Drunk driver lands in the Kiel city lake - lucky!

Drunk driver lands in the Kiel city lake - lucky!

In the early morning of July 14, 2025, a curious incident occurred in Kiel. At around 2 a.m. a 20-year-old woman landed in the “Little Kiel” with her car. The journey started at the parade ground, but there was no turning decision and the vehicle went on an unwanted dive. While the car sank, the rear was only visible. Fortunately, the driver and her 23 -year -old passenger were able to save themselves and were taken to the hospital, but seem to be unharmed. The police started the investigation because the woman was drunk and could not show a driver's license, which makes the situation even more problematic.

What draws people to cycle? Another event took place on the same day: the 29th Hanse tour sunshine. In the next four days of Rostock via Eutin to Kiel and back, up to 200 participants cycle to Kiel and back, in the sense of doing good for good children and chronically ill children. Prime Minister Daniel Günther has taken over the patronage for this important campaign and it is expected that the bike tour will collect a significant amount again in favor of the affected children.

needs of the school accompaniment

A survey showed that over 7,500 children with physical and mental disabilities and behavioral problems in Schleswig-Holstein are urgently dependent on school accompaniment. This number has almost doubled in the past four years. The district council therefore demands bundling responsibility at the Ministry of Education in order to better organize the individual support that these children need. School accidents aim to improve the learning conditions of all students and to ensure the right to help according to the legal regulations. The decision as to which children are entitled to support lies with the local providers of social and youth welfare.

The situation of the foster parents in Schleswig-Holstein also remains tense. These expressly criticism of the Ministry of Family Affairs in terms of communication problems between youth welfare offices, especially when it comes to controversial cases. An example that causes excitement is the return of a foster child to his biological mother, despite the known difficulties. The Ministry of Family has recognized that there is a need for improvement.

safety offensive and new solar energy

In Neustadt in Holstein, the visit of the Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt is pending today. In his inaugural visit to the Federal Police Directorate, he talks to the federal police officers about the challenges of their profession. As part of these talks, Dobrindt also announced a security offensive that will result in the creation of 1,000 new positions at the Federal Police.

Speaking of innovation: A new solar park on the former military airfield in Eggebek is inaugurated. With a top performance of over 160 megawatts, this location in Schleswig-Holstein's largest producer of photovoltaics and a step into a more sustainable future.

Weather technology awaits us today, a change from sunshine and clouds, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms during the day. The maximum temperatures are between 21 degrees on the Halligen and 25 degrees in Lauenburg. A lively but weak wind blows from northern directions.

The police will thoroughly examine the events related to the car accident in the "Little Kiel", especially with regard to the influence of alcohol at the wheel. According to statistics, alcohol-related traffic accidents are a serious problem in Germany, which underlines the need for prevention measures-a topic that is also relevant in Schleswig-Holstein.