12:00 Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies awards the Lower Saxony State Medal to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Hanover





12:00 Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies awards the Lower Saxony State Medal to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Hanover
Bild: Being Overweight linked to 200 diseases | Übergewicht schuld an 200 Krankheiten
FAZ: Broad support for scrapping VAT | Viel Zustimmung zu einem Verzicht auf Mehrwertsteuer
Funke: Coalition plans Bundesrat initiative: “Cash only” to be banned | Koalition will Bundesratsinitiative: „Cash Only“ verbieten lassen
Handelsblatt: Trump’s ultimatum | Trumps Ultimatum
RND: Capital in permanent crisis: Berlin, Berlin – who still wants to come to Berlin? | Hauptstadt in der Dauerkrise: Berlin, Berlin, wer will noch nach Berlin?
SZ: The noon rule is not working | Die Zwölf-Uhr-Regel wirkt nicht
Tagesspiegel: Trump threatens Iran with annihilation “in one night” | Trump droht Iran mit Auslöschung „in einer Nacht“
taz: Bundeswehr against private foreign deployments | Bundeswehr gegen private Auslandseinsätze
Welt: Fierce dispute over conscription law | Heftiger Streit über das Wehrpflichtgesetz
What Chile’s New President Means for the World. foreignpolicy.com
Pentagon plan calls for major power shifts within U.S. military. washingtonpost.com
Eritrea announces departure from IGAD regional bloc. africanews.com
Clean, Limitless Energy Exists. China Is Going Big in the Race to Harness It. nytimes.com
First China ore shipment rewards Guinea coup leader’s push for Simandou alliance. scmp.com
Putin’s Already Won – He’s exposed fatal divisions in the “West” even as Russians still back his Ukraine invasion. foreignpolicy.com
For those navigating the high-stakes agenda of late February, the eat! Berlin 2026 festival (Feb 19 – March 1) offers a masterclass in culinary diplomacy. A standout highlight is the „Butt bei die Fische“ evening on February 26 at Fischer & Lustig in the Nikolaiviertel. The event pairs the technical precision of Michelin-starred guest chef Marcel Kube with the regional expertise of Holger Mootz, creating a five-course „Sea-to-Table“ menu that elevates traditional North German fare into a sophisticated international format. Interspersed with the dry, sharp-witted punchlines of comedian Manuel Butt, the evening serves as a quintessential Berlin experience: where technical excellence meets unpretentious ground-level realism – proving that the city’s most impactful dialogues often occur over a perfectly executed plate.
If you’re looking for something unmistakably Berlin and a little bit theatrical, Maskworld is worth a visit. Known for its high-quality masks, costumes, wigs, and professional makeup, Maskworld sits at the intersection of performance, subculture, and craftsmanship. From film-ready prosthetics and carnival masks to bold statement pieces for festivals, club nights, or themed events, the shop caters to everyone from curious first-timers to seasoned performers. Especially around Halloween and Berlin’s costume-heavy party season, Maskworld is less about novelty and more about transformation—serious tools for anyone who wants to step into a different role, even if just for one night.
As the mercury drops across the German capital, the vulnerability of our four-legged companions – particularly senior dogs or those with minimal undercoats – becomes a primary concern for Berlin’s pet owners. Cloud7’s winter collection, featuring the sustainably insulated Alaska PRO and the fleece-lined Brooklyn, is engineered specifically for these freezing conditions to protect vital organs and aging joints. The Alaska PRO utilizes innovative „Eco Puffer“ filling made from recycled plastic and a fully waterproof exterior, while the Brooklyn offers water-repellent Italian wool for a more classic aesthetic. With specialized cuts for unique breeds like Dachshunds and French Bulldogs, and sizes ranging from Chihuahuas to Great Danes, these designs incorporate two-way zippers for harness access and „effortless wear“ Velcro systems, ensuring that city dogs remain as warm and mobile as their owners during the harshest January stretches.
Shop the full winter collection at CLOUD7.de
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