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Badge of honor for blood donors and golden jackal causes excitement!
On June 17, 2025, Schleswig-Holstein receives awards for blood donors, while a golden jackal and a plane crash make headlines.
Badge of honor for blood donors and golden jackal causes excitement!
On June 17, 2025, there will be both good and worrying news in Schleswig-Holstein. A special highlight is the honoring of twelve blood donors, who are awarded the state's badge of honor. This award will be presented by Health Minister Kerstin von der Decken (CDU) in Kiel - a recognition for those loyal donors who have each provided their blood at least 100 times. The DRK North-East blood donation service urgently points out the need to replenish blood reserves before the summer holidays in order to be prepared for possible shortages.
But there are also less pleasant events. In Ellerhoop, a small town in the Pinneberg district, a single-family home became uninhabitable after a fire. The fire broke out in the utility room on Tuesday night; fortunately, the four residents were able to escape uninjured. Around 40 firefighters worked for over two hours to extinguish the flames.
Golden jackal on Sylt – threat to sheep?
A golden jackal is causing a stir, especially on Sylt. There have been no sightings of the animal since May 22 and there have been no confirmed sheep kills. It remains unclear whether the golden jackal may have left the island or is in hiding. If the animal remains on Sylt, attacks like those observed in the past on a large group of sheep could occur again. These incidents have even led to a legal dispute over permission to shoot the animal. Experts estimate that only a few dozen golden jackals live in Germany, whose ancestors originally came from India to southeastern Europe.
Although golden jackals are opportunistic omnivores and can also attack sheep, they do not pose a threat to humans. Their prey range primarily includes small mammals, amphibians, insects, fruit and occasionally birds. In Germany, golden jackals are strictly protected; their shooting is only permitted under special conditions. The State Office for the Environment in Kiel had granted an exemption, but this was challenged by a nature conservation initiative. The administrative court in Schleswig suspended the approval until a final decision was made.
The dangers of African swine fever
Another issue affecting agriculture in Germany is African swine fever. This deadly disease has been detected in six federal states and Schleswig-Holstein is sticking to its existing safety measures. State Secretary for Agriculture Anne Benett-Sturies is calling for increased hunting of wild boar and compliance with hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
In summary, Schleswig-Holstein remains a region with interesting developments, from the appreciation of loyal blood donors to burning questions regarding wildlife and health policy challenges.