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Manslaughter in Kiel: 7 years in prison after knife attack on girlfriend
Schleswig-Holstein provides information about current events: court rulings, educational issues and innovative initiatives for the future.
Manslaughter in Kiel: 7 years in prison after knife attack on girlfriend
A multitude of events are brewing in Schleswig-Holstein that affect not only local communities but also the education system. At Stresemannplatz in Kiel, a young man was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison for manslaughter. Two years ago he initially attacked his girlfriend in the car and ultimately fatally injured her. This tragedy not only raises questions about the prevention of violence, but also highlights the challenges facing the justice system, as he had previously only been sentenced to five years in youth prison for assault resulting in death, a decision that has now been overturned by the Federal Court of Justice, as NDR.de reports.
Despite this grim news, there are also positive developments in the region. As of today, the new digital portalschriftGut.SH is available, offering access to over 13,000 historical files, newspapers and maps. This initiative, which was launched by the Kiel University Library, is aimed primarily at scientists and those interested in history.
Action against domestic violence
A week of action against domestic violence starts today in Kappeln under the motto “Violence is out of the question”. A total of 41 guild bakeries issue special roll bags with the helpline number 116 016. Equality Minister Aminata Touré emphasizes the need for this action, which aims to raise public awareness and break down taboos.
School dropouts in Schleswig-Holstein
At the same time, the number of school leavers without a qualification is increasing in Schleswig-Holstein, alarming the educational landscape. Last year, 2,713 young people left school without a qualification, an increase compared to 2,333 in 2022. Language barriers, psychological problems and refusal to perform are cited as the main causes. This development is part of a larger trend, because according to Deutschlandfunk, unexcused absence from school is an administrative offense in Germany and could be punished with high fines.
The consequences of dropping out of school are serious, not only for the young people affected, but also for society: in 2022, over 52,000 young people left school without a qualification, which corresponds to 6.9% of the age group. The study by the German school portal shows that responsibility, social background and an unfriendly school climate are the main reasons for dropping out of school.
The education report, which is published every two years, highlights that despite significant investment in the education system, challenges are increasing. Given the rising dropout rate, smaller classes and individual support are essential to creating more successful educational careers.
Weather and security situation
The weather in Schleswig-Holstein is currently wintry: there is snowfall and icy roads, which have led to numerous icy accidents. There was a serious accident with a truck on the A7 in particular, in which one person was seriously injured. The current weather situation underlines the importance of road safety in the dark season.
The local news situation is rounded off by the launch of the NDR pop-up studio in Neumünster, which will broadcast live over the next four weeks to record citizens' opinions and concerns. In addition, the runoff election for the new mayor of Glinde took place, which Patrick Klose (CDU) won with 51.34%, while the voter turnout was 33%.