Stolen Uncommon Pokémon Cards in Kaiserslautern; Kusel Protest Rally Against Conservatism Festival
In the picturesque Palatinate region of Germany, a variety of news and events have been making headlines recently. Here's a summary of some of the key happenings in Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens, Zweibrücken, Kusel, Baumholder, and Donnersberg.
**Kaiserslautern**
The job market in Kaiserslautern saw a slight increase in unemployment in June 2025, with 5,301 people registered as jobless, marking a rise of 23 individuals and 0.4% compared to May [3]. On a positive note, the Open Campus Day 2025 took place on April 5th, offering insights into the offerings of the University of Kaiserslautern [1].
Unfortunately, a fire broke out at a school barbecue event at the Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium, but the quick response of the fire department ensured that no one was injured, and no property was damaged [6]. A local road in Stetten, Donnersbergkreis, is being resurfaced and will be fully closed for two months [11].
**Pirmasens**
Police reports in Pirmasens included a traffic accident involving an E-Scooter and a fire at the Profine company, which was caused by a technical defect or self-ignition in a paper container [4]. The city has decided to file a model lawsuit against the state due to financial problems facing many municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate [7]. Artists are being sought for the participatory exhibition "Made in Pirmasens" at the Forum Alte Post [8].
The unemployment rate in the Pirmasens region is also noteworthy, although specific figures for Pirmasens itself are not provided in the available information.
**Zweibrücken**
The unemployment rate in Zweibrücken increased by 0.3% in June 2025, with 1,408 people registered as jobless, four more than in May [2]. A significant step forward in social cooperation was made with the start of the planned joint care authority, which is part of the IKZ model project [5].
**Kusel, Baumholder, Donnersberg**
There are no specific news or events reported from the regions of Kusel, Baumholder, and Donnersberg in the provided information. The Pfalz District Council is, however, currently discussing the redesign of hiking trails in the Palatinate Forest.
**Other Noteworthy Events**
- A 44-year-old woman from Kaiserslautern has stolen at least sixteen cheese slice rolls from a supermarket since May [9]. - Unknown persons have stolen a large quantity of Pokémon cards from a basement room in Kaiserslautern [10]. - Several surface fires occurred on the Baumholder training area due to overheated ammunition during shooting exercises [6]. - A large-scale fire broke out on the training area in Baumholder, caused by ammunition being fired during training exercises [12]. - German paratroopers from Zweibrücken and the Saarland are participating in a training exercise in Australia [13]. - Runners and wheelchair users in Kaiserslautern are attempting to cover as many kilometers as possible together and set a world record [14]. - 1. FC Kaiserslautern will start the season on August 3rd against Hannover 96 in the 2nd Bundesliga [15]. - An exhibition called "Pfalz Meets Japan" is opening in Johanniskreuz, showcasing tree photographs by Japanese artists and their connection to the forest, as well as the Pfälzer Buntsandstein [16]. - Americans living in the Westpfalz are celebrating Independence Day on the Ramstein airbase [17]. - A festival called "No Nazis" is taking place in Kusel, set against the right and for a democratic society [18].
Lastly, the weather in the Palatinate on Friday will be sunny with temperatures rising to 26°C in Lemberg and up to 29°C in Wolfstein [6]. The risk of falling into poverty is higher in Rhineland-Palatinate than the national average, according to the latest poverty report [19]. A brass orchestra from the Kaiserslautern district is performing at a music festival in Estonia with over 25,000 singers and around 7,000 musicians [20].
In the general news, a 44-year-old woman from Kaiserslautern has been engaging in a spree of stealing cheese slice rolls from a local supermarket since May [9]. Meanwhile, Grundsport, or sports news, revealed that 1. FC Kaiserslautern will commence the season on August 3rd against Hannover 96 in the 2nd Bundesliga [15]. Furthermore, crime and justice reports in Pirmasens included a traffic accident involving an E-Scooter and a fire at the Profine company [4].
