As the Danube River dries up to its lowest level in Europe, dozens of World War II Nazi naval vessels and artefacts are emerging from it. First, it was the Nazi-era warship and the woolly mammoth, and now researchers have found an extremely rare Wehrmacht military motorcycle and the remains of two humans who were likely riding the bike. Despite being underwater for over 80 years, the remains of the bike and the men are extremely well preserved. In fact, officials might be able to identify the men since their military identification tags are still intact. The discovery was made near the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest.<h2>Bike found in Danube was built by Nazis</h2>The bike and the human remains did not deteriorate because of the condition under the river. A mix of mud, and oil kept them near-perfect, when typically being for so long under the river should have caused an extreme level of deterioration. Since the bike was in such great shape, researchers were able to identify the model of the bike. It is a DKW NZ 350-1 motorcycle, often known as the “Kräder", featuring a single-cylinder. It was built by the Nazis towards the end of World War II in 1944. Nearly 12,000 pieces were made, with the bike having a two-stroke engine providing 11.5 horsepower and a top speed of about 56 mph.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/woolly-mammoth-and-shipwrecks-ancient-relics-revealed-as-historic-river-dries-up-1785851427511">Woolly mammoth and shipwrecks: Ancient relics revealed as historic river dries up</a><h2>German soldiers in Hungary</h2>Despite being introduced so late, they became popular among the soldiers for reconnaissance, dispatch, and courier missions. Welding the frame required higher amounts of power, so Auto Union AG only made them at night. Researchers said that many of these bikes were likely on the roads of Budapest even if only for about a year. &nbsp;Germans surrendered on February 13, 1945, following the Battle of Budapest in which more than 30,000 Nazis, 80,000 Soviet and Romanian troops, and 17,000 Hungarians lost their lives.&nbsp;The soldiers found in the river were supposedly two such men who died in the war. According to Commission officials, no one likely learned about their deaths in Berlin since their tags were still on their bodies. &nbsp;

Severe drought in Europe is exposing decade-old artefacts in the Danube River. After Serbia, researchers found a bike in the Danube River in Budapest, along with the remains of the two men who rode it. Their tags are still intact, and the bike is well preserved.

As the Danube River dries up to its lowest level in Europe, dozens of World War II Nazi naval vessels and artefacts are emerging from it. First, it was the Nazi-era warship and the woolly mammoth, and now researchers have found an extremely rare Wehrmacht military motorcycle and the remains of two humans who were likely riding the bike. Despite being underwater for over 80 years, the remains of the bike and the men are extremely well preserved. In fact, officials might be able to identify the men since their military identification tags are still intact. The discovery was made near the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest. Bike found in Danube was built by Nazis The bike and the human remains did not deteriorate because of the condition under the river. A mix of mud, and oil kept them near-perfect, when typically being for so long under the river should have caused an extreme level of deterioration. Since the bike was in such great shape, researchers were able to identify the model of the bike. It is a DKW NZ 350-1 motorcycle, often known as the “Kräder", featuring a single-cylinder. It was built by the Nazis towards the end of World War II in 1944. Nearly 12,000 pieces were made, with the bike having a two-stroke engine providing 11.5 horsepower and a top speed of about 56 mph. Also Read: Woolly mammoth and shipwrecks: Ancient relics revealed as historic river dries up German soldiers in Hungary Despite being introduced so late, they became popular among the soldiers for reconnaissance, dispatch, and courier missions. Welding the frame required higher amounts of power, so Auto Union AG only made them at night. Researchers said that many of these bikes were likely on the roads of Budapest even if only for about a year. Germans surrendered on February 13, 1945, following the Battle of Budapest in which more than 30,000 Nazis, 80,000 Soviet and Romanian troops, and 17,000 Hungarians lost their lives. The soldiers found in the river were supposedly two such men who died in the war. According to Commission officials, no one likely learned about their deaths in Berlin since their tags were still on their bodies.

Severe drought in Europe is exposing decade-old artefacts in the Danube River. After Serbia, researchers found a bike in the Danube River in Budapest, along with the remains of the two men who rode it. Their tags are still intact, and the bike is well preserved.

Danube River exposes perfectly preserved remains of German soldiers from 80 years ago

A man from Australia has come into the spotlight after proclaiming himself president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis. It is a small nation with nearly 400 citizens settled in a disputed 125-acre forest along the Danube River at a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia.&nbsp;The micronation also possesses its own flag, currency, cabinet, and nearly 400 citizens. The land was established after 20-year-old Daniel Jackson discovered it to be unclaimed due to an ongoing border dispute between the nations, according to a report by The New York Post.&nbsp;"Verdis was an idea I had when I was 14. It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We have all dreamed of creating something crazy," Jackson said.<h3>What is the nation of Verdis?</h3>Daniel Jackson, a digital designer who builds virtual worlds on Roblox, began laying the foundation of Verdis' government at the age of 18. Notably, the Free Republic of Verdis occupies a 0.5-square-kilometre patch of forest called "pocket three," a disputed region unclaimed by either Croatia or Serbia due to ongoing border disagreements. The Free Republic of Verdis was officially declared independent by Jackson on May 30, 2019.&nbsp;This land was Jackson's passion project, first conceived when he was just 14. “It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We all dreamed of creating something crazy,” he told the publication.&nbsp;Verdis recognises English, Croatian, and Serbian as its official languages, and the euro is used as currency. Access to this territory is only possible by boat from the Croatian city of Osijek, though not without resistance.'<h3>Who is Daniel Jackson?</h3>He was born on December 7, 2004, in Upper Ferntree Gully, Australia, and currently serves as the president of the Free Republic of Verdis. Jackson has held this position since its foundation on the 30th of May 2019.&nbsp;Ever since Jackson entered the office, his administration has been largely focusing on gaining international recognition, securing funding, and strengthening the foundational infrastructure of the micronation.&nbsp;

A 20-year-old Daniel Jackson from Australia has proclaimed himself as the president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis, a 125-acre forest along the Danube River located in a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia.

A man from Australia has come into the spotlight after proclaiming himself president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis. It is a small nation with nearly 400 citizens settled in a disputed 125-acre forest along the Danube River at a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia. The micronation also possesses its own flag, currency, cabinet, and nearly 400 citizens. The land was established after 20-year-old Daniel Jackson discovered it to be unclaimed due to an ongoing border dispute between the nations, according to a report by The New York Post. "Verdis was an idea I had when I was 14. It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We have all dreamed of creating something crazy," Jackson said. What is the nation of Verdis? Daniel Jackson, a digital designer who builds virtual worlds on Roblox, began laying the foundation of Verdis' government at the age of 18. Notably, the Free Republic of Verdis occupies a 0.5-square-kilometre patch of forest called "pocket three," a disputed region unclaimed by either Croatia or Serbia due to ongoing border disagreements. The Free Republic of Verdis was officially declared independent by Jackson on May 30, 2019. This land was Jackson's passion project, first conceived when he was just 14. “It was just a bit of an experiment at first with a few mates. We all dreamed of creating something crazy,” he told the publication. Verdis recognises English, Croatian, and Serbian as its official languages, and the euro is used as currency. Access to this territory is only possible by boat from the Croatian city of Osijek, though not without resistance.' Who is Daniel Jackson? He was born on December 7, 2004, in Upper Ferntree Gully, Australia, and currently serves as the president of the Free Republic of Verdis. Jackson has held this position since its foundation on the 30th of May 2019. Ever since Jackson entered the office, his administration has been largely focusing on gaining international recognition, securing funding, and strengthening the foundational infrastructure of the micronation.

A 20-year-old Daniel Jackson from Australia has proclaimed himself as the president of the self-declared Free Republic of Verdis, a 125-acre forest along the Danube River located in a no-man's-land between Croatia and Serbia.

Australian man forms new country with nearly 400 citizens on unclaimed land: Here's all we know

A Bulgarian river cruise ship met with a mishap on Saturday (Mar 30) on the Danube river in Austria when it collided with a lock. Seventeen passengers aboard the vessel sustained injuries due to the incident.

According to reports, the vessel lost steering control and collided with the sides of a lock. A lock is a device used for raising and lowering boats between stretches of water and are constructed to enable the passage of boats through sections with varying elevations.&nbsp;

Eleven of the injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals. However, the severity of their injuries are yet to be determined, as per a police spokesperson, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

Moreover, six others people sustained minor injuries.&nbsp;

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The incident occurred as the ship, carrying approximately 160 passengers, was en route from Bavaria, Germany to the Austrian city of Linz.

Most of the passengers aboard the ship were from Germany, a report said.

Notably, the vessel encountered difficulties while it was navigating through narrow locks around 9:45 pm on Friday (Mar 29). Later, there was a temporary loss of power to its electronic systems. Because of the situation, the ship was rendered unsteerable.

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By the time the power on the ship was restored, the vessel had already collided.

<h2>Incident near Aschach</h2>

It hit the concrete sides of the lock passage near Aschach. 
 
Aschach, a few miles upstream from Linz, is a region located in the Lower Bavaria region of Germany and is situated along the Danube River, one of Europe's major rivers flowing through many countries and serving as an important transportation route for the region.&nbsp;

Fortunately, the vessel sustained only minor damages and was able to proceed to its next port.

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Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the electrical power failure, as per reports.&nbsp;

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A Bulgarian river cruise ship met with a mishap on Saturday (Mar 30) on the Danube river in Austria when it collided with a lock. Seventeen passengers aboard the vessel sustained injuries due to the incident.

A Bulgarian river cruise ship met with a mishap on Saturday (Mar 30) on the Danube river in Austria when it collided with a lock. Seventeen passengers aboard the vessel sustained injuries due to the incident. According to reports, the vessel lost steering control and collided with the sides of a lock. A lock is a device used for raising and lowering boats between stretches of water and are constructed to enable the passage of boats through sections with varying elevations. Eleven of the injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals. However, the severity of their injuries are yet to be determined, as per a police spokesperson, reported Reuters. Moreover, six others people sustained minor injuries. Also Read | Who was Ali Abed Akhsan Naim? Top Hezbollah commander in Lebanon eliminated by Israel The incident occurred as the ship, carrying approximately 160 passengers, was en route from Bavaria, Germany to the Austrian city of Linz. Most of the passengers aboard the ship were from Germany, a report said. Notably, the vessel encountered difficulties while it was navigating through narrow locks around 9:45 pm on Friday (Mar 29). Later, there was a temporary loss of power to its electronic systems. Because of the situation, the ship was rendered unsteerable. Also Read | Moscow terror attack: 15-year-old who saved over 100 lives receives medal By the time the power on the ship was restored, the vessel had already collided. Incident near Aschach It hit the concrete sides of the lock passage near Aschach. Aschach, a few miles upstream from Linz, is a region located in the Lower Bavaria region of Germany and is situated along the Danube River, one of Europe's major rivers flowing through many countries and serving as an important transportation route for the region. Fortunately, the vessel sustained only minor damages and was able to proceed to its next port. Watch | Senegal President Faye's two first ladies | Senegal's first polygamous President × Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the electrical power failure, as per reports. (With inputs from agencies)

Bulgarian river cruise ship collides with lock on Danube river, 17 passengers injured

Europe's second longest river, Danube has now reached one of its lowest levels in the last century. This is due to the severe drought across the continent.

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Hundreds of Orthodox Christian worshippers in eastern Romania celebrated an ancient Epiphany tradition on Wednesday. But the event - in the village of Facaieni - was cut back because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Epiphany tradition on Danube cut short by restrictions

Just down the road from Belgrade's historic city centre, gates open for trucks to pass to the banks of the Danube, where they dump raw sewage into Europe's venerated river.

WION Dispatch: Belgrade's sewers taint Europe's famous river

Salvage crews recovered four bodies on Tuesday as they slowly lifted the wreck of a boat two weeks after it capsized on the Danube River in Budapest with a group of South Korean tourists on board, officials said.

The Mermaid boat sank in seconds on May 29 after a large cruise liner hit it from behind under a bridge in the Hungarian capital during heavy rain.

Twenty-six of the tourists and the two Hungarian crew died in the worst disaster on the river in half a century. The bodies of all but four of the victims have now been recovered.

One of the bodies was spotted as the captain's cabin came to the surface, said the spokesman for Hungary's special forces, who are coordinating the recovery operation.

"Now we will make further checks ... in the parts of the boat where there could be further victims," Nandor Jasenszky said.

State news agency MTI reported that a total of four victims had been found on Tuesday and recovered by divers. Salvage crews saluted in respect as each body was removed.

Divers had pulled straps under the sunken wreck to allow a huge floating crane to start lifting it. Each level of the boat would be searched as it surfaced and the vessel would then be hoisted onto a barge, Jasenszky added.

The captain of the cruise liner Viking Sigyn - a 64-year-old man identified by police as C. Yuriy from Odessa, Ukraine - is being held as a suspect. His lawyers said he is devastated but did nothing wrong.

The captain was held under suspicion of misconduct in waterborne traffic leading to mass casualties, police have said.

Swiss-based Viking Cruises Ltd, which owns the Viking Sigyn, has said it is cooperating with Hungarian investigators.

Salvage crews recovered four bodies on Tuesday as they slowly lifted the wreck of a boat two weeks after it capsized on the Danube River in Budapest with a group of South Korean tourists on board, officials said.

Salvage crews recovered four bodies on Tuesday as they slowly lifted the wreck of a boat two weeks after it capsized on the Danube River in Budapest with a group of South Korean tourists on board, officials said. The Mermaid boat sank in seconds on May 29 after a large cruise liner hit it from behind under a bridge in the Hungarian capital during heavy rain. Twenty-six of the tourists and the two Hungarian crew died in the worst disaster on the river in half a century. The bodies of all but four of the victims have now been recovered. One of the bodies was spotted as the captain's cabin came to the surface, said the spokesman for Hungary's special forces, who are coordinating the recovery operation. "Now we will make further checks ... in the parts of the boat where there could be further victims," Nandor Jasenszky said. State news agency MTI reported that a total of four victims had been found on Tuesday and recovered by divers. Salvage crews saluted in respect as each body was removed. Divers had pulled straps under the sunken wreck to allow a huge floating crane to start lifting it. Each level of the boat would be searched as it surfaced and the vessel would then be hoisted onto a barge, Jasenszky added. The captain of the cruise liner Viking Sigyn - a 64-year-old man identified by police as C. Yuriy from Odessa, Ukraine - is being held as a suspect. His lawyers said he is devastated but did nothing wrong. The captain was held under suspicion of misconduct in waterborne traffic leading to mass casualties, police have said. Swiss-based Viking Cruises Ltd, which owns the Viking Sigyn, has said it is cooperating with Hungarian investigators.

Four bodies found as salvage crews lift capsized Hungarian boat

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