The majority of the population feels inadequately prepared for crises
A recent YouGov survey commissioned by Malteser Hilfsdienst shows that the majority of the German population does not feel adequately prepared for natural disasters, major incidents or armed conflicts. Almost 72 percent of respondents perceive the threat of war and...
Applications open for the Helping Hand 2025 award
From March 1, 2025, volunteers in civil protection can once again apply for the “Helping Hand” award, which is being presented by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) for the 17th time. The application period ends on June 30, 2025. The prize is...
Power outage in Chile
On Tuesday afternoon, 25 February, Chile experienced a widespread power outage that affected 98 per cent of households in the country. The affected region covered 14 of Chile’s 16 regions with a north-south extension of more than 3,000 kilometres (Süddeutsche...