Germany
BitMEX acquires a German bank in line with its Europe expansion plans
The agreement of purchase is subject to regulatory approval by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) BMX Operations AG, an affiliate firm created by BitMEX Group execs yesterday, revealed plans to acquire a 268-year-old German bank, Bankhaus von der Heydt. Though financial details were not disclosed, the purchase is to be finalised by the end of Q2 this year. BMX Operations, owned by BitMEX Group CEO Alexander Höptner and CFO Stephan Lutz, said it had signed a purchase agreement with the current owner of the bank, Dietrich von Boetticher. The acquisition of the bank is, however, tentative at present as it hasn’t been given the green light by Germany’s financial regulatory authority BaFin. “Through combining the regulated digital assets expertise of Bankhaus von ...
Armenia vs Germany preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Germany will look to pull clear at the top of Group J with a win over Armenia when the two sides meet in the World Cup qualifiers this week. The two sides will meet on the 14th of November at 17:00 pm BST. Germany are in outstanding form under new manager Hansi Flick and they will be firm favourites to pick up all three points here. The visitors are on a winning run and there is no reason why they cannot extend it with the three points against Armenia. The home side are coming into this game on the back of a 5-0 defeat against North Macedonia at home and they could be in for a tough time against the Germans. Armenia vs Germany team news Armenia possible starting line-up: Yurchenko; Terteryan, Haroyan, Calisir, Margaryan; Grigoryan, Udo; Barseghyan, Zelarayan, Mkhitaryan; ...
Germany vs Liechtenstein preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Germany will look to pick up a win over Liechtenstein when the two sides meet in the World Cup qualifiers this week. The two sides will meet on the 11th of November at 19:45 pm BST. Germany are in impressive form right now and they will be looking to pick up a comfortable home win here. They are at the top of their group and they will be firm favourites to win here. Meanwhile, the visitors are at the bottom of their group with just one point from eight matches. They will be massive underdogs heading into this game. Germany vs Liechtenstein team news Germany possible starting lineup: Neuer; Hofmann, Rudiger, Kehrer, Raum; Gundogan, Goretzka; Draxler, Muller, Sane; Nmecha Liechtenstein possible starting lineup: B. Buchel; Wolfinger, Grunenfelder, Malin, Hofer, Goppel; M. Bu...
Real-life hobbit houses that you can actually stay in
As travellers turn to nature in a post-pandemic world, we share 10 real-life hobbit houses that offer the perfect retreat It’s said that humans are one of the most adaptable species on the planet. We have settled the High Arctic and explored the deep sea, making homes in the unlikeliest places. When circumstances change drastically, as they did in 2020, we are able to adapt rapidly to a new way of living. In fact, our collective slowdown last year was so profound, we saw immediate effects on the natural world. These changes encouraged us to reflect on our way of life on an almost unprecedented scale with many of us vowing to live, eat and travel more sustainably once things returned to normal. Few of us are ready to give up luxury hotels altogether but more of us are opting for natur...
Germany vs Romania preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Germany will look to extend their lead at the top of Group J when they take on Romania in the World Cup qualifiers this week. The two sides meet on Friday at 19:45 pm BST. Germany have won five of their six qualifiers so far and they will be favourites to pick up all three points here. Meanwhile, Romania are coming into this game on the back of two wins and a draw. They are third in their group with 10 points from six outings. Germany vs Romania team news Germany have a fully fit squad to choose from. Romania will be without Dragos Nedelcu due to suspension. Germany possible starting line-up: Neuer; Hofmann, Sule, Rudiger, Kehrer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Havertz, Wirtz, Sane; Werner Romania possible starting line-up: Nita; Ratiu, Chiriches, Nedelcearu, Bancu; Stanciu, Marin; Hag...
You’ve Heard of Drug Detection Dogs at Music Festivals—Now Get Ready for COVID-Sniffing Canines
Attendees of the open-air Fury in the Slaughterhouse concert in Hanover, Germany last Sunday were met with man’s best friend upon entry. The University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover (TiHo) were holding a trial examining the efficacy of COVID-19 detection dogs after publishing a study that found the canines could detect the presence of the virus in people with 94% accuracy. 500 attendees were present at the concert and were required to take a PCR test and a rapid antigen test prior to entry, IQ reports. In a more bizarre requirement, they were also required to provide two arm sweat samples, which the detection dogs then sniffed to detect the presence of the coronavirus. TiHo Recommended Articles “In order to check that the dogs in the on-site entrance situation are able to...
Tactical Analysis: Hansi Flick’s managerial debut for the German National Team against Liechtenstein
After Louis van Gaal’s outing with the Dutch national team, Hansi Flick became the second man in two days to make a return to his national team in a coaching role after a gap of seven years. In his case, though, this was the first time that he was right at the helm, having been an assistant to Joachim Löw (the man who he was now replacing) previously. He only took on one managerial role thereafter as the majority of his time was spent as the sporting director of the DFB, but that was about as successful a stint as you will ever see as the former midfielder won it all with Bayern Munich as he completed an incredible sextuple in 2020. The German national team job was not much easier, although his first assignment wasn’t overly daunting as he took his squad to face Liechtenstein – a side that...
German Olympic football team walk off after Jordan Torunarigha is racially abused by opponent
Germany’s men’s Olympic football team abandoned the pitch during a pre-tournament friendly against Honduras five minutes from time following an alleged racial abuse. Hertha BSC centre-back Jordan Torunarigha was subjected to racial degradation from an opposition player during a warm-up fixture against the CONCACAF side in Wakayama, Japan. The match, held behind closed doors, was planned to feature three 30-minute periods, but the Germans walked off five minutes before the final whistle, as confirmed by Die Mannschaft’s Twitter account. Indeed, the German Football Association (DFB) took to social media to announce the reason behind the team’s decision not to finish the game. Torunarigha, who was racially insulted by the Schalke supporters during the second half of a German Cup tie in Februa...
Olympic Games 2020 Football Squads: A complete list of all 16 men’s football teams
The men’s football tournament at this summer’s Olympic Games is set to kick-off on July 22, with 16 participating nations allowed to select 22 players. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the participants can use 22 players instead of the usual 18. Players on the teams must be born on or after January 1, 1997, with the addition of three overage players. Let’s see the list of the confirmed squads. Suggested Article: Olympic Football 2020: Schedule, Odds & Live Streaming. Group A France Goalkeepers: Paul Bernardoni (Angers), Stefan Bajic (Saint-Etienne), Dimitry Bertaud (Montpellier). Defenders: Melvin Bard (Lyon), Anthony Caci (Strasbourg), Ismael Doukoure (Valenciennes), Pierre Kalulu (AC Milan), Clement Michelin (Lens), Timothee Pembele (Paris Saint-Germ...
German football gets green light for fan return next season
Bundesliga clubs and other German sports venues will be allowed to welcome up to 25,000 spectators from next month, the city of Berlin said on Tuesday after a meeting of officials from Germany’s 16 states. Most matches in Germany’s top football league were played behind closed doors last season because of the Covid-19 virus. The new Bundesliga season starts on August 13 and with infection rates having fallen sharply, sports stadiums could be at 50 percent capacity, with the total number per match or event capped at 25,000. The only exception is reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, where up to 20,000 fans will be allowed into home games at the 75,000-capacity Allianz Arena because officials in Bavaria are allowing only 35 percent of capacity. The new rules apply until September 11 a...
Misfiring Chelsea star makes surprising prediction
We’re into the final week of the European Championships, which means just one thing – there are just 173 shopping days left until Christmas! However, before we start the countdown to the festive period, we need to find out who will be crowned as the Kings of Europe. We tipped Italy to win at the start of the tournament but will be happy to be proved wrong if England can get the job done. On to more important matters – let’s get stuck into our latest Euro 2020 Diary. Werner makes shock prediction Timo Werner has had a tough time of things over the past year, and things finally appear to have got on top of him. The misfiring Chelsea forward had a miserable time at Euro 2020, playing just 107 minutes in Germany’s four matches. Timo Werner says #ENG can do it! 🔊🔛#Euro2020 pic.t...
Coronavirus: England to lift mask, distancing rules July 19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday revealed plans to lift most of England’s legal coronavirus restrictions, including face masks and social distancing from July 19, urging personal responsibility rather than government edict. Johnson had initially aimed for a full reopening on June 21, but was forced to push back the date because of a surge in the highly contagious Delta variant. That variant now accounts for nearly all new Covid-19 cases in Britain, and infection rates have soared, sparking concern. But mass vaccinations have stopped a resultant surge in hospital admissions or deaths. “This pandemic is far from over, it certainly won’t be over by the 19th,” warned Johnson. “We must reconcile ourselves, sadly, to more deaths from Covid. “There’s only one reason why we can contemplate g...
