An unusual type of stolen goods is attracting criminal gangs in Germany: they are stealing used cooking oils and fats from restaurants. The damage amounts to millions.

New Year's Eve in Bangkok: Beer and wine are now also available in the afternoon. For the time being, this is on a trial basis. This could lead to the 1972 law being repealed and tourists being allowed to celebrate.

Which modes of transport do people use most often – cars, bikes or walking? That's the focus of a major mobility study.

Who doesn't have that one friend who has been complaining about their job for some time? "This commute is killing me," "I have no free time, I need to be available 24/7"- the solution to these and other problems is to move to Copenhagen. A different approach to recruiting!

Those who collect a lot of points in hotel group loyalty programs receive special discounts or offers. The Starwood brand 1 Hotels is taking a different approach. 

Many physical, neurological or mental illnesses such as autism, anxiety disorders or heart and lung diseases are not immediately apparent. The sunflower serves as a distinguishing feature – especially in the tourism sector.

Souvenirs are particularly popular with cruise guests, but not all of them are legal. During routine checks of arriving travellers and their luggage, the federal police and customs authorities in Bremen repeatedly find illegal souvenirs.

Emigrating to the United States – that dream is over, because for the first time since 2021, more people are moving from the United States to Germany than vice versa.

Washing machines for humans have been developed in Japan. You can relax in a reclining position in the capsules while your body is being cleaned. What initially sounds like a bad joke will actually soon be used in the first hotels.

"Two-thirds of Germany"s population could be living in a smart city within a few months," says Dr Daniel Trauth, who is considered an expert on the "smartisation" of municipalities. The results include cost savings, optimised use of resources and more.