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Germany orders 3 Iranian consulates to shut after an Iranian German prisoner is executed
Read full article: Germany orders 3 Iranian consulates to shut after an Iranian German prisoner is executedGermany has ordered the closure of all three Iranian consulates in the country in response to the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in the United States and was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces.
Volkswagen says cost cuts are urgently needed as its earnings decline sharply
Read full article: Volkswagen says cost cuts are urgently needed as its earnings decline sharplyVolkswagen says significant cost cuts are urgently needed as it reports a steep decline in third-quarter earnings and faces employee representatives angry at the possibility of the automaker’s first plant closures in Germany.
Germany recalls ambassador from Iran as it protests the execution of an Iranian German prisoner
Read full article: Germany recalls ambassador from Iran as it protests the execution of an Iranian German prisonerGermany has protested to Iran over the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces.
German authorities arrest Libyan man suspected of planning attack on Israeli Embassy
Read full article: German authorities arrest Libyan man suspected of planning attack on Israeli EmbassyGerman authorities have arrested a Libyan national with suspected ties to the extremist Islamic State group who was allegedly planning an attack on the Israeli Embassy in Berlin.
Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in Gaza
Read full article: Biden says Sinwar's death is an 'opportunity' for a hostage deal and an end to war in GazaPresident Joe Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world."
Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
Read full article: Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schoolsA nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds.
Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination
Read full article: Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contaminationA company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry made at an Oklahoma plant because the products may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
A top official with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party quits, a year before the national election
Read full article: A top official with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party quits, a year before the national electionA top official with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party has announced his resignation, a year ahead of an election in which the center-left Social Democrats face an uphill struggle.
Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team World
Read full article: Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team WorldFour-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame Taylor Fritz in the deciding match as Team Europe rallied to beat Team World 13-11 and win the Laver Cup.
Laver Cup is 2-2 after Fritz and Shelton win doubles from Alcaraz and Zverev
Read full article: Laver Cup is 2-2 after Fritz and Shelton win doubles from Alcaraz and ZverevAmerican pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin.
Germany signs agreement with Kenya to bring in skilled workers and plug labor market gaps
Read full article: Germany signs agreement with Kenya to bring in skilled workers and plug labor market gapsGerman and Kenyan officials have signed an agreement to promote the recruitment of skilled Kenyan workers who can fill gaps in Germany’s labor market, and to facilitate the repatriation of Kenyans who don’t have the right to stay in Germany.
Salman Rushdie's memoir of his attack is among 12 books up for a top nonfiction prize
Read full article: Salman Rushdie's memoir of his attack is among 12 books up for a top nonfiction prizeSalman Rushdie’s account of a stabbing attack that blinded him in one eye is among contenders announced Thursday for a prestigious nonfiction book prize.
A far-right German party's win has some fearing for the future. Others worry of a return to the past
Read full article: A far-right German party's win has some fearing for the future. Others worry of a return to the pastSome Germans are worried about the future of their country after Alternative for Germany, or AfD, became the first far-right party to win a state election in post-World War II Germany.
Germany and the UK seek a new bilateral treaty as Starmer pursues a 'reset' with the European Union
Read full article: Germany and the UK seek a new bilateral treaty as Starmer pursues a 'reset' with the European UnionThe leaders of Germany and the United Kingdom plan to draw up a treaty meant to deepen the two nations’ trade, defense and other relations.
German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.
Read full article: German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.Germany’s navy says there was "no deeper message” in the choice to blast the famed Imperial March — Darth Vader’s theme song in the “Star Wars” films — from one of its warships as it cruised down the River Thames through London.
The Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancy
Read full article: The Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancyThe Berlin Zoo has much anticipated news: Meng Meng the panda is pregnant again, months after the first giant pandas born in Germany were sent to China.
For freed Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, resuming work against Putin is his priority
Read full article: For freed Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, resuming work against Putin is his priorityAfter arriving in Germany as part of the massive East-West prisoner swap, Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin has hit the ground running.
German court rejects a former Syrian secret police officer's appeal against his conviction
Read full article: German court rejects a former Syrian secret police officer's appeal against his convictionA German federal court says it has rejected a former Syrian secret police officer’s appeal against his conviction for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail in his homeland.
As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swaps
Read full article: As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swapsWhen Washington and Moscow exchange prisoners, it usually comes after months of secret, back-channel negotiations.
England manager Gareth Southgate leaves his future open for now after a Euro 2024 final loss
Read full article: England manager Gareth Southgate leaves his future open for now after a Euro 2024 final lossGareth Southgate is leaving his future as England manager open for now after his team’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
Spain and England to contest Euro 2024 final in a former Nazi stadium where Jesse Owens won gold
Read full article: Spain and England to contest Euro 2024 final in a former Nazi stadium where Jesse Owens won goldSpain and England will play the European Championship final on Sunday in an imposing stadium with a dark history.
Switzerland knocks out defending champion Italy and advances to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals
Read full article: Switzerland knocks out defending champion Italy and advances to the Euro 2024 quarterfinalsDefending champion Italy has crashed out of the European Championship with a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in Berlin.
Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 to reach knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner ahead of France
Read full article: Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 to reach knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner ahead of FranceMarcel Sabitzer scored late for Austria to advance to the knockout stage of the European Championship as group winner with a 3-2 victory over the Netherlands.
A German town's referendum on culling pigeons has led to an uproar by animal rights activists
Read full article: A German town's referendum on culling pigeons has led to an uproar by animal rights activistsAn ongoing fight between residents and animal rights activists over whether to cull pigeons in a small German town has led to an uproar.
The European Union's top court rules that disinfectants can't be advertised as 'skin friendly'
Read full article: The European Union's top court rules that disinfectants can't be advertised as 'skin friendly'The European Union’s top court says products such as disinfectants can’t be advertised as “skin friendly.”.
Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is looking forward to returning to work after his fall off a London stage
Read full article: Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is looking forward to returning to work after his fall off a London stageVeteran actor Ian McKellen says he is looking forward to returning to work after toppling off a London stage during a play and being hospitalized.
Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy network as recovery conference opens
Read full article: Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine's energy network as recovery conference opensUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for short-term help in repairing his country’s electricity network and long-term investment in its energy system.
German far right gains as governing parties decline, but conservatives lead in European election
Read full article: German far right gains as governing parties decline, but conservatives lead in European electionProjections show that Germany’s unpopular governing parties sank to feeble results and the far-right Alternative for Germany made gains in Sunday’s vote for the European Parliament, while the mainstream conservative opposition was the country’s strongest political force by a distance.
For Jewish soccer club on the verge of reaching German Cup again, there is fear as well as pride
Read full article: For Jewish soccer club on the verge of reaching German Cup again, there is fear as well as prideWhen Makkabi Berlin became the first Jewish club to ever play in the German Cup last year, it was a moment of pure joy and pride for a team founded by Holocaust survivors.
Russia celebrates victory in World War II as Putin accuses the West of fueling global conflicts
Read full article: Russia celebrates victory in World War II as Putin accuses the West of fueling global conflictsRussia wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, as President Vladimir Putin celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II by hailing his forces in Ukraine and blasting the West for fueling conflicts around the world.
Pro-Palestinian student protests spread across Europe. Some are allowed. Some are stopped
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian student protests spread across Europe. Some are allowed. Some are stoppedCampus protests by pro-Palestinian activists have spread across Europe as some call for a break in academic ties with Israel over the war in Gaza.
Major Berlin show marks 250th anniversary of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's birth
Read full article: Major Berlin show marks 250th anniversary of German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich's birthA major show of Caspar David Friedrich’s iconic landscapes that marks the 250th anniversary of his birth is opening in Berlin, where he made his breakthrough and where a 1906 exhibition kicked off an enduring revival of interest in the German Romantic master.
German parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender
Read full article: German parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their name and genderGerman lawmakers have approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official records.
China sanctions 2 US defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan
Read full article: China sanctions 2 US defense companies and says they support arms sales to TaiwanChina has announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it calls their support for arms sales to Taiwan.
Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court
Read full article: Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN courtGermany is strongly rejecting a case brought by Nicaragua at the United Nations’ top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and other support to Israel in its deadly assault on Gaza.
Nicaragua urges top UN court to halt German military aid to Israel because of its assault in Gaza
Read full article: Nicaragua urges top UN court to halt German military aid to Israel because of its assault in GazaNicaragua is calling on the United Nations’ top court to halt German military aid to Israel, arguing that Berlin’s support enables acts of genocide and breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.
Top UN court will hold hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflict
Read full article: Top UN court will hold hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflictThe United Nations’ top court is hearing a case on Monday that seeks an end of German military and other aid to Israel.
Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide
Read full article: Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwideMore than 250 Holocaust survivors have joined an international initiative to share their stories of loss and survival with students around the world during a time of rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.
German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long dispute
Read full article: German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long disputeA union representing many of Germany's train drivers says it and the country's main railway operator have reached a deal in a long dispute over working hours and pay that was marked by a string of strikes.
A major European nature protection plan stumbles at the final hurdle. 'How could we give that up?'
Read full article: A major European nature protection plan stumbles at the final hurdle. 'How could we give that up?'A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely postponed.
In Germany, the far right is on the rise again. How did it happen?
Read full article: In Germany, the far right is on the rise again. How did it happen?Millions of Germans have been protesting against the rise of the far-right in huge rallies all over the country for weeks in a row, attending events with slogans such as “Never Again is Now.”.
Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest
Read full article: Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protestRussian President Vladimir Putin is basking in a victory that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.
Trial of former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn over diesel scandal set to start in September
Read full article: Trial of former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn over diesel scandal set to start in SeptemberA German court says former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will go on trial in September on charges of fraud and market manipulation linked to the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal.
Elon Musk visits a Tesla plant near Berlin as production resumes after a suspected arson attack
Read full article: Elon Musk visits a Tesla plant near Berlin as production resumes after a suspected arson attackTesla CEO Elon Musk is visiting the electric car maker’s first European plant as production resumes at the factory just outside Berlin, about a week after a suspected arson attack cut its power supply.
Power restored to Tesla factory outside Berlin a week after a suspected arson attack
Read full article: Power restored to Tesla factory outside Berlin a week after a suspected arson attackA network operator says power has been restored to electric car manufacturer Tesla’s factory near Berlin after a nearly one-week outage believed to have been caused by arson.
Germany's top prosecutor takes over Tesla fire investigation, suspecting terrorism
Read full article: Germany's top prosecutor takes over Tesla fire investigation, suspecting terrorismGermany’s top prosecutor has taken over the investigation into an alleged arson attack on the power supply of the electric car company Tesla near Berlin.
Germany's parliament votes to legalize limited marijuana possession and allow 'cannabis clubs'
Read full article: Germany's parliament votes to legalize limited marijuana possession and allow 'cannabis clubs'German lawmakers have approved a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, paving the way for the country to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes.
Over 60,000 customers affected by AT&T, Verizon and Cricket Wireless outages: How to stay connected
Read full article: Over 60,000 customers affected by AT&T, Verizon and Cricket Wireless outages: How to stay connectedCellular outages are causing disruptions for over 60,000 customers on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, Verizon, and other service providers. 📵 If you're experiencing difficulties contacting someone in an emergency, here are some tips to keep in mind. Remember to stay patient as providers work to fix the issue. 📱💪
What's behind Germany's transport strikes that have stranded air, rail and bus travelers?
Read full article: What's behind Germany's transport strikes that have stranded air, rail and bus travelers?Thousands of travelers across Germany have found themselves stranded after ground staff walked off the job at seven of the country’s biggest airports.
Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry connect with their Jewish heritage in new film ‘Treasure’
Read full article: Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry connect with their Jewish heritage in new film ‘Treasure’Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham play a convincing father and daughter in German director Julia von Heinz’ first English-language movie, “Treasure.”.
Amazon argues that national labor board is unconstitutional, joining SpaceX and Trader Joe's
Read full article: Amazon argues that national labor board is unconstitutional, joining SpaceX and Trader Joe'sAmazon is arguing in a legal filing that the 88-year-old National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional.
It's about the movies, not politics. Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on the uninvited party
Read full article: It's about the movies, not politics. Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on the uninvited partyThe jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival has pushed back on political questions as the festival kicked off, seeking instead to shift the focus to the tough selection of the best movie, with 20 titles from around the globe competing for the top prize, the Golden Bear.
France's foreign ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador over French aid workers killed in Ukraine
Read full article: France's foreign ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador over French aid workers killed in UkraineThe French foreign ministry says it has summoned Russia’s ambassador over the deaths of two French nationals working for nongovernmental organizations in Ukraine.
At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right
Read full article: At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far rightAt least 150,000 people gathered in front of the German national parliament in Berlin Saturday afternoon to protest against the far right, the latest in a string of large weekend demonstrations across Germany.
German lawmakers approve contested cuts to cut farmers' fuel subsidies and a revamped 2024 budget
Read full article: German lawmakers approve contested cuts to cut farmers' fuel subsidies and a revamped 2024 budgetGerman lawmakers have approved cuts to fuel subsidies for farmers that prompted angry protests, along with a 2024 budget the government had to revamp after a court ruling blew a hole in its financial plans.
Poland's new government asks Germany to think creatively about compensation for World War II losses
Read full article: Poland's new government asks Germany to think creatively about compensation for World War II lossesThe foreign minister in Poland’s new pro-European Union government says he would like Germany’s leaders to think in a “creative” way about compensating Poland for the huge losses it suffered at German hands during World War II.
Climate activists in Germany to abandon gluing themselves to streets, employ new tactics
Read full article: Climate activists in Germany to abandon gluing themselves to streets, employ new tacticsA group of climate activists who infuriated many in Germany by gluing themselves to streets to block traffic says it will abandon the tactic and move on to holding what it calls “disobedient assemblies.”.
Biden and Germany's Scholz will meet in Washington as US and EU aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance
Read full article: Biden and Germany's Scholz will meet in Washington as US and EU aid for Ukraine hangs in the balancePresident Joe Biden will host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House on Feb. 9 as the West struggles to provide new aid for Ukraine in the war against Russia.
Swedish PM says he's willing to meet Hungary's Orban to end deadlock over Sweden’s NATO membership
Read full article: Swedish PM says he's willing to meet Hungary's Orban to end deadlock over Sweden’s NATO membershipSwedish media say Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has agreed to meet with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán, who invited Kristersson to Budapest to discuss Sweden’s accession into NATO.
German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - again
Read full article: German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - againGermany’s train drivers have brought rail traffic to a standstill again when they began a six-day strike to push their demands in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay.
France fines Amazon $35 million for 'excessively intrusive' monitoring of warehouse staff
Read full article: France fines Amazon $35 million for 'excessively intrusive' monitoring of warehouse staffFrance’s privacy watchdog has fined Amazon’s French warehouse business $35 million for using an “excessively intrusive system” to monitor worker performance and activity.
Germany's top court rules a far-right party is ineligible for funding because of its ideology
Read full article: Germany's top court rules a far-right party is ineligible for funding because of its ideologyGermany’s highest court has ruled that a small far-right party will not get any state funding for the next six years because it’s values and goals are unconstitutional.
Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membership
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán takes step toward breaking deadlock over Sweden's NATO membershipHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent a letter to his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, inviting him to Budapest to discuss Sweden’s accession into the NATO military alliance.
Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safety
Read full article: Protests against Germany's far right draw hundreds of thousands — in Munich, too many for safetyGerman police say safety concerns caused a protest against the far right in the city of Munich Sunday afternoon to end early, after approximately 100,000 people showed up.
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt transport in Scandinavia and Germany
Read full article: Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupt transport in Scandinavia and GermanyHeavy snow and freezing rain have hit parts of northern and central Europe, bringing transport to a halt in some Scandinavian regions and causing major disruption at airports in Frankfurt and Oslo.
From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians
Read full article: From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the PalestiniansFrom Berlin to London and Limassol to Karachi, thousands of people took to the streets to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas.
3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across Germany
Read full article: 3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across GermanyA union representing many of Germany’s train drivers has started a nearly three-day strike in a rancorous dispute with the country’s state-owned main railway operator over working hours and pay.
Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties
Read full article: Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficultiesThe Austrian government says that it is giving the country’s world-famous Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out of severe financial difficulties.
EU hails a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks. Critics worry about rights abuses
Read full article: EU hails a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks. Critics worry about rights abusesEuropean Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the main parts of an overhaul of the bloc’s outdated asylum rules.
German railway operator Deutsche Bahn launches effort to sell logistics unit Schenker
Read full article: German railway operator Deutsche Bahn launches effort to sell logistics unit SchenkerGermany’s main national railway operator Deutsche Bahn has launched an effort to sell logistics unit DB Schenker as the company seeks to concentrate on its core business at home.
Germany's top court orders a repeat of the 2021 national election in parts of Berlin due to glitches
Read full article: Germany's top court orders a repeat of the 2021 national election in parts of Berlin due to glitchesGermany’s highest court has ordered the 2021 national election to be partially repeated in Berlin because of severe glitches at many polling stations in the capital.
Holocaust survivors will mark Hanukkah amid worries over war in Israel, global rise of antisemitism
Read full article: Holocaust survivors will mark Hanukkah amid worries over war in Israel, global rise of antisemitismHolocaust survivors from around the globe will mark the start of the fifth day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as worries grow among Jews worldwide about the Israel-Hamas war and a spike of antisemitism in Europe, the United States and elsewhere.
Germany's train drivers stage a 24-hour strike as contract negotiations stall
Read full article: Germany's train drivers stage a 24-hour strike as contract negotiations stallTravelers in Germany are facing delays and disruptions as a union representing Germany’s train drivers conducts a 24-hour strike.
Antisemitic incidents in Germany rose by 320% after Hamas attacked Israel, a monitoring group says
Read full article: Antisemitic incidents in Germany rose by 320% after Hamas attacked Israel, a monitoring group saysA group tracking antisemitism in Germany says that it has documented a drastic increase of antisemitic incidents in the country in the month after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
With antisemitism rising as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Europe's Jews worry
Read full article: With antisemitism rising as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Europe's Jews worryAntisemitism is spiking across Europe after Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre and Israel's bombardment of Gaza, worrying Jews from London to Geneva and Berlin.
German railway runs much-reduced schedule as drivers' union stages a 20-hour strike
Read full article: German railway runs much-reduced schedule as drivers' union stages a 20-hour strikeGermany’s national railway operator is running a drastically reduced schedule after a union called a 20-hour strike aimed at increasing the pressure in a bitter dispute over pay and working hours.
Amazon takes another shot at health care, this one a virtual care service that costs $9 per month
Read full article: Amazon takes another shot at health care, this one a virtual care service that costs $9 per monthAmazon is taking another step toward becoming a regular health care source for customers with the launch of a service centered on virtual care.
Germans commemorate 'Night of Broken Glass' terror as antisemitism is on the rise again
Read full article: Germans commemorate 'Night of Broken Glass' terror as antisemitism is on the rise againPeople have come together across Germany to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht or the “Night of Broken Glass” in 1938 during which the Nazis terrorized Jews throughout Germany and Austria.
NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control
Read full article: NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms controlNATO allies have frozen their participation in a key Cold War-era security treaty in response to Russia’s withdrawal from the pact.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz and state governors agree on new measures to curb migration to Germany
Read full article: Chancellor Olaf Scholz and state governors agree on new measures to curb migration to GermanyChancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s 16 state governors have agreed on new, stricter measures in an effort to curb the large number of migrants coming to the country.
European cities see vigils to oppose antisemitism and rallies seeking relief for Gaza
Read full article: European cities see vigils to oppose antisemitism and rallies seeking relief for GazaThousands of people have gathered in Berlin and London to oppose antisemitism and support Israel, while in Paris and other European cities, thousands demanded relief for Palestinians in besieged Gaza.
Scholz says that Germany needs to expand deportations of rejected asylum-seekers
Read full article: Scholz says that Germany needs to expand deportations of rejected asylum-seekersChancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany needs to start deporting “on a large scale” migrants who don’t have the right to stay in the country, adding to increasingly tough talk on migration since his coalition performed badly in two state elections earlier this month.
The German chancellor condemns a firebomb attack on a Berlin synagogue and vows protection for Jews
Read full article: The German chancellor condemns a firebomb attack on a Berlin synagogue and vows protection for JewsGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has strongly condemned a firebomb assault on a synagogue in Berlin.