25.03.2020 | 11:23 Clock | Culture
The effects of the Corona crisis are not only companies, gastronomy and retail. The entire cultural landscape of the city is also currently being put to a tough test. Theatres, music venues, cinemas, publishing houses, museums, galleries - they all suffer from the loss of all income. To ensure that ...
25.03.2020 | 08:59 Clock | Service
For all of us these are hard times. In the crisis triggered by the corona virus, it is important that we all stand together and support each other. This applies to neighbours as well as to local shops and restaurants. Even if a lot of things are closed or only very limited open, you can do your part ...
24.03.2020 | 09:49 Clock | Service
On Sunday, the guidelines of the Federal Government and the Länder in the fight against the spread of the corona virus were announced. The feared nationwide curfew did not happen, but nevertheless the regulations for staying outside the home were tightened once again. Following a detailed telephone ...
22.03.2020 | 16:52 Clock | City whispering
Economy, culture, sports - all areas of public life suffer from the effects of the corona virus. But there are always great signs of solidarity in these difficult and uncertain times. One such sign comes from all nine Hessian showman associations. These are in an existential crisis due to the cancel ...
20.03.2020 | 13:32 Clock | Service
It has been clear for quite some time that the corona virus will keep us busy for even longer. Nevertheless, deep inside of us there is hope that soon something like normality will return. But for that we have to give up. In the personal, professional and cultural sphere. That hurts - but if we all ...
20.03.2020 | 07:58 Clock | Service
In the past days and weeks some difficult decisions had to be made regarding upcoming major events. Decisions that were not taken lightly by those responsible, but which are unavoidable in the current situation. This has now also affected the Hessentag. The 60th edition of the state festival should ...
18.03.2020 | 13:16 Clock | Sports
postponement to later date is being checked
The next major event in Frankfurt has fallen victim to the corona virus: The Society for the Promotion of Cycling, together with the City of Frankfurt am Main and the City of Eschborn, has decided to cancel the traditional race on May 1st. However, the 59 ...
18.03.2020 | 08:14 Clock | Service
(ffm) In a video message on Tuesday, March 17, Mayor Peter Feldmann addressed the people of Frankfurt directly for the first time since the corona virus outbreak. "Dear Frankfurters, all of us together are facing a major new challenge. Together, we will act calmly, calmly and clearly, slowing down t ...
18.03.2020 | 08:12 Clock | Service
Today, Wednesday, further measures will come into force to help contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus. As a result, life in Frankfurt is also largely paralysed. Because - and this cannot be said often enough - the best protection is to avoid contact as much as possible. Even if it is difficult ...
18.03.2020 | 08:08 Clock | Service
Environmental Officer Heilig asks all children and parents for understanding
Since all schools and day-care centres in the country have been closed since Monday, the playground is a pleasant alternative to pastime for many parents. But unfortunately this is not the purpose of the closures. The "soc ...
18.03.2020 | 08:07 Clock | Service
You may almost not believe it, but there are other problems besides the corona virus in the current situation. One of them is the flood of garbage that cities like Frankfurt are facing. Especially in public spaces you can always find to-go cups, pizza boxes or clear packaging of meals and drinks tha ...
17.03.2020 | 06:58 Clock | Service
If you are currently walking through the supermarkets, you have to shake your head in disbelief when you see empty shelves, especially when it comes to toilet paper. And the almost hourly new bad news can make you desperate. But in these turbulent and difficult times there is also good news. Signals ...
17.03.2020 | 06:53 Clock | Service
Busses and trains in Frankfurt am Main will operate from Wednesday, March 18th, according to the summer holiday timetable. In coordination with the City of Frankfurt am Main, the municipal public transport company traffiQ and the Frankfurt am Main Transport Company (VGF) are thus pressing the conse ...
17.03.2020 | 06:48 Clock | Service
The order of the Hessian state government to ban meetings with more than 100 participants has led the city of Frankfurt to decide to close sports facilities and swimming pools to the public. Even if sport is supposed to benefit health, it currently poses a risk for the further spread of the corona v ...
16.03.2020 | 15:26 Clock | Culture
The Live Entertainment Award (PRG LEA) 2020 - the German Live Entertainment Award - has now been awarded by the organizer, the Live Entertainment Award Committe e.V., due to the corona epidemic, The gala was to take place for the 15th time on Monday, 30 March 2020 in the Festhalle Frankfurt am Main. ...
16.03.2020 | 13:04 Clock | Culture
There has already been speculation, but now it is official: Even the popular Spring Dippemess - the flagship of Frankfurt's festivals and the start of the folk festival season - will not take place due to the current corona epidemic. This was announced today by Tourismuss+Congress GmbH Frankfurt. Th ...
13.03.2020 | 16:42 Clock | Service
The spread of the corona virus is now also causing the closure of major excursion destinations in Frankfurt. Thus, the city has decided to close not only all city museums, but also the zoo and the Palmengarten from Saturday, 14 March. Events that were supposed to take place here must be cancelled. T ...
13.03.2020 | 15:22 Clock | Service
To contain the spread of the corona virus, the help of each of us is required. There are often small things that are already helpful: no shaking hands, sneezing in the crook of your arm, washing your hands regularly and avoiding large gatherings of people - if that can be done. Another measure is no ...
13.03.2020 | 15:18 Clock | Service
The events at Mainkai and Lindleystraße are suspended
The ordered cancellation of major events has caused HFM Managementgesellschaft für Hafen und Markt to cancel the Frankfurt flea market, which takes place every Saturday, until first of all Friday, April 10th.
This affects both venues, as the ...
13.03.2020 | 11:53 Clock | Sports
Update: The 26th matchday of the German Soccer League, which was supposed to be played this weekend, is now postponed after all. So the match of Eintracht against Borussia Mönchengladbach will not take place as planned on this Sunday (15.03.)!
Every hour now the situation seems to change due to the ...
