Babbel Nachrichten (EN)
Politikk og nyheterFaktaBabbel Nachrichten helps you keep up with recent events from around the world with exciting news sourced from Reuters – and in German, of course! That way, while you’re learning about technology of the future and discoveries from the past, you’ll be improving your listening skills at the same time. With helpful tips and guidance about the most important words and phrases, you’re sure to learn something new every week!Got any feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at podcasting@babbel.com. Remember to mention “Babbel Nachrichten (EN)” in the subject line.
Siste episoder av Babbel Nachrichten (EN) podcast
- S1E34 - Catcalling, Citizenship, and Festivity (00:09:03)
Raising awareness of harassment, naturalization in Germany, and a festive exhibition. Using chalk to fight harassment in the street, getting German citizenship may become easier, and an exhibition in NYC stirs the senses.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3FofgQWWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E33 - 8 Billion, Ritzy Shops, and a Wine Bath (00:09:33)
Eight billion humans, a department store turns 115, and wine lovers take a bath. There are more humans than ever, glamorous shopping hasn't lost its shine for some, and Japanese wine lovers take it further than most.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3Uydq5JWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E32 - Dance, Blackout Prep, and Less Shopping (00:08:51)
Getting warm by dancing, blackout preparation, and Christmas in the retail sector. Swinging steps warm the body and mind, preparing for a blackout can put you at ease, and retailers in Germany anticipate low sales ahead of Christmas.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3EKJ1v6We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E31 - A Pony, Climate Rage, and No Football (00:09:10)
A charming little pony, a stand-off in a protest, and German pubs boycotting Qatar. Pumuckel the pony may well feature in the Guinness World Records soon, fear of a climate collapse fuels protests, and the World Cup is not welcome this year.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3gjFMThWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E30 - Rap, a Flipped Painting, and Cannabis (00:09:26)
Music as therapy, stripey art upside down, and the future of cannabis in Germany.Songwriters use music to come to terms with their past, a famous piece of art has been admired upside down for years, and Germany moves to legalize cannabis.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3Ev4XLKWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E29 - Sun Fun, Migrants’ Plight, Muezzin Song (00:09:03)
Late-summer fun, Venezuelan migrants are stuck, and the muezzin’s song resonates.Berliners get to enjoy some last-minute summer sunshine, Venezuelans seek a better future, and the muezzin sings in Cologne.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3t20FVIWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E28 - Public Transport, Mosaics, and Methane (00:07:38)
Public transport in Oslo, precious art in Syria, and belching cows in New Zealand.Oslo is set to achieve some ambitious climate objectives, Syrian archeologists discover an extremely rare mosaic, and scientists in New Zealand try to get cows to emit less methane.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3fqJLwHWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E27 - Music, Wood Stoves, and Polls in Brazil (00:09:18)
New music by Depeche Mode, the popularity of wood stoves, and elections in Brazil.Depeche Mode announce their new album, demand for wood stoves goes through the roof, and the candidates in Brazil’s presidential election face a run-off.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3TwlDYhWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E26 - Glaciers, Brutality in Iran, and Coins (00:09:09)
Meltwater in the Alps, the brutality of the Iranian regime, and new coins in the UK.Swiss glaciers have been melting at an unprecedented rate, the Iranian government brutally quells protests for civil liberties, and new UK coins show King Charles facing to the left.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3rYnRUaWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E25 - A Landmark, Poverty, and Still Water (00:09:40)
The glow of Hollywood, poverty in Germany, and sparkling water may soon be still.The Hollywood sign is getting a makeover, rising prices in Germany cause complications for those living in poverty, and a CO2 shortage means beer might soon be a dietary staple.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3CIpJ9IWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E24 - Flood Fallout, Cows, and Oktoberfest (00:08:55)
Pakistan’s continuing plight, cows sounding the bell for autumn, and “O’zapft is”.People in Pakistan continue to suffer under the floods, cows return home from the mountains, and Oktoberfest is back on after a two-year break.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3fHsf7iWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E23 - Firewood, Rave for Hope, and New Grapes (00:09:31)
Firewood is popular, raves offer respite in wartime, and new grapes grow sustainably.The popularity of firewood demands extra security measures, Ukrainian armed forces find peace in raves, and new types of grapes promise more sustainable wine in the future.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3BKTAwBWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E22 - Flood Damage, Recycled Art, and an Icon (00:07:28)
Devastating floods, waste turned art, and an icon plays her way into fans’ hearts.The monsoon floods have wreaked havoc in Pakistan, a Venezuelan artist encourages his community to turn waste into art, and Serena Williams surprises fans at the US Open. If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3BtunGXWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E21 - A Solo Flight, a Parade, and a New King (00:07:44)
Turning a dream into reality, marching for freedom, and celebrating a new monarch.A teenager flies solo around the world, Berlin celebrates Ukraine’s Independence Day, and the Zulu people crown their new king.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3L4nT5HWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E20 - A Jersey, French Fires and Rare Rocks (00:08:34)
Millions for a piece of cloth, firefighting without borders, and mysterious rocks.A piece of basketball history is up for auction, firefighters from across Europe support each other, and Spanish archaeologists relish the opportunity to research a special rock formation.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3KMaq26We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E19 - Climate Change, Wood Chips and Cereal (00:09:11)
Impacts of rising temperatures, heating with renewables, and cereal for solidarity.Rising temperatures have far-reaching consequences, a small village switches to wood chip heating, and two teenagers come up with a creative way of showing solidarity with Ukraine.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3PXqMWIWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E18 - Heat, Putin in Red, and Uhura’s Goodbye (00:07:23)
Battling heat in Germany, Putin on a playground and a farewell to the final frontier.Even animals need protection from the heat, a new statue of Putin appears on a playground, and Lieutenant Uhura says her last goodbye.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3KkJFSuWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E17 - Earthquakes, Thrills and a Failed Heist (00:07:24)
The aftermath of an earthquake, a thrilling tourist attraction and a failed robbery.Filipinos are still shaken by the recent earthquake, the Lithuanian capital invites thrill-seeking tourists, and armed robbers leave empty-handed in Germany.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3dv72fzWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E16 - Skaters, Energy Costs and a Protester (00:08:31)
Skateboarding in Beijing, curbing energy costs, and a protesting Russian journalist.Women and girls cruise through the Chinese capital, the German city of Augsburg takes measures to cut energy costs, and a Russian journalist has been detained for protesting - again.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3Sydv9AWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E15 - A Baby Goat, a Winery and Wildfires (00:07:43)
A baby goat becomes famous, flood-hit German wineries reopen, and wildfires rage on.Simba the baby goat finds fans online, winemakers in the flood-hit German Ahr Valley are hard at work, and firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3BB0iqqWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E14 - Dancing, Dinosaurs and Beer Supplies (00:09:00)
Ukrainians dancing in defiance, a dinosaur for sale and safe beer supplies (for now).People in Ukraine continue to dance defiantly in war zones, Sotheby's sells a rare dinosaur skeleton, and beer is still flowing in Germany – for the time being.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3OL22k8We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E13 - Poverty, Travel Chaos and Looted Art (00:08:07)
Poverty rates in Germany, queues at airports and returning Benin bronzes to Nigeria.The share of the German population living in poverty is at an all-time high, travelers wait long hours at airports, and German museums finally give back some Benin bronzes to their rightful owners.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3B7FlTRWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E12 - Lives Uprooted, Gun Laws and Robots (00:10:27)
Ukrainians longing for a normal life, changes to US gun laws, and a robot in a bar.Ukrainian students in Germany speak of missing their families and longing for the war to end, the US sees two changes to gun laws in one day, and a robot works alongside bartenders in Munich.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3PkRnNFWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E11 - Heatwaves, Protests and Fields on Fire (00:08:14)
Heatwaves in Europe, cyclists’ naked protest, and a farmer fearing for his fields.Heatwaves lead to droughts in Europe, cyclists demand more road safety, and a Ukrainian farmer guards his fields against damage from Russian shelling.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3IiQCSWWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY
- S1E10 - Rock Music, Cannabis and Citizenship (00:07:35)
Rock fans reunited, Thailand’s new cannabis law, and a Russian’s citizenship at risk.A German rock music festival is back in full swing, marijuana has now been decriminalized in Thailand, and a young Russian who protested against his government is at risk of losing his citizenship.If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3NIAyetWe’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/ENG-SURVEY