Bird flu outbreak in Hesse: wildlife parks on alert!

Bird flu outbreak in Hesse: wildlife parks on alert!

Today there are some explosive developments from Hesse. The spread of bird flu is causing worried faces, while at the same time art and culture are reaching new heights. Let's take a look at current events, ranging from bird flu to invitations to pop stars and artistic initiatives.

Bird flu in Hesse

Bird flu has now also reached Hesse, and the first confirmed cases of the autumn wave have been documented in various places. Regions like this are particularly affected Groß-Gerau district, the Rheingau-Taunus district, as well as cities such as Frankfurt and Gießen. There is great concern, especially in wildlife parks and animal rescue centers that have already imposed admission stops to avoid possible infections. The state hunting association has warned all hunters not to bring sick animals to reception centers. In Groß-Gerau, mute swans and great egrets were discovered with the virus - a worrying sign.

Bird flu has been spreading throughout Germany since mid-October. Shocking figures from Brandenburg show that over 10,000 dead wild birds are expected there, while in Baden-Württemberg 15,000 animals had to be killed in a poultry farm. A general decree on the obligation to keep stables has already been issued in Hesse in order to contain the spread of the disease.

Culture Minister invites Taylor Swift

A ray of hope amidst the worries is cultural policy in Hesse. Timon Gremmels, the Hessian Minister of Culture, has Taylor Swift invited to the Wiesbaden State Museum. The reason for this is the popularity of the painting “Fate of Ophelia,” which can be seen in Swift’s music video. The museum now receives between 500 and 600 visitors on weekends, many of whom bring friendship bracelets to express their solidarity. A beautiful trend that shows how art and modern media can come together in fascinating ways.

Arson attacks and other topics

But not everything is peaceful in Hesse. Police are investigating several arson attacks and explosions that occurred between mid-July and early September. The incidents took place in Frankfurt and the neighboring cities of Offenbach, Neu-Isenburg and Taunusstein. Two suspects, aged 15 and 18, have already been arrested, but after their arrest there were further arson attacks.

• Ein Mann steht vor Gericht, weil er heißes Öl über seine schlafende Partnerin gegossen haben soll.
• Die Opel-Teststrecken in Rodgau-Dudenhofen und Rüsselsheim schließen nach der Insolvenz des Betreibers.
• Katharina Schwachhofer, eine Seglerin aus Frankfurt, trainiert für Olympia und studiert Jura zugleich – eine beeindruckende Leistung!

Finally, we take a look at some national topics. There is resistance in the SPD to the planned reform of citizens' money. In addition, over 50 women have written an open letter to Chancellor Merz in which they point out the safety of women.

For those interested in culture, we recommend the streaming tip from the ARD media library: The series “Kohlrabenschwarz” is definitely worth a look. In addition, the documentary “A Day Without Women” about the women's strike in Iceland 50 years ago could captivate those interested.