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Germany’s CDU Leader Promises to Include Afghan Local Forces in Resettlement Plan Despite Union’s Stance on Voluntary Inclusion.
In Pakistan and Afghanistan, 32 former German military local staff members are currently waiting to come to Germany…
EU Faces $150 Million Annual Bill to Guard ISIS Fighters in Syria Prisons
The European Union is considering financing the security of controversial prisoner camps in northern Syria, where tens of…
Crack overtakes heroin as most popular drug in open drug scenes
Crack continues to spread in Western Germany. The cocaine derivative is now the most commonly consumed drug in…
‘Moral Authority’ Friedländer Receives Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the…
55 Years Later: New Suspect in Shocking 1970 Munich Jewish Center Attack Emerges
Munich prosecutors are following a new lead in the unsolved arson attack on the Israelitische Kultusgemeinde community center…
Museum Island Pedestrian Zone Delayed Until 2037 Due to Construction Traffic Concerns
The Berliner Museumsinsel will not be transformed into a pedestrian zone, but rather a route for construction traffic…
Niedersachsen’s Minister of Interior Rejects Racism Allegations Against Police Despite Deadly Shooting Incident
Niedersachsens Innenministerin Daniela Behrens (SPD) denies accusations of racism against the police following the fatal shootings in Oldenburg.…
Berlin’s Cultural Senator Steps Down Over Budget Cuts, Citing Closure of Key Institutions
Berlin’s Cultural Senator Joe Chialo (CDU) Resigns. “Today, I have asked the Governing Mayor for the dismissal from…
Top 10 Exit Due to Hostile Media Environment
Germany’s ranking in the global press freedom list has fallen out of the top 10, according to the…
Joy Denalane on the Digital Transformation of Music
Musicians Joy Denalane and Max Herre have observed the impact of streaming services on their own music. “Streaming…
Poland Warns of Conflict Over Tightened Borders and Migrant Refusals with Incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz
CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces potential tensions with Poland over planned intensified border controls and returns. According to…
One Officer Injured in Protests
Germans protest on May Day in Berlin, violence reportedOn May Day, demonstrations took place in Berlin, with some…
UN Coordinator Blasts Israel’s Gaza Blockade as ‘Collective Punishment’ and Calls for Immediate Aid Relief
UN Relief Coordinator Thomas Fletcher has condemned Israel’s blockade of aid shipments to Gaza as collective punishment. In…
Haseloff Predicts Long-Term East-West Divide in Germany
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident, Reiner Haseloff (CDU), expects differences between East and West Germany to remain visible for a long…
Most Germans Unprepared for Blackout, Survey Shows
A recent survey conducted on behalf of the comparison portal Verivox has revealed that a majority of Germans…
Green Party Criticizes CSU’s Meat Proposals for Schools and Kindergartens
Former consumer protection minister Renate Künast (The Greens) criticized the proposal of incoming Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer…
Thousands March Against Patriarchy and Gaza Strip Violence
On Wednesday evening, the 1st of May spectacle in Berlin started with a “Queerfeminismus-Demo” in Kreuzberg. According to…
Death of Suspected Nazi Perpetrator Halts Trial for 3,322 Murders at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
The Landgericht Hanau has discontinued proceedings against a suspected Nazi perpetrator. As the court announced on Wednesday, the…
1 Million Euros Up for Grabs
In the Wednesday draw of “6 aus 49” by the German Lotto and Toto Association, the lottery numbers…
Armed Robbery Attempt Leaves Casino Security Guard Injured in Lottstetten
In Lottstetten, a town in Germany, there was a reported attempted robbery and attempted murder of employees of…
Scientists Discover Molecule Control for Efficient Solar Cells, Quantum Computing and Medical Diagnostics
Scientists from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, in collaboration with Canadian colleagues, have discovered a way to control the energy…
Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial Director Concerned Over Vandalism and Attacks
The head of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial, Oliver von Wrochem, has expressed concern over increasing attacks and…
A Symbol of Future Cohesion in Halle (Saale)
A planning team led by architecture firms Richter Musikowski and “ST Raum A” is set to build the…
LGBTIQ Association Criticizes Katherina Reiche’s Appointment to Cabinet as “Exclusionary and Backward-Looking
Erik Jödicke, a member of the executive board of the Lesben- und Schwulenverbands (LSVD), has sharply criticized the…
Scholz’s farewell ceremony sans Merkel, Gauck and Wulff
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and former Federal Presidents Joachim Gauck and Christian Wulff will not participate…
Faeser Paves Way for Deportation of Rejected Asylum Seekers to Syria
Bundesinnenministerin Nancy Faeser sees new phase in German deportation policy following trip to Syria In an interview with…
Patient Protection Foundation Slams Future Primary Care System Plans
The plans of the upcoming black-red coalition to introduce a primary care system are met with criticism from…
Banaszak: New Government Must Protect Power Grids After Iberian Outage
Felix Banaszak, the head of the Greens, is calling on the upcoming government to act quickly to protect…
No More Easy Entry for Asylum Seekers
CDU’s upcoming Chief of the Federal Chancellery, Thorsten Frei, has announced stricter rules for asylum seekers starting from…
Brandenburg Wants to Ban Chat Groups for Young Neo-Nazis
Brandenburg’s Chief of Constitutional Protection, Jörg Müller, has called for the prohibition of right-wing extremist chat groups where…
Lederer: Weimer Must Boost Cultural Infrastructure Amidst Cultural Battles Warning
Berlin’s former Culture Senator Klaus Lederer has warned the newly appointed Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer of a potential…
WFP Warns of Catastrophic Consequences Due to Severe Aid Cuts
The World Food Programme (WFP) is concerned about the potential devastating consequences of cuts to humanitarian aid. The…
Mass Shooting Leaves Three Dead in Uppsala, Sweden
In Uppsala, Sweden, a shooting incident occurred on Tuesday resulting in the death of three individuals. According to…
No More Stages, More Time for Family
Jasmin Wagner, a musician known by the stage name Blümchen, who has had several successful Technopop hits (“Herz…
Weimer Rejects “Cultural Warrior” Label, Vows to Combat AfD in Office
Designated Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer defends himself against the accusation of being a right-wing ideologue and announces…
Former AfD Employee Charged with Espionage for Chinese Intelligence Service
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges of espionage against a former employee of current Bundestag member…
Muslim Women’s Face Covering Ban Upheld in Berlin-Brandenburg Court.
The Oberverwaltungsgericht Berlin-Brandenburg has upheld a decision of the Verwaltungsgericht Berlin, stating that women of the Muslim faith…
Wealthier Neighborhoods Benefit More in Germany
A study published on Tuesday by the Institute for Economic Research (IW) and the Max-Planck-Institute for Social Research…
Intercepting Over 1,000 Immigrants
The Federal Police in Lower Saxony have made a significant arrest against a suspected smuggling gang on Tuesday.…
April 2025: Germany’s Warmest and Driest April on Record
In April 2025, Germany experienced notably warmer and drier conditions compared to the long-term average. As reported by…
Right-Wing Extremist Motivation Suspected.
On February 27th, the Halle (Saale) Administrative Court issued a detention warrant on the request of the Public…
Federal Court upholds conviction for Holocaust trivialization via Facebook post
The Federal Court has upheld the conviction of a 65-year-old man for incitement due to the publication of…
Amnesty International: Global Human Rights Crisis Deepens Amidst Armed Conflicts and Authoritarian Attacks
Amnesty International criticizes the international community for failing to protect human rights. In its report on the global…
FSME hospitalizations rise to 600 in Germany, with 9 deaths in 2023
In Germany, approximately 600 patients were hospitalized in 2023 due to Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis (FSME). According to the Federal Statistical…
Spain and Portugal Power Supply Fully Restored After Massive Blackout
After the massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, electricity supply in Spain has been largely restored. The…
Minister’s Media Stake Raises Questions
Non-profit organization Lobbycontrol identifies conflict of interest between designated Minister of Culture Wolfram Weimer and his role as…
GEW Urges Close Collaboration Between Education and Research Ministers
The Education and Science Trade Union (GEW) has called on the newly appointed Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU)…
Private Patients Driving Surge in Healthcare Revenue, Outpacing Statutory Insureds
The financial importance of private insured individuals to the healthcare system is growing. According to an unpublished study…
Ukraine Could Have Had This Last Year by Surrendering
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) compares the US peace proposal for Ukraine to its capitulation. “The proposal that…
Journalist and Media Entrepreneur Named Surprising New Culture Minister
The German Cultural Council has reacted unexpectedly to the nomination of journalist and media entrepreneur Wolfram Weimer as…
Trump’s Attacks on Research Threaten Global Science Community
Matthias Anbuhl, the President of the German Student Association, has expressed concerns about the negative consequences of the…
Klöckner Nabs Long-Time Aide to Lead Bundestag
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner (CDU) has proposed Paul Göttke as the new director of the German Bundestag. The board…
Power outage in Spain and neighboring countries disrupts transportation and daily life
Power outage in Spain affects multiple regions, cause still unknown In Spain, a widespread power outage occurred on…
Cardinals to Gather in Sistine Chapel for Secret Election Process
The Vatican announced on Monday that the conclave to elect the next Pope will begin on May 7th.…
Doctor’s Suicide Assistance Conviction Upheld by Federal Court of Justice
The Federal Court of Justice has upheld the conviction of a doctor in NRW for providing medical assistance…
Mandatory Electronic Patient Files Nationwide Starting Tuesday
Starting from Tuesday, all medical practitioners and pharmacists will be able to use the electronic patient record (ePA)…
Kursk Region Victory
For the first time, North Korea has confirmed sending its troops to Russia. According to the state news…
Sylt Video Investigation Terminated
The state prosecution office in Flensburg has discontinued the investigation into incitement to hatred against four individuals in…
Record-Breaking Nights in Nature
In Germany, the number of people who camped on camping sites last year reached a record high, with…
China accused of launching cyber-attacks on Uighur community in Germany
German Uighurs are reportedly the target of a suspected Chinese cyberattack. They are currently receiving an increased number…
Majority of Germans Avert Glance at US Amid Trump’s Troubles
German tourists reportedly deterred by US President Donald Trump. According to a Forsa survey for the “Stern” magazine,…
Church Debate: Katrin Göring-Eckardt Slams Julia Klöckner’s Criticism
Grünen-Politikerin Katrin Göring-Eckardt criticizes debate on role of churches started by Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner Grünen-Politikerin Katrin Göring-Eckardt has…
Pope Francis’ funeral draws massive crowd, but burial remains private
The funeral of the late Pope Francis in Rome has come to an end. According to Vatican reports,…
Shocking Tragedy Rocks City
Two teenagers have died in Berlin-Schlachtensee while engaging in so-called S-Bahn surfing. The two 17 and 18-year-old youths…
Is Pentagon in Revolt? Pentagon Working Against Defense Secretary Hegseth, Says White House
According to the White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, the Pentagon is at war with its own boss, Defense…
EU: More Countries Lining Up for Cooperation Amidst Trade Wars
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claims that the world is lining up to speak with the…
Russia Reveals Alleged Evidence of Ukraine’s Role in Black Sea Pipeline Attack
Russia hands Turkey dossier with ‘evidence’ of Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure, according to Middle East Eye. The…
Switzerland Slams Eight Russian Media Outlets, Citing EU Pressure
Swiss authorities have added eight Russian media outlets to their sanctions list. This is according to a document…
Putin Defies EU Threats on Victory Day Parade Participation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the courage of European state and government leaders who have announced their…
Last Wishes: Pope Francis Plans Simple Funeral Like ‘Every Christian’
The funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, will take…
Moldovan Bishop Denied Exit for Holy Fire Journey
On Thursday evening, Moldovan authorities hindered the departure of Bishop Markell of Belzy (Mold. Bălți) and Faleschty (Mold.…
A Wine Lover’s Paradise Debuts This Year
The first wine city in Russia and indeed the world, with the name “Belyy Mys” (White Cape) will…
Free University Students Face Unprecedented Harsh Sentencing in Berlin
The Amtsgericht Tiergarten in Berlin has sentenced a 24-year-old ex-student of the Free University of Berlin to three…
Russian Special Ops Veterans Could Be Key to Resolving Africa’s Conflicts
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lawrow, has announced that Russia will assist Sahel States in improving their combat…
Space Ambitions Soar
India Announces Plans to Send First Astronaut in 40 Years to Space India has announced its intention to…
Hollywood Legend Jean-Claude Van Damme Announces Peaceful Mission to Russia
American-Belgian actor Jean-Claude van Damme has addressed President Vladimir Putin, expressing his desire to come to Russia as…
Lawrow: “Serious Effort to Normalize Russian-American Relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to the newspaper Kommersant about recent talks regarding the Ukraine conflict and…
New US Missile Defense System Met With Skepticism and Preparations for Countermeasures
The US strategic missile defense system, in its current form, is called “strategic” only because it is capable…
Russian Tech University Seeks to Save Endangered Languages
Rektor of Russian Tech University Proposes Working Group to Preserve Rare Languages with New Technologies On April 21st,…
US Receives 2 Boeing 737 MAXes
The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft ordered by Chinese airline Xiamen Airlines has returned to the United States. According…
Lung Diseases Not Immediate Cause
Vatican Spokesperson Confirms Death of Pope Francis due to Stroke A Vatican spokesperson has confirmed that Pope Francis…
Meloni’s Push for Trumpian Europe Disrupts EU
a group of politicians who support US President Donald Trump. This faction is in direct opposition to European…
Telegram Fined Millions for Refusing to Remove Banned Content in Russia
A court in Moscow has fined the messaging service Telegram four million rubles (approximately 45,000 euros) on Monday…
Katherina Reiche Joins Speculation for Ministry of Economics Post
Speculation continues over who will take over the position of Minister of Economy in the upcoming small Grand…
Is the Taurus Cruise Missile a Symbol of German Phallic Obsession?
Boris Pistorius, the former and potential future German Federal Minister of Defense, has been accused of suggesting a…
US-Philippines Joint Naval Drill in South China Sea Sends Strong Warning to China
The Philippine and US militaries have commenced a three-week joint exercise on Monday, simulating a “comprehensive combat scenario”…
Ukrainian Soldiers’ Families Unite in Chatbot Complaints Against Commanders
In the face of the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the general situation in the country, many Ukrainian soldiers…
Zelensky’s Troops Ignored Orders, Russia Reports 4,900 Incidents
Ukrainian Violations of Oster-Waffenstillstand Due to Lack of Control Over Armed Forces, Ex-MP Says According to Vladimir Oleinik,…
A Symbol of Christian Unity
The Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin sent a condolence telegram on the passing of Pope Francis. Pope…
Melnyk Demands 30% of German Armed Forces, Including ‘Inferno Weapons’
Andrei Melnyk, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations, has called on Germany to donate 30% of its…
New Era of Explosive Technology?
Chinese researchers reportedly successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that produced a continuous fireball and was far more…
Inside the Battle for Influence
US President Donald Trump has suspended the implementation of some tariffs or made them less drastic after speaking…
Russia and Ukraine clash again
The humanitariann ceasefire declared by President Putin for Easter holidays has ended. It expired at midnight. The President’s…
Russia’s Military Moves to Create Buffer Zone Near Sumy as Ukraine Clings to Last Territory in Kursk Region
In the area near the Belogorski Monastery of Saint Nicholas on the border between the Kursk region and…
Media Scientist Warns of Unreal Reality in Journalism
At the Berlin conference “War and Peace” of the New Society for Psychology, on April 12, communication and…
Tusk’s Patriotic Speeches Aim to Snatch Ukraine’s Share
Poland Celebrates a Significant Anniversary, Divided into Unreconcilable Camps Poland is once again celebrating a significant anniversary and…
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A social media consultant for the political party Die Linke has faced criticism for making light of the…
German Media’s Anti-Foreign Sentiment Threatens National Stability
In the days leading up to the commemoration of the Battle of Seelow Heights, there was widespread support…
Israeli Army Admits Disregarding Orders in Gaza Strip Ambulance Shelling Incident
The Israeli military has admitted to making “mistakes” and expressed regret for the deaths of civilians in the…
Ukraine: Fox News Apology Demanded After Live Stream Mistakenly Labels Kyiv as Part of Russia
Jews and Christians – and among the Christians, both Catholics and Protestants, as well as the numerous Orthodox…