This series looks at current events and issues that are making the news in Germany. From economic inflation to artifical intelligence, there are many topics to help you expand your vocabulary and stay informed!

Have you ever seen a bottle wedged in between the wheel and the body of a car? This video explains how this trick is used by thieves.

In order for zoo animals to stay healthy, their skin, hooves, and horns need regular upkeep. In this video we visit Safariland Stukenbrock, where zookeepers care for elephants, rhinos, and bison – and develop special bonds with them through the grooming rituals. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia has the biggest COVID-19 outbreak in Germany, and is therefore introducing stricter measures to ensure social distancing. Among other penalties, restaurants that stay open will have to pay up to 4000 euros in fines, while individuals who meet in groups will have to pay 200 euros.