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1 day ago

German economy growth forecasts halved

The war in the Persian Gulf is expected to limit Germany's economic growth and increase inflation significantly this year.
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2 days ago

Germany turns away nearly 30,000 applicants to integration courses

Tens of thousands of immigrants in Germany have been blocked from integration courses due to a freeze on applications by authorities.
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4 hours ago

Germany news: Ships to head to Med for possible Hormuz role

German naval ships will be deployed to the Mediterranean to prepare for a future mission in the Strait of Hormuz, pending Bundestag approval.
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1 day ago

German economy growth forecasts halved

The war in the Persian Gulf is expected to limit Germany's economic growth and increase inflation significantly this year.
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fromwww.thelocal.de
1 day ago

OPINION: Germany's fuel crisis response shows the government has lost its mind

Germany's temporary fuel duty rebate is a misguided response to an energy crisis, as supply issues persist despite high prices.
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fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Germany turns away nearly 30,000 applicants to integration courses

Tens of thousands of immigrants in Germany have been blocked from integration courses due to a freeze on applications by authorities.
fromwww.thelocal.de
21 hours ago

Ryanair to significantly cut Berlin flights

We regret to announce this planned closure of our seven aircraft Berlin base... but we have no alternative following the airport's latest 10 percent fee increase to its already high airport fees.
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#whale-rescue
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Millionaires fund last-ditch attempt to save humpback whale stranded in Germany

A rescue mission for a stranded humpback whale named Timmy in the Baltic Sea has begun despite low chances of success and potential harm to the whale.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Millionaires fund last-ditch attempt to save humpback whale stranded in Germany

A rescue mission for a stranded humpback whale named Timmy in the Baltic Sea has begun despite low chances of success and potential harm to the whale.
#german-economy
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fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

German investor morale lowest in over three years amid Iran war fallout

German investor morale fell to its lowest level in over three years due to concerns over energy supplies and the impact of the Middle East war.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

German investor morale lowest in over three years amid Iran war fallout

German investor morale fell to its lowest level in over three years due to concerns over energy supplies and the impact of the Middle East war.
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1 day ago

Germany unveils first ever military strategy for Bundeswehr

Germany's Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to address increasing international threats, particularly from Russia.
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

The German army joins Hanover trade fair as defence industry booms

Germany's Hanover Industrial Fair has introduced a Defence Production Area, featuring around 30 companies that offer products with potential military applications, marking a significant shift in focus.
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#russia
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2 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Russia plans to halt oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, impacting a key refinery supplying Berlin.
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2 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Russia plans to halt oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, impacting the PCK refinery's operations.
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2 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Russia plans to halt oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, impacting a key refinery supplying Berlin.
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2 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Russia plans to halt oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, impacting the PCK refinery's operations.
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2 days ago

Germany news: Bavarian police arrest suspected spies

The two men had been arrested during a routine check on the A6 autobahn near the small town of Neuendettelsau just outside Nuremberg on April 12.
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#lufthansa
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2 days ago
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This major airline is cutting 20,000 flights to save fuel. Here's how it may impact your next trip

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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Lufthansa labour conflict 'more entrenched than ever', unions say

Lufthansa faces intensified conflict with unions after a week of strikes, leading to flight cancellations and calls for better negotiations.
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fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strike, jet fuel prices

Lufthansa is shutting down its CityLine regional subsidiary due to high fuel prices and ongoing strikes.
fromFast Company
2 days ago
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This major airline is cutting 20,000 flights to save fuel. Here's how it may impact your next trip

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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Lufthansa labour conflict 'more entrenched than ever', unions say

Lufthansa faces intensified conflict with unions after a week of strikes, leading to flight cancellations and calls for better negotiations.
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fromwww.thelocal.de
1 week ago

Germany's Lufthansa to close CityLine unit over strike, jet fuel prices

Lufthansa is shutting down its CityLine regional subsidiary due to high fuel prices and ongoing strikes.
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2 days ago

Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran on Berlin visit

If you think you can make peace with this regime, you are sorely mistaken. There will never be stability, even if a watered-down version of this system survives.
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2 days ago

German finance minister wants to scrap spousal tax splitting

Thousands protested in Munich against abortion and assisted suicide, linking it to the government's plan to abolish spousal tax splitting.
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2 days ago

Merz: Climate protection must not hold economy back

Climate protection policies must support economic growth and innovation, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

AI-powered robots offer new hope to German factories

Humanoid robots showcased at a trade fair highlight AI's potential to revitalize German industry amid competition from China.
#israel
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3 days ago

Israeli ambassador: 'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'

Israel commemorates fallen soldiers while facing ongoing threats and criticism, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional conflicts.
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1 week ago

Israeli ambassador to Germany condemns Bezalel Smotrich's tirade against chancellor

Israeli envoy condemns cabinet member's Holocaust references, stating it erodes Holocaust memory and damages Israel-Germany relations.
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3 days ago

Israeli ambassador: 'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'

Israel commemorates fallen soldiers while facing ongoing threats and criticism, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional conflicts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Israeli ambassador to Germany condemns Bezalel Smotrich's tirade against chancellor

Israeli envoy condemns cabinet member's Holocaust references, stating it erodes Holocaust memory and damages Israel-Germany relations.
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3 days ago

Avoid men, German police association chief tells women

A police association head's remark about women avoiding relationships with men sparked controversy amid rising violence against women in Germany.
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2 days ago

Russia says will halt oil flow to Germany via Druzhba pipeline

Moscow will suspend Kazakh oil shipments to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1 due to technical reasons.
#negligent-homicide
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4 days ago

Germany news: Trial begins in Istanbul over tourist deaths

Six individuals face negligent homicide charges for the deaths of a German family due to toxic exposure in a Turkish hotel.
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4 days ago
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Germany news: Trial starts in Istanbul over tourist deaths

Six individuals face negligent homicide charges for the deaths of a German family at a Turkish hotel.
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4 days ago

Germany news: Trial begins in Istanbul over tourist deaths

Six individuals face negligent homicide charges for the deaths of a German family due to toxic exposure in a Turkish hotel.
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4 days ago

Germany news: Trial starts in Istanbul over tourist deaths

Six individuals face negligent homicide charges for the deaths of a German family at a Turkish hotel.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

TELL US: What are the biggest problems facing foreign residents in Germany?

International residents in Germany face various challenges in 2026, including bureaucracy, immigration, work, taxes, and housing.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Rat poison found in baby food, extortion suspected

"HiPP is the victim of blackmail. Over the weekend, jars of baby food contaminated with rat poison were found in Austria and two neighboring countries."
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4 days ago

India news: Delhi braces for first heatwave of the year

India faces a heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, while a trade deal with the US is nearing completion.
#crime-statistics
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6 days ago

German crime figures: Are migrants unfairly targeted?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans and young men being disproportionately represented among suspects.
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6 days ago

German crime statistics: false blame on migrants?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans disproportionately represented among suspects.
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6 days ago

German crime figures: Are migrants unfairly targeted?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans and young men being disproportionately represented among suspects.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

German crime statistics: false blame on migrants?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans disproportionately represented among suspects.
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fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Will Berlin get rid of its public transport ticket machines?

Berlin's transport ticket machines have stopped accepting cash, prompting officials to consider abolishing them due to high operational costs.
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

Russia arrests German woman in alleged bomb plot

The FSB security agency stated that the woman, born in 1969, had been dragged into the alleged plot by a citizen from a Central Asian country, who was working on orders from Ukraine.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We are totally out of our depth': experts say whale stranded in Baltic is beyond saving

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea has sparked national outrage and controversy, affecting lives and livelihoods.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We are totally out of our depth': experts say whale stranded in Baltic is beyond saving

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea has sparked national outrage and controversy, affecting lives and livelihoods.
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1 week ago

Germany: Neighbor attacked for pounding schnitzel too loudly

A schnitzel dispute in Germany escalated to violence, leading to police intervention after a neighbor was slapped over loud meat pounding.
fromBavarian Football Works
6 days ago

Firestorm brewing at Bayern Munich over fan behavior, safety measures

The Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS) sent an urgent letter to FC Bayern and UEFA, demanding a full investigation and improved safety measures for staff at the stadium after two photographers were crushed against the advertising boards.
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fromBavarian Football Works
5 days ago

'Violent clashes' mar pregame of Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart leaving two officers injured, 'around 100' in custody

Violent clashes occurred between Stuttgart and Bayern ultras, leading to police intervention and multiple arrests.
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5 days ago

resund's Economic Bridge Strengthens: Malmo Residents' Income from Denmark Doubles in Three Years

Malmö residents earned €830 million from Denmark in 2024, highlighting significant economic integration and growth in cross-border labor opportunities.
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fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

Driver killed in seven-car crash at Germany's Nuerburgring

Juha Miettinen died in a seven-car pile-up during a race at Nuerburgring, prompting event suspension and condolences from the motorsport community.
#womens-world-cup
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6 days ago

Record fuel prices: How are governments responding?

Governments worldwide are implementing various measures to combat record fuel prices amid significant increases due to geopolitical tensions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Iran war not causing migration wave Dobrindt

We are not currently seeing increased migration pressure. At present, we are seeing high levels of internal migration in both countries, but we are not yet detecting pressure on the Turkish border.
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6 days ago

Racing driver Juha Miettinen killed and six injured at 24-hour Nurburgring qualifiers

A driver died following a crash involving seven cars at the Nurburgring during the ADAC 24h Nurburgring Qualifiers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I want to reform our country because a strong Germany is a precondition for a strong Europe

Wars and crises are undermining economies and security, necessitating a united European front for sovereignty and resilience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Woman stranded in Dusseldorf after return UK flight blocked over Home Office admin error

I started to panic and my son started to cry. It is the first time he's been away for five days without his dad, so he's been homesick already and could sense something wasn't right.
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1 week ago

Why Brazil is in focus at Germany's Hannover Messe

Brazil aims to showcase its industrial technology leadership at Hannover Messe, emphasizing green and digital industries.
#antisemitism
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1 week ago

Nueva Germania: The failed 'Aryan Project' in Paraguay

Bernhard Forster envisioned a 'Jew-free' utopia in Paraguay, promoting an Aryan colony while facing trials for antisemitism in Germany.
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1 week ago

Antisemitic violence at record high for Jews outside Israel

Antisemitic violence in Western countries reached a record high in 2025, with 20 Jews murdered in four attacks, the highest in over 30 years.
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1 week ago

Nueva Germania: The failed 'Aryan Project' in Paraguay

Bernhard Forster envisioned a 'Jew-free' utopia in Paraguay, promoting an Aryan colony while facing trials for antisemitism in Germany.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Antisemitic violence at record high for Jews outside Israel

Antisemitic violence in Western countries reached a record high in 2025, with 20 Jews murdered in four attacks, the highest in over 30 years.
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1 week ago

Germany news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence

Germany's teachers' group calls for urgent action to address rising violence against educators in schools.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

German workers take more than a day off work sick, every single month-so now the government is stepping in and proposing to cut their pay for it | Fortune

Germany proposes docking wages for sick leave as absenteeism costs businesses €82 billion annually.
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1 week ago

German news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence

Police data revealed that approximately 1,300 cases of bodily harm were recorded at schools in 2024, a significant increase from the 700 to 1,000 cases reported in previous years.
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1 week ago

Graves reveal plague's inequitable toll

Seventeenth-century Switzerland burial site reveals low-income workers suffered most during plague outbreaks, dying young from strenuous labor.
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1 week ago

Germany: Berlin conference for Sudan aims to raise over $1B

Germany is hosting a conference to raise over $1 billion for urgent projects in Sudan as the war enters its fourth year.
fromSpiegel
1 week ago

(S+) Defense in Orbit: Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race

The German military also uses this airborne communications hub, which allows command staff and soldiers deployed abroad to communicate across continents. The information they share is classified, strictly confidential.
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#ukraine
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1 week ago

Germany, Ukraine discuss drone deal as Merz hosts Zelenskyy

Germany supports Ukraine's EU membership and emphasizes the need for peace and security in ongoing discussions.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago
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Ukraine's Zelensky to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin to strengthen ties amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
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1 week ago

Germany, Ukraine discuss drone deal as Merz hosts Zelenskyy

Germany supports Ukraine's EU membership and emphasizes the need for peace and security in ongoing discussions.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Ukraine's Zelensky to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin to strengthen ties amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

New Berlin centre aims to help Ukraine refugees and encourage returns

Germany opened the Unity Hub Berlin for Ukrainian refugees, promoting return of fighting-age men to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction.
#immigration
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
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1 week ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
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1 week ago

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

Zhongyi J*, a 27-year-old Chinese student, was found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and seven counts of aggravated rape, sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison.
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1 week ago

New whale sighting on German-Danish border

A white Beluga whale has been spotted in the Flensburg Firth, known for its social behavior and communication methods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Vernon Katz obituary

The Gita was translated and discussed on land, sea, and in the air, in townhouses and country houses, by the Thames and by the Ganges, in the Alps, and on the canals of Venice. I had never known such happiness as this work with Maharishi.
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1 week ago

Germany news: Merz says fuel tax lowered to ease price surge

Berlin is reducing fuel taxes while Rheinmetall plans to produce missiles in a new venture.
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1 week ago

Dieselgate: Audi bosses, engineers fail to reach plea deal

The trial, which began in Munich in February, sees two former Development Board chairs and two leading engineers facing charges for their alleged role in the massive environmental and business scandal that first made global headlines over a decade ago.
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1 week ago

Germany's Buchenwald: Remembering Nazi atrocities

Hape Kerkeling honored his grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, emphasizing the importance of remembering history and warning against rightwing populism.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Counter-terror unit probing threat to bomb a garda station if officers 'get heavy handed' with protesters

A bomb threat was sent to Garda Headquarters, warning that a device would be detonated near a garda station if authorities acted heavily against fuel protesters.
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2 weeks ago

Germany news: Most Germans see decline in public manners

Most Germans believe public manners have declined, yet they rate themselves as polite, with traffic identified as a major source of rudeness.
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1 week ago

Germany: Betting on elections is illegal but possible

Polymarket accepts bets on German elections despite being illegal in Germany, raising concerns for regulators and law enforcement.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

'A nightmare': Lives of foreigners across Europe hit by residency card delays

Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes are leaving foreigners in Europe in legal limbo regarding residency rights.
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