Germany news: Medical association demands home firework ban DW 12/27/2025
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Germany news: Medical association demands home firework ban  DW  12/27/2025
"Police officers shot dead a 33-year-old man at a hospital in Giessen, north of the financial capital Frankfurt, authorities said. Hospital staff called the police saying a patient had threatened them with scissors, with police describing the man as being in psychological distress, the Hesse State Criminal Police Office (LKA) said in a statement. Investigators said the man had attacked officers with the scissors, prompting them to open fire. The man later succumbed to his wounds."
"US sanctions put German antihate group on alert 12/26/2025December 26, 2025 HateAid offers legal and psychological assistance to victims of online abuseImage: Matthias Balk/dpa/picture alliance HateAid, a Germany-based non-profit that helps victims of online harassment, is reviewing whether recent US sanctions might disrupt its financial operations. The Trump administration issued entry bans on Wednesday, targeting both of HateAid's managing directors, former EU Internal Market Commis"
"What you need to know German doctors' body seeks an urgent ban on private firework displays Unemployed people in Germany now face record-low chances of finding a job Chancellor Merz has been urged to commit 500 million to a new loneliness fund The head of Germany's Catholic bishops hits out at rising nationalism Property prices in Germany have risen consistently over the past year"
Calls increased for an urgent ban on private New Year's Eve fireworks after injuries and outbreaks of violence linked to both public and private displays. A spate of black ice caused numerous accidents across Germany over the holiday period. Unemployed people now face record-low chances of finding a job. Chancellor Merz has been urged to allocate €500 million to a loneliness fund. The head of Germany's Catholic bishops criticized rising nationalism. Property prices rose consistently over the past year. Police shot a distressed patient at a Giessen hospital after a scissors attack. HateAid is reviewing potential disruption from recent US sanctions.
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