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German Soccer Association Faces a Fine in Summer Fairytale Scandal
Ski region and cable cars go private in FichtelbergPainters and varnishers in Saxony-Anhalt receive a wage boost
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The German Football Association (DFB) is hit with a €130,000 fine in the Summer Fairytale Affair, involving tax evasion accusations related to the 2006 World Cup. The Frankfurt Regional Court found the DFB guilty of evading around €2.7 million in taxes. The trial's prolonged duration led the court to reduce the initial fine. The prosecution had sought a €270,000 fine, claiming a "high level of criminal energy" in the case, but the court lowered it by €20,000135.
Meanwhile, up in Fichtelberg, the ski area and cable car are now privatized. In Saxony-Anhalt, painters and varnishers can expect a boost in their wages, but there are currently no detailed reports on these topics135.
- The German Football Association (DFB) will have to pay a €130,000 fine following the Summer Fairytale Affair, a case involving tax evasion accusations related to the 2006 World Cup.
- Despite the tax evasion scandal, football remains a popular sport, with fans eagerly anticipating the next game.
