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New York Times
6 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Bayern Munich resume talks with Liverpool over Luis Diaz deal
Bayern Munich have resumed talks with Liverpool over a deal for forward Luis Diaz. The Bavarian club are yet to submit a second bid for the Colombian winger but remain keen on a deal, and are now in regular dialogue with Liverpool. The Athletic reported on July 15 that Liverpool had rejected an offer worth €67.5million (£58.6m; $78.8m) from Bayern for Diaz, who has made it clear that he wants to leave the Anfield club. Advertisement Diaz's Liverpool contract is set to expire in the summer of 2027. He has trained as usual in Hong Kong this week as Liverpool prepare for Saturday's friendly against AC Milan, but did not feature in their pre-season games against Preston North End or Stoke City last week. Bayern have been in the market for a forward this summer but have missed out on several targets. The Bundesliga champions' primary target Florian Wirtz chose to move to Liverpool, while Spain international winger Nico Williams opted to renew his contract with Athletic Club. The Athletic reported on July 9 that Bayern had enquired about signing RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons. Bayern admire Diaz's versatile and regard him as a forward who can play different roles across the front line. Diaz joined Liverpool from Porto in January 2022 for an initial fee of £37.5m, with the deal potentially rising to £50m with add-ons. He has made 148 appearances for the club, scoring 41 goals and providing 23 assists in all competitions. Diaz played a key role under Arne Slot during Liverpool's 2024-25 Premier League title-winning campaign, scoring 13 top-flight goals in 36 appearances.
Sydney Morning Herald
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
This deliciously different loaded schnitzel dish rivals the parma. Here's where to try it
If the parma is the king of loaded schnitzels, the seldom-seem Holstein is the queen. The German Holstein schnitzel traditionally stars breaded, fried veal that's crowned with a fried egg and anchovies, often capers and lemon, and a rich brown-butter sauce. 'While [it's] a classic, it's not commonly found on menus these days, even in Germany,' says Philipp Hockenberger, brand manager of Bavarian beer hall Hofbrauhaus, which has previously served the Holstein. But the souped-up schnitzel is gaining traction. When chef Barney Cohen first put it on the menu at Bar Bellamy in 2023, 'the feedback was very positive but the younger crowd still seemed hesitant to order veal', he says, citing some misunderstanding about what it is and how ethically it's reared.
The Age
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
This deliciously different loaded schnitzel dish rivals the parma. Here's where to try it
If the parma is the king of loaded schnitzels, the seldom-seem Holstein is the queen. The German Holstein schnitzel traditionally stars breaded, fried veal that's crowned with a fried egg and anchovies, often capers and lemon, and a rich brown-butter sauce. 'While [it's] a classic, it's not commonly found on menus these days, even in Germany,' says Philipp Hockenberger, brand manager of Bavarian beer hall Hofbrauhaus, which has previously served the Holstein. But the souped-up schnitzel is gaining traction. When chef Barney Cohen first put it on the menu at Bar Bellamy in 2023, 'the feedback was very positive but the younger crowd still seemed hesitant to order veal', he says, citing some misunderstanding about what it is and how ethically it's reared.
The Star
16 hours ago
- Science
- The Star
An invasive hornet is devouring bees across Europe, alarming beekeepers
Stefan Berg and his Bavarian colleagues are fighting an almost hopeless battle. The head of the Bavarian Institute for Bee Research and Beekeeping in Veitshochheim near Wurzburg and other beekeepers in the southern German state are targeting the Asian hornet. The invasive species has been spreading across Western Europe since it was inadvertently shipped to France more than two decades ago. Besides posing a significant threat to local bees, the Asian hornet is also causing massive damage to ripe fruit including in France and Portugal. In 2023, Bavarian beekeepers reported nests of the insects in five locations. Last year, they identified 30 nests. So far this year, five nests have already been found in Bavaria. "The trend is rising, and the problem is simple: this insect eats our bees and has no natural predators here," Berg explains. The alien bee, known scientifically as Vespa velutina, originates from South-East Asia. It positions itself in front of the entrance to beehives and captures its prey there. In response, the bees leave their hives less frequently. A biologist holds an Asian hornet, an invasive species that is threatening beekeepers and fruit farmers in Western Europe. — AXEL HEIMKEN/dpa Fewer flights, less honey Fewer flights to collect pollen, in turn, lead to reduced honey production by the colonies. "That is, of course, not what beekeepers want," Berg says. With great effort, Bavarian beekeepers search for the Asian hornet so that its nests can later be destroyed by conservation authorities. "Finding the nests is easier said than done. It costs beekeepers many hours," Berg says. When they spot an Asian hornet, they catch it and mark it. They then try to follow the insect. Sometimes, beekeepers also use thermal imaging cameras or equip the captured predators with expensive transmitters, which they track using directional antennas. All sightings of the Asian hornet are recorded on a reporting platform. Bees fly across a meadow heading for the entrance to their hive. Introduced into Europe in 2004 The Asian hornet is not only a problem for beekeepers, Berg and his fellow beekeeper Simon Nuschele agree. "You can see it in France, where the insect is already widespread. They are currently working on a national control plan," Berg said. Up to 75% of ripe fruit in France is reportedly damaged by the Asian hornet. In fact, the Asian hornet was accidentally introduced into Europe via a shipment from east Asia to France in 2004, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), a British-based wildlife conservation charity. It has since spread rapidly across France and invaded neighbouring countries from there. According to Britain's National Bee Unit, the invasive species is "established" in France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the island territory of Jersey in the English Channel as of December 2023. In Portugal, some food markets have already stopped displaying fruit and vegetables due to the high number of hornets feeding on them. In France, the Asian hornet "has consumed large numbers of bees, including the well-known European honey bee and many lesser-known solitary and colonial bee species," the RSPB says, warning of the impact to the local ecosystem in which pollinating bees play a key role. Bracing for the storm Nuschele, an experienced Bavarian beekeeper presiding over 60 colonies in the honey village of Seeg in the Ostallgau region, is enjoying the calm before the storm. "I am keeping my eyes open, but the Asian hornet has not yet reached the Allgau," says the 67-year-old, who also leads tours at the local interactive beekeeping centre. "However, I have no doubt that this will change soon," he adds, standing in a field of dandelion blossoms at the centre, holding a honeycomb in his hand. He cannot predict the extent of the damage the Asian hornet might cause to the bee colonies in Seeg, he says. However, it has been proven that the entire colony's survival is at risk when the invasive species is found outside the hive entrance. Dealing with the Asian hornet will not be easy in the future, Berg and Nuschele agree. "But we will have to live with the hornet, I fear. At the moment, there is no solution," Nuschele says. – By ANNE-SOPHIE SCHUHWERK/dpa
Local Germany
a day ago
- Local Germany
The complete guide to taking your holiday like a German
Around July each year millions of people around Germany start getting ready for their annual holiday. According to the German Tourism Association (DRV), a record-breaking 56 million Germans took at least one holiday of five days or longer in 2024. The average German took about 13 days for their main holiday in 2024, just edging past the previous year's figures – and the spending is as impressive as the logistics: German holidaymakers shelled out €90 billion on travel last year, with the average longer holiday costing around €1,319 per person. Despite growing flexibility, the most popular time to travel continues to be the traditional summer months of July, August and September, according to travel analysis by the Holiday and Travel Research Association (FUR). Now that we've established when to go, how many millions of other people will be going at the same time, and how long to go for – it's time to jump straight into our first lesson on how to holiday like a German. Lesson one: Where to go For domestic holidaymakers, Bavarian folk festivals provide a chance to revel in Germany's rich beer culture. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Bernd Weißbrod Where does the average German go in search of holiday bliss? For 36 percent of Germans, the answer is that there's no place quite like home. Among domestic holiday destinations, Bavaria is the most popular with German holidaymakers, followed by Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Niedersachsen, according to Statista. READ ALSO: Five of Germany's busiest tourist attractions and where to go instead For holidaymakers willing to leave the comforts of home (and car) behind, however, the top short-haul foreign destinations are Spain (hello Mallorca), Italy, and Turkey. Advertisement Spain remains unchallenged as the number one international destination, with German visitors making up the largest foreign tourist group on the Balearic Islands, according to the Mallorca Tourism Board. A significant minority of German travellers (16.4 percent) felt the need to escape Europe altogether in 2024, with Southeast Asia being a particularly popular destination for long-haul trips. LISTED: The new direct flights from Germany this summer Shouldn't I try to avoid very popular destinations? It's certainly worth thinking about. Studies show a so-called 'Green Shift' is taking place in the German travel mind – on paper, anyway. An ADAC survey from December 2024 found that 72 percent of Germans see overtourism as a real problem, and a majority express at least some concern over the impact of tourism on climate change. Almost 61 percent claim they have intentionally avoided destinations suffering from overtourism. READ ALSO: F ive cooler holiday destinations you can get to from Germany by train It may be necessary to treat these findings with a pinch of salt, however. According to a recent QTA travel advisor poll , when it comes to actually booking their holiday, the vast majority of holidaymakers still make their decision based on the weather, the price, and reliable Wi-Fi. Only eight percent of travel agents noted clients who had actually decided to change their travel plans on the basis of overtourism. In order to holiday like a German, it doesn't hurt to be self-aware and feel slightly guilty, but it's still important to put practical considerations above principals when it comes to the crunch. Lesson Two: Where to Stay? A tourist couple sunbathes on Palma Beach in Palma de Mallorca. Photo: JAIME REINA/AFP. Germans are renowned for their ability to plan ahead – maps printed, wet weather gear safely stowed, and emergency snacks on hand – and the idea of leaving things to the last minute is becoming harder and harder to bear. According to the ADAC , 44 percent of people in the country booked their main vacation for 2024 at least four months in advance, compared to only 39 percent in 2022 and 35 percent in 2020. Advertisement Resort hotels remain popular, especially in traditional holiday hotspots (think Turkey's Riviera or Mallorca's Playa de Palma). About half of the total travel market turnover in 2024 came from package tours and holidays offered by tour operators, with the other half made up of individually arranged trips, according to the German Travel Association . Campsites and Airbnb-style options also saw increased demand in last year, especially among families and younger travellers. READ ALSO: How to save money on a camping holiday in Germany Lesson three: How to blend in You might think that holidaying like a German should involve wearing socks with sandals and eagerly claiming a sun-lounger before dawn. But in reality this couldn't be further from the truth. Advertisement In fact, generally speaking Germans practice the art of blending into their surroundings on holiday. According to the YouGov / Airbnb study, only 11 percent of Germans are willing to admit to ever wearing socks with their sandals , and only 16 percent own up to rising early to place their towel on a sun-lounger. What's more, over 50 percent of Germans are eager to sample regional dishes when they travel, with just 11 percent admitting they still want to eat Schnitzel and potato salad wherever they find themselves. Sixty-four percent of German travellers say they make some effort to speak the local language, and 58 percent are 'keen to see their destination through the eyes of locals.' Perhaps most tellingly of all, 76 percent describe themselves as open to new experiences and cultures. And yet strangely, despite all these efforts in the direction of cosmopolitanism, nearly three-quarters of respondents to the survey say they can still spot their compatriots on the beach with just a glance. Follow our simple guide, and this year, maybe that could include you!
