal could be traced to Finsterwalde in Brandenburg the police in Finsterwalde were able to apprehend the suspected cell phone thief The cell phone was quickly sent back to Leipzig on the next regional train so that the Dutchman was in the stadium in time for kick-off Beer and bratwurst sandwiches: European Championship fans are generating high sales for Deutsche Bahn in its on-board bistros As reported by "Bild am Sonntag" German and European fans drank a total of 44,588 liters of beer between 14 and 19 June - the equivalent of 132 tanker trucks and twice as much as usual the bratwurst roll saw a whopping 63% increase in sales with 8901 orders and an increase of 22 percent compared to a normal week chili sin carne and focaccia also saw double-digit increases A German journalist had the laughs on his side when he made Harry Kane a contract offer he asked the England striker if he could imagine "moving here to Thuringia Would you stay here?" The reporter had the offer from the amateur club SG Lauscha/Neuhaus with him: "You would get as many Thuringian roast sausages as you want They would also have more time for the national team." Kane put the local journalist off for the time being: "I have to speak to my advisor and see what we can do." Die Linie RE8 ist noch bis zum Fahrplanwechsel Ende 2025 zweigeteilt Im nördlichen Teil verbindet die Linie den Flughafen BER mit Wismar – mit Fahrt durch Hauptstadt über die Berliner Stadtbahn Unterwegs werden dabei unter anderem Nauen Von Berlin aus sind die Ostsee sowie die Landeshauptstadt Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns direkt erreichbar.  Im südlichen Teil fährt die Linie vom Berliner Hbf durch den Nord-Süd-Tunnel nach Elsterwerda und Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz) Unterwegs werden dabei unter anderem die Stationen Blankenfelde (Teltow-Fläming) Die Züge fahren von hier über Doberlug-Kirchhain nach Elsterwerda oder zur Hauptverkehrszeit auch im Wechsel in Richtung Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz) Im nördlichen Teil fährt die Linie zwischen dem Flughafen BER und Wittenberge stündlich Der Abschnitt zwischen Wittenberge und Wismar wird alle zwei Stunden bedient.  Im südlichen Teil fährt die Linie wochentags zu den Hauptverkehrszeiten stündlich zwischen Berlin und Luckau-Uckro Die beiden Äste nach Finsterwalde und Elsterwerda werden dann jeweils zweistündlich angebunden Zu den restlichen Zeiten und am Wochenende gilt der Stundentakt zwischen Berlin und Baruth (Mark) Elsterwerda wird wie gewohnt im Zweistundentakt angebunden die Fahrten nach Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz) verkehren am Wochenende nicht Diese Linie wird ab 02.08.2025 bis 30.04.2026 von der Generalsanierung Hamburger Bahn betroffen sein und es wird hier zu Änderungen kommen – Informationen dazu gibt es auf einer Sonderseite Fahrplan RE8 Nord Fahrplan RE8 Süd Baustellen und Störungen Wie steht diese Linie im Ranking aller Linien dar? 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Worldwide When you think of Unesco, ancient historical sites or precious land likely spring to mind. But the organisation’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List protects a whole host of cultural traditions and practices – and one genre of music that is integral to Berlin’s culture has just been added.  After struggling through the last couple of years, Berlin is now set on preserving its world-famous nightlife. Last year, the city launched a scheme to pay young people to go clubbing and announced 500 new cultural spaces techno has just been placed under Unesco’s protection alongside five other German traditions.  the Intangible list champions cultural forms of expression that are linked to human creativity passed down through generations and continually evolving dance and theatre all fall under that category Clubcommission is a network of clubs and promoters in Berlin that supports the preservation of the city’s nightlife. Lutz Leichsenring, who’s on the executive board, told DW: ‘[the designation is] another milestone for Berlin techno producers club operators and event organisers.’ ‘The decision will help us ensure that club culture is recognised as a valuable sector worthy of protection and support,’ he continued.  it wasn’t the only German tradition to be designated by Unesco The Finsterwalde singing tradition and the Kirchseeon Perchtenlauf winter parade in Bavaria were both added along with Schwälmer Weißstickerei tapestry-sewing It’s fair to say that Berlin’s nightlife is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. Check out our guides to the best clubs, bars and the ultimate weekend itinerary in the German capital.  Kate Bettes says: ‘When I have friends who visit me in Berlin and want to go clubbing for anything else but techno I tell them they need to try it at least once Because the techno scene of this city is like nothing else in this world.  ‘It weaves into Berlin’s wider music scene and connects strangers on the dance floor with a shared beat experience While I wouldn’t have called myself a major techno fan before I arrived here Did you see that Finland is looking for ‘happiness seekers’ to stay for free this summer Plus: this is officially the coolest street in Europe right now.  Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest travel news Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Published: Invalid Date A TATTOO addict has spent over £6,000 on body modifications that include having his ears removes and making his head look like a skull Sandro, from Finsterwalde, Germany and known on social media as Mr Skull Face has spent 13 years having 17 extreme modifications in total and insists the change has improved his confidence The 39-year-old says his interest in modifications was first piqued in 2007 when he saw someone on television who had spikes implanted in their head Since then he has had implants put in his forehead and the back of his hand as well as a payment chip placed under the skin on his wrist “Friends have tried to talk me out of the modifications especially when it came to cutting off my ears but I'm just a person who likes to go his own way," he said If someone says something like 'you are a sick old man' then I will answer with 'thank you for the compliment' “Negative comments go in one side and out the other “It has strengthened my self-confidence above all.” Sandro has dozens of tattoos and piercings and acknowledges that his appearance has damaged his job and romantic prospects “My appearance has had a huge impact on my chances of getting a job because a lot of companies are still very conservative and prefer to go with the flow “I think that I have often been rejected from jobs because of my appearance “I think that it has of course had an effect on me finding a relationship many people also find it very interesting." Despite the impact the modifications have had Sandro is now planning to have the tip of his nose removed and eyeballs tattooed But he does warn anyone thinking about starting down the same path to exercise caution and make sure they’re doing it for the right reasons think carefully about everything and take your time,” he said never do something just because you want to be more blatant or cool with it "It has to come from the heart and be for yourself.” Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The paper also featured an election opinion poll conducted for FAZ Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats polled at 38.5 percent down 1 percentage point compared with two weeks ago with Martin Schulz’s Social Democrats in second place on 24 percent TAZ reported on Merkel’s “forgotten sisters” — older women living in the former East Germany whose salaries and living conditions are worst than those living in the West These women are now considering voting for the far-right Alternative for Germany rather than Merkel’s CDU in the federal election The Times reported on a crackdown on university staff pay with institutions risking fines if they cannot justify why vice chancellors are paid more than the prime minister Dutch media focused on the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean. De Telegraaf also reported on the composition of the new government: the Cabinet is expected to include 16 ministers agriculture and food and immigration and integration While the four possible coalition partners have not yet finished government formation talks liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s new team is beginning to take shape AD featured a story on external staff members hired by government bodies, who often receive higher salaries than ministers. Ministries, provinces and municipalities aren’t transparent about payments, the paper wrote. Some 20 external hires were paid more than the equivalent of the annual minister’s salary of €179,000, according to AD’s research Mark Rutte says it not all about France and Germany News comes as Angela Merkel is hoping to get the final sign-off on coalition deal with SPD French MEP claims the Patriots have some 6,500 members »Rave the Planet«-Parade in Berlin: »Gelebter Gegenentwurf zu klassischen Praktiken des Musikhörens« Die Technokultur ist dabei nur einer der Neuzugänge – und die wohl jüngste Tradition in der langen Liste an gelebten Kulturpraktiken Ebenfalls neu aufgenommen wurden folgende Bräuche und Überlieferungen Beim Bergsteigen in Sachsen verweist die Kommission speziell auf die Berghütten und »Boofen« die traditionell von Kletternden genutzt würden Beim »Boofen« gehe es »um ein ganzheitliches Erlebnis das ein soziales Miteinander im Rahmen eines respektvollen und zurückhaltenden Umgangs mit der Natur ermöglicht« Die Finsterwalder Sangestradition hat sich laut deutscher Unesco-Kommission ausgehend von einem drei- bis vierstimmigen A-cappella-Gesang entwickelt dem 1899 entstandenen Couplet des Komponisten Wilhelm Wolff »Wir sind die Sänger von Finsterwalde« In der brandenburgischen Stadt gebe es eine identitätsstiftende Gesangstradition die Chöre und Musikgruppen stetig weiterentwickeln Der Kirchseeoner Perchtenlauf wird innerhalb der oberbayerischen Marktgemeinde Kirchseeon aufgeführt bei dem die Perchten – schaurig-schön maskierte Schreckgestalten – umherziehen Kirchseeoner Perchten gelten als Glücksbringer indem sie mit ihren Ritualen symbolisch die Geister der Dunkelheit bannen und die Geister des Neubeginns wecken Die Schwälmer Weißstickerei ist eine traditionelle Handwerkstechnik die in der Region Schwalm in Hessen sowie darüber hinaus praktiziert wird Dabei werden mit weißem Garn auf dicht gewebtem Leinen verschiedene Motive gestickt Dabei stärke der Anbau die Biodiversität und präge das Bild der Kulturlandschaft im moselfränkischen Sprachraum heißt es in der Beschreibung der Unesco-Kommission Kulturstaatsministerin Claudia Roth betonte die Neuzugänge stünden auch »für einen erweiterten Kulturbegriff der sich gegen die absurde Trennung von E- und U-Kultur wendet« Bezeichnend dafür sei die Aufnahme der Berliner Technokultur; sie stehe »für Werte wie Vielfalt Tänzerinnen bei der Rave-the-Planet-Parade: Raus aus der Nische Die Aufnahme der Technokultur hatte die gemeinnützige GmbH Rave the Planet vorangetrieben zu deren Leitung der Love-Parade-Mitinitiator Matthias Roeingh alias Dr Zur Unterstützung der Initiative hatte Rave the Planet bereits 2022 und 2023 Techno-Paraden in Berlin veranstaltet Die deutsche Unesco-Kommission definiert die Musik als elektronische Töne »die in rhythmisch monotoner Struktur aneinandergereiht werden Kennzeichnend sind die sehr große Modulierbarkeit und Bandbreite an Frequenzen DJs leiten dabei durch synchronisierte Übergänge Bei der Technokultur in Berlin handele es sich zudem »um einen gelebten Gegenentwurf zu klassischen Praktiken des Musikhörens« In Berlin sei Techno zum Soundtrack der Aufbruchstimmung nach der Wende geworden »Die entstandenen Freiräume verhalfen zur Etablierung der Techno- und Clubszene die in Berlin so präsent ist.« Sound und Soundproduktionen seien eng an die Stadt geknüpft und hätten ihren speziellen Charakter im Kontext der deutschen Wiedervereinigung entwickelt wie ich Mitte der Neunziger mal vor einem Club saß einer dieser Touristenbusse vorbei fuhr und ein.. Die Unesco unterstützt seit mehr als 20 Jahren Weitergabe und Erhalt von Traditionen aus den Bereichen Tanz Handwerkstechniken und mündlichen Überlieferungen Deutschland gehört dem Unesco-Übereinkommen zur Erhaltung des Immateriellen Kulturerbes seit 2013 an Einzelne Elemente aus den nationalen Verzeichnissen der Vertragsstaaten können für eine von drei internationalen Unesco-Listen des Immateriellen Kulturerbes vorgeschlagen werden Dazu gehören etwa die Saunakultur in Finnland der Reggae aus Jamaika und das Hebammenwesen im vergangenen Dezember zum Immateriellen Kulturerbe der Menschheit erklärt wurde Anmerkung der Redaktion: In einer früheren Version dieses Artikels hieß es in Überschrift und Vorspann die Berliner Technokultur zähle nun zum Unesco-Kulturerbe Techno sei auf eine der internationalen Kulturerbelisten der Unesco aufgenommen worden Es erfolgte aber nur die Aufnahme ins nationale Verzeichnis das von der deutschen Unesco-Kommission geführt wird One man has spent over $8,000 over the last 14 years on body modifications and tattoos to do his persona Finsterwalde, Germany – One man has spent over $8,000 over the last 14 years on body modifications and tattoos to do his persona Sandro is 39-year-old and will stop at nothing to reach his goal He even chopped his ears off entirely to look more like the part The German native didn't just discard his severed body parts he just keeps them in a jar as memorabilia Out of the 17 major body modifications he's gotten, including subdermal implants in various places and gauges under his bottom lip, Sandro told the Mirror his favorite was going earless He is also heavily covered with tattoos and various piercings that add to the skull aesthetic he's going for While his appearance often provokes negative reactions If someone says something like 'you are a sick old man' then I will answer with 'thank you for the compliment'" Sandro is nowhere near the end of his ongoing transformation he hopes to get his nose cut off and add some more ink to his body With each new procedure, Sandro's self-confidence grows, although he admits his appearances have given him past troubles in his love life "I think that it has of course had an effect on me finding a relationship many people also find it very interesting," he said Sandro hopes people can see beyond his scary appearance and get to know him for whom he truly is Cover photo: screenshot/Instagram/Mr._Skull_Face_666 More on Lifestyle: