1. Interesting piece on Focus, written by Gabor Steingart, entitled: "The idiocy with the ban on combustion engines - 5 reasons why we'll soon get rid of it again."
Basically, he lays out that the EU ban on selling gas/diesel car after 2035....is likely come up for another vote after the EU election, and could be tossed....meaning that the German ban is then gone in some fashion.
I'll just say that the hype from the public in Germany has hit a max-point.....maybe one out of five desire an e-car.
2. 16 Amazon delivery vans in Berlin have been lite on fire in recent days. Some group is saying they are responsible.
3. Cops in Kaiserslautern got called Tuesday night....some late-30's guy going nuts. They tried to get him calmed down....things went badly....so they resorted to the stun-taser. Guy collapses.....ends up dying.
Investigation against the two cops started up now.
What the witnesses say (mostly relatives)...guy was acting funny and inflicting cuts upon himself.....before the cops arrived.
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I don't know if you see these;
SMS Alert Text:State Department issues updated travel advisory for Germany urging increased caution due to ongoing terror threat targeting tourist areas and public venues.
Supplemental Info:
Travel Advisory
May 1, 2024
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Country Summary: Terrorist groups keep planning attacks in Germany. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target tourist locations and transportation hubs. They also target markets/shopping malls and local government facilities. They target hotels, clubs, and restaurants. They also attack places of worship, parks, and major sporting and cultural events. They target schools, airports, and other public areas.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Germany.
If you decide to travel to Germany:
Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
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Review the Country Security Report for Germany.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
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https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/germany-travel-advisory.html
This terror chatter started up 2 months ago....over the Euro League soccer games (6 weeks of games).
Frankfurt is supposed to hold 5 total games of the series. Supposedly, a fair amount of extra security going on at the stadium and downtown around the train-station.
Lol. Look at most government travel advisories for the USA.
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