At the neighbouring table, the food is being photographed extensively, at the bar a group of friends take one selfie after another. A guest makes a loud phone call to his boss. A restaurant owner in Verona, Italy, has had enough of this.

How will humans and machines work together in the future? Research is being conducted into this at the Technical University of Dresden - in future also in a special laboratory, the "robot kitchen". This was opened on 15 April 2024 with a cooking event.

The sun is shining, cool drinks are tempting - and cannabis smoke wafts through the beer garden. Some enjoy the new freedom, others are annoyed. How do Germans feel about their new life with the drug?

Spend the night in a prison cell - from June, this will be possible in the "Kittchen" in Wismar. In the former detention centre, 30 rooms have been created.

Instead of sleeping bags under the stars, holidaymakers can expect a bed with slatted frame and mattress, instead of bread on a stick around the campfire a breakfast basket with bread rolls and juice. Indoor camping is in.

They cook on a high level and in organic quality. Five restaurants from the German chefs' association "Die BIOSpitzenköche" were once again awarded a green Michelin star in 2024.

New shoes, a wild party, winning the lottery: it all brings joy. But real happiness is different - it's actually quite simple and can be achieved in everyday life if you know what helps. An expert explains.

In which country is the air actually the cleanest? And where is it better not to take a deep breath? A new ranking provides information on the air quality of a total of 125 countries.

On Saturday evening, landmarks around the world will be shrouded in darkness for environmental protection. In Germany, "Earth Hour" is also about a different political climate.

A holiday by the sea, with a beautiful, clean, well-kept beach. Especially in high season, there is hardly anything to see of the beach because of all the sunbeds. The Greek government has now passed a law against this.